Report published August 16, 2026
Newsquawk Weekly Economic Calendar: August 17–21, 2026 Macro & Earnings Preview
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This Newsquawk weekly calendar details scheduled economic releases, central bank events, debt auctions, corporate earnings, and derivatives expirations for the week of August 17–21, 2026. Key highlights include preliminary Q2 GDP from Japan, global flash PMIs, the Riksbank policy rate decision, and the release of the July FOMC minutes.
Key Takeaways
- 1.Key global macro data releases for the week include Japan Q2 Prelim GDP, UK/Eurozone/US PMIs, UK and Canada CPI, and US FOMC Minutes.
- 2.Central bank speakers include ECB's Lane and Lagarde, RBA's Hauser, and Riksbank's Thedeen alongside the Riksbank policy announcement.
- 3.Major corporate earnings slated for reporting include Baidu, Home Depot, Target, Lowe's, Walmart, Alibaba, and Deere.
Table of Contents
- Monday, 17th August 2026
- Tuesday, 18th August 2026
- Wednesday, 19th August 2026
- Thursday, 20th August 2026
- Friday, 21th August 2026
Report data
Key figures extracted from this report
| Metric | Estimate | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Japan Prelim Q2 GDP Growth Rate Q/Q | 0.5% | Expected 0.5% vs Previous 0.5% |
| UK Core Inflation Rate Y/Y | 2.7% | Expected 2.7% vs Previous 2.6% |
| US Initial Jobless Claims | 201 k | Expected 201K vs Previous 209K |
| Sweden Riksbank Policy Rate | 1.75% | Expected 1.75% vs Previous 1.75% |
| US S&P Global Composite PMI Flash | 53.2 index | Expected 53.2 vs Previous 54.5 |
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Reported Data Context
- Japan Prelim Q2 GDP Growth Rate Q/Q: 0.5 % (Q2 2026)
- UK Core Inflation Rate Y/Y: 2.7 % (Jul 2026)
- US Initial Jobless Claims: 201 k (Week ended Aug 15)
- Sweden Riksbank Policy Rate: 1.75 % (Aug 2026)
- US S&P Global Composite PMI Flash: 53.2 index (Aug 2026)