The most anticipated economic data release in months is arriving today, carrying significant implications for whether millions of American workers will see their wages keep pace with the rising cost of living in 2026.
Tuesday's economic calendar features a rare double release of employment data covering both October and November, alongside Retail Sales, Building Permits, and Manufacturing and Services PMI readings, according to Investing.com. The reports were delayed due to the government shutdown that ended in mid-November, leaving markets and policymakers operating with limited visibility into labour market conditions.
