
律动BlockBeats|Apr 19, 2026 14:06
[Overview of Important Macro Events and Data Next Week: U.S.-Iran Temporary Ceasefire Expires Tuesday, Waller's Fed Chair Nomination Hearing Held the Same Day]
BlockBeats News, April 19: The U.S.-Iran temporary ceasefire is set to expire on Tuesday, Eastern Time. Former President Trump stated that U.S. representatives will arrive in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, on the evening of April 20, Eastern Time, to participate in U.S.-Iran negotiations scheduled for April 21. Currently, Iran has indicated that it has not decided to send a negotiation delegation, stating that as long as there is a maritime blockade, there will be no negotiations. Additionally, the nomination hearing for Waller as Federal Reserve Chair will also be held on the same day. According to prediction market Polymarket, the probability of Waller ultimately being confirmed as Fed Chair is 94%. The highly anticipated TRUMP token luncheon in the crypto space will also take place on Saturday. Other important macro data and events are as follows:
Monday:
China's 1-year Loan Prime Rate as of April 20;
Speeches by German Chancellor Merz and European Central Bank President Lagarde.
Tuesday:
U.S. March Retail Sales Month-over-Month;
Expiration of the U.S.-Iran temporary ceasefire, with Trump stating that the U.S. delegation will travel to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran;
U.S. Senate Banking Committee holds a hearing on Kevin Waller's nomination as Federal Reserve Chair.
Wednesday:
U.S. API and EIA crude oil inventory data for the week ending April 17.
Thursday:
U.S. Initial Jobless Claims for the week ending April 18;
U.S. April S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Preliminary;
U.S. April S&P Global Services PMI Preliminary;
U.S. EIA Natural Gas Inventory for the week ending April 17;
Speech by European Central Bank President Lagarde;
Tesla releases earnings after U.S. market close.
Friday:
Japan March Core CPI Year-over-Year;
U.S. April University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index Final;
U.S. April 1-Year Inflation Expectations Final.
Saturday:
Trump hosts a grand luncheon for TRUMP token holders, attending alongside 18 'superstars';
Trump hosts the Early Summer White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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