Economy
BLS says the job openings rate was little changed at 4.5% in September
“Job openings rate little changed at 4.5 percent in September 2026”
“was 4.7 percent”
“was 5.8 percent”
Official post · not independently verified
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Friday 13 November 2026
Thursday 12 November 2026
Economy
Eurostat says 29.2% of people in the EU could not cope with unexpected expenses in 2025
The EU statistics office said: "In 2025, 29.2% of the EU population was unable to cope with unexpected financial expenses, slightly down from 30.0% in 2024."
Governmentec.europa.euDated Wed 11 Nov, time not disclosed
Economy
Duffy says 12 trucking companies pledge to hire more than 13,000 veterans
“are getting into trucking with Freedom Haulers”
“Nearly 400 Veterans have already used their GI bill to obtain benefits”
Official post · not independently verified
Economy
UK reviews the water bonus ban, saying some executives' pay rose despite poor performance
The UK government said "A review of the bonus ban rule begins today". It said "some executives have seen their total pay rise over 2025-26 despite continued poor performance."
Governmentgov.ukDated Thu 12 Nov, time not disclosed
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Economy
EU Parliament and Council agree the EU's 2027 annual budget, the Commission says
The European Commission said it "welcomes the agreement reached last evening between the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union on the annual EU budget 2027."
Governmentec.europa.euWed 11 Nov (page date); time not disclosed
Saturday 7 November 2026
Economy
US employers added 165,000 jobs in October; unemployment rate 4.1%
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said "Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 165,000 in October, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1 percent."
Data releasebls.govFri 6 Nov, 08:30 ET
Friday 6 November 2026
Economy
Carney posts about Budget 2026 and an artists' income tax measure
“Budget 2026 is our plan to build a stronger, more united Canada”
“won’t pay tax on up to $45,000 of income derived from your creative work.”
Official post · not independently verified
Tuesday 3 November 2026
Economy
Census Bureau says US construction spending fell 1.9% in September
The Census Bureau said construction spending in September was "estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,186.1 billion, 1.9 percent (±0.7 percent) below the revised August estimate".
Data releasecensus.govMon 2 Nov, 10:00 ET (per the Census release)
Economy
IMF's Georgieva says sub-Saharan Africa output projected at 4.5%
“Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth remains resilient, with output projected at 4.5% in both 2026 & 2027.”
“the outlook is clouded by rising inflation, thin buffers, & downside risks.”
Official post · not independently verified
Monday 2 November 2026
Economy
UK announces £700 million funding package to unlock up to 10 major sites
The UK government said its Strategic Sites Accelerator "will deploy around £700 million" alongside expert support to help "unlock up to 10 major industrial and commercial sites".
Governmentgov.ukSun 1 Nov, 19:01 ET (GOV.UK publication time)
Saturday 31 October 2026
Economy
Eurostat flash estimate shows euro area GDP up 0.4% in the third quarter
Eurostat said "seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.4% in the euro area and by 0.5% in the EU" in the third quarter, compared with the second, in a preliminary flash estimate.
Governmentec.europa.euFri 30 Oct; time not disclosed
Economy
Euro area unemployment rate stays at 6.5% in September
Eurostat said the euro area seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.5% in September, unchanged from August and up from 6.3% a year earlier.
Governmentec.europa.euFri 30 Oct; time not disclosed
Economy
Ten-year Treasury yield falls to 4.94%
The Treasury's par yield curve showed the 10-year yield at 4.94% on Friday, from 4.98% on Thursday. The 2-year yield fell to 4.56% from 4.61%, the 1-year to 4.36% from 4.42% and the 30-year to 5.31% from 5.32%.
Data releasehome.treasury.govFri 30 Oct daily rate; time not disclosed
Economy
Commission pays almost €6.5 billion in recovery funds to three countries
The European Commission said it paid €6.1 billion to France, €306 million to Austria and €92.2 million to Luxembourg under the Recovery and Resilience Facility, part of NextGenerationEU.
Governmentec.europa.euFri 30 Oct, 04:17 ET (per Commission RSS)
Friday 30 October 2026
Economy
US economy grew at a 3.4% annual rate in the third quarter
The Bureau of Economic Analysis said "Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.4 percent in the third quarter of 2026".
Data releasebea.govThu 29 Oct, 08:30 ET
Economy
US PCE prices rose 3.6% from a year earlier in September
The BEA said the PCE price index rose 0.5% in September and 3.6% from a year earlier; the core index rose 0.3% and 3.1%. Personal income increased $54.5 billion, or 0.2%, and consumer spending $113.1 billion, or 0.5%.
Data releasebea.govThu 29 Oct, 08:30 ET
Economy
Ten-year Treasury yield falls to 4.98%
The Treasury's par yield curve showed the 10-year yield at 4.98% on Thursday, from 5.05% on Wednesday. The 2-year yield fell to 4.61% from 4.67% and the 30-year to 5.32% from 5.37%.
Data releasehome.treasury.govThu 29 Oct daily rate; time not disclosed
Thursday 29 October 2026
Economy
UK Budget extends energy help and doubles the bank surcharge
Chancellor John Healey's Budget has a £100 Household Energy Payment in 2027 for up to 20 million households in bands A to D in England, extends the temporary VAT cut on electricity bills to 1 July 2027 and extends the 5p fuel duty cut for a further six months.
Governmentgov.ukWed 28 Oct, 09:41 ET
Economy
UK sets National Living Wage at £13.21 from April 2027
The UK government said the National Living Wage, for workers aged 21 and over, "will rise by 3.9 per cent to £13.21" from April 2027.
Governmentgov.ukWed 28 Oct, 13:23 ET
Economy
US goods trade deficit widens to $134.9 billion in September
The Census Bureau's advance estimate put September's goods deficit at $134.9 billion, up $2.8 billion from $132.1 billion in August.
Data releasecensus.govWed 28 Oct, 08:30 ET
Economy
US rental vacancy rate rises to 7.6% in the third quarter
The Census Bureau said the national rental vacancy rate was 7.6% in the third quarter, up from 7.1% a year earlier, and the homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%.
Data releasecensus.govWed 28 Oct, 10:00 ET
Economy
Ten-year Treasury yield rises to 5.05%
Treasury's par yield curve for Wednesday showed the 10-year yield at 5.05%, up from 4.99% on Tuesday, and the 30-year at 5.37%, up from 5.30%.
Data releasehome.treasury.govWed 28 Oct daily rate; time not disclosed
Wednesday 28 October 2026
Economy
Treasury data: 2-year yield rises to 4.70%; 10-year at 4.99%
Treasury's daily par yield curve shows the 10-year yield at 4.99% on Tuesday 27 October, down from 5.00% on Monday. The 2-year yield rose to 4.70% (Monday 4.68%) and the 1-year to 4.50% (4.47%).
Governmenthome.treasury.govTue 27 Oct data; time not disclosed
Economy
Today: US trade and inventories data, homeownership, oil stocks and the UK Budget
The Census Bureau lists its September Advance Economic Indicators Report (International Trade, Retail, & Wholesale) at 08:30 ET, and third-quarter Housing Vacancies and Homeownership at 10:00 ET.
Data releasecensus.govCalendars as of Wed 28 Oct
Tuesday 27 October 2026
Economy
Treasury data: 10-year yield unchanged on Monday at 5.00%
Treasury's daily par yield curve shows the 10-year yield at 5.00% on Monday 26 October, the same as Friday and down from 5.15% a week earlier.
Governmenthome.treasury.govMon 26 Oct data; time not disclosed
Economy
UK Treasury announces tariff cuts and pay changes before Wednesday's Budget
HM Treasury said it will remove import tariffs on more than 100 products, including "baked beans, chocolate and gherkins", which it said also supports "farmers facing higher fertiliser bills and households that rely on kerosene heating oil".
Governmentgov.ukMon 26 Oct, 18:31 ET
Economy
US releases today: durable goods, new home sales and steel imports
The Census Bureau lists the advance report on September durable goods orders today at 08:30 ET, and September new home sales and preliminary September steel imports at 10:00 ET.
Data releasecensus.govCalendar as of Tue 27 Oct
Economy
UK starts bank checks on benefit claimants, citing £1.2 billion savings
The Department for Work and Pensions said it has issued its first Eligibility Verification Notice, requiring banks to share information to check benefit entitlement, such as undeclared savings or long stays abroad.
Governmentgov.ukMon 26 Oct, 10:04 ET
Monday 26 October 2026
Economy
Treasury data: 10-year yield ended Friday at 5.00%
Treasury's daily par yield curve shows the 10-year yield at 5.00% on Friday 23 October, up from 4.96% on Thursday and down from 5.09% a week earlier.
Governmenthome.treasury.govFri 23 Oct data; time not disclosed
Economy
Coming week: durable goods, new home sales, GDP, personal income and labour costs
Census lists September durable goods orders on Tuesday 27 October at 08:30 ET and new home sales at 10:00 ET, and advance economic indicators on Wednesday 28 October at 08:30 ET.
Data releasecensus.govCalendars as of Mon 26 Oct
Sunday 25 October 2026
Economy
Coming week: US GDP, personal income and the Employment Cost Index
BEA's schedule lists GDP (Advance Estimate), 3rd Quarter 2026, and Personal Income and Outlays, September 2026, both on 29 October at 08:30 ET.
Data releasebea.govCalendars as of Sun 25 Oct
Saturday 24 October 2026
Economy
Treasury yields rise on Friday; 10-year at 5.00%
Treasury's par yield curve shows the 10-year at 5.00% on 23 October, up from 4.96% on 22 October; the 2-year at 4.69% (from 4.65%) and the 30-year at 5.33% (from 5.29%).
Data releasehome.treasury.govYields: Fri 23 Oct (time not disclosed). SOFR: effective Thu 22 Oct
Economy
Executive order on housing costs: mortgage insurance pilot and manufactured-housing task force
The order directs the FHFA Director, if he determines it is in the best interests of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac or FHFA, and the American public, to have them set up a pilot that uses "automated valuation models and other available data" to identify borrowers who may qualify for cancellation of mortgage insurance.
Governmentwhitehouse.govThu 22 Oct, 16:48 ET
Economy
Coming up: FOMC 27–28 Oct, US GDP and ECI, UK Bank Rate 5 Nov
The Federal Reserve lists an FOMC meeting on 27–28 October 2026. BEA's calendar lists GDP (advance estimate), third quarter 2026, and Personal Income and Outlays for September 2026, both on 29 October.
Governmentfederalreserve.govCalendars as of Fri 23 Oct
Economy
Eurostat: EU Gini coefficient at 29.2 in 2025
Eurostat said that in 2025 "the EU's Gini coefficient was 29.2, down slightly from 29.4 in 2024". Across EU countries it "ranged from 23.0 in Slovakia to 37.7 in Bulgaria".
Governmentec.europa.euFri 23 Oct, 05:00 ET
Friday 23 October 2026
Economy
UK retail sales volumes fall 0.4% in September
The ONS said retail sales volumes "are estimated to have fallen by 0.4% in September 2026", following a rise of 0.7% in August (revised up from 0.5%).
Data releaseons.gov.ukFri 23 Oct, 02:00 ET