This Week’s U.S. Economic Outlook & Key Fed Speakers
- Monday Outlook: U.S. markets closed for President’s Day. This is a federal holiday in the United States, meaning stock markets and banks will not operate.
- Wednesday: January Housing Starts data release. This report measures the number of new homes that began construction in January. It is expected to be 1.4 million, slightly lower than the 1.5 million recorded in December.
- Wednesday: Release of the Federal Reserve’s January FOMC meeting minutes at 19:00 UTC. These minutes provide a detailed summary of what the central bank discussed in its last meeting, offering insights into its future plans.
- Friday: January Existing Home Sales data. This report shows how many previously owned homes were sold in January. The forecast is 4.13 million, a slight drop from the 4.24 million sold in December.
- Throughout the week: Ten Fed speaker events scheduled. Several Federal Reserve officials will give speeches throughout the week, which may provide more details about interest rates and economic policy.
- S&P 500 Earnings: About 20% of S&P 500 companies are set to report earnings this week. These reports will show how well some of the largest U.S. companies performed financially in the last quarter.
Upcoming Crypto Events
Injective’s Nivara Upgrade – February 17
Injective’s Nivara Upgrade will take place on February 17 at 14:47 UTC. This upgrade introduces improvements to Injective’s real-world asset (RWA) tokenization system, including a more advanced framework for asset integration and a new RWA oracle feed. The upgrade was approved through governance voting, with 42.3 million INJ tokens used in the process.
Source | X @Injective
Bitcoin Tech Carnival – February 18
On February 18, the Bitcoin Tech Carnival will take place in Hong Kong at the Four Seasons Hotel, starting at 1 AM UTC. This event, co-hosted by UniSat, Babylon, SatLayer, and BlockSpaceForce, will bring together developers and industry leaders to explore innovations in Bitcoin technology through live testing and interactive exhibits.
Source | Newzchain
Consensus Hong Kong 2025 – February 18-20
From February 18 to 20, Consensus Hong Kong 2025 will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The conference will feature prominent industry figures, including Binance CEO Richard Teng and Solana Foundation Chair Lily Liu. OKX President Hong Fang will speak about the role of crypto exchanges in shaping the industry. The event will serve as a platform for discussions on blockchain, digital assets, and Web3.
Source | Coindesk
Filecoin (FIL) and Lava Event – February 19
Filecoin (FIL) and Lava will host an event on February 19 at 4 PM UTC, discussing how decentralized storage and enhanced data access can shape the future of Web3. This partnership focuses on improving developer access to blockchain infrastructure.
Source | Youtube @Filecoin
Hedera (HBAR) Community Call – February 19
Also on February 19, Hedera (HBAR) will hold a Community Call at 16:00 UTC. Key topics will include new Hedera Improvement Proposals (HIPs) such as HIP 1084, which aims to reduce Ethereum transaction costs, and HIP PR-1086, which introduces improvements for larger transactions.
Source | X @Hedera
Tezos (XTZ) London Meetup – February 19
The Tezos (XTZ) London Meetup will take place at 6:30 PM UTC, providing a networking opportunity for developers, builders, and ecosystem partners to discuss the latest Web3 trends and recent developments within the Tezos ecosystem.
Source | Luma
Toncoin (TON) and Telegram Mini Apps – February 21
On February 21, Toncoin (TON) will become the exclusive blockchain for Telegram Mini Apps. As part of this transition, TON Connect will be the required wallet system, and all non-fiat payments within Telegram—including ads, subscriptions, and premium services—will use TON. Developers migrating to TON will receive incentives such as grants of up to $50,000 in ad credits to support the transition.
Source | X @ton_blockchain
Final Thoughts
This week will bring key economic data and Federal Reserve discussions, alongside major developments in the cryptocurrency sector, as blockchain projects continue to push forward with innovation and adoption. This article is not financial advice. Always do your own research (DYOR). You can also DYOR on blog.millionero.com. When you’re ready, come trade spot and futures on Millionero.