📅Calendar 2026-08-26

Here are the major US economic data releases and Federal Reserve events between 2026-08-26 and 2026-08-31 (ET) that are likely to impact the broader US stock market:

**August 26, 2026, Wednesday 8:30 AM ET — PCE Price Index (July)** – This is the Federal Reserve's preferred measure of inflation, and the market will be watching for signs of whether underlying price pressures are abating or remaining stubbornly elevated. Consensus estimates project July headline PCE inflation to tick down slightly to 3.6% year-over-year, while core PCE is anticipated to hold steady at 3.3%.

**August 26, 2026, Wednesday 8:30 AM ET — GDP (Second Estimate, Q2)** – This release provides a revised look at the economic growth for the second quarter. The advance estimate showed growth slowing to an annualized pace of 1.5%, down from 2.1% in Q1, and below consensus, which reopened the debate between a soft landing and a more concerning slowdown.

**August 26, 2026, Wednesday 8:30 AM ET — Personal Income & Spending (July)** – This report offers insights into consumer behavior, which is a key driver of economic activity. It is released alongside the PCE Price Index and GDP revision.

No major economic data that impacts the broader US stock market is scheduled for August 27, 28, 29, 30, and 31, 2026. The next FOMC meeting is scheduled for September 15-16, 2026.