Economic Calendar
The big US macro releases this week, in Eastern time. These move the entire market, not just one stock, so plan your risk around them. Consensus is what economists expect; actual is the print once it lands.
Thu, Aug 6
How many jobs the US economy added last month. The biggest monthly market mover — it drives the Fed's read on the labor market. Official release (BLS)
Purchasing Managers' Index — a survey-based activity gauge. Above 50 signals expansion, below 50 contraction. Official release (S&P Global)
A survey of services-sector managers (the bulk of the economy). Above 50 = expansion. A key growth gauge. Official release (ISM)
A survey of services-sector managers (the bulk of the economy). Above 50 = expansion. A key growth gauge. Official release (ISM)
A survey of services-sector managers (the bulk of the economy). Above 50 = expansion. A key growth gauge. Official release (ISM)
A survey of services-sector managers (the bulk of the economy). Above 50 = expansion. A key growth gauge. Official release (ISM)
A survey of services-sector managers (the bulk of the economy). Above 50 = expansion. A key growth gauge. Official release (ISM)
Fri, Aug 7
Weekly count of new unemployment filings — the fastest, most current read on the labor market. Official release (DOL)
Weekly count of new unemployment filings — the fastest, most current read on the labor market. Official release (DOL)
Weekly count of new unemployment filings — the fastest, most current read on the labor market. Official release (DOL)
How many jobs the US economy added last month. The biggest monthly market mover — it drives the Fed's read on the labor market. Official release (BLS)
Sat, Aug 8
How many jobs the US economy added last month. The biggest monthly market mover — it drives the Fed's read on the labor market. Official release (BLS)
How many jobs the US economy added last month. The biggest monthly market mover — it drives the Fed's read on the labor market. Official release (BLS)
How many jobs the US economy added last month. The biggest monthly market mover — it drives the Fed's read on the labor market. Official release (BLS)
How many jobs the US economy added last month. The biggest monthly market mover — it drives the Fed's read on the labor market. Official release (BLS)
The share of the labor force without a job. Released with the jobs report; a rising rate can pull the Fed toward rate cuts. Official release (BLS)
The share of the labor force without a job. Released with the jobs report; a rising rate can pull the Fed toward rate cuts. Official release (BLS)
Wed, Aug 12
How many homes sold last month — a read on housing demand, which is sensitive to interest rates. Official release (Census)
Thu, Aug 13
Inflation excluding food and energy — the "sticky" trend the Fed watches most. A hot print pressures the Fed to keep rates high. Official release (BLS)
Inflation excluding food and energy — the "sticky" trend the Fed watches most. A hot print pressures the Fed to keep rates high. Official release (BLS)
The headline inflation gauge — how fast consumer prices are rising. The single most-watched inflation number. Official release (BLS)
The headline inflation gauge — how fast consumer prices are rising. The single most-watched inflation number. Official release (BLS)
The headline inflation gauge — how fast consumer prices are rising. The single most-watched inflation number. Official release (BLS)
The headline inflation gauge — how fast consumer prices are rising. The single most-watched inflation number. Official release (BLS)
The headline inflation gauge — how fast consumer prices are rising. The single most-watched inflation number. Official release (BLS)
Fri, Aug 14
Weekly count of new unemployment filings — the fastest, most current read on the labor market. Official release (DOL)
Wholesale inflation excluding food and energy — often a leading tell for where CPI heads next. Official release (BLS)
Weekly count of new unemployment filings — the fastest, most current read on the labor market. Official release (DOL)
Weekly count of new unemployment filings — the fastest, most current read on the labor market. Official release (DOL)
Inflation at the wholesale/producer level — a leading indicator for consumer inflation (CPI). Official release (BLS)
Inflation at the wholesale/producer level — a leading indicator for consumer inflation (CPI). Official release (BLS)
Times in ET. Data via Nasdaq, refreshed hourly. Not investment advice.
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