Weekly Economic Calendar For March 4th – 8th

Monday, March 4

Australia is to release reports on building approvals and company operating profits.

The euro zone is to publish Sentix investor confidence data and figures on producer prices.

The U.K. is to publish a report on construction sector activity.

Tuesday, March 5

China is to release its Caixin services index.

The RBA is to announce its benchmark interest rate and publish a rate statement, which outlines economic conditions and the factors affecting the monetary policy decision.

The U.K. is to release data on service sector activity.

The U.S. is to produce data on new home sales and the Institute of Supply Management is to release its index of non-manufacturing activity.

Bank of England Governor is due to testify before the House of Lords in London.

Wednesday, March 6

Australia is to publish figures on fourth quarter economic growth.

The U.S. is to release data on ADP nonfarm payrolls.

Both Canada and the U.S. are to produce trade figures.

The BoC is to announce its benchmark interest rate and publish a rate statement.

New York Fed President John Williams is to speak at an event in New York.

The Fed is to release its Beige Book, which contains insights on business activity.

Thursday, March 7

Australia is to publish figures on retail sales and trade.

The ECB is to announce its benchmark interest rate and publish a rate statement. The policy announcement is to be followed by a press conference with President Mario Draghi.

Canada is to report on building permits.

The U.S. is to release the weekly report on initial jobless claims.

Fed Governor Lael Brainard is to speak.

Friday, March 8

China is to publish its latest trade figures.

Canada is to publish its monthly employment report.

The U.S. is to round up the week with what will be a closely watched non-farm payrolls report, along with figures on building permits and housing starts.