Unemployment Claims and Their Economic Significance: A Deep Dive into Labor Market Signals Release Date : March 20, 2025, at 12:30 PM UTC (8:30 AM Eastern / 7:30 AM Central). Unemployment claims—formal requests for financial assistance filed by individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own—are more than just a lifeline […]
The Federal Funds Rate: Definition and Impact Time and Date: March 19, 6:00 PM GMT / 2:00 PM Eastern / 1:00 PM Central The federal funds rate refers to the interest rate at which banks and credit unions lend their reserve balances to other depository institutions overnight on an uncollateralized basis. Regulated by the Federal […]
Understanding Core Retail Sales and Its Impact on the Economy Date: 17 March 2025, 12:30 PM GMT / 09:30 AM Eastern / 08:30 AM Central Consumer spending is the lifeblood of any economy, and in the U.S., it accounts for a significant portion of economic activity. One of the most important metrics used to gauge […]
Unemployment Claims and Their Economic Significance: A Deep Dive into Labor Market Signals Date and Time: March 14, 2025, 02:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM Eastern / 09:00 AM Central In the dynamic world of economics, few indicators are as vital as the University of Michigan (UoM) Consumer Sentiment Index and Inflation Expectations. These metrics […]
Unemployment Claims and Their Economic Significance: A Deep Dive into Labor Market Signals March 13, 2025, at 1:30 PM UTC (8:30 AM Eastern / 7:30 AM Central). Published by the U.S. Department of Labor Unemployment claims—formal requests for financial assistance filed by individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own—are more […]
Understanding the Core Producer Price Index (PPI): What You Need to Know Date: 13 March 2025, 12:30 PM GMT / 09:30 AM Eastern / 08:30 AM Central The Core Producer Price Index (PPI) is a vital economic indicator, offering insights into inflationary trends by tracking the average changes in selling prices received by domestic producers […]
Overview of Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Core CPI Release Date: March 12, 2025, at 12:30 PM GMT / 09:30 AM Eastern / 08:30 AM Central Data Core CPI (m/m):The Core Consumer Price Index measures the monthly change in prices of goods and services, excluding food and energy. By omitting these volatile components, Core CPI […]
Understanding the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS): A Deep Dive into Labor Market Dynamics Release Time: March 11, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) / 9:00 AM Central Time (CT) / 02:00 PM UTC The Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) is one of the most important economic indicators released by […]
Understanding the Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) Report: A Trader’s Guide to Market Moves Date and time: March 7, 2025, at 8:30 AM ET. In the fast-paced world of finance, few events command as much attention as the Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) report . Released on the first Friday of every month, this U.S. employment data isn’t just […]
Unemployment Claims and Their Economic Significance: A Deep Dive into Labor Market Signals March 6, 2025, at 1:30 PM UTC (8:30 AM Eastern / 7:30 AM Central). Published by the U.S. Department of Labor Unemployment claims—formal requests for financial assistance filed by individuals who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own—are more […]