... will learn what indicators the index consists of, how it is used by investors and economists, and also analyze a real case when the LEI helped predict the global financial crisis. The Leading Economic Index (LEI) is a comprehensive indicator used to forecast economic developments. The index combines several key statistics that are believed to predict future economic activity. For example, a rise or fall in the index can indicate whether economic growth is likely to accelerate or slow in the coming months....

... higher. Any surprises in China's PMI (such as a move into the growth zone) will affect commodity markets and currencies of emerging countries. Eurozone – Unemployment Rate (12:00 MSK): The unemployment rate for the Eurozone in June will be announced. Forecasts converge around the mark of ~6.3%, which is close to multi-year lows (it was 6.3% in May). The European labor market remains resilient even amid economic slowdown, supporting consumption. If unemployment unexpectedly falls, it will bolster expectations regarding the Eurozone's economic resilience, although it may also intensify hawkish sentiments within the ECB. Conversely, any minor uptick in ...

... evaluating the state of the global economy as it heads into the end of summer and the risks or opportunities that political negotiations may bring. Key Economic Events: 02:50 (Japan) – GDP for Q2 2025 (Preliminary): The initial assessment of Japan's economic growth. The GDP of the Land of the Rising Sun for the quarter will show how sustainable recovery is following last year's downturns. Accelerated growth exceeding forecasts will support Asian markets, confirming the effectiveness of the government’s stimulus measures, while weak figures will reignite discussions about possible additional stimuli from the Bank of Japan. 05:00 (China) – Industrial Production ...

... into the real economy – activities like starting small businesses or expanding existing ones – which indirectly improves the business climate. Some individuals may hedge a potentially weaker ruble by buying foreign currency or gold. However, if the economic forecast for Russia holds true and inflation slows, ruble-denominated assets (stocks, bonds, real estate) should in general outperform passive holdings in currency or precious metals. Fundamental analysis of the current scenario confirms the appeal of ...

... element of intrigue, particularly in light of recent changes in monetary policy. In this article, we will examine the key company reports, GDP data from Germany, stock market trends, as well as the oil and housing markets in the US, along with PMI and CPI forecasts that will help investors make informed decisions in a rapidly changing economic landscape. Overview of Key Economic Events and Corporate Reports for the Week of August 18–22, 2025: Global Inflation, PMI, Germany’s GDP, Fed Minutes, Jerome Powell's Speech at Jackson Hole, and Reports from Major Companies in the US, ...