Provides timely information on petroleum supply and selected prices.
U.S. Energy Information Administration

Note: Release times may vary due to holidays; refer to the EIA’s schedule for specifics.

First-time unemployment claims; a quick barometer of labor market strength and potential economic shifts.

Survey of manufacturing executives on output, new orders, and employment; good leading indicator of sector performance.

Highly regarded indicator showing expansion or contraction in US manufacturing; numbers above 50 indicate growth.

Tracks changes in the prices manufacturers are paying; rising prices can point to future consumer inflation.