As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, a series of crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected. The New York Empire State Manufacturing Index, import and export price indices, and the weekly crude oil inventory report from the American Petroleum Institute (API) are among the key events that will be closely watched by investors and analysts.

Major Economic Events to Watch

• 8:30 AM ET - NY Empire State Manufacturing Index: A measure of business conditions in New York state, forecast at -14.80 vs. previous -20.00

• 8:30 AM ET - Import Price Index (MoM): Tracks changes in imported goods prices, forecast at 0.1% vs. previous 0.4%

• 8:30 AM ET - Export Price Index (MoM): Measures price changes in U.S. export goods, previous 0.1%

• 4:30 PM ET - API Weekly Crude Stock: Reports U.S. crude oil inventory levels, previous -1.057M barrels

Other Important Economic Events to Watch

• 4:00 AM ET - IEA Monthly Report: Provides analysis and outlook for the global oil market

• 8:30 AM ET - Export Price Index (YoY): Annual change in export goods prices, previous 2.1%

• 8:30 AM ET - Import Price Index (YoY): Annual change in imported goods prices, previous 2.0%

Other Economic Events to Watch

• 8:55 AM ET - Redbook Index: Measures same-store sales growth in large U.S. retailers, previous 7.2%

• 11:30 AM ET - 52-Week Bill Auction: Treasury bill auction results, previous yield 3.945%

• 11:35 AM ET - FOMC Member Barkin Speaks: Public engagement by Richmond Fed President

• 7:10 PM ET - Fed Governor Cook Speaks: Address by Federal Reserve Governor

For further information and the latest updates, please refer to our Economic Calendar, here .

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