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Weekly clues about US economic strength

This article shows the US economic calendar for the week of May 26 that will likely have an impact on mortgage rates and the overall real estate market as well. The elections in Ukraine will also be a factor if they spark a flight to quality.

From the Hallmark Abstract Service, New York website. If the calendar below fails to format correctly click this link.

US Economic Calendar for the Week of May 26, 2014

For anyone who’s concerned with the future direction of mortgage rates while at the same time trying to determine what the actual condition of the US economy is, the data scheduled to be released in the upcoming week will most certainly provide some anecdotal evidence and strong clues.

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This data will be issued in conjunction with potential comments concerning Fed intentions, both real and imagined, that might come out of the mouths of members of the Federal Open Market Committee, several of whom are scheduled to speak publicly next week.

Given these sources of information, there will likely be significant action in both the bond and stock markets as a result.

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Finally, add to this mix the elections in Ukraine taking place on May 25th along with the impact that the outcome may have on commodity prices and the foreign exchange markets, and the table has been set for an interesting week ahead!

Courtesy of Econoday this is the chart of the US economic data to be released during the week of May 26, 2014 along with scheduled speeches by members of the Federal Reserve.

Highlights for the Memorial Day-shortened holiday week include the Case-Shiller home price index to be released on Tuesday, Durable Goods Orders also on Tuesday, GDP on Thursday and Consumer Sentiment along with the Chicago PMI on Friday. 

The chart below also includes the upcoming treasury auction calendar!

Monday May 26Tuesday May 27Wednesday May 28Thursday May 29Friday May 30US Holiday: Memorial DayAll Markets ClosedInternational Perspective »Simply Economics »Market Focus » Durable Goods Orders8:30 AM ETFHFA House Price Index 9:00 AM ETS&P Case-Shiller HPI 9:00 AM ETPMI Services Flash 9:45 AM ETConsumer Confidence10:00 AM ETRichmond Fed Manufacturing Index 10:00 AM ETState Street Investor Confidence Index 10:00 AM ETDallas Fed Mfg Survey10:30 AM ET4-Week Bill Announcement 11:00 AM ET3-Month Bill Auction11:30 AM ET6-Month Bill Auction11:30 AM ET2-Yr Note Auction 1:00 PM ETDennis Lockhart Speaks 8:10 PM ETMBA Purchase Applications 7:00 AM ETICSC-Goldman Store Sales 7:45 AM ETRedbook 8:55 AM ET4-Week Bill Auction 11:30 AM ET52-Week Bill Auction11:30 AM ET2-Yr FRN Auction 1:00 PM ET5-Yr Note Auction 1:00 PM ETWeekly Bill SettlementGDP 8:30 AM ETJobless Claims 8:30 AM ETSandra Pianalto Speaks 8:30 AM ETLoretta Mester Speaks 8:30 AM ETCorporate Profits 8:30 AM ETPending Home Sales Index 10:00 AM ETEIA Natural Gas Report10:30 AM ETEIA Petroleum Status Report 11:00 AM ET3-Month Bill Announcement 11:00 AM ET6-Month Bill Announcement 11:00 AM ET7-Yr Note Auction 1:00 PM ETFed Balance Sheet 4:30 PM ETMoney Supply 4:30 PM ETEsther George Speaks 9:30 PM ETPersonal Income and Outlays 8:30 AM ETChicago PMI 9:45 AM ETConsumer Sentiment 9:55 AM ETLoretta Mester Speaks 12:30 PM ETJeffrey Lacker Speaks 2:00 PM ETFarm Prices 3:00 PM ETCharles Plosser Speaks 5:00 PM ET Equity Settlement 5-30-14Equity Settlement 6-2-14Equity Settlement 6-3-14Equity Settlement 6-4-14 Important Legal Notice: Econoday has attempted to verify the information contained in this calendar. However, any aspect of such info may change without notice. Econoday does not provide investment advice, and does not represent that any of the information or related analysis is accurate or complete at any time. Legal Notices © 1998-2013 Econoday, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Actual Data Source: Haver Analytics |  Legal Notices © 1998-2014 Econoday, Inc. All Rights Reserved.Econoday Suggestion Box: We welcome your ideas on how we can serve you better. Market Moving IndicatorMerit Extra AttentionOther Key IndicatorConsensus Info AvailableFinal Data and Analysis Available 

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