Week Ahead Economic Preview for September 2025

This document is an economic preview outlining key data releases and events for the week ahead, focusing on US inflation and UK GDP. It details the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) report in the US, scheduled for release on Thursday, which is expected to provide insights into current inflation trends. The core CPI has shown a rise to 3.1%, while annual changes in CPI have held steady at 2.7%. The document also discusses the implications of inflation expectations, which have recently increased to 3.5%. In the UK, GDP data for July is expected to be released on Friday, with analysts looking for signs of economic improvement after a previous strong performance. The European Central Bank's meeting is also highlighted, where no changes to interest rates are anticipated. The document concludes with a schedule of key diary events related to economic data releases across various regions, including the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.