Economic Calendar: Key Events for Investors

Economic Calendar Overview

As we navigate the financial landscape, staying informed about key economic events is crucial. This week, several significant announcements could impact markets. Below, I’ve outlined the most important events to watch.

Important Earnings Reports

Monday:

• Earnings: A

• Markets in Japan are Closed

  
  

Key Speeches:

• ECB’s Lagarde (President) Speaks (Saturday)

• Fed’s Collins (Boston, Voter) Speaks (Saturday)

• SNB’s Schlegel (Chairman) Speaks (Saturday)

  
  

Economic Indicators:

• Germany – Ifo Business Climate Index for November (4:00 a.m.)

• U.S. – Chicago Fed National Activity Index for October (8:30 a.m.)

• Canada – Manufacturing Sales for October (8:30 a.m.)

• U.S. – Industrial Production, Capacity Utilization Rate for September (9:15 a.m.)

• U.S. – Industrial Production for October (9:15 a.m.)

• ECB’s Lagarde (President) Speaks (9:50 a.m.)

• U.S. – Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index for November (10:30 a.m.)

• Treasury Auctions $86 Billion in 13-Week Bills (11:30 a.m.)

• Treasury Auctions $77 Billion in 26-Week Bills (11:30 a.m.)

• ECB’s Nagel (Germany) Speaks (12:45 p.m.)

• Treasury Auctions $69 Billion in 2-Year Notes (1 p.m.)

  
  

Tuesday:

• Earnings: ADI, ADSK, BABA, BBY, DELL, HPQ, NTAP, SJM, WDAY

  
  

Key Economic Reports:

• Germany – GDP for 3Q (2:00 a.m.)

• France – Consumer Confidence for November (2:45 a.m.)

• U.S. – ADP Employment Change Weekly (8:15 a.m.)

• U.S. – PPI for September (8:30 a.m.)

• U.S. – Retail Sales for September (8:30 a.m.)

• U.S. – FHFA House Price Index MoM for September (9:00 a.m.)

• U.S. – S&P/Core Logic Case-Shiller Home Price Index for September (9:00 a.m.)

• U.S. – Conference Board Consumer Confidence for November (10:00 a.m.)

• U.S. – Pending Home Sales for October (10:00 a.m.)

• U.S. – Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index for November (10:00 a.m.)

• Treasury Auctions $85 Billion in 6-Week Bills (11:30 a.m.)

• Treasury Auctions $50 Billion in 52-Week Bills (11:30 a.m.)

• Treasury Auctions $70 Billion in 5-Year Notes (1 p.m.)

• Treasury Auctions $28 Billion in 2-Year Floating Rate Notes (1 p.m.)

• U.S. - American Petroleum Institute Crude Oil Inventory Data (4:30 p.m.)

  
  

Wednesday:

• Earnings: DE

  
  

Key Announcements:

• Reserve Bank of New Zealand Monetary Policy Announcement

• Australia – CPI for October

• Eurozone – ECB Financial Stability Review (4:00 a.m.)

• U.S. - MBA Mortgage Applications (7 a.m.)

• U.S. – Building Permits for September (8:30 a.m.)

• U.S. – Corporate Profits QoQ for Q3 (8:30 a.m.)

• U.S. – Durable Goods Orders for September (8:30 a.m.)

• U.S. - Initial Jobless Claims (8:30 a.m.)

• U.S. - Continuing Claims (8:30 a.m.)

• U.S. – GDP for 3Q (8:30 a.m.)

• U.S. – New Home Sales for September (10:00 a.m.)

• U.S. – PCE for September (10:00 a.m.)

• U.S. – Personal Income, Spending for September (10:00 a.m.)

• U.S. - Energy Information Administration Crude Oil Inventory Data (10:30 a.m.)

• ECB’s Lane (Chief Economist) Speaks (11:05 a.m.)

• Treasury Auctions $44 Billion in 7-Year Notes (11:30 a.m.)

• ECB’s Lagarde (President) Speaks (12:00 p.m.)

• U.S. – Fed’s Beige Book (2:00 p.m.)

• Fed's Balance Sheet Update (4:30 p.m.)

  
  

Thursday:

• Markets in the U.S. are Closed

  
  

Key Global Events:

• Bank of Korea Monetary Policy Announcement

• BoJ’s Noguchi (Board Member) Speaks

• China – Industrial Profit for October

• Germany – GfK Consumer Climate for December (2:00 a.m.)

• Eurozone – Private Sector Loans for October (4:00 a.m.)

• Eurozone – Consumer Confidence for November (5:00 a.m.)

• ECB’s De Guindos (Vice President) Speaks (5:45 a.m.)

• ECB Meeting Minutes (7:30 a.m.)

  
  

Friday:

• U.S. Equity Markets Close Early (1 p.m.), Bond Market Closed All Day

  
  

Key Economic Reports:

• Japan – Tokyo CPI for November

• Japan – Industrial Production, Retail Sales for October

• Germany – Retail Sales for October (2:00 a.m.)

• France – CPI (Preliminary) for November (2:45 a.m.)

• France – GDP for 3Q (2:45 a.m.)

• Switzerland – GDP for 3Q (3:00 a.m.)

• Spain – CPI (Preliminary) for November (3:00 a.m.)

• ECB’s Nagel (Germany) Speaks (5:00 a.m.)

• Germany – CPI (Preliminary) for November (8:00 a.m.)

• Canada – GDP for 3Q (8:30 a.m.)

• U.S. - Baker Hughes Rig Count (1 p.m.)

• Fed Releases Balance Sheet Updates on Commercial Banks (4:15 p.m.)

  
  
  
  

In conclusion, being aware of these events can help us make informed decisions. The economic calendar is our guide to understanding market movements. Let's stay proactive and ready to act!