The week of 10 – 16 November 2025 will feature several significant economic data releases, including the Australian Unemployment Rate, the UK Gross Domestic Product, and the USA Consumer Price Index, all of which hold the potential to influence global market sentiment.
For traders, staying informed ahead of these key events is crucial for better risk management and identifying potential trading opportunities.
Tuesday, November 11th 2025
RBNZ Inflation Expectations (QoQ) (Q4)
Tue, Nov 11th, 2025 at 02:00 GMT
Currency: NZD
The Inflation Expectations released by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand measures business managers´ expectations of annual CPI 2 years from now. An increase in expectations is regarded as inflationary which may anticipate a rise in interest rates. A high reading could be positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a low reading could be seen as negative (or bearish).
Claimant Count Change (Oct)
Tue, Nov 11th, 2025 at 07:00 GMT
Currency: GBP
The Claimant Count Change released by the UK Office for National Statistics presents the change in the number of unemployed people in the UK claiming benefits. There is a tendency for the metric to influence GBP volatility. A rise in the indicator could have negative implications for consumer spending and economic growth. A high reading could be seen as bearish for the Pound Sterling (GBP), while a low reading could be seen as bullish.
Employment Change (3M) (Oct)
Tue, Nov 11th, 2025 at 07:00 GMT
Currency: GBP
Employment Change released by the UK Office for National Statistics represents the change in the number of people who were employed in the UK in the three months to the release period. A healthy and consistent increase of this figure could be seen as bullish for the Pound Sterling (GBP), while a decrease could be seen as bearish.
ILO Unemployment Rate (3M) (Oct)
Tue, Nov 11th, 2025 at 07:00 GMT
Currency: GBP
The ILO Unemployment Rate released by the UK Office for National Statistics is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labour force. It is a leading indicator for the UK Economy. If the rate goes up, it could indicate a lack of expansion within the UK labour market. As a result, a rise could lead to a weakening of the UK economy. A decrease of the figure could be seen as bullish for the Pound Sterling (GBP), while an increase could be seen as bearish.
Wednesday, November 12th 2025
Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) (Oct)
Wed, Nov 12th, 2025 at 07:00 GMT
Currency: EUR
The Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), released monthly by the German statistics office Destatis, is an index of inflation based on a statistical methodology that has been harmonized across all European Union (EU) member states to facilitate comparisons. The YoY reading compares prices in the reference month to a year earlier. A high reading could be bullish for the Euro (EUR), while a low reading could be bearish.
Thursday, November 13th 2025
Employment Change s.a. (Oct)
Thu, Nov 13th, 2025 at 00:30 GMT
Currency: AUD
The Employment Change released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is a measure of the change in the number of employed people in Australia. The statistic is adjusted to remove the influence of seasonal trends. A rise in Employment Change could have positive implications for consumer spending, stimulates economic growth, and could be bullish for the Australian Dollar (AUD). A low reading, on the other hand, could be seen as bearish.
Unemployment Rate s.a. (Oct)
Thu, Nov 13th, 2025 at 00:30 GMT
Currency: AUD
The Unemployment Rate, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labour force, expressed as a percentage. If the rate increases, it could indicate a lack of expansion within the Australian labour market and a weakness within the Australian economy. A decrease in the figure could be seen as bullish for the Australian Dollar (AUD), while an increase could be seen as bearish.
Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) (Q3)
Thu, Nov 13th, 2025 at 07:00 GMT
Currency: GBP
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP), released monthly and quarterly by the Office for National Statistics, is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced in the UK during a given period. The GDP is considered as the main measure of UK economic activity. The QoQ reading compares economic activity in the reference quarter to the previous quarter. A rise in this indicator could be bullish for the Pound Sterling (GBP), while a low reading could be seen as bearish.
Gross Domestic Product (YoY) (Q3)
Thu, Nov 13th, 2025 at 07:00 GMT
Currency: GBP
The Office for National Statistics publishes the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) on a monthly and quarterly basis, tracking the aggregate value of goods and services produced across the UK within a specific timeframe. As the primary gauge of British economic performance, GDP serves as a critical indicator for assessing the health of the nation's economy. Year-over-year figures measure growth by comparing output in the current quarter against the corresponding quarter from the previous year. Stronger-than-expected GDP growth could supports the Pound Sterling (GBP), whereas weaker readings could weigh on the currency.
Consumer Price Index (MoM) (Oct)
Thu, Nov 13th, 2025 at 13:30 GMT
Currency: USD
Inflationary or deflationary tendencies are measured by periodically summing the prices of a basket of representative goods and services and presenting the data as The Consumer Price Index (CPI). CPI data is compiled monthly and released by the US Department of Labor Statistics. The MoM figure compares the prices of goods in the reference month to the previous month. The CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. A high reading could be seen as bullish for the US Dollar (USD), while a low reading could be seen as bearish.
Consumer Price Index (YoY) (Oct)
Thu, Nov 13th, 2025 at 13:30 GMT
Currency: USD
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures inflation and deflation by tracking price movements across a standardized basket of goods and services that represent typical consumer purchases. Published monthly by the US Department of Labor Statistics, this indicator calculates year-over-year changes by comparing current month prices against those from the same month in the prior year. The CPI functions as a crucial barometer for inflationary pressures and shifting consumer spending patterns. Elevated CPI readings could provide support for the US Dollar (USD), while subdued figures could exert downward pressure on the currency.
Consumer Price Index ex Food & Energy (MoM) (Oct)
Thu, Nov 13th, 2025 at 13:30 GMT
Currency: USD
Inflationary or deflationary tendencies are measured by periodically summing the prices of a basket of representative goods and services and presenting the data as the Consumer Price Index (CPI). CPI data is compiled monthly and released by the US Department of Labor Statistics. The MoM print compares the prices of goods in the reference month to the previous month. The CPI Ex Food & Energy excludes the so-called more volatile food and energy components to give a more accurate measurement of price pressures. A high reading could be seen as bullish for the US Dollar (USD), while a low reading could be seen as bearish.
Consumer Price Index ex Food & Energy (YoY) (Oct)
Thu, Nov 13th, 2025 at 13:30 GMT
Currency: USD
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) gauges inflation and deflation by monitoring price changes across a representative selection of goods and services. Released monthly by the US Department of Labor Statistics, the year-over-year figure compares current month prices with those from the corresponding month in the prior year. The CPI Ex Food & Energy variant removes the more volatile food and energy categories, providing a clearer view of underlying inflationary trends. A high reading could be bullish for the US Dollar (USD), while a low reading could be seen as bearish.
Friday, November 14th 2025
Industrial Production (YoY) (Oct)
Fri, Nov 14th, 2025 at 02:00 GMT
Currency: CNY
Industrial output is released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China. It shows the volume of production of Chinese Industries such as factories and manufacturing facilities. A surge in output is regarded as inflationary which would prompt the People’s Bank of China would tighten monetary policy and fiscal policy risk. If high industrial production growth comes out, this could generate a positive sentiment (or bullish) for the CNY, whereas a low reading could be seen as negative (or Bearish) for the CNY.
Retail Sales (YoY) (Oct)
Fri, Nov 14th, 2025 at 02:00 GMT
Currency: CNY
The Retail Sales data, released monthly by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, measures the value of goods sold by retailers in China. Changes in Retail Sales are widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending. Percent changes reflect the rate of changes in such sales, with the YoY reading comparing sales values in the reference month with the same month a year earlier. A high reading could be seen as bullish for the Renminbi (CNY), while a low reading could be seen as bearish.
Gross Domestic Product s.a. (QoQ) (Q3)
Fri, Nov 14th, 2025 at 10:00 GMT
Currency: EUR
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP), released quarterly by Eurostat, is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced in the Eurozone during a certain period. The GDP and its main aggregates are among the most significant indicators of the state of any economy. The QoQ reading compares economic activity in the reference quarter to the previous quarter. A rise in this indicator could be bullish for the Euro (EUR), while a low reading could be seen as bearish.
Gross Domestic Product s.a. (YoY) (Q3)
Fri, Nov 14th, 2025 at 10:00 GMT
Currency: EUR
Eurostat releases the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) each quarter, quantifying the total output of goods and services across the Eurozone within a designated period. GDP and its primary components rank among the most vital metrics for evaluating economic health and performance. The year-over-year measure assesses growth by contrasting activity in the current quarter with the equivalent quarter from the previous year. A rise in this indicator could be bullish for the Euro (EUR), while a low reading could be seen as bearish.
Producer Price Index ex Food & Energy (YoY) (Oct)
Fri, Nov 14th, 2025 at 13:30 GMT
Currency: USD
The Producer Price Index ex Food & energy released by the Bureau of Labor statistics, Department of Labor measures the average changes in prices in primary markets of the US by producers of commodities in all states of processing. Those volatile products such as food and energy are excluded to capture an accurate calculation. A high reading could be seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a low reading could be seen as negative (or bearish).
Retail Sales (MoM) (Oct)
Fri, Nov 14th, 2025 at 13:30 GMT
Currency: USD
The Retail Sales data, released monthly by the US Census Bureau, measures the value in total receipts of retail and food stores in the United States. Monthly percent changes reflect the rate of changes in such sales. A stratified random sampling method is used to select approximately 4,800 retail and food services firms whose sales are then weighted and benchmarked to represent the complete universe of over three million retail and food services firms across the country. The data is adjusted for seasonal variations as well as holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes. Retail Sales data is widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending, which is a major driver of the US economy. A high reading could be seen as bullish for the US Dollar (USD), while a low reading could be seen as bearish.
Retail Sales Control Group (Oct)
Fri, Nov 14th, 2025 at 13:30 GMT
Currency: USD
The so-called Retail Sales Control Group data, released monthly by the US Census Bureau, measures the value in total receipts of retail and food stores in the United States excluding receipts from auto dealers, building-materials retailers, gas stations, office supply stores, mobile home dealers and tobacco stores. The data is adjusted for seasonal variations as well as holiday and trading-day differences, but not for price changes. Retail sales data is widely followed as an indicator of consumer spending, which is a major driver of the US economy. The "control group" is a more precise measure of gauging consumer spending. A high reading could be seen as bullish for the US Dollar (USD), while a low reading could be seen as bearish.
Sunday, November 16th 2025
Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) (Q3)
Sun, Nov 16th, 2025 at 23:50 GMT
Currency: JPY
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP), released quarterly by Japan’s Cabinet Office on a quarterly basis, is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced in Japan during a given period. The GDP is considered as the main measure of Japan’s economic activity. The QoQ reading compares economic activity in the reference quarter to the previous quarter. A high reading could be seen as bullish for the Japanese Yen (JPY), while a low reading could be seen as bearish.
Staying on top of these key events and understanding their potential impact can help you anticipate market volatility and make more confident trading decisions.
For a full list of what’s ahead, check out our market calendar and stay prepared for the week’s opportunities.
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