Economic data releases and Fed speech highlight Monday’s calendar

On Monday, September 21, 2026, financial markets will be focused on a series of economic data releases and a Federal Reserve speech. The day's agenda includes remarks from Austan Goolsbee, president of the Chicago Federal Reserve, as well as the release of the Chicago Fed National Activity Index and Treasury bill auctions. While there are no major economic indicators scheduled, these events could still impact market sentiment and offer insights into the current economic situation and monetary policy outlook.

At 5:30 AM ET, Austan Goolsbee, the Chicago Federal Reserve president, will deliver his remarks, which may shed light on the Federal Reserve's perspective on the economy and its monetary policy intentions.

Next, at 7:30 AM ET, the Chicago Fed's National Activity report will be published. This monthly metric gauges economic activity across the 7th Federal Reserve district, encompassing Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, serving as a gauge for economic expansion and possible inflation pressures.

Subsequently, at 10:30 AM ET, the Treasury Department will hold auctions for three-month and six-month Treasury bills. The yields from these auctions indicate investor demand for safe-haven assets and their expectations for short-term interest rates. The 3-month bill auction, with a previous yield of 3.970%, and the 6-month bill auction, previously yielding at 4.060%, will provide valuable information regarding government debt dynamics and investor sentiment toward short-term Treasury securities.