U.S. Macro Economic Calendar
December 2024 U.S. macro economic calendar: 11 scheduled releases, including Employment Situation (Nonfarm Payrolls) — November 2024 data (Fri, Dec 6, 08:30 ET), CPI (Consumer Price Index) — November 2024 data (Wed, Dec 11, 08:30 ET), FOMC Rate Decision & Press Conference (with SEP) (Wed, Dec 18, 14:00 ET), PCE Price Index (Personal Income and Outlays) — November 2024 data (Fri, Dec 20, 08:30 ET). Times in US Eastern Time; actual readings appear as they are published.
| Time (ET) | Event | Category | Impact | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 3, 10:00 ET | JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover) — October 2024 data | Jobs | Medium | Actual: JOLTS Layoffs Rate (Private) 1.2 %; JOLTS Hires Rate 3.3 % |
| Thu, Dec 5, 08:30 ET | Initial Jobless Claims (weekly) | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Initial Jobless Claims 222,000 persons |
| Fri, Dec 6, 08:30 ET | Employment Situation (Nonfarm Payrolls) — November 2024 data | Jobs | High | Actual: Average Hourly Earnings 35.60 USD; Nonfarm Payrolls 158,079 thousands; Unemployment Rate 4.2 % |
| Wed, Dec 11, 08:30 ET | CPI (Consumer Price Index) — November 2024 data | Inflation | High | Actual: CPI (All Items, SA) 316.5 index; Core CPI (SA) 322.7 index |
| Thu, Dec 12, 08:30 ET | PPI (Producer Price Index) — November 2024 data | Inflation | Medium | Actual: PPI Final Demand 146.4 index |
| Thu, Dec 12, 08:30 ET | Initial Jobless Claims (weekly) | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Initial Jobless Claims 238,000 persons |
| Tue, Dec 17, 08:30 ET | Retail Sales (Advance) — November 2024 data | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Retail Sales ex Food Services 616,344 USD mn |
| Wed, Dec 18, 14:00 ET | FOMC Rate Decision & Press Conference (with SEP) | Liquidity | High | Actual: Fed funds target range 4.25%–4.50% (cut 25 bp) |
| Thu, Dec 19, 08:30 ET | Initial Jobless Claims (weekly) | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Initial Jobless Claims 222,000 persons |
| Fri, Dec 20, 08:30 ET | PCE Price Index (Personal Income and Outlays) — November 2024 data | Inflation | High | Actual: PCE Price Index 124.6 index; Core PCE Price Index 124.0 index |
| Thu, Dec 26, 08:30 ET | Initial Jobless Claims (weekly) | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Initial Jobless Claims 219,000 persons |