President Xi is scheduled to meet with President Trump in Washington on September 24. The discussions are expected to focus on trade, rare earth shipments, and geopolitical tensions, which could impact market sentiment regarding international trade relations.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the August JOLTS report, providing insight into labor demand, hiring, and quit rates. This data is critical for assessing the health of the labor market and its potential influence on future Federal Reserve policy.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis will release the third estimate of Q2 2026 GDP and the August Personal Income and Outlays report, which includes the PCE price index. As the Fed's preferred inflation metric, the PCE data will be closely scrutinized for signals on future monetary policy.