Market calendar
What can move markets — RBI & Fed rate decisions, jobs and inflation data, big results dates, and market holidays. Upcoming shows forecast vs previous; Past shows the actual number once it's released.
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See all past →Wednesday, September 23
In 2 daysWeekly US stockpile change - the main short-term swing factor for crude prices.
EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report schedule ↗Wednesday, September 30
China's factory pulse sets the tone for commodities, metals and Asian markets.
National Bureau of Statistics of China ↗Weekly US stockpile change - the main short-term swing factor for crude prices.
EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report schedule ↗Thursday, October 1
Private-survey read on Chinese factories; date may shift for the Golden Week holiday. Drives metals and commodity sentiment.
Caixin / S&P Global ↗Wednesday, October 7
Weekly US stockpile change - the main short-term swing factor for crude prices.
EIA Weekly Petroleum Status Report schedule ↗Wednesday, October 14
Shows whether Chinese demand is reflating or still soft.
China NBS 2026 press release calendar ↗Thursday, October 15
Pushed from Wednesday to Thursday noon because of the Columbus Day holiday.
EIA holiday release schedule ↗Monday, October 19
The monthly read on Chinese factory output and consumer demand, released alongside GDP.
National Bureau of Statistics of China release calendar ↗China's quarterly growth rate — drives commodity demand expectations and Asian equity sentiment. Released alongside the September activity data.
China National Bureau of Statistics ↗Tuesday, October 20
China's benchmark lending rate — moves metals, commodities and India's China-linked sectors.
People's Bank of China ↗Wednesday, October 21
A build or draw in US crude stocks moves oil prices, and with them fuel and freight costs.
U.S. Energy Information Administration ↗Wednesday, October 28
Weekly change in US crude stockpiles, a driver of oil prices.
EIA weekly petroleum status report schedule ↗Friday, October 30
Comes with the BoJ's quarterly growth and inflation projections.
Bank of Japan MPM schedule ↗First BoJ meeting after September's hike; the quarterly Outlook Report lands the same day.
Bank of Japan monetary policy meeting schedule ↗First monthly read on Chinese factory activity; drives metals and commodity prices.
China NBS 2026 press release calendar ↗Saturday, October 31
Superseded: the NBS calendar sets the October PMI release for Friday 30 October. Use the 30 Oct row.
China NBS 2026 press release calendar ↗Dates and figures are compiled from reputable public sources and shown as reported by them, for education only — not investment advice. Always verify against the official source before acting.