Key Events to Watch (April 14th - April 20th, 2025) š
Next week features a suit of important eventsāfrom major token unlocks to critical US economic data. Hereās what to keep on your radar:
š Token Unlocks
- April 15 ā STRK Unlock
Starknet (STRK) will unlock 127 million tokens, valued at approximately $17 million, representing 4.37% of its circulating supply.
- April 16 ā ARB Unlock
Arbitrum (ARB) is set to unlock 92.65 million tokens, worth approximately $28 million, representing 2.01% of its circulating supply.
- April 18 ā TRUMP Unlock
Official Trump (TRUMP) will unlock 40 million tokens, valued at approximately $326 million, representing 20% of its circulating supply.
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š US Economic Data Release and FOMC Meeting
- April 16Ā ā Retail Sales
- April 17Ā ā Initial Jobless Claims
With this weekāsĀ CPI and PPI inflation printsĀ both coming inĀ cooler than expected, fears around sticky inflation have easedāat least for now. As a result, traders are currentlyĀ pricing in a pauseĀ at the FedāsĀ next FOMC meeting, according to the CME FedWatch Tool.
Looking ahead, next weekās spotlight will be on theĀ Retail Sales report, offering a fresh read onĀ consumer spendingĀ and theĀ broader health of the economy.Ā Stronger-than-expected salesĀ could hint at lingering inflationary pressures and ongoing economic resilienceāa combination thatĀ markets may interpret as bearish. Conversely,Ā weaker retail figures might signal a cooling consumer sector, bolstering the case forĀ monetary easingĀ and potentiallyĀ lifting market sentiment.
Also on the radar is theĀ Weekly Initial Jobless Claims report. While not typically a market mover on its own,Ā lower-than-expected claimsĀ would point to a firm labor market, reinforcing the likelihood ofĀ fewer rate cuts in 2025āa scenario that could weigh on risk appetite. On the other hand,Ā a rise in claimsĀ would suggest softening job conditions, increasing the chances of rate cuts and likely providing aĀ bullish tailwindĀ for markets.
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Thatās all for next weekās key events! Stay tuned, and weāll be back with more updates in the next roundup.
