The economic calendar is actually relatively quiet in the aftermath of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium last Friday.
Wall Street will pay close attention to weekly jobless claims data after Powell indicated in his Jackson Hole address that the balance of risks has shifted and employment is now the central bank's primary focus, at least in the short term.
Still, markets will also weigh heavily Friday's release of the Fed's preferred inflation gauge for signs of impact from President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Sign up for Kiplinger’s Free E-Newsletters
Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice on investing, taxes, retirement, personal finance and more - straight to your e-mail.
Profit and prosper with the best of expert advice - straight to your e-mail.
Thursday, August 28: Weekly jobless claims: Powell's Jackson Hole speech underscores the fact that the health of the labor market is a critical factor in the Fed's interest rate calculus, and last week's data came in hot.
Friday, August 29, Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE): Employment is the Fed's primary focus right now, but Powell & Co. remain wary of the timing of the impact of Trump's tariffs.
Read on to see the entire weekly economic calendar of the most important upcoming economic reports scheduled to be released in the next several days. At times, we provide expanded previews and recaps for select reports.
Please check back often. This economic calendar is updated regularly. Bolded reports are those considered more noteworthy. All reporting times are in Eastern Time.
Economic calendar highlights
Monday (8/25)
Economic report | Period | Forecast | Previous | Time released |
New home sales | July | 635,000 | 627,000 | 10 am |
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan speaks | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3:15 pm |
New York Fed President John Williams speaks | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7:15 pm |
Tuesday (8/26)
Economic report | Period | Forecast | Previous | Time released |
Durable goods orders | July | -3.8% | -9.3% | 8:30 am |
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin speaks | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8:30 am |
S&P Case Shiller Home Price Index | June | 2.9% | 2.8% | 9 am |
Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index | August | N/A | 97.2 | 10 am |
Wednesday (8/27)
Economic report | Period | Forecast | Previous | Time released |
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin speaks | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11:45 am |
Thursday (8/28)
Economic report | Period | Forecast | Previous | Time released |
Gross domestic product (GDP) | Q2 | 3.1% | 3.0% | 8:30 am |
Weekly jobless claims | Week ending August 23 | 231,000 | 235,000 | 8:30 am |
Pending home sales | July | -0.3% | -0.8% | 10 am |
Fed Governor Christopher Waller speaks | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6 pm |
Friday (8/29)
Economic report | Period | Forecast | Previous | Time released |
Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE) | July | 0.2% | 0.3% | 8:30 am |
Core PCE | Juy | 0.3% | 0.3% | 8:30 am |
Trade balance | July | -$90.7 billion | -$86.0 billion | 8:30 am |
Wholesale inventories | July | 0.2% | 0.1% | 8:30 am |
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment (revised) | August | 58,6 | 58.6 | 10 am |
Reporting schedules are provided Forex Factory and MarketWatch.
Related content
-
Are Tariffs and the ‘Pumpkin Spice Tax’ Coming for Your Fall Coffee Budget?Food Taxes Inflation pressures, tariffs, and talk of the so-called 'pumpkin spice tax' have some wondering about rising coffee prices.
-
Can President Trump Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook?Markets hate uncertainty, especially when it comes to monetary policy and interest rates, and questions about the Fed are compounding.
-
Can President Trump Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook?
Markets hate uncertainty, especially when it comes to monetary policy and interest rates, and questions about the Fed are compounding.
-
The 100 Minus Your Age Rule May Be the Easiest Asset Allocation Strategy, but Is It the Best?The 100 Minus Your Age rule is a quick, back-of-the-envelope calculation that can help determine your appropriate allocation to stocks and bonds.
-
I'm a Wealth Adviser: If You're a DIY Investor, Don't Make These Five MistakesEven though you may feel confident because of easy access to investing information, you may be making mistakes that could compromise your long-term performance. Here's what you should know.
-
Building a Business That Lasts: The Critical Steps to Avoid Blunders'Another Way' author David Whorton offers advice on how to build an 'evergreen' business that endures by avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to failure.
-
Stocks Struggle to Start Nvidia Week: Stock Market TodayAnother important week for the stock market starts on a risk-off note.
-
I'm a Financial Pro: Why You Shouldn't Put All Your Eggs in the Company Stock BasketLimit exposure to your employer's stock, sell it periodically and maintain portfolio diversification to protect your wealth from unexpected events.
-
How Will the One Big Beautiful Bill Shape Your Legacy?The One Big Beautiful Bill Act removes uncertainty over tax brackets and estate tax. Families should take time to review estate plans to take full advantage.
-
Nvidia Earnings: Live Updates and Commentary August 2025Nvidia earnings are just one day away, and market participants are zeroed in on the AI bellwether's quarterly results.
