Economic calendar for Wednesday, December 16, 2026
6 scheduled US economic releases, from each agency's own calendar. Times are Eastern unless you switch to your own time zone.
High impact (FOMC, CPI, jobs report…)Options expiration Government agency Federal Reserve Private publisherDate estimated from the usual schedule
WedDec 16
8:30 AMHigh impact: Retail sales · Nov 2026High impactGovHigh impactGov9:15 AMIndustrial production · Nov 2026FedFed10:00 AMBusiness inventories · Oct 2026GovGov10:00 AMEmployer costs for employee compensationGovGov10:00 AMFatal occupational injuriesGovGov10:30 AMEIA crude oil inventories · Week ending Dec 11GovGov
About these releases
- Retail sales
- Monthly sales at US retailers and restaurants, not adjusted for inflation.
- Industrial production
- Output at US factories, mines and utilities, plus how much of their capacity is in use.
- Business inventories
- The value of goods held by US manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers at the end of the month, and how it compares with their sales.