Economic Calendar
Upcoming economic releases and central-bank events with forecasts and previous values. Use the filters inside the widget to change countries or importance.
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The releases Wall Street watches most
| Release | Published by | Usual timing | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Situation (nonfarm payrolls, unemployment rate) | Bureau of Labor Statistics | Usually the first Friday of the month, 8:30 a.m. ET | Strength of the labor market; feeds into Fed rate expectations |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | Bureau of Labor Statistics | Mid-month, 8:30 a.m. ET | Headline and core inflation |
| PCE price index | Bureau of Economic Analysis | Late in the month, 8:30 a.m. ET | The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge |
| GDP (advance estimate) | Bureau of Economic Analysis | About a month after each quarter ends, 8:30 a.m. ET | Overall growth of the economy |
| FOMC rate decision | Federal Reserve | Eight scheduled meetings a year; statement at 2:00 p.m. ET | Sets the federal funds target range |
| Retail sales | Census Bureau | Mid-month, 8:30 a.m. ET | Consumer spending trends |
| ISM manufacturing PMI | Institute for Supply Management | First business day of the month, 10:00 a.m. ET | Early read on factory activity |
Exact dates change every year and occasionally shift (for example during a government shutdown), so always confirm with the agency's official release schedule.
How to read the calendar
- Actual is the published number, Forecast is the consensus estimate and Prior is the previous reading. Markets react mostly to the gap between actual and forecast.
- Importance markers flag the events that typically move markets most.
- Times are shown in your browser's local time zone; many US releases come out at 8:30 a.m. ET, an hour before the regular session opens.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is the jobs report released?
The BLS Employment Situation report is released at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, usually on the first Friday of the month.
How many times a year does the Fed meet?
The Federal Open Market Committee holds eight regularly scheduled meetings per year and can hold unscheduled meetings if needed.