The week of May 12-16, 2025, is set to deliver significant economic data releases, particularly on May 15.

Market focus will be on U.S. trade negotiations alongside key economic indicators.

On Monday, May 12, the U.S. Federal budget report will kick off the week.

Internationally, South Korea and Australia will report unemployment figures, while Japan's Q1 GDP growth will be closely watched.

Thursday, May 15, is packed with data, including initial jobless claims, retail sales, and several producer price index metrics.

Attention will also be on producer prices, industrial production, Michigan consumer sentiment, and import/export prices.

China will report on credit data, industrial production, retail sales, and house prices, offering insights into its economic performance.

Investors will closely monitor inflation rates, retail sales figures, and speeches from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Tuesday, May 13, will see the release of consumer price index (CPI) data, core CPI, and the NFIB optimism index.

Foreign trade data from India, the Euro Area, and Italy will influence global economic outlooks.

Germany will publish the ZEW Economic Sentiment Index, reflecting investor confidence.

The earnings season will feature major reports from companies such as Alibaba, Walmart, and Cisco.