Economic Calendar Highlights: Key Data Releases – December 29, 2025 – january 2, 2026
This report provides a summary of key economic data releases scheduled between December 29, 2025, and january 2, 2026, focusing on the United States and the European Union.These releases will be closely watched by investors and economists for insights into the health of the global economy and potential impacts on monetary policy.
United States Economic Data Releases
the U.S. calendar is packed with housing market data, manufacturing indicators, and labor market reports.HereS a detailed breakdown:
Monday, December 29, 2025
* 15:00 USA: Dallas Fed Manufacturing Outlook (expected -10.2; previously -5.1) – This index provides a gauge of manufacturing activity in the Dallas Federal Reserve district. A negative reading indicates contraction. https://www.dallasfed.org/data-and-research/surveys/manufacturing-outlook
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
* 15:00 USA: S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, annual (expected 1.1%; previously 1.4%) – This index tracks changes in home prices across major metropolitan areas in the U.S. A slowing rate of increase could signal a cooling housing market. https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/real-estate/sp-corelogic-case-shiller-home-price-indices/
* 15:00 USA: FHFA Home Price Index, monthly (expected 0.1%; previously 0%) – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) index measures changes in home values based on mortgage data. https://www.fhfa.gov/data/hpi
* 15:45 USA: Chicago Purchasing Managers’ Business Barometer (PMI) (expected 39.5 points; previously 36.3 points) – This regional manufacturing index offers a snapshot of business conditions in the Chicago area. Readings above 50 indicate expansion, while those below 50 suggest contraction. https://www.ism-chicago.org/
Wednesday, december 31, 2025
* 13:00 USA: Mortgage Applications (weekly) (previous -5%) – This data, released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), provides insight into demand for home loans. https://www.mba.org/news-and-research/newsroom/news-releases/2023/mortgage-applications-decrease-in-latest-mba-weekly-survey
* 14:30 USA: Initial Unemployment Claims (weekly) (expected 215K units; previously 214K units) – A key indicator of the labor market’s health. Rising claims suggest potential weakening in employment. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/data/jobclaims
Friday, January 2, 2026
* 15:45 USA: Manufacturing PMI (expected 51.8 points; previously 52.2 points) – The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing PMI is a widely followed indicator of U.S. manufacturing activity. A reading above 50 indicates expansion.https://www.ismworld.org/supply-management-news-and-reports/reports/pmi/
european Union Economic Data Releases
The EU calendar focuses on monetary supply and manufacturing activity.
Friday, January 2, 2026
* 10:00 European Union: M3 Money Supply, annual (expected 2.7%; previously 2.8%) – M3 measures the broad money supply in the Eurozone.Changes in M3 can indicate future inflationary pressures. https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/money-credit-banking/m3/html/index.en.html
* **10:00 European Union: Manufacturing PMI (expected 49.
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