Here are some of the important economic data that will be in the market's focus throughout this week.
TUESDAY (30 September 2025)
China Manufacturing & Services PMI Data (9.30 AM) – The market will assess the performance of key sectors in China in September. As the world's second largest economy, China's data readings also influence global sentiment.
RBA Policy Meeting (12.30 PM) – After cutting interest rates at the August meeting, the Australian central bank is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.60% for the latest meeting this week. The follow-up statement by the central bank will drive the direction of the Aussie dollar's currency movement depending on the tone it delivers.
US JOLTS Data (10.00 PM) – Focusing on the Federal Reserve, the employment data component will be watched. The JOLTS data, which measures the number of job openings in August, is forecast to have declined slightly following the previous reading.
WEDNESDAY (October 1, 2025)
ADP Employment Data (8.15 PM) – The second indicator will be watched through the ADP data reading which measures the increase in private employment in the US. The reading for September is expected to remain low as the previous decline of around 53,000.
US Manufacturing PMI ISM Survey (10.00 PM) – The outlook for the US manufacturing sector for September is forecast to increase slightly. However, a figure below the 50-point mark still indicates a less than satisfactory reading.
FRIDAY (October 3, 2025)
NFP Employment Data (8.30 PM) – The main focus of this week, the US NFP employment data report for September is still expected to be gloomy. Job growth is projected to be weak at around 51,000 while the unemployment rate remains high at 4.3% after increasing last month.
US Services PMI ISM Survey (10.00 PM) – The US services sector for the September survey is expected to show no change from the previous reading to remain stable above the 50 point level, indicating good expansion in the sector.
