Headline: Key US Events Coming Up This Week

Date: 30 August 2026

Tags: US Politics, Economy, Congress, Federal Reserve

Summary:

• 31 August – House returns: The House of Representatives returns to Washington following its summer recess.

• 1 September – Congressional hearings: House committees hold hearings covering Red Sea security, immigration enforcement and childcare policy.

• 1 September – US jobs: July JOLTS data will provide the latest figures on job openings and labour-market conditions.

• 1 September – Manufacturing: August ISM manufacturing figures will provide an important indication of US industrial activity.

• 2 September – Private-sector jobs: ADP releases its August employment report ahead of the Government's official jobs figures.

• 2 September – Federal Reserve: The Fed releases its Beige Book assessing economic conditions across the United States.

• 3 September – Jobless claims: Weekly unemployment claims will provide another indication of whether the US labour market is weakening.

• 3 September – Services economy: August ISM services data will provide an update on the largest part of the US economy.

• 4 September – US jobs report: August nonfarm payrolls and unemployment figures will be the week's most closely watched economic release.

• Senate remains in recess: Senators are not expected to return for normal legislative business until 14 September.

Main thing to watch: Friday's jobs report could significantly influence expectations for the US economy and future Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions.

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