Background The Consumer Price Index (CPI) excluding food and energy, commonly referred to as Core CPI, is a key gauge of underlying inflation trends in the U.S. economy. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases this data monthly, with the August 2026 figure scheduled for release on September 11, 2026. This one-month percent change reflects…
Background The upcoming release of the UK’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate for the third quarter of 2026 is scheduled for November 12, 2026. This figure will show the quarter-on-quarter percentage change compared to Q2 2026, providing an early snapshot of the UK economy’s momentum heading into the final quarter of the year….
Background The September 2026 unemployment rate, as measured by the U-3 official statistic, is set to be released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on October 2, 2026. This figure represents the percentage of the civilian labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking work, seasonally adjusted to account for typical fluctuations throughout the…
Background The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is set to announce its decision on the official Bank Rate on November 5, 2026. This decision is closely watched as it signals the central bank’s stance on inflation, economic growth, and financial stability in the UK. The Bank Rate influences borrowing costs across the economy,…
Background The Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is a key gauge of underlying inflation in the U.S. economy. The year-over-year change in Core PCE is closely watched by policymakers, especially the Federal Reserve, as it informs decisions on interest rates and monetary policy. The August 2026…
Background The Bank of Brazil’s Monetary Policy Committee (COPOM) is set to meet on November 3-4, 2026, to decide on the target for the Selic rate, the country’s benchmark interest rate. This decision is crucial because the Selic rate directly influences inflation, economic growth, and currency stability in Brazil. The committee’s choice will reflect its…
Background Mexico’s GDP growth rate for the third quarter of 2026 is set to be officially released on October 30, 2026, by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). This quarterly estimate is closely watched as it reflects the country’s economic momentum amid ongoing global uncertainties and domestic policy shifts. The question of how…
Background The Eurozone’s economic performance remains a focal point for policymakers and investors alike, especially as the region navigates a complex mix of inflationary pressures, energy market volatility, and geopolitical tensions. The upcoming preliminary flash estimate of GDP growth for Q3 2026, scheduled for release on October 30, will provide an early snapshot of how…
Background Germany’s GDP growth for the third quarter of 2026 is a key economic indicator that will shed light on the country’s economic trajectory amid ongoing global uncertainties. The official figure will be published by Destatis on October 30, 2026, reflecting the percentage change compared to the same quarter a year earlier. This release is…
Background The upcoming release of the US GDP “Advance Estimate” for the third quarter of 2026, scheduled for October 29, is drawing attention as a key indicator of the economy’s health heading into the final quarter of the year. This estimate, published by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), provides the first official snapshot of…
