US Cash Remittances climbed to 3.38B in January 2025
US Cash Remittances climbed to 3.38B in January 2025, released February 2025, up 0.57B from December's 2.81B reading. The print exceeded the 2.9B consensus by 0.48B.
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THE RELEASE
Cash Remittances (United States) was reported at 3.38 billion in January 2025. This beat the market consensus of 2.90 billion by 0.48 billion. The reading rose from the previous value of 2.81 billion.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Fed Schmid Speech (Nov 10) and Fed Bowman Speech (Nov 10).
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Cash Remittances - US
About Cash Remittances — United States
DEFINITION
Cash Remittances is a financial indicator that measures the amount of money sent by individuals living and working abroad to their home country. It is an important indicator of a country's economic health and can provide insights into the strength of its labor market and the level of financial support received from overseas. Cash remittances can also impact a country's balance of payments and contribute to its overall GDP. This indicator is closely monitored by governments and financial institutions as it can have significant effects on a country's economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - US Events
| Monday, November 9, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:00 | Wholesale Inventories MoM | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.65 | Low | |
| 15:00 | Wholesale Sales MoM | 2.8 | 2 | 1.1 | 1.95 | Low | |
| 16:00 | Consumer Inflation Expectation | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.85 | Low | |
| 16:00 | Atlanta Fed GDPNow | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.45 | Medium | |
| 16:30 | 3-Month Bill Auction | 4.06 | 4.04 | 4.009 | 4.03 | Low | |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 11:00 | NFIB Business Optimism Index | 97.8 | 97.9 | 97.7 | 98.30 | Low | |
| 13:30 | CPI s.a | 337.48 | 336.3 | 337 | 337.17 | High | |
| 13:30 | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.33 | High | |
| 13:30 | Core Inflation Rate MoM | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.23 | High | |
| 13:30 | CPI | 337.51 | 336.94 | 337.02 | 337.13 | High | |
| 13:55 | Redbook YoY | 10.1 | 10.4 | 9.3 | 9.70 | Low | |
| 21:30 | API Crude Oil Stock Change | -5.267 | -1 | 3.79 | Medium | ||
| Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 19:00 | Budget Balance | -27 | -298 | -339.85 | Medium | ||