Economic Calendar
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Initial jobless claims
Thu, Oct 22, 8:30 AM EDT · Estimated date
Upcoming events 8
Next 21 daysIn 5 days
Next upInitial jobless claimsEmploymentDOLWeek ending Oct 17, 2026Estimated dateLow importanceEvent details and news coverage
About this release
A weekly count of new claims for unemployment insurance.
The four-week average smooths weekly swings. Continuing claims track people who are still receiving benefits.
- Scheduled for
- Oct 22, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Reference period
- Week ending Oct 17, 2026
- Schedule
- Estimated from release cadence
In 4d 21h. Related news will appear here after the scheduled time when matching stories are available.
In 11 days
UpcomingFOMC rate decisionFederal ReserveOctober 2026 meetingPress conference 2:30 PM EDTHigh importanceEvent details and news coverage
About this release
The Federal Reserve announces its interest-rate decision and publishes a policy statement.
Look for changes to the target rate and the wording of the statement. When scheduled, the press conference and economic projections add context.
- Scheduled for
- Oct 28, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Reference period
- October 2026 meeting
- Schedule
- Official agency schedule
In 11d 2h. Related news will appear here after the scheduled time when matching stories are available.
In 12 days
UpcomingInitial jobless claimsEmploymentDOLWeek ending Oct 24, 2026Estimated dateLow importanceEvent details and news coverage
About this release
A weekly count of new claims for unemployment insurance.
The four-week average smooths weekly swings. Continuing claims track people who are still receiving benefits.
- Scheduled for
- Oct 29, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Reference period
- Week ending Oct 24, 2026
- Schedule
- Estimated from release cadence
In 11d 21h. Related news will appear here after the scheduled time when matching stories are available.
UpcomingGDP (advance estimate)GrowthBEAQ3 2026Medium importanceEvent details and news coverage
About this release
Measures the value of goods and services produced in the US economy.
Check the estimate stage. Advance, second and third estimates describe the same quarter with progressively more source data.
- Scheduled for
- Oct 29, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Reference period
- Q3 2026
- Estimate stage
- advance
- Schedule
- Official agency schedule
In 11d 21h. Related news will appear here after the scheduled time when matching stories are available.
UpcomingPersonal Income and Outlays (PCE)InflationBEASeptember 2026High importanceEvent details and news coverage
About this release
Reports personal income and consumer spending, including the PCE price index.
The Fed uses PCE inflation for its 2% inflation goal. Core PCE excludes food and energy; the report also shows changes in spending.
- Scheduled for
- Oct 29, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Reference period
- September 2026
- Schedule
- Official agency schedule
In 11d 21h. Related news will appear here after the scheduled time when matching stories are available.
In 17 days
UpcomingJOLTS job openingsEmploymentBLSSeptember 2026Medium importanceEvent details and news coverage
About this release
Reports job openings, hiring and separations, including workers who quit.
Openings describe demand for workers. Hiring and quits add context about movement through the labor market.
- Scheduled for
- Nov 3, 2026, 10:00 AM EST
- Reference period
- September 2026
- Schedule
- Official agency schedule
In 16d 23h. Related news will appear here after the scheduled time when matching stories are available.
In 19 days
UpcomingInitial jobless claimsEmploymentDOLWeek ending Oct 31, 2026Estimated dateLow importanceEvent details and news coverage
About this release
A weekly count of new claims for unemployment insurance.
The four-week average smooths weekly swings. Continuing claims track people who are still receiving benefits.
- Scheduled for
- Nov 5, 2026, 8:30 AM EST
- Reference period
- Week ending Oct 31, 2026
- Schedule
- Estimated from release cadence
In 18d 22h. Related news will appear here after the scheduled time when matching stories are available.
In 20 days
UpcomingEmployment Situation (nonfarm payrolls)EmploymentBLSOctober 2026High importanceEvent details and news coverage
About this release
The monthly jobs report, covering payroll employment, unemployment and earnings.
Read the payroll change alongside unemployment and wage growth. Revisions can change the picture for earlier months.
- Scheduled for
- Nov 6, 2026, 8:30 AM EST
- Reference period
- October 2026
- Schedule
- Official agency schedule
In 19d 22h. Related news will appear here after the scheduled time when matching stories are available.
Past events 4
Previous 7 days2 days ago
PastAdvance retail salesGrowthCensus BureauSeptember 20263 matched storiesUS Retail Sales Rise 0.8% in September, Exceeding Economists’ ForecastsMedium importanceEvent details and news coverage
About this release
Estimates monthly sales at retail and food-service businesses.
Sales are reported in dollars and are not adjusted for price changes. Changes can reflect both prices and the volume sold.
- Scheduled for
- Oct 15, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Reference period
- September 2026
- Schedule
- Official agency schedule
PastPPI (Producer Price Index)InflationBLSSeptember 20263 matched storiesU.S. producer prices rise by 1.3% month-on-month in SeptemberMedium importanceEvent details and news coverage
About this release
Tracks changes in the selling prices received by domestic producers.
The final-demand measure covers goods and services. It measures producer prices, so it can differ from consumer inflation.
- Scheduled for
- Oct 15, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Reference period
- September 2026
- Schedule
- Official agency schedule
PastInitial jobless claimsEmploymentDOLWeek ending Oct 10, 2026Estimated date3 matched storiesUS Producer Prices Surge 1.3% in September as Jobless Claims Edge Up to 199,000Low importanceEvent details and news coverage
About this release
A weekly count of new claims for unemployment insurance.
The four-week average smooths weekly swings. Continuing claims track people who are still receiving benefits.
- Scheduled for
- Oct 15, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Reference period
- Week ending Oct 10, 2026
- Schedule
- Estimated from release cadence
3 days ago
PastCPI (Consumer Price Index)InflationBLSSeptember 20263 matched storiesGreenback jumps; stocks, bonds dented by hot US inflation dataHigh importanceEvent details and news coverage
About this release
Tracks changes in the prices urban consumers pay for goods and services.
Compare monthly and annual inflation. Core CPI excludes food and energy; shelter is another closely watched component.
- Scheduled for
- Oct 14, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Reference period
- September 2026
- Schedule
- Official agency schedule
Past events are shown in gray. This means their scheduled time has passed, not that publication has been confirmed. Open an event for its source and related news.
About the economic calendar
What is an economic calendar?
An economic calendar lists the scheduled release dates and times of official economic statistics and central bank decisions. Traders and analysts use it to know in advance when market-moving numbers like inflation, jobs data, or a Federal Reserve rate decision will be published.
What time are US economic releases published?
Most major US statistics come out at 8:30 AM Eastern Time: CPI, PPI, the jobs report, GDP, PCE, retail sales, and weekly jobless claims. JOLTS job openings are published at 10:00 AM ET. FOMC rate decisions are announced at 2:00 PM ET, followed by a press conference at 2:30 PM ET.
What is the FOMC and what is the SEP?
The Federal Open Market Committee is the body of the Federal Reserve that sets US interest rates. It meets eight times a year. Four of those meetings also publish the Summary of Economic Projections, known as the dot plot, which shows where committee members expect rates, inflation, and growth to go.
Can I get this calendar through an API?
Yes. GET /api/calendar/ returns the same schedule as JSON, with a stable uid per occurrence that survives reschedules. For AI agents, the alphai_calendar MCP tool adds coverage: for each release that has already happened, it returns the top news stories about it from the AlphAI feed, scored for relevance.