U.S. Macro Economic Calendar
October 2026 U.S. macro economic calendar: 11 scheduled releases, including Employment Situation (Nonfarm Payrolls) — September 2026 data (Fri, Oct 2, 08:30 ET), CPI (Consumer Price Index) — September 2026 data (Wed, Oct 14, 08:30 ET), FOMC Rate Decision & Press Conference (Wed, Oct 28, 14:00 ET), GDP (Advance Estimate) — Q3 2026 (Thu, Oct 29, 08:30 ET). Times in US Eastern Time; actual readings appear as they are published.
| Time (ET) | Event | Category | Impact | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1, 10:00 ET | ISM Manufacturing PMI — September 2026 data | Jobs | Medium | Pending |
| Fri, Oct 2, 08:30 ET | Employment Situation (Nonfarm Payrolls) — September 2026 data | Jobs | High | Pending |
| Mon, Oct 5, 10:00 ET | ISM Services PMI — September 2026 data | Jobs | Medium | Pending |
| Wed, Oct 7, 14:00 ET | FOMC Minutes Release | Liquidity | Medium | Pending |
| Thu, Oct 8, 01:30 ET | TSMC Monthly Revenue — September 2026 | AI CapEx | Medium | Pending |
| Wed, Oct 14, 08:30 ET | CPI (Consumer Price Index) — September 2026 data | Inflation | High | Pending |
| Thu, Oct 15, 08:30 ET | PPI (Producer Price Index) — September 2026 data | Inflation | Medium | Pending |
| Thu, Oct 15, 08:30 ET | Retail Sales (Advance) — September 2026 data | Jobs | Medium | Pending |
| Wed, Oct 28, 14:00 ET | FOMC Rate Decision & Press Conference | Liquidity | High | Pending |
| Thu, Oct 29, 08:30 ET | GDP (Advance Estimate) — Q3 2026 | Jobs | High | Pending |
| Thu, Oct 29, 08:30 ET | PCE Price Index (Personal Income and Outlays) — September 2026 data | Inflation | High | Pending |