U.S. Macro Economic Calendar
December 2023 U.S. macro economic calendar: 11 scheduled releases, including Employment Situation (Nonfarm Payrolls) — November 2023 data (Fri, Dec 8, 08:30 ET), CPI (Consumer Price Index) — November 2023 data (Tue, Dec 12, 08:30 ET), FOMC Rate Decision & Press Conference (with SEP) (Wed, Dec 13, 14:00 ET), PCE Price Index (Personal Income and Outlays) — November 2023 data (Fri, Dec 22, 08:30 ET). Times in US Eastern Time; actual readings appear as they are published.
| Time (ET) | Event | Category | Impact | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 5, 10:00 ET | JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover) — October 2023 data | Jobs | Medium | Actual: JOLTS Layoffs Rate (Private) 1.2 %; JOLTS Hires Rate 3.7 % |
| Thu, Dec 7, 08:30 ET | Initial Jobless Claims (weekly) | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Initial Jobless Claims 215,000 persons |
| Fri, Dec 8, 08:30 ET | Employment Situation (Nonfarm Payrolls) — November 2023 data | Jobs | High | Actual: Average Hourly Earnings 34.17 USD; Nonfarm Payrolls 156,703 thousands; Unemployment Rate 3.7 % |
| Tue, Dec 12, 08:30 ET | CPI (Consumer Price Index) — November 2023 data | Inflation | High | Actual: CPI (All Items, SA) 308.1 index; Core CPI (SA) 312.4 index |
| Wed, Dec 13, 08:30 ET | PPI (Producer Price Index) — November 2023 data | Inflation | Medium | Actual: PPI Final Demand 142.3 index |
| Wed, Dec 13, 14:00 ET | FOMC Rate Decision & Press Conference (with SEP) | Liquidity | High | Actual: Fed funds target range 5.25%–5.50% (unchanged) |
| Thu, Dec 14, 08:30 ET | Initial Jobless Claims (weekly) | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Initial Jobless Claims 203,000 persons |
| Thu, Dec 14, 08:30 ET | Retail Sales (Advance) — November 2023 data | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Retail Sales ex Food Services 593,567 USD mn |
| Thu, Dec 21, 08:30 ET | Initial Jobless Claims (weekly) | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Initial Jobless Claims 209,000 persons |
| Fri, Dec 22, 08:30 ET | PCE Price Index (Personal Income and Outlays) — November 2023 data | Inflation | High | Actual: PCE Price Index 121.5 index; Core PCE Price Index 120.4 index |
| Thu, Dec 28, 08:30 ET | Initial Jobless Claims (weekly) | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Initial Jobless Claims 212,000 persons |