Jobs report and retail sales data among key events due Tuesday

As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, a series of crucial decisions and economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The spotlight will be on the JOLTs Job Openings report, which provides valuable insights into the labor market’s health and potential implications for monetary policy.

Major Economic Events to Watch

• 10:00 AM ET - JOLTs Job Openings (Feb): Expected 7.710M, Previous 7.600M. This survey measures job vacancies and provides insights into labor market conditions.

Other Important Economic Events to Watch

• 12:00 PM ET - WASDE Report: Monthly forecast of U.S. and world supply-use balances for major agricultural commodities.

• 12:00 PM ET - EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook: Provides forecasts and analysis for energy markets through the end of the next calendar year.

• 1:00 PM ET - 3-Year Note Auction: Previous yield 4.300%. Indicator of government debt situation and investor sentiment.

• 4:30 PM ET - API Weekly Crude Stock: Previous -1.455M. Offers insight into U.S. petroleum demand and inventory levels.

Other Economic Events to Watch

• 6:00 AM ET - NFIB Small Business Optimism (Feb): Expected 100.9, Previous 102.8. Indicates the health of small businesses in the U.S.

• 8:55 AM ET - Redbook (YoY) (Mar 8): Previous 6.6%. Measures year-over-year same-store sales growth in large U.S. general merchandise retailers.

For further information and the latest updates, please refer to our Economic Calendar, here.

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