30 day stock events
-- Event: US Census Bureau release of July 2026 Retail Sales data on August 14, 2026. -- Impact: This report provides a direct measurement of consumer spending, which accounts for approximately 70% of US GDP. Robust sales would alleviate recessionary fears but could also suggest that the economy remains too hot for immediate rate cuts. -- Expected Outcome: Economists anticipate a 0.3% increase in headline retail sales, indicating that consumer demand remains a stable pillar of economic growth despite restrictive monetary policy.