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As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, a series of economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected on Monday, March 16, 2026. The trading day will feature key readings on manufacturing activity in New York state and nationwide industrial production figures. Market participants will closely monitor these indicators for insights into the health of the U.S. manufacturing sector and broader industrial economy. The data releases come at a time when investors are seeking clarity on economic momentum and potential implications for monetary policy.
Major Economic Events to Watch
No 3-star events are scheduled for this day.
Other Important Economic Events to Watch
• 7:30 AM ET - NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Previous:7.10) - This index rates the relative level of general business conditions in New York state, with readings above 0.0 indicating improving conditions and below indicating worsening conditions, compiled from a survey of about 200 manufacturers.
• 8:15 AM ET - Industrial Production (m/m) (Previous:0.7%) - Measures the monthly change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities.
• 8:15 AM ET - Industrial Production (y/y) (Previous:2.28%) - Measures the annual change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers, mines, and utilities.
Other Economic Events to Watch
• 8:15 AM ET - Manufacturing Output (Previous:0.6%) - Measures the change in the total inflation-adjusted value of output produced by manufacturers.
• 8:15 AM ET - Capacity Utilization Rate (Previous:76.2%) - The percentage of production capacity being utilized in the U.S., including factories, mines and utilities, which reflects overall growth and demand in the economy.
• 9:00 AM ET - NAHB Housing Market Index (Previous:36) - Rates the relative level of current and future single-family home sales based on a survey of around 900 home builders, with readings above 50 indicating a favorable outlook.
• 10:00 AM ET - Dallas Fed PCE (Previous:2.20%) - A trimmed-mean inflation measure that excludes extreme price changes to provide a gauge of core inflation trends.
• 10:30 AM ET - 3-Month Bill Auction (Previous:3.605%) - The rate on Treasury Bills with short-term maturities, representing the return investors will receive by holding the bill for its entire duration.
• 10:30 AM ET - 6-Month Bill Auction (Previous:3.535%) - The rate on Treasury Bills with six-month maturities, indicating investor demand for government debt.
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