US Economic Calendar For The Week Of April 16, 2019

International Business Times poll on major U.S. economic releases scheduled for release during the week of April 16, 2019.

This week’s economic calendar is focused on the housing market data. Economists expect housing starts to rise to 1.239 million units in the month of March from February’s 1.162 million units. Building permits issued are expected to see a modest increase with 1.3 million permits issued in March, compared to 1.296 million permits issued in February. The NAHB housing market index is expected to edge up to 63 in March, from 62 recorded in February.

Markets will also watch for other key indicators including retail sales, industrial production and Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).