Headline: Markets Eye November 25 PPI as Packed U.S. Data Calendar Unfolds
With inflation top of mind for investors, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) on November 25. The reading will provide a fresh look at pipeline inflation pressures and could shape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next steps. Ahead of that report, the Department of Labor will publish weekly jobless claims on Thursday, offering a real-time pulse on the labor market.
The week’s economic calendar starts Wednesday with U.S. international trade in goods and services at 8:30 AM ET, where the trade deficit is estimated at -$61.3 billion versus -$78.3 billion previously. These figures will help investors assess external demand, supply chain dynamics, and broader GDP implications.
Thursday brings several high-impact releases: at 8:30 AM ET, the nonfarm payroll estimate stands at 55,000 with the unemployment rate seen at 4.3%, alongside initial jobless claims. At 10:00 AM ET, existing home sales are expected at 4.08 million (vs. 4.06 million last month) and the Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index is forecast at 1.0 (vs. -12.8 previously). Friday features real earnings at 8:30 AM ET; at 9:45 AM ET, Flash Manufacturing PMI is estimated at 52.0 (last 52.5) and Flash Services PMI at 54.6 (last 54.8). At 10:00 AM ET, the revised University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment is expected at 50.6 (last 50.3) and inflation expectations at 4.7% (unchanged).
Key Points: – U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) due November 25, a key gauge of inflation from the Bureau of Labor Statistics – Weekly initial jobless claims scheduled for Thursday from the Department of Labor – Wednesday 8:30 AM ET: International trade balance estimate -$61.3B vs. -$78.3B prior – Thursday 8:30 AM ET: Nonfarm payrolls estimate 55K; unemployment rate 4.3%; initial jobless claims – Thursday 10:00 AM ET: Existing home sales 4.08M; Philadelphia Fed index 1.0 vs. -12.8 – Friday: Real earnings (8:30 AM ET), Flash Manufacturing PMI 52.0 and Services PMI 54.6 (9:45 AM ET), University of Michigan sentiment 50.6 and inflation expectations 4.7% (10:00 AM ET)
