Econ Calendar

Look ahead: Economic Calendar

By Rod David | September 16, 2009 - 12:42 pm

A midday look ahead in preparation for economic reports and events scheduled for the next trading day.

The day’s econ reports are weighty throughout. And their releases are staggered, promising to keep the environment on edge throughout.

Housing Starts
8:30 AM ET

Jobless Claims
8:30 AM ET

Philadelphia Fed Survey
10:00 AM ET

EIA Natural Gas Report
10:30 AM ET

Fed Balance Sheet
4:30 PM ET

Money Supply
4:30 PM ET

Posted in Econ Calendar, S&P

Look ahead: Economic Calendar

By Rod David | September 15, 2009 - 12:40 pm

A midday look ahead in preparation for economic reports and events scheduled for the next trading day.

CPI is typically a high-profile news item. But the Housing Index is controversial, and its 1:00 timing increases its influence on price action.

MBA Purchase Applications
7:00 AM ET

Consumer Price Index
8:30 AM ET

Current Account
8:30 AM ET

Treasury International Capital
9:00 AM ET

Industrial Production
9:15 AM ET

EIA Petroleum Status Report
10:30 AM ET

Housing Market Index
1:00 PM ET

Posted in Econ Calendar, S&P

Look ahead: Economic Calendar

By Rod David | September 14, 2009 - 12:38 pm

A midday look ahead in preparation for economic reports and events scheduled for the next trading day.

Multiple looks at the consumer via retail sales data is often overshadowed by the higher-profile PPI. Three econ reports hitting simultaneously at 8:30 also helps to confuse the market and enhance volatility.

ICSC-Goldman Store Sales
7:45 AM ET

Producer Price Index
8:30 AM ET

Retail Sales
8:30 AM ET

Empire State Mfg Survey
8:30 AM ET

Redbook
8:55 AM ET

Business Inventories
10:00 AM ET

4-Week Bill Auction
1:00 PM ET

Posted in Econ Calendar, S&P

Look ahead: Economic Calendar

By Rod David | September 11, 2009 - 12:32 pm

A midday look ahead in preparation for economic reports and events scheduled for the next trading day.

No news is good news? Not if rallies have been using news to attract buyers and to squeeze shorts.

3-Month Bill Auction
1:00 PM ET

6-Month Bill Auction
1:00 PM ET

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Look ahead: Economic Calendar

By Rod David | September 10, 2009 - 12:31 pm

A midday look ahead in preparation for economic reports and events scheduled for the next trading day.

Consumer Sentiment is reported after the cash session open, timing that tends often either to accelerate or to reverse any initial trending underway. Wholesale Trade isn’t as influential, but its timing is interesting.