By WSJ Staff
The last full trading week before Christmas could be a busy one. Key economic data that was delayed by the shutdown is due, including the jobs report and the consumer-price index for November.
A series of Federal Reserve policymakers are due to speak, days after the central bank's latest rate cut, and a reasonably busy earnings calendar includes earnings from Nike, FedEx and Micron. Here's what to watch:
Monday, Dec. 15
-- Federal Reserve speakers: Governor Stephen Miran is due to deliver a speech on the inflation outlook at 9:30 a.m. ET. New York Fed President John Williams discusses current economic conditions at 10:30.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
-- Earnings: Homebuilder Lennar is due to report after the market closes.
-- Economic data: The delayed November jobs report is due at 8:30 a.m. Preliminary or "flash" purchasing managers indexes are due from S&P Global at 9:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
-- Earnings (a.m.): General Mills, the food company behind brands like Cheerios and Häagen-Dazs, is due to report before the open, as is the contract manufacturer Jabil.
-- Earnings (p.m.): Chip maker Micron Technology is due to report after the close.
-- IPOs: Andersen Group, a tax and legal services firm, and healthcare company Medline are both expected to conclude initial public offerings.
-- Fed speakers: Governor Christopher Waller is due to discuss the economic outlook at 8:15 a.m. Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will be in conversation at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18
-- Economic data: The delayed consumer-price index for November is due at 8:30 a.m.
-- Earnings (a.m.): Consultancy Accenture, sandal maker Birkenstock and Olive Garden parent Darden Restaurants are due to report before the open. Used-car retailer CarMax, which recently fired its CEO, is also on deck.
-- Earnings (p.m.): Results are due after the close from FedEx, Heico, KB Home and Nike.
-- Overseas central-bank decisions: The Bank of England is forecast to cut its main policy rate by 0.25 percentage point, from 4%. The European Central Bank is expected to keep its key rate on hold, as are its counterparts in Norway and Sweden.
Friday, Dec. 19
-- Earnings (a.m.): Cruise line operator Carnival is due to report, as is Slim Jim maker ConAgra and french-fry producer Lamb Weston.
-- Overseas central-bank decision: Analysts are split on the Bank of Japan's likely move, but most expect it to hike by 0.25 percentage point.
-- Economic data: A final reading on consumer sentiment in December is due from the University of Michigan at 10 a.m. A preliminary report showed the mood among American households brightening slightly.
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