Economic Calendar
US economic data releases and central bank events for Oct 5 – Oct 11, 2026. Times are Eastern.
80 US economic releases are scheduled for the week of October 5, 2026. 80 releases have already been published this week.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
12 events| Time (ET) | Event | Impact | Actual | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00 AM ET | All Car Sales | — | 2.52M | |
| 5:30 AM ET | All Truck Sales | — | 13.46M | |
| 5:45 AM ET | S&P Global Composite PMI | — | 58.4 | 58.4 |
| 5:45 AM ET | S&P Global Services PMI | — | 58.8 | 58.7 |
| 6:00 AM ET | CB Employment Trends Index | — | 107.56 | |
| 6:00 AM ET | ISM Non-Manufacturing Business Activity | — | 56.5 | |
| 6:00 AM ET | ISM Non-Manufacturing Employment | — | 50.1 | 48.8 |
| 6:00 AM ET | ISM Non-Manufacturing New Orders | — | 59.8 | 60.3 |
| 6:00 AM ET | ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI | — | 54.9 | 55.1 |
| 6:00 AM ET | ISM Non-Manufacturing Prices | — | 74.0 | 73.3 |
| 7:30 AM ET | 3-Month Bill Auction | — | 4.050% | |
| 7:30 AM ET | 6-Month Bill Auction | — | 4.165% |
Wednesday, October 7, 2026Today
15 events| Time (ET) | Event | Impact | Actual | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM ET | API Weekly Crude Oil Stock | — | -2.090M | |
| 3:00 PM ET | Fed Logan Speaks | — | | |
| 4:14 AM ET | ADP Employment Change Weekly | — | 22.50K | |
| 4:15 AM ET | ADP Employment Change Weekly | — | 23.80K | |
| 4:30 AM ET | Exports | — | 315.20B | |
| 4:30 AM ET | Imports | — | 420.80B | |
| 4:30 AM ET | Trade Balance | — | -105.60B | -100.80B |
| 4:55 AM ET | Redbook | — | 8.6% | |
| 5:05 AM ET | FOMC Member Williams Speaks | — | | |
| 6:00 AM ET | IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism | — | 46.8 | 44.5 |
| 6:45 AM ET | FOMC Member Bowman Speaks | — | | |
| 7:00 AM ET | Atlanta Fed GDPNow | — | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| 8:00 AM ET | EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook | — | | |
| 9:00 AM ET | 3-Year Note Auction | — | 4.932% | |
| 9:15 AM ET | Fed Schmid Speaks | — | |
Thursday, October 8, 2026
20 events| Time (ET) | Event | Impact | Actual | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM ET | FOMC Meeting Minutes | — | | |
| 11:00 AM ET | Consumer Credit | — | | 14.50B |
| 3:00 AM ET | MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate | — | 7.49% | |
| 3:00 AM ET | MBA Mortgage Applications | — | -4.2% | |
| 3:00 AM ET | MBA Purchase Index | — | 145.1 | |
| 3:00 AM ET | Mortgage Market Index | — | 204.7 | |
| 3:00 AM ET | Mortgage Refinance Index | — | 515.8 | |
| 6:30 AM ET | Crude Oil Inventories | — | -3.186M | 1.900M |
| 6:30 AM ET | EIA Refinery Crude Runs | — | 0.223M | |
| 6:30 AM ET | Crude Oil Imports | — | -0.053M | |
| 6:30 AM ET | Cushing Crude Oil Inventories | — | 0.444M | |
| 6:30 AM ET | Distillate Fuel Production | — | 0.287M | |
| 6:30 AM ET | EIA Weekly Distillates Stocks | — | -0.042M | -2.100M |
| 6:30 AM ET | Gasoline Production | — | -0.117M | |
| 6:30 AM ET | Heating Oil Stockpiles | — | 0.668M | |
| 6:30 AM ET | EIA Weekly Refinery Utilization Rates | — | 0.2% | |
| 6:30 AM ET | Gasoline Inventories | — | 0.382M | -1.700M |
| 7:00 AM ET | NY Fed 1-Year Consumer Inflation Expectations | — | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| 9:00 AM ET | 10-Year Note Auction | — | 5.300% | |
| 9:00 AM ET | U.S. President Trump Speaks | — | |
Friday, October 9, 2026
13 events| Time (ET) | Event | Impact | Actual | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 AM ET | Fed Waller Speaks | — | | |
| 12:30 PM ET | Fed's Balance Sheet | — | | |
| 12:30 PM ET | Reserve Balances with Federal Reserve Banks | — | | |
| 4:30 AM ET | Continuing Jobless Claims | — | | 1,710K |
| 4:30 AM ET | Initial Jobless Claims | — | | 200K |
| 4:30 AM ET | Jobless Claims 4-Week Avg. | — | | |
| 6:00 AM ET | Wholesale Inventories | — | | 0.7% |
| 6:00 AM ET | Wholesale Trade Sales | — | | |
| 6:30 AM ET | Natural Gas Storage | — | | 79B |
| 7:30 AM ET | 4-Week Bill Auction | — | | |
| 7:30 AM ET | 8-Week Bill Auction | — | | |
| 7:30 AM ET | Atlanta Fed GDPNow | — | | 3.7% |
| 9:00 AM ET | 30-Year Bond Auction | — | |
Saturday, October 10, 2026
20 events| Time (ET) | Event | Impact | Actual | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30 AM ET | CFTC Aluminium speculative net positions | — | | |
| 11:30 AM ET | CFTC Copper speculative net positions | — | | |
| 11:30 AM ET | CFTC Corn speculative net positions | — | | |
| 11:30 AM ET | CFTC Crude Oil speculative net positions | — | | |
| 11:30 AM ET | CFTC Gold speculative net positions | — | | |
| 11:30 AM ET | CFTC Nasdaq 100 speculative net positions | — | | |
| 11:30 AM ET | CFTC Natural Gas speculative net positions | — | | |
| 11:30 AM ET | CFTC S&P 500 speculative net positions | — | | |
| 11:30 AM ET | CFTC Silver speculative net positions | — | | |
| 11:30 AM ET | CFTC Soybeans speculative net positions | — | | |
| 11:30 AM ET | CFTC Wheat speculative net positions | — | | |
| 12:00 PM ET | Fed Collins Speaks | — | | |
| 6:00 AM ET | Michigan 1-Year Inflation Expectations | — | | |
| 6:00 AM ET | Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations | — | | |
| 6:00 AM ET | Michigan Consumer Expectations | — | | |
| 6:00 AM ET | Michigan Consumer Sentiment | — | | 47.6 |
| 6:00 AM ET | Michigan Current Conditions | — | | |
| 8:00 AM ET | WASDE Report | — | | |
| 9:00 AM ET | U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count | — | | |
| 9:00 AM ET | U.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count | — | |
Frequently asked questions
- Which economic reports move the stock market most?
- The monthly jobs report (nonfarm payrolls), the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Federal Reserve (FOMC) rate decisions, GDP and the PCE price index tend to move stocks and bond yields the most, because they shape expectations for interest rates.
- When is the jobs report released?
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics usually publishes the Employment Situation report on the first Friday of each month at 8:30 AM ET.
- When is CPI released?
- The Consumer Price Index is typically released around the middle of each month at 8:30 AM ET by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- How often does the Fed meet?
- The Federal Open Market Committee holds eight scheduled meetings per year. The rate decision is published at 2:00 PM ET on the final day, followed by the Fed chair's press conference.
Calendar for October 5, 2026 – October 11, 2026. Market data is delayed at least 15 minutes and provided for informational purposes only. Not investment advice. Full disclaimer