US Economic Calendar Highlights for August 2026

What happened

Key events include the Empire State Manufacturing Index on Aug 17, Housing Starts and Building Permits on Aug 18, the FOMC Meeting on Aug 19, Initial Jobless Claims on Aug 20, PMI releases on Aug 21, and Durable Goods Orders on Aug 26.

Why it matters

These indicators provide insights into US manufacturing, housing market health, inflation trends, and consumer confidence, influencing monetary policy decisions.