MoneyChoice Economic Forecast  ·  moneychoice.us

Model-driven outlook for key U.S. economic releases

Published: August 22, 2026 Model: MoneyChoice Forecast Engine — MCP macro forecasts Coverage: PPI, Retail Sales, CPI, Building Permits

Executive Summary

The upcoming week’s U.S. data calendar is comparatively light, with the most significant releases—including the Producer Price Index and Advance Retail Sales—having been published in the prior period. Notably, the Producer Price Index is projected to decline by 2.82% month-over-month, while retail sales, the Consumer Price Index, and building permits are each expected to rise by 1.30% m/m, with industrial production forecast to increase by 1.67% m/m. Given that all major indicators were released last week, market participants will likely focus on secondary data and Fed commentary for directional cues.

Model Forecast Summary
IndicatorImpactForecast (Jul)Previous (Jun)Change
Producer Price Index
Released prior week
High284.35292.60▼ −2.82%
Advance Retail Sales
Released prior week
High$231.8B$228.8B▲ +1.30%
Consumer Price Index
Released prior week
High338.35334.00▲ +1.30%
Building Permits
Released prior week
Med1,432K1,414K▲ +1.30%
Industrial Production
Released prior week
Med100.0098.36▲ +1.67%
Forecast Detail
Producer Price Index
284.35
Previous: 292.60 (Jun 2026)
▼ −2.82% m/m
Released prior week
FebJul
Advance Retail Sales
$231.8B
Previous: $228.8B (Jun 2026)
▲ +1.30% m/m
Released prior week
FebJul
Consumer Price Index
338.35
Previous: 334.00 (Jun 2026)
▲ +1.30% m/m
Released prior week
FebJul
Building Permits
1,432K
Previous: 1,414K (Jun 2026)
▲ +1.30% m/m
Released prior week
FebJul
Release Calendar — Aug 24–28, 2026
ReportTime (ET)
Monday, August 24
No major model-tracked releases scheduled
Tuesday, August 25
No major model-tracked releases scheduled
Wednesday, August 26
No major model-tracked releases scheduled
Thursday, August 27
Initial Jobless Claims8:30 AM
Friday, August 28
No major model-tracked releases scheduled
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