Wednesday's Economic Calendar

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7:00 AM MBA MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS

The Mortgage Bankers' Association compiles various mortgage loan indexes. The purchase applications index measures applications at mortgage lenders. This is a leading indicator for single-family home sales and housing construction.

8:00 AM FED'S BARKIN SPEECH

Thomas Barkin will speak on "Why the Consumer Matters" before the Greenville Chamber of Commerce.

10:30 AM EIA PETROLEUM STATUS REPORT

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) provides weekly information on petroleum inventories in the U.S., whether produced here or abroad. The level of inventories helps determine prices for petroleum products.

1:00 PM FED'S GOOLSBEE SPEECH

Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee will participate in a moderated question-and-answer session before event, "Regional Insight, National Impact: a Monetary Policy Luncheon with the Chicago Fed" hosted by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce.

1:30 PM FED'S BOSTIC SPEECH

Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank President Raphael Bostic will speak on the economic outlook before an event hosted by the Atlanta Fed in partnership with the Franklin County Economic Development Authority.

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