Ainvest Calendar | Check Out These Top Events For Next Week

The week of September 22–26 looks set to be a pivotal one for markets, with a mix of economic data, earnings, and a heavy dose of Fed commentary that could sway sentiment.

Things begin Monday with remarks from Fed member Williams, while Firefly Aerospace kicks off the earnings flow after the close. Tuesday heats up quickly: AutoZone reports pre-market, Micron follows after hours, and investors digest both manufacturing and services PMI prints alongside a 2-year note auction. With multiple IPOs also lined up, the day offers a snapshot of both corporate strength and market appetite.

By midweek, housing takes the spotlight with new home sales data, while a 5-year Treasury auction and comments from Fed members Bostic and Daly may further steer rate expectations. Then Thursday ramps up with a critical GDP release (Q2, second estimate) and existing home sales. The day is stacked with Fed speakers—including Williams, Bowman, and Barr—alongside a 7-year auction and Costco’s highly anticipated results after the bell.

Finally, Friday could prove decisive: the Core PCE Price Index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, lands in the morning, paired with Michigan inflation expectations surveys. With growth, inflation, and the Fed all colliding in one week, investors face a complex puzzle.

In short, this isn’t just another week of data—it’s a stress test for the Fed’s balancing act between cooling inflation and preserving growth, and markets will be listening to every word.