Monday, August 12
New York Fed Consumer Inflation Expectations (July): This report will provide insights into consumer expectations for future inflation, which can impact consumer behavior and economic policy.
Tuesday, August 13
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index (July): A key indicator of small business sentiment and economic health.
Producer Price Index (July): Offers an update on wholesale inflation, critical for understanding pricing pressures in the economy.
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic's Remarks: Bostic’s comments could provide additional insights into the Federal Reserve’s economic outlook.
Earnings Reports:
Home Depot (HD): Expected to post slight declines in sales and profits compared to last year due to consumer pullback on big-ticket items.
SunLife Financial (SLF): A key earnings report from the financial sector.
Wednesday, August 14
Consumer Price Index (July): This report will show whether consumer inflation continues to decrease, following a drop to a 3% annual rate in the previous month.
Earnings Reports:
Cisco Systems (CSCO): Earnings may highlight trends in tech infrastructure spending.
UBS AG (UBS): An important update from the financial sector.
Thursday, August 15
Initial Jobless Claims (Week Ending August 10): A key indicator of labor market health and economic resilience.
Empire State Manufacturing Index (August): Provides insights into manufacturing activity in New York state, a bellwether for the broader economy.
Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (August): Another key indicator of manufacturing sector health.
Housing Market Index (August): A sentiment survey from home builders, crucial for understanding trends in the housing market.
Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization (July): Important metrics for gauging the health of the industrial sector.
Retail Sales (July): This report follows a strong June and will indicate whether consumer spending remains robust.
Business Inventories (June): Offers insights into inventory levels, which can impact future production and sales.
Earnings Reports:
Walmart (WMT): The nation’s largest retailer, expected to continue showing revenue growth and provide insights into consumer spending trends.
Alibaba Group (BABA): Important for understanding international retail trends, particularly in China.
Applied Materials (AMAT): Key insights into the tech sector.
John Deere (DE): An important earnings report for understanding trends in agriculture and construction equipment.
JD (JD): Another crucial report for international retail trends.
Remarks from Fed Officials:
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem
Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker: Both could provide additional insights into the Federal Reserve’s economic outlook.
Friday, August 16
Housing Starts (July): This data will show whether the increase in construction from June continues, which could provide relief to the housing market.
Consumer Sentiment - Preliminary (August): This survey will provide an early look at consumer sentiment for August, critical for understanding consumer confidence and spending behavior.
Remarks from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee: Goolsbee’s comments may offer further insights into the Federal Reserve’s policy direction.
New York Fed Consumer Inflation Expectations (July): This report will provide insights into consumer expectations for future inflation, which can impact consumer behavior and economic policy.
Tuesday, August 13
NFIB Small Business Optimism Index (July): A key indicator of small business sentiment and economic health.
Producer Price Index (July): Offers an update on wholesale inflation, critical for understanding pricing pressures in the economy.
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic's Remarks: Bostic’s comments could provide additional insights into the Federal Reserve’s economic outlook.
Earnings Reports:
Home Depot (HD): Expected to post slight declines in sales and profits compared to last year due to consumer pullback on big-ticket items.
SunLife Financial (SLF): A key earnings report from the financial sector.
Wednesday, August 14
Consumer Price Index (July): This report will show whether consumer inflation continues to decrease, following a drop to a 3% annual rate in the previous month.
Earnings Reports:
Cisco Systems (CSCO): Earnings may highlight trends in tech infrastructure spending.
UBS AG (UBS): An important update from the financial sector.
Thursday, August 15
Initial Jobless Claims (Week Ending August 10): A key indicator of labor market health and economic resilience.
Empire State Manufacturing Index (August): Provides insights into manufacturing activity in New York state, a bellwether for the broader economy.
Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (August): Another key indicator of manufacturing sector health.
Housing Market Index (August): A sentiment survey from home builders, crucial for understanding trends in the housing market.
Industrial Production and Capacity Utilization (July): Important metrics for gauging the health of the industrial sector.
Retail Sales (July): This report follows a strong June and will indicate whether consumer spending remains robust.
Business Inventories (June): Offers insights into inventory levels, which can impact future production and sales.
Earnings Reports:
Walmart (WMT): The nation’s largest retailer, expected to continue showing revenue growth and provide insights into consumer spending trends.
Alibaba Group (BABA): Important for understanding international retail trends, particularly in China.
Applied Materials (AMAT): Key insights into the tech sector.
John Deere (DE): An important earnings report for understanding trends in agriculture and construction equipment.
JD (JD): Another crucial report for international retail trends.
Remarks from Fed Officials:
St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem
Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker: Both could provide additional insights into the Federal Reserve’s economic outlook.
Friday, August 16
Housing Starts (July): This data will show whether the increase in construction from June continues, which could provide relief to the housing market.
Consumer Sentiment - Preliminary (August): This survey will provide an early look at consumer sentiment for August, critical for understanding consumer confidence and spending behavior.
Remarks from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee: Goolsbee’s comments may offer further insights into the Federal Reserve’s policy direction.