Week of August 10 - August 14, 2026
July CPI and PPI headline a lighter data week as markets digest the NFP verdict.
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July CPI and PPI headline a lighter data week as markets digest the NFP verdict. Full event-by-event analysis lands with the weekly calendar update.
Why It Matters This Week
CPI is the cleanest public read on whether disinflation is still progressing. Hot prints reinforce higher-for-longer rates, lift the dollar and real yields, and pressure gold and rate-sensitive equities. Cool prints do the opposite -- especially when core services inflation is easing.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes CPI monthly, measuring the average change in prices paid by urban consumers for a fixed basket of goods and services. The market focuses on headline CPI (all items) and core CPI (excluding food and energy), usually quoted year-over-year and month-over-month.
If Higher Than Expected
Above consensus: USD firms, real yields rise, gold sells off, and rate-cut odds fade -- especially if core services stay sticky.
If Lower Than Expected
Below consensus: USD softens, gold bids, equities get a relief rally in rate-sensitive sectors as cut bets return.
This calendar is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Event times, forecasts, and analysis are based on publicly available data and may change. Always verify with official sources before making trading decisions.