The Week Ahead: Big Bank Earnings, Inflation Data
Schaeffers Investment Research·2026-01-07 19:25

Economic Data and Events - The upcoming week is filled with significant economic data releases, including midweek inflation data and various economic indicators [1] - Key reports from major banks such as Bank of America, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, PNC, and Wells Fargo are anticipated [2] - Delta Air Lines is also set to report earnings before the market opens on Tuesday [2] Scheduled Economic Indicators - No economic data is scheduled for Monday, but speeches from Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin and Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic are expected [3] - On Tuesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core CPI data will be released, along with new home sales and the U.S. budget deficit [3] - The NFIB optimism index and additional speeches from St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem and Richmond's Barkin are also on the agenda [3] Midweek Economic Releases - Wednesday will see the release of Producer Price Index (PPI) and core PPI data, retail sales, existing home sales, business inventories, and the Federal Reserve's Beige Book [4] - Speeches from New York Fed President John Williams and Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari are scheduled for the same day [4] End of Week Economic Data - Thursday will feature regularly scheduled jobs data, U.S. import prices, the Empire State manufacturing survey, and the Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing survey, with Barkin delivering his third speech of the week [5] - Friday will be quieter, with only industrial production data expected [5]