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Data from Financial Modeling Prep. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesEconomic Optimism Index fell to 42.6 in May 2026
Economic Optimism Index fell to 42.6 in May 2026, down 0.2 from April's 42.8 reading. The reading matched the 42 consensus.
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42.6
Actual
42
Consensus
42.8
Previous
The May 2026 reading fell from the previous value of 42.8. Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with EUR/USD (Watch) and positively correlated with XAU/USD (Watch).
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Economic Calendar - US Events
| Monday, May 11, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | US | Existing Home Sales MoM | -3.6 | 2.1 | 2.10 | Medium | |
| 14:00 | US | Existing Home Sales | 3.98 | 4.05 | 4.05 | High | |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 10:00 | US | NFIB Business Optimism Index | 95.8 | 96.1 | 95.85 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | CPI s.a | 330.293 | 331.9 | 331.90 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Core Inflation Rate MoM | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.40 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | CPI | 330.21 | 332.3 | 332.30 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Inflation Rate YoY | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.40 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.60 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Core Inflation Rate YoY | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.60 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | CPI MoM | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.30 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | CPI YoY | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.70 | High | |
| 18:00 | US | Monthly Budget Statement | -164.1 | 37.5 | 35.00 | Medium | |
| 18:00 | US | Budget Balance | -164 | 37.5 | 37.30 | Medium | |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | US | PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade YoY | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.70 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Producer Price Index | 154.006 | 154.6 | 154.60 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Core PPI MoM | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.30 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Producer Price Index MoM | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.40 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Core PPI YoY | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.90 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Producer Price Index YoY | 4 | 4.2 | 4.20 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade MoM | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.30 | Low | |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | US | Retail Sales Ex Autos MoM | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.60 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Initial Jobless Claims | 200 | 205 | 205.00 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1766 | 1775 | 1775.00 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Export Prices YoY | 5.6 | 6.6 | 6.60 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Import Prices MoM | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.00 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Retail Sales MoM | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.40 | High | |
| 12:30 | US | Import Prices YoY | 2.1 | 2.9 | 2.80 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Export Prices MoM | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.10 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | US | Retail Sales Ex Gas/Autos MoM | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.00 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Jobless Claims 4-Week Average | 203.25 | 204 | 204.00 | Low | |
| 12:30 | US | Retail Sales YoY | 4 | 3.3 | 3.05 | Low | |