The US midterm elections and a run of employment and business-activity releases headline the rest of the week. Polls open Tuesday, November 3, with first closures at 6:00 PM ET; JOLTS job openings for September are due at 10:00 AM ET.
Wednesday brings October's ADP employment report at 8:15 AM ET, followed by S&P Global Services and Composite PMI at 9:45 AM and ISM Services PMI at 10:00 AM. Initial jobless claims follow Thursday at 8:30 AM ET. Friday's calendar includes October nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate, both at 8:30 AM ET.
Frequently asked questions
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When do the first polls close for the US midterm elections?
The first polls are scheduled to close at 6:00 PM ET on Tuesday, November 3.
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When is the September JOLTS report scheduled?
JOLTS job openings for September are due Tuesday, November 3, at 10:00 AM ET.
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Which employment and services reports are due Wednesday?
The October ADP employment report is due at 8:15 AM ET. S&P Global Services and Composite PMI follow at 9:45 AM, then ISM Services PMI at 10:00 AM.
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When are initial jobless claims released?
Initial jobless claims are scheduled for Thursday at 8:30 AM ET.
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What is on Friday's US economic calendar?
October nonfarm payrolls and the unemployment rate are both scheduled for Friday at 8:30 AM ET.