As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, a series of economic events and meetings that could sway market dynamics are expected on Monday, April 21, 2025. While no high-impact data releases are scheduled, market participants will be closely watching comments from Federal Reserve officials and developments from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings.

Major Economic Events to Watch

• 8:30 AM ET: Fed Goolsbee Speaks - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee is set to deliver remarks, which may provide insights into the central bank’s monetary policy outlook.

Other Important Economic Events to Watch

• 6:00 AM ET: IMF Meetings - The Annual Meetings of the Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group bring together global financial leaders to discuss economic concerns and development issues.

Other Economic Events to Watch

• 10:00 AM ET: US Leading Index (Mar) - Expected: -0.3%, Previous: -0.3%. This composite index aims to predict future economic activity.

• 11:30 AM ET: 3-Month Bill Auction - Previous: 4.225%. This auction provides insight into short-term government borrowing costs.

• 11:30 AM ET: 6-Month Bill Auction - Previous: 4.060%. Another indicator of short-term interest rates and government financing.

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