Tuesday, August 19

1inch ($1INCH) will make an important announcement. 

Wednesday, August 20

Eurozone Annual Inflation (CPI) will be released – 12:00 

Forecast: 2.0% | Previous: 2.0% 

Fed FOMC Meeting Minutes will be published – 21:00 

Thursday, August 21

The Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, one of the most critical global economic events, will begin. 

Central bank governors and economists from around the world will discuss global economy and monetary policies for three days. Statements from Jackson Hole may lead crypto investors to reassess their positions. 

At 15:30, U.S. Initial Jobless Claims will be released. 

Forecast: 227K | Previous: 224K 

Friday, August 22

Fed Chair Jerome Powell will deliver a speech at 17:00. 

Markets and crypto investors will closely monitor Powell’s remarks. 

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Monday: Focus on Central Banks and Crypto World 

The new week begins with the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) interest rate decision. Statements from BoJ could directly affect global risk appetite. Especially if a quantitative easing announcement is made, interest in risky assets is expected to increase. On the crypto front, announcements from Kadena (KDA) and EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) will be important for followers of these ecosystems. 

Read: Major Token Unlocks Set to Impact Crypto Market: June 16–22, 2025

Tuesday: Starknet Staking V2 Goes Live 

All eyes in the crypto world will be on Starknet (STRK) on Tuesday. The launch of Starknet Staking V2 on the mainnet may create new opportunities for STRK holders and boost activity within the project’s ecosystem. 

Important Binance Announcement: 
Also on Tuesday, Binance will delist some margin trading pairs starting from June 18, 2025,06:00 UTC. This means investors trading these pairs will need to review their positions. 

• Delisted Cross Margin Pairs:
  MOVE/BTC
  ONE/BTC
  RUNE/FDUSD
  TFUEL/BTC
  TNSR/FDUSD
  USUAL/FDUSD 
• Delisted Isolated Margin Pairs:
  ONE/BTC
  TFUEL/BTC
  TNSR/FDUSD
  USUAL/FDUSD 

Wednesday: Inflation and FED Decision Will Shape Markets 

Wednesday will be one of the busiest days on the global economic calendar. The Eurozone annual inflation data will be released (expected 1.9%, previous 2.2%). This data is an important signal for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) future monetary policy moves. 

In the evening, all eyes will be on the US as the Federal Reserve (FED) announces its interest rate decision (expected 4.5%, previous 4.5%). Besides the rate decision, FED Chair Jerome Powell’s statements will be decisive for the market direction. Whether Powell adopts a hawkish or dovish tone will directly affect the dollar and other assets. 

Thursday: US Markets Closed, TCMB Decision 

US stock markets will be closed on Thursday due to a public holiday. This may cause reduced trading volumes and lower volatility globally. In Turkey, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) will announce its interest rate decision (expected 46%, previous 46%). The decision and guidance will be critical for the Turkish Lira and Turkish assets. 

Friday: Crypto Token Burn and Quadruple Witching 

On the last trading day of the week, there will be another announcement from the crypto world: Reserve Rights (RSR) will conduct a token burn. Token burns generally reduce circulating supply, potentially increasing token value. 

Also on Friday, the US markets will experience “Quadruple Witching.” This term refers to the simultaneous expiration of stock index futures, stock index options, stock options, and single stock futures. It often leads to high volumes and volatility, causing sudden market moves. 

This week, alongside global economic data, central bank decisions and significant developments in the crypto ecosystem will remain on investors’ radar. Especially FED statements, European inflation data, and Binance’s margin pair decisions may increase market volatility. It is highly important for investors to closely monitor these developments and adjust their risk management accordingly. 

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Did the Eurozone Annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) Meet Expectations?

According to data released by Eurostat, the Eurozone’s annual inflation rate declined to 2.2% in March, down from 2.3% in February. This figure was in line with market expectations, indicating a slight easing of inflationary pressures. On a monthly basis, inflation stood at 0.6%.

Core Inflation and Sectoral Overview

Core inflation, which excludes volatile components such as energy and food, remained at 2.4% in March. Looking at sectoral trends, the highest price increase was recorded in the services sector at 3.4%, followed by food, alcohol, and tobacco at 2.9%. Prices for non-energy industrial goods increased by 0.6%, while energy prices fell by 0.7%.

Inflation rates varied across countries. Estonia, Slovakia, and Croatia recorded the highest inflation at 4.3%, while Belgium, Latvia, and Lithuania saw 3.6% inflation. In major economies, Germany’s inflation stood at 2.3%, Spain at 2.2%, Italy at 2.1%, and France at 0.9%.

Implications for ECB and Monetary Policy

The European Central Bank (ECB) aims to maintain inflation at 2% in the medium term. While the latest figures suggest that inflation is moving closer to this target, uncertainties remain regarding how this will influence ECB’s interest rate policy. With core inflation still at 2.4%, the central bank may adopt a cautious stance before making any rate cuts.

In the coming months, the direction of inflation and the ECB’s decisions in its June meeting will be closely watched by markets. While inflationary pressures appear to be easing, the ECB may require further evidence before considering rate reductions. Investors and analysts are now focusing on upcoming inflation and economic growth data for clearer signals on the bank’s next moves.

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