US Economic Calendar Highlights ISM Manufacturing, Jobless Claims, and Federal Reserve Speeches for October 1st

The US macroeconomic calendar for Thursday, October 1, 2026, features several key economic data releases and speeches from Federal Reserve officials. The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) manufacturing report for September is anticipated to show an increase in the index to 54.8 from 54.6, with its release scheduled for 10:00 AM ET. Weekly jobless claims are also due at 8:30 AM ET, with consensus expecting a figure of 200,000, up from the previous week's 197,000. Additionally, Federal Reserve Governor Chris Waller is slated to discuss economic data at 10:00 AM ET, followed by Fed Governor Philip Jefferson speaking on the economy and monetary policy at 1:30 PM ET. These events are closely watched by markets for insights into economic health and potential monetary policy implications.