Dates and times for the U.S. economic reports that move stocks and bonds the most, with the latest reading of each. All times are U.S. Eastern Time. Last update: October 15, 2026.
- Wed, Oct 28 · Fed rate decision 2:00 p.m. ET
- Thu, Oct 29 · GDP for Q3 2026 (advance estimate) 8:30 a.m. ET
- Thu, Oct 29 · PCE inflation for September 2026 8:30 a.m. ET
- Tue, Nov 3 · Job openings (JOLTS) for September 2026 10:00 a.m. ET
Next Release Dates
| Report | Next release | Covers | Latest reading | Following release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobless claims | Thu, Oct 22, 2026 8:30 a.m. ET | Week ending Oct 17, 2026 | 199,000 (week ending Oct 10, 2026) | Every Thursday |
| GDP | Thu, Oct 29, 2026 8:30 a.m. ET | Q3 2026 (advance estimate) | +2.2% annualized (Q2 2026) | Nov 25, 2026 |
| PCE inflation | Thu, Oct 29, 2026 8:30 a.m. ET | September 2026 | 3.4% y/y, core 3.0% (August 2026) | Nov 25, 2026 |
| Job openings (JOLTS) | Tue, Nov 3, 2026 10:00 a.m. ET | September 2026 | 7.08 million openings (August 2026) | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Jobs report | Fri, Nov 6, 2026 8:30 a.m. ET | October 2026 | +29K payrolls, unemployment 4.2% (September 2026) | Dec 4, 2026 |
| CPI report | Tue, Nov 10, 2026 8:30 a.m. ET | October 2026 | 3.7% y/y, core 2.6% (September 2026) | Dec 10, 2026 |
| Producer prices (PPI) | Fri, Nov 13, 2026 8:30 a.m. ET | October 2026 | 6.3% y/y (September 2026) | Dec 15, 2026 |
| Retail sales | Tue, Nov 17, 2026 8:30 a.m. ET | October 2026 | +0.8% m/m (September 2026) | Dec 16, 2026 |
| Fed rate decision | Wed, Oct 28, 2026 2:00 p.m. ET | October 27–28, 2026 meeting | Target range 3.75%–4.00% | Dec 9, 2026 |
Fed Meeting Dates
The Federal Open Market Committee meets eight times a year. Its statement comes out at 2:00 p.m. ET on the second day of each meeting, and the Chair holds a press conference at 2:30 p.m. Meetings marked with projections also publish the Summary of Economic Projections, which includes the “dot plot” of officials’ rate forecasts. Minutes follow three weeks after each decision.
| Meeting | Decision | Projections | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 27–28, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | No | Held at 3.50%–3.75% |
| March 17–18, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | Yes | Held at 3.50%–3.75% |
| April 28–29, 2026 | Apr 29, 2026 | No | Held at 3.50%–3.75% |
| June 16–17, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | Yes | Held at 3.50%–3.75% |
| July 28–29, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 | No | Held at 3.50%–3.75% |
| September 15–16, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | Yes | Raised 25 bp to 3.75%–4.00% |
| October 27–28, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 | No | Scheduled |
| December 8–9, 2026 | Dec 9, 2026 | Yes | Scheduled |
| January 26–27, 2027 | Jan 27, 2027 | No | Scheduled |
| March 16–17, 2027 | Mar 17, 2027 | Yes | Scheduled |
| April 27–28, 2027 | Apr 28, 2027 | No | Scheduled |
| June 8–9, 2027 | Jun 9, 2027 | Yes | Scheduled |
| July 27–28, 2027 | Jul 28, 2027 | No | Scheduled |
| September 14–15, 2027 | Sep 15, 2027 | Yes | Scheduled |
| October 26–27, 2027 | Oct 27, 2027 | No | Scheduled |
| December 7–8, 2027 | Dec 8, 2027 | Yes | Scheduled |
What Each Report Covers
CPI report
8:30 a.m. ET. The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures the prices urban consumers pay for a fixed basket of goods and services. The year-over-year rate, headline and core (excluding food and energy), is the inflation number markets react to most, and a surprise often moves Treasury yields within minutes. See our CPI and jobs guide.
Jobs report
8:30 a.m. ET. The Employment Situation report, usually on the first Friday of the month, combines a survey of employers (nonfarm payrolls) with a survey of households (the unemployment rate). It is the broadest monthly read on the labor market.
Producer prices (PPI)
8:30 a.m. ET. Prices that U.S. producers receive for goods and services. It often comes out a day or two around CPI, and some of its components feed directly into the PCE price index.
Retail sales
8:30 a.m. ET. Monthly sales at stores, restaurants and online retailers from the Census Bureau. The figures are in dollars and not adjusted for inflation, so a gain partly reflects higher prices.
GDP
8:30 a.m. ET. The Bureau of Economic Analysis publishes three estimates for each quarter (advance, second and third), each a month apart. Growth is reported as an annualized rate after inflation.
PCE inflation
8:30 a.m. ET. The Personal Income and Outlays report includes the PCE price index, the inflation measure the Federal Reserve’s 2% target is based on. Core PCE, which leaves out food and energy, is the version Fed officials cite most.
Job openings (JOLTS)
10:00 a.m. ET. Job openings, hires and quits from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It runs about two months behind, so it confirms trends more than it breaks news.
Jobless claims
8:30 a.m. ET. First-time applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending the previous Saturday. Released every Thursday (a day earlier in some holiday weeks), it is the most timely labor-market data.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next CPI report?
The next CPI report, covering October 2026, is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The one after that is due on December 10, 2026. The latest reading: 3.7% y/y, core 2.6% (September 2026).
When is the next jobs report?
The next jobs report, covering October 2026, is scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The one after that is due on December 4, 2026. The latest reading: +29K payrolls, unemployment 4.2% (September 2026).
When is the next PCE inflation report?
The next PCE inflation report, covering September 2026, is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET. The one after that is due on November 25, 2026. The latest reading: 3.4% y/y, core 3.0% (August 2026).
When is the next Fed meeting?
The next Federal Open Market Committee meeting is October 27–28, 2026. The rate decision is announced at 2:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, followed by the Chair’s press conference at 2:30 p.m. The current target range for the federal funds rate is 3.75%–4.00%, in place since September 17, 2026.
Can release dates change?
Yes. Agencies publish their schedules about a year ahead but sometimes move a date, and a federal government shutdown can delay releases, as it did in late 2025. This page reads the official schedule again after every U.S. trading day.
Our Analysis
When new CPI or jobs data is out, we publish an analysis on Friday; the CPI and jobs guide lists every one. For how these reports move markets, see our 10-year Treasury yield guide and the market dashboard.
Sources: release schedules from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Census Bureau and Department of Labor via FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis); meeting dates from the Federal Reserve. Latest readings from FRED (CPIAUCSL, CPILFESL, PAYEMS, UNRATE, PPIFIS, RSAFS, A191RL1Q225SBEA, PCEPI, PCEPILFE, JTSJOL, ICSA, DFEDTARL, DFEDTARU). Figures are calculated automatically. This is not financial advice.