Factory orders, employment trends index among key data due Monday

Published 01/08/2025, 19:02
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As traders approach another pivotal day for financial markets, a series of crucial economic data releases that could sway market dynamics are expected on Monday, August 4, 2025. The upcoming reports, including factory orders and the CB Employment Trends Index, will provide valuable insights into the health of the U.S. manufacturing sector and labor market conditions.

Major Economic Events to Watch

• 10:00 AM ET - Factory Orders (Previous:8.2%): Measures the change in the total value of new purchase orders placed with manufacturers.

Other Important Economic Events to Watch

• 10:00 AM ET - CB Employment Trends Index (Previous:107.83): Aggregates eight labor-market indicators to provide a comprehensive view of employment trends.

Other Economic Events to Watch

• 10:00 AM ET - Durables Excluding Defense (Forecast:-9.4%, Previous: 15.5%): Indicates future industrial output and production requirements.

• 10:00 AM ET - Factory Orders ex Transportation (Previous:0.2%): Measures new purchase orders excluding the transportation industry.

• 10:00 AM ET - Durables Excluding Transport (Previous:0.2%): Focuses on durable goods orders excluding the transportation sector.

• 11:30 AM ET - 3-Month Bill Auction (Previous:4.235%): Represents the rate on short-term Treasury Bills.

• 11:30 AM ET - 6-Month Bill Auction (Previous:4.120%): Indicates the rate on medium-term Treasury Bills.

• 2:00 PM ET - Loan Officer Survey: Provides insights into banks’ lending standards and loan demand.

For further information and the latest updates, please refer to our Economic Calendar, here.

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