EIA crude oil inventories take center stage in Wednesday’s economic data
As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, a series of crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected. The spotlight will be on the Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Crude Oil Inventories report, which is anticipated to provide insights into U.S. oil demand and potentially impact crude prices.
Major Economic Events to Watch
• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Crude Oil Inventories: Expected to show a decrease of 2.000M barrels, compared to the previous week’s 6.014M barrel decline. This report measures the weekly change in commercial crude oil held by U.S. firms and can significantly influence petroleum prices and inflation.
Other Important Economic Events to Watch
• 12:00 PM ET - 5-Year Note Auction: The yield on the auctioned Treasury Note will be closely monitored as an indicator of the government debt situation. Previous auction yield was 3.983%.
• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Cushing Oil Inventories: Provides data on crude oil storage levels at the key delivery point for U.S. crude oil benchmark. Previous week’s change was 0.419M barrels.
Other Economic Events to Watch
• 7:00 AM ET - MBA Mortgage Applications: Measures the change in new mortgage applications. Previous reading was -1.4%.
• 7:00 AM ET - MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate: Indicates fixed 30-year mortgage lending rates. Previous rate was 6.68%.
• 7:00 AM ET - MBA Purchase Index: Covers all mortgage applications for single-family home purchases. Previous index value was 160.3.
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• 7:00 AM ET - Mortgage Market Index: Encompasses all mortgage applications during the week. Previous index reading was 277.1.
• 7:00 AM ET - Mortgage Refinance Index: Covers all mortgage applications to refinance existing mortgages. Previous index value was 926.1.
• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Gasoline Production: Reports on gasoline production levels. Previous change was -0.259M barrels.
• 10:30 AM ET - Gasoline Inventories: Expected to show a decrease of 2.500M barrels, compared to the previous week’s 2.720M barrel decline.
• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Refinery Utilization Rates: Provides data on refinery operations. Previous change was 0.2%.
• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Distillate Fuel Production: Reports on distillate fuel production levels. Previous change was 0.193M barrels.
• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Heatoil Stock: Provides data on heating oil inventories. Previous change was -0.503M barrels.
• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Crude Imports: Reports on crude oil import levels. Previous change was -1.218M barrels.
• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Weekly Distillates Stocks: Expected to show an increase of 1.100M barrels, compared to the previous week’s 2.343M barrel rise.
• 10:30 AM ET - EIA Refinery Crude Runs: Reports on crude oil processed by refineries. Previous change was 0.028M barrels.
• 11:45 AM ET - FOMC Member Barkin Speaks: Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin’s public engagement may offer insights into future monetary policy.
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