Key Dates Influencing Federal Policy
UN Climate Conference
The UN Conference on Climate Change (COP 30) will be held on these days in Belem, Brazil.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session November 17-20; the Senate November 17-21. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
G-20 Summit
The next G-20 Summit will be held on these days in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Congress - Session Status
The US Congress is not in session for this week (November 24-28). Congressional schedules are subject to change.
SCOTUS - Arguments
The US Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on cases before the Court.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session December 1-4; the Senate December 1-5. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Trade Data - October
US international trade data in goods and services for the month of October will be released on this day at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Jobs Data - November
US employment data for November will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
SCOTUS - Arguments
The US Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on cases before the Court.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session December 9-12; the Senate December 8-12. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates. This December meeting will also include an update on the Fed’s near- and long-term economic projections.
CPI/PPI - November
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Produce Price Index (PPI) for November will be released over two days (CPI December 10, PPI December 11) at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session December 15-18; the Senate December 15-19. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
European Council meeting
European leaders comprising the European Council meet on these days in Brussels, Belgium. The tentative agenda is as follows: MFF: stocktaking • security and defense • enlargement (strategic discussion).
GDP - Q3 (final)
The final (3rd) estimate of US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the 3rd Quarter of 2025 will be released at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Congress - Session Status
The US Congress is not scheduled to be in session during these days (December 22-January 2). Congressional schedules are subject to change.
World Economic Forum (DAVOS)
The annual World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos, Switzerland will be held on these days. Participants include high-level country leaders, business leaders, economists, and other thought leaders.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates. This June meeting will also include the Fed’s updates to its economic projections.
NATO Summit
The annual North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit, comprised of forty-five heads of state and government, and an estimated 90 defense and foreign ministers and 6,000 delegation members, to be held this year in Ankara, Türkiye.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates.
Election - Sweden
Sweden’s general election of its Riksdag will be held on this day, which will subsequently lead to a vote on a Prime Minister.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates. This September meeting will also include the Fed’s updates to its economic projections.
Election - Israel
Israel’s national legislative election of the Knesset will be held on this day.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates.
Election - United States
Election day in the United States for 2026 covering all members of the House of Representatives and a portion of the Senate. In addition, governor elections will be held in 36 states and 3 US territories.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates. This December meeting will also include the Fed’s updates to its economic projections.
CPI/PPI - October
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Produce Price Index (PPI) for October will be released over two days (CPI November 13, PPI November 14) at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
SCOTUS - Arguments
The US Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on cases before the Court.
Congress - Session Status
The US Congress is not scheduled to be in session this week (November 10-14). Congressional schedules are subject to change.
SCOTUS - Arguments
The US Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on cases before the Court.
Jobs Data - October
US employment data for October will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Election - United States
Election day in the United States for 2025 includes two key state governor races — Virginia and New Jersey. Democrats are defending the governor’s office in New Jersey, while Republicans are defending the office in Virginia. The current governors of both states are term-limited, and therefore neither incumbent is running for reelection.
Trade Data - September
US international trade data in goods and services for the month of September will be released on this day at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session November 3-6; the Senate November 3-7. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
GDP - Q3 (initial)
The Advance Estimate of US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the 3rd Quarter of 2025 will be released at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session October 27-30; the Senate October 27-31. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
European Council meeting
European leaders comprising the European Council meet on these days in Brussels, Belgium. The tentative agenda is as follows: competitiveness and twin transition: stocktaking and further guidance • housing • EU in the world • migration.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session October 20-23; the Senate October 20-24. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
CPI/PPI - September
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Produce Price Index (PPI) for September will be released over two days (CPI October 15, PPI October 16) at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives is scheduled to be in session this week (October 14-17). The Senate is not scheduled to be in session. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Trade Data - August
US international trade data in goods and services for the month of August will be released on this day at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session October 7-10; the Senate October 6-10. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Jobs Data - September
US employment data for September will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
EPC meeting
Members of the European Political Community are scheduled to meet on this day in Denmark.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session September 29-30; the Senate September 29-October 1. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Election - Australia
Australian parliamentary elections will continue on this day. Elections for all House seats will be held on this day. Elections on a portion of Senate seats were held on May 17.
GDP - Q2 (final)
The US Congress is not in session for this week (September 22-26). Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Congress - Session Status
The US Congress is not in session for this week (September 22-26). Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Interest Rates - Fed
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meets on these days. On the final day, the Chair of the Federal Reserve announces (in the 2:00pm EST timeframe) the FOMC’s decision concerning US monetary policy with a focus on interest rates. This September meeting will also include an update on the Fed’s near- and long-term economic projections.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week (September 15-19). Congressional schedules are subject to change.
CPI/PPI - August
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session September 8-11; the Senate September 8-12. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
UN General Assembly
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly is scheduled to be held on these days.
Congress - Session Status
The US House of Representatives and US Senate are both scheduled to be in session this week. The House is scheduled to be in session September 8-11; the Senate September 8-12. Congressional schedules are subject to change.
Jobs Data - August
US employment data for August will be released on this day at 8:30am (EST) by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the US Department of Labor.
Trade Data - July
US international trade data in goods and services for the month of July will be released on this day at 8:30am by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).