Economic Calendar 2026
US EventsHigh-impact US economic releases that move markets — FOMC rate decisions, CPI inflation reports, NFP jobs data, GDP, PCE, retail sales, and more. Events with 🔴 High impact typically cause the largest moves in equities, bonds, and the US dollar.
How economic events affect traders: The Federal Reserve's FOMC meetings set the federal funds rate target — a higher-than-expected rate (hawkish surprise) typically pressures equities and lifts the US dollar, while a dovish surprise does the opposite. CPI inflation data shapes rate expectations: hot CPI often leads to higher yields and pressure on growth stocks. NFP jobs reports signal economic health — weak jobs data can accelerate expectations for rate cuts, boosting bonds and rate-sensitive sectors. GDP and PCE reports confirm whether the economy is expanding or contracting. Traders position using straddles before high-impact events to profit from the move regardless of direction.
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FOMC Rate Decisions
The Federal Open Market Committee meets 8 times per year to set the federal funds rate. Rate changes affect borrowing costs, the US dollar, and equity valuations — especially growth stocks sensitive to discount rates.
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CPI & PCE Inflation Data
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) measure inflation. Hot readings raise rate-hike expectations; cool readings can trigger equity rallies. PCE is the Fed's preferred inflation measure.
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NFP Jobs Reports
Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) are released the first Friday of each month. Jobs data signals economic health. Weak payrolls can drive dovish Fed expectations and rate-sensitive sector rallies in REITs and utilities.
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GDP & Retail Sales
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) confirms whether the economy is growing or contracting. Retail Sales measure consumer spending, the largest component of US GDP. Both drive sector rotation between cyclicals and defensives.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next FOMC meeting?
Check the economic calendar for the latest FOMC dates. FOMC rate decisions are among the highest-impact events for stocks, bonds, and the US dollar.
When is the next CPI inflation report?
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is typically released monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and has a major impact on rate expectations and equity markets.
When is the next Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report?
Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) are released the first Friday of each month. This is one of the most market-moving events, impacting equities, bonds, and currencies simultaneously.
How do economic events affect the stock market?
High-impact events like FOMC rate decisions, CPI inflation data, and NFP jobs reports can cause significant volatility across equities, bonds, and currencies. Traders use implied volatility (IV) and options straddles to measure the market's expected move before these releases. The EdgeOS signal scanner tracks T1 ignition counts and SCTR scores before and after events to identify regime shifts.