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US CB Employment Trends Index fell to 107.01 in May 2026, released June 2026, down 0.87 from April's 107.88 reading.
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPL | ▲ Direct | +0.78 | STOCKS | Moves with | → View |
| AUD/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.67 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.63 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.53 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| NZD/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
CB Employment Trends Index (United States) was reported at 107.01 in June 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 107.88. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 106.01, ranging from 104.27 to 107.55 across 9 releases.
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 106.05, up from the prior three at 105.04. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.98) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.56).
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with AAPL (Bullish AAPL). A secondary relationship exists with AUD/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish AUD).
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Inflation Rate YoY (Jul 14) and Core Inflation Rate YoY (Jul 14).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
The CB Employment Trends Index is a leading economic indicator that provides insight into the current and future state of the job market. It combines multiple labor market indicators to offer a comprehensive view of employment trends, helping businesses and policymakers make informed decisions. With its proven track record of accurately predicting turning points in the labor market, the CB Employment Trends Index is a valuable tool for assessing the health of the economy and anticipating potential changes in employment levels.
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 107. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 105.8. Before that (Mar 2026): 105.7.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with AAPL (Bullish AAPL, r=0.78) — a useful reference for stocks-focused traders.
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| Monday, July 13, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18:00 | Monthly Budget Statement | -120 | -293 | -132.8 | -126.40 | Medium | |
| 18:00 | Budget Balance | -120 | -293 | -135.8 | -127.90 | Medium | |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 10:00 | NFIB Business Optimism Index | 95.3 | 95.6 | 94.20 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Inflation Rate YoY | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.80 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Core Inflation Rate YoY | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.90 | High | ||
| 12:30 | CPI s.a | 333.979 | 334 | 334.00 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Core Inflation Rate MoM | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | High | ||
| 12:30 | CPI | 335.12 | 334.71 | 334.71 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.5 | -0.1 | -0.10 | High | ||
| 12:30 | CPI MoM | 0.5 | -0.1 | -0.10 | High | ||
| 12:30 | CPI YoY | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.80 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Core CPI MoM | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | High | ||
| 12:30 | Core CPI YoY | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.90 | Medium | ||
| 20:00 | Net Long-Term TIC Flows | 103.1 | 128 | 139.00 | Medium | ||
| Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | Producer Price Index | 157.659 | 159.1 | 158.50 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Producer Price Index YoY | 6.5 | 7.2 | 6.90 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Core PPI YoY | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.05 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Producer Price Index MoM | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.50 | High | ||
| Thursday, July 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | Retail Sales Ex Autos MoM | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.40 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Retail Sales YoY | 6.9 | 6.7 | 6.70 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Retail Sales Ex Gas/Autos MoM | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.30 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Retail Sales MoM | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.30 | High | ||
| 14:00 | Pending Home Sales YoY | 4.8 | 1.3 | 1.30 | Medium | ||
| Friday, July 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | Import Prices YoY | 6.7 | 5.4 | 5.45 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Housing Starts | 1.177 | 1.2 | 1.20 | High | ||
| 13:15 | Industrial Production YoY | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.50 | Low | ||
| 13:15 | Manufacturing Production YoY | 1.4 | 1 | 1.00 | Low | ||
| 13:15 | Capacity Utilization | 76.2 | 76.7 | 76.70 | Low | ||