Consumer sentiment and inflation expectations in focus Friday

Mar 13, 2025

As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets on Friday, March 14, 2025, a series of crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected. The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index and inflation expectations will take center stage, offering insights into consumer confidence and price pressures.

Major Economic Events to Watch

• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan Consumer Sentiment (Mar) Preliminary: Expected 63.1, Previous 64.7. This index rates the relative level of current and future economic conditions based on a survey of around 500 consumers.

• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan Consumer Expectations (Mar) Final: Forecast 64.3, Previous 64.0. This component focuses on consumers’ expectations for future economic conditions.

Other Important Economic Events to Watch

• 1:00 PM ET - Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR ) U.S. Rig Count: Previous 486. An important business barometer for the oil drilling industry, indicating demand for oil products.

• 1:00 PM ET - U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count: Previous 592.

• 4:30 PM ET - CFTC S&P 500 Speculative Positions: Previous 32.1K. Provides insight into market sentiment for the S&P 500 futures.

• 4:30 PM ET - CFTC Nasdaq 100 Speculative Positions: Previous 21.8K.

• 4:30 PM ET - CFTC Gold Speculative Positions: Previous 243.3K. Indicates speculative interest in gold futures .

• 4:30 PM ET - CFTC Crude Oil Speculative Positions: Previous 154.8K.

Other Economic Events to Watch

• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan 1-Year Inflation Expectations: Previous 4.3%.

• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations: Previous 3.5%.

• 10:00 AM ET - Michigan Current Conditions (Mar) Preliminary: Forecast 65.0, Previous 65.7.

• 4:30 PM ET - CFTC Aluminium Speculative Net Positions: Previous 1.8K.

• 4:30 PM ET - CFTC Copper Speculative Positions: Previous 13.0K.

• 4:30 PM ET - CFTC Silver Speculative Positions: Previous 53.3K.

• 4:30 PM ET - CFTC Natural Gas Speculative Positions: Previous -79.1K.

• 4:30 PM ET - CFTC Wheat Speculative Positions: Previous -84.8K.

• 4:30 PM ET - CFTC Corn Speculative Positions: Previous 335.4K.

• 4:30 PM ET - CFTC Soybeans Speculative Positions: Previous -34.3K.

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