Top Market Events to Watch This Week (April 13–17, 2026)

This week is packed with important economic data that could shape market direction, interest rate expectations, and sector rotations. Focus is on inflation signals, manufacturing health, and labor market strength. Peak volatility is expected on Tuesday (inflation data) and Thursday (jobs + manufacturing readings). All times are U.S. Eastern Time. 1. Producer Price Index (PPI) – Inflation Signal Date: Tuesday, April 14 at 8:30 AM ET What it is: Measures changes in wholesale/producer prices before they reach consumers. It’s a key early warning for broader inflation trends. Market Impact: Hotter-than-expected PPI → Higher inflation worries, pushes bond yields up, negative for tech/growth stocks Cooler PPI → Eases rate fears, supportive for equities and rate-sensitive sectors This release ofte...