As global markets brace for a week filled with crucial economic indicators, earnings announcements, and central bank communications, investors and traders will have their eyes set on several key developments between July 14 and July 18, 2025. From CPI releases to Fed speeches, corporate earnings to G20 meetings, here are the major cues to watch this week.
Key Events to Track – Global and Domestic
On July 14, EU trade ministers will meet in Brussels, while Japan will release its industrial production data. China is also expected to announce its trade data on the same day. In the Indian context, inflation data in the form of CPI and WPI will be released.
July 15 is packed with important events. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan and Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin are scheduled to speak. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey will also deliver his annual speech. Domestically, India will release trade and unemployment data. Globally, the US will announce its CPI figures, while China will reveal GDP, retail sales, and industrial production data. Japan will release its industrial production figures too.
On July 16, New York Fed President John Williams, along with Richmond Fed’s Thomas Barkin and ECB Council member Francois Villeroy de Galhau, will speak. The US will also announce its PPI, industrial production, and Fed Beige Book data. The UK will release its CPI figures.
July 17 will witness the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors' meeting in South Africa. San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly is also expected to speak. Key economic data from the US will include retail sales and initial jobless claims. From the UK, jobless claims and unemployment data are anticipated, while the Eurozone will report its CPI. Japan will release its trade data.
On July 18, the US will announce the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index, and Japan will release its CPI figures.
Global and Indian Earnings to Watch
Global earnings season will pick up steam from July 15 with major US banks reporting their Q2 results. Companies scheduled to report include JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and BlackRock. On July 16, Alcoa, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley will declare results.
July 17 will see earnings from global majors such as TSMC, Netflix, Novartis, Abbott Laboratories, Pepsico, and ABB. On July 18, American Express and 3M are scheduled to announce their earnings.
In India, HCLTech is set to declare its earnings on July 14. On July 15, HDFC Life will report results, along with ICICI Lombard, ICICI Pru Life, Adani Wilmar, and Bank of Maharashtra.
On July 16, Tech Mahindra is expected to report, followed by Angel One and DB Corp. July 17 will witness earnings from Wipro, Axis Bank, and Jio Financial. Additionally, HDFC AMC, Tata Communications, LTIMindtree, Nuvoco Vistas, Polycab, CEAT, Heritage Foods, Indian Hotels, and Route Mobile are also scheduled to declare results.
JSW Steel is set to report on July 18, along with L&T Finance, MRPL, and Bandhan Bank.
Corporate Action Watch
July 14 will be the last day to buy shares of CAMS, ABREL, M&M Financial, and IDBI Bank to be eligible for dividends. Persistent Systems will trade ex-dividend, and Brigade Enterprises' board will mull fundraising plans.
On July 15, it will be the last day to buy shares of TCS to be eligible for dividends. It is also the last opportunity to buy Ashok Leyland shares for eligibility in the bonus issue.
July 16 marks the ex-bonus trading of Ashok Leyland in the ratio of 1:1. The SBI board is also expected to consider fundraising plans, and Glenmark Pharma will host its Investor Day.
Other Key Stock-Specific Developments
Several companies are on investor radar this week. These include Tata Technologies, Rallis India, Ola Electric, and Tejas Networks.
On July 17, besides the Nifty stocks Wipro, Axis Bank, and Jio Financial, key companies such as HDFC AMC, Tata Communications, LTIMindtree, Nuvoco Vistas, Polycab, CEAT, Heritage Foods, Indian Hotels, and Route Mobile will also be in focus.
JSW Steel will take the spotlight on July 18 along with L&T Finance, MRPL, and Bandhan Bank.
With a heavy lineup of macroeconomic data, central bank commentary, earnings announcements, and corporate actions, the upcoming week promises heightened market activity. Market participants should brace for potential volatility and monitor these cues closely for short- and long-term positioning.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this blog is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, investment, or trading advice. All data and updates mentioned are based on publicly available sources and are subject to change without notice.
