ADP employment data and Fed speakers highlight Tuesday’s calendar

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, a lineup of important economic data and Federal Reserve commentary is scheduled to impact financial markets. The ADP Employment Change report for the weekly private sector job growth is released at 8:15 AM ET, following a previous figure of 16.30K. Later, at 10:05 AM ET, New York Federal Reserve President John Williams shares his insights into monetary policy.

At 1:00 PM ET, the Treasury Department conducts a 2-Year Note Auction, with the yield offering a glimpse into the government debt landscape and investor sentiment. Later, at 4:30 PM ET, the American Petroleum Institute releases its weekly crude oil inventory data, providing a snapshot of petroleum demand trends.

Additional market-moving events include the Redbook Index at 8:55 AM ET, gauging year-over-year same-store sales growth in large US general merchandise retailers, and the Richmond Manufacturing Index at 10:00 AM ET, measuring business conditions in the Richmond Federal Reserve district. The Richmond Manufacturing Shipments and Services Index are reported at the same time, followed by the Fed Governor Jefferson speech at 10:00 AM ET and Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin's remarks at 10:20 AM ET.