Key economic releases and how to read them — FOMC meetings, the jobs report, CPI, and earnings season.
An economic calendar tracks the scheduled release of key data that can move markets. Here is what it tracks, why timing matters, and how to use it well.
By Allen Krewzz · July 16, 2026 · 1 min read
A handful of economic indicators drive most of the market-moving headlines. Here is a plain-language overview of GDP, CPI, the jobs report, and PMI.