Monthly Overview

Each month, the following are typically released:

• • • U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP): Released on the first Friday of each month by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    • Federal Reserve Meetings (FOMC): The Federal Open Market Committee meets 8 times a year, typically every six weeks.
    • European Central Bank (ECB) Meetings: Typically monthly, on Thursdays.
    • Bank of England (BoE) Meetings: Typically 8 times a year, following a similar schedule to the FOMC.
    • Bank of Japan (BoJ) Meetings: Around 8 times a year.
    • OPEC Meetings: Usually twice a year (June and December) with occasional emergency meetings.
    • PMI Surveys (Manufacturing, Services): Released at the beginning of each month for various countries.
    • Consumer Price Index (CPI): Released monthly in most major economies.
    • Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Reports: Released quarterly, but the dates vary by country.
    • Retail Sales Reports: Released monthly.

Detailed Monthly Calendar

September 2024

• • • 1st Friday: U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls
    • Mid-month: ECB Monetary Policy Meeting
    • 15-16th: BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting
    • Mid-month: U.S. CPI Data
    • End of Month: FOMC Meeting (if scheduled)

October 2024

• • • 1st Friday: U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls
    • Early October: ECB Meeting
    • Late October: FOMC Meeting
    • Mid-month: U.S. CPI Data
    • Mid-month: BoE Monetary Policy Meeting
    • End of Month: U.S. GDP Advance Estimate for Q3 2024

November 2024

• • • 1st Friday: U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls
    • Early November: ECB Meeting
    • Mid-November: U.S. CPI Data
    • Mid-November: BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting
    • Late November: OPEC Meeting

December 2024

• • • 1st Friday: U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls
    • Early December: ECB Meeting
    • Mid-December: FOMC Meeting
    • Mid-December: BoE Monetary Policy Meeting

Mid-December:

U.S. CPI Data

• • • End of Month: Japanese Industrial Production & CPI Data

Recurring Economic Indicators

These indicators are released on a recurring basis, typically monthly:

• • • U.S. ISM Manufacturing and Services PMI: Released on the 1st and 3rd business day of each month, respectively.
    • U.S. Retail Sales: Mid-month.
    • U.S. Existing Home Sales: Typically around the 20th of each month.
    • U.S. Durable Goods Orders: Around the 26th of each month.
    • Global PMIs: Released during the first week of each month for major economies (e.g., China, Eurozone, UK, Japan).

Central Bank Meetings

Each major central bank typically has 8 scheduled meetings per year. The dates can vary slightly, so it’s essential to consult the central banks’ websites or a reliable financial calendar for the exact dates:

• • • Federal Reserve (FOMC)
    • European Central Bank (ECB)
    • Bank of England (BoE)
    • Bank of Japan (BoJ)
    • Bank of Canada (BoC)
    • Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
    • Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ)