Release schedule
Economic releases that move commodities: 2026 and 2027 dates
The US economic reports that move commodities most are the Fed's rate decision, inflation (CPI, PPI, and PCE), and the jobs report. The next Fed decision is Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET, and the next CPI report is Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET.
Updated October 25, 2026. Dates from the official schedule.
| Next Fed decision | Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|
| Next CPI | Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Next jobs report | Friday, November 6, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Next PCE | Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Jobless claims | Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. ET |
Why economic data moves commodity prices
Commodities are priced in US dollars. Data that changes what the Federal Reserve is likely to do with interest rates moves the dollar and real yields, and those move gold and the broader commodity complex.
Hotter inflation or stronger jobs data can push rate expectations up and the dollar higher, which tends to weigh on gold. Weaker data can do the opposite. Growth data also shapes the demand outlook for oil and industrial metals like copper.
The reports to watch
The Fed's decision (FOMC) sets the federal funds rate. CPI and PPI from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) measure consumer and producer inflation. PCE from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is the Fed's preferred inflation gauge. The monthly jobs report and weekly jobless claims show the health of the labor market.
Next release of each
| FOMC Decision | Wed, Oct 28, 2:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|
| CPI | Tue, Nov 10, 8:30 a.m. ET |
| PPI | Fri, Nov 13, 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Jobs Report | Fri, Nov 6, 8:30 a.m. ET |
| PCE Inflation | Thu, Oct 29, 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Jobless Claims | Thu, Oct 29, 8:30 a.m. ET |
| ISM Manufacturing | Mon, Nov 2, 10:00 a.m. ET |
Fed decision dates
| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | 2:00 p.m. ET |
| Wednesday, January 27, 2027 | 2:00 p.m. ET (tentative) |
| Wednesday, March 17, 2027 | 2:00 p.m. ET (tentative) |
| Wednesday, April 28, 2027 | 2:00 p.m. ET (tentative) |
| Wednesday, June 9, 2027 | 2:00 p.m. ET (tentative) |
| Wednesday, July 28, 2027 | 2:00 p.m. ET (tentative) |
| Wednesday, September 15, 2027 | 2:00 p.m. ET (tentative) |
| Wednesday, October 27, 2027 | 2:00 p.m. ET (tentative) |
| Wednesday, December 8, 2027 | 2:00 p.m. ET (tentative) |
The Fed lists meetings beyond the current year as tentative until it confirms them.
CPI release dates
| Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
|---|---|
| Thursday, December 10, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Wednesday, January 13, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Thursday, February 11, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Wednesday, March 10, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Tuesday, April 13, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Wednesday, May 12, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Thursday, June 10, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Wednesday, July 14, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Wednesday, August 11, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Tuesday, September 14, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Thursday, October 14, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Wednesday, November 10, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
| Friday, December 10, 2027 | 8:30 a.m. ET |
Questions
What time are CPI and the jobs report released?
8:30 a.m. ET on their scheduled dates.
What time is the Fed decision?
2:00 p.m. ET on the second day of each meeting. The chair's press conference follows at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Does GEO cover stocks or the economy in general?
No. GEO covers commodities. It follows economic data only for how it moves energy, metals, and agriculture.
Sources
Written with AI from public sources, checked by code, reviewed by GEO. Not investment advice.