What economic events are scheduled today, tomorrow and next week?
By the Kairotick team. Updated .
The short answer
Official schedules list US releases on 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 28, 29 and 30 October 2026, and euro area releases on 16, 20 and 21 October 2026. The Federal Reserve's FOMC minutes for 15-16 September 2026 were published 7 October 2026. Exact "today" depends on the date you read this.
United States: Bureau of Labor Statistics
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics schedule for October 2026, releases are set for 14 October (Consumer Price Index and Real Earnings, 08:30 AM), 15 October (Producer Price Index, 08:30 AM), 16 October (Import and Export Price Indexes, 08:30 AM), 20 October (State Employment and Unemployment, 10:00 AM), 21 October (Usual Weekly Earnings, 10:00 AM), 28 October (Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment, and Business Employment Dynamics, both 10:00 AM), 29 October (Consumer Expenditures, 10:00 AM) and 30 October (Employment Cost Index, 08:30 AM).
The BLS notes that all times on its calendar are Eastern Time. It also lists Columbus Day on Monday, 12 October 2026.
United States: BEA and Federal Reserve
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis release schedule, GDP (Advance Estimate) for the third quarter of 2026 and Personal Income and Outlays for September 2026 are both scheduled for 29 October at 8:30 AM. Later BEA dates include 4 November (international trade in goods and services) and 25 November (GDP second estimate and Personal Income and Outlays for October).
According to the Federal Reserve, minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting of 15-16 September 2026 were published on 7 October 2026. The Federal Reserve calendar page lists FOMC calendars, statistical releases, the Beige Book, Board meetings and observed holidays, but the page text provided does not give individual meeting dates.
Euro area: ECB weekly schedule
According to the ECB weekly schedule covering 16 to 25 October 2026, euro area seasonally adjusted HICP was scheduled for Friday 16 October at 12:00. On Tuesday 20 October, the euro area monthly balance of payments is listed at 10:00, and the Consolidated Financial Statement of the Eurosystem and the weekly APP and PEPP update are both listed at 15:00 CET.
On Wednesday 21 October, the schedule lists a panel appearance by Philip R. Lane at 06:15 CET (12:15 local time in Shanghai) and an online presentation by Piero Cipollone at 10:00 CET. On Monday 19 October it lists a Philip R. Lane roundtable at 03:30 CET (09:30 local time in Shanghai) and a Frank Elderson keynote at 08:00 CET (14:00 local time in Manila).
What the sources do not cover
The pages above do not give a single combined list of every country's events, and they do not state which date is "today" when you read this. Times for US releases are Eastern Time; ECB items are given in CET with some local times. No results are included here, only scheduled dates and times.
| Date | Event | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 14 Oct | US CPI and Real Earnings (BLS) | 08:30 AM ET |
| Thu 15 Oct | US Producer Price Index (BLS) | 08:30 AM ET |
| Fri 16 Oct | US Import and Export Price Indexes (BLS) | 08:30 AM ET |
| Fri 16 Oct | Euro area seasonally adjusted HICP (ECB) | 12:00 |
| Tue 20 Oct | US State Employment and Unemployment (BLS) | 10:00 AM ET |
| Tue 20 Oct | Euro area monthly balance of payments (ECB) | 10:00 |
| Tue 20 Oct | Eurosystem Consolidated Financial Statement; APP and PEPP update (ECB) | 15:00 CET |
| Wed 21 Oct | US Usual Weekly Earnings (BLS) | 10:00 AM ET |
| Wed 21 Oct | Cipollone online presentation (ECB) | 10:00 CET |
| Thu 29 Oct | US GDP advance estimate Q3; Personal Income and Outlays (BEA) | 8:30 AM |
| Fri 30 Oct | US Employment Cost Index (BLS) | 08:30 AM ET |
Questions
What time are US economic releases published?
The BLS states that all times on its calendar are Eastern Time. Its October 2026 releases are listed at 08:30 AM or 10:00 AM Eastern.
When were the latest FOMC minutes released?
According to the Federal Reserve, minutes of the 15-16 September 2026 FOMC meeting were published on 7 October 2026.
When is US GDP for the third quarter of 2026 released?
The BEA schedule lists the GDP advance estimate for the third quarter of 2026 on 29 October at 8:30 AM.
When is euro area HICP published?
The ECB weekly schedule lists euro area seasonally adjusted HICP on Friday 16 October 2026 at 12:00.
Is there a US market holiday next week?
The BLS schedule lists Columbus Day on Monday, 12 October 2026. The pages provided do not list other US holidays beyond that.
Sources
- Bureau of Labor Statistics — Schedule of Selected Releases for October 2026
- Bureau of Economic Analysis — Release Schedule
- European Central Bank — Weekly schedule
- Federal Reserve Board — News & Events
- Federal Reserve Board — Calendar
Checked against these official sources on October 17, 2026 by the Kairotick team. Rules and schedules change; check the source before you rely on a detail.
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