U.S. Macro Economic Calendar
August 2025 U.S. macro economic calendar: 11 scheduled releases, including Employment Situation (Nonfarm Payrolls) — July 2025 data (Fri, Aug 1, 08:30 ET), CPI (Consumer Price Index) — July 2025 data (Tue, Aug 12, 08:30 ET), FOMC Rate Decision & Press Conference (Fri, Aug 22, 14:00 ET), PCE Price Index (Personal Income and Outlays) — July 2025 data (Fri, Aug 29, 08:30 ET). Times in US Eastern Time; actual readings appear as they are published.
| Time (ET) | Event | Category | Impact | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 1, 08:30 ET | Employment Situation (Nonfarm Payrolls) — July 2025 data | Jobs | High | Actual: Average Hourly Earnings 36.47 USD; Nonfarm Payrolls 158,542 thousands; Unemployment Rate 4.3 % |
| Thu, Aug 7, 08:30 ET | Initial Jobless Claims (weekly) | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Initial Jobless Claims 226,000 persons |
| Tue, Aug 12, 08:30 ET | CPI (Consumer Price Index) — July 2025 data | Inflation | High | Actual: CPI (All Items, SA) 322.2 index; Core CPI (SA) 328.7 index |
| Thu, Aug 14, 08:30 ET | PPI (Producer Price Index) — July 2025 data | Inflation | Medium | Actual: PPI Final Demand 149.6 index |
| Thu, Aug 14, 08:30 ET | Initial Jobless Claims (weekly) | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Initial Jobless Claims 224,000 persons |
| Fri, Aug 15, 08:30 ET | Retail Sales (Advance) — July 2025 data | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Retail Sales ex Food Services 628,747 USD mn |
| Wed, Aug 20, 14:00 ET | FOMC Minutes Release | Liquidity | Medium | Pending |
| Thu, Aug 21, 08:30 ET | Initial Jobless Claims (weekly) | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Initial Jobless Claims 233,000 persons |
| Fri, Aug 22, 14:00 ET | FOMC Rate Decision & Press Conference | Liquidity | High | Actual: Fed funds target range 4.25%–4.50% (unchanged) |
| Thu, Aug 28, 08:30 ET | Initial Jobless Claims (weekly) | Jobs | Medium | Actual: Initial Jobless Claims 229,000 persons |
| Fri, Aug 29, 08:30 ET | PCE Price Index (Personal Income and Outlays) — July 2025 data | Inflation | High | Actual: PCE Price Index 127.0 index; Core PCE Price Index 126.4 index |