When it comes to navigating the world of foreign exchange and international payments, knowledge is your best ally. That's why we've compiled a guide to the key dates and financial events in April 2025 to be aware of when making cross-border payments.
Whether you're a seasoned trader or just dipping your toes into the financial waters, understanding these economic indicators can make a significant impact, and allow you to make informed financial decisions.
Read on to stay informed and discover how we can empower your international financial transactions, or visit our Economic Calendar for April.
On the first week of the month, focus will be on US job numbers and whether the data can bring about some renewed optimism for the US economy. However, market focus will likely be on ‘Liberation Day’ on the 2nd April, and what this means with regards to what tariffs are imposed and to whom.
We also have the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) interest rate decision as well as first estimates of inflation in Europe for March, which could be an explosive start to the month.
Following some hawkish commentary from select Federal Reserve (Fed) speakers in March, it will be interesting to see if the stateside CPI numbers from this week will support this sentiment. Higher inflation and we could see a dramatic change in rate expectations from the Fed this year.
On the topic of the Fed, we also have the release of the FOMC minutes from the last Fed meeting and GDP numbers from the UK for February.
It's a short week with the UK closed for Good Friday, but plenty crammed in for week 3.
UK domestic data will be in focus with the release of job and inflation numbers, and what this means to the Bank of Englands (BoE) easing policy.
The European Central Bank (ECB) are widely expected to cut rates to 2.25% from 2.5%, with markets assigning an 85% probability at the time of writing. More importantly, we will be looking out for comments from the ECB on the implications of any possible Trump tariffs on the economy and the Banks future easing policy.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be having meetings all week and could add some volatility to markets, as no doubt there will be some commentary on what Trump's tariffs mean for respective countries.
On the data front, we have the preliminary PMI numbers for April to gauge economic activity.
In the last couple days of the month, regional inflation number are due from Germany and Italy, and from the US, we're expecting JOLTS and ADP payrolls before the nonfarm payroll numbers on Friday.
Now that you're aware of the key economic events taking place in 2025, let's talk about how Equals Money can elevate your international payments experience. Our service is designed to make your life easier and transactions smoother.
In conclusion, staying informed about key economic calendar indicators, events, and dates is vital for making informed financial decisions. Whether you're monitoring GBP, EUR, or USD, these dates can significantly impact your currency exchange rates.
For the dates, events, and economic indicators that matter most to businesses, investors, and economic enthusiasts. Our Economic Calendar offers comprehensive insights into the meaningful indicators influencing market movements and FX rates across the UK, US, and EU.
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