Measures planned layoffs — a leading indicator of labor market stress.

The difference between exports and imports — a key GDP input.

Total value of U.S. goods and services sold abroad.

Total value of foreign goods and services bought by the U.S.

Measures ongoing unemployment benefit claims — a sign of job retention.

Smoothed four-week average of jobless claims — reduces weekly noise.

Shows output per hour worked — a key productivity measure.

Measures labor cost per unit of output — tied to inflation risks.

Tracks weekly inventory shifts in natural gas — vital for energy markets.

Yield and demand signal for very short-term U.S. government debt.

Alternative measure of average U.S. mortgage borrowing costs.

Remarks from a Fed official that may offer guidance on rate outlook.