Morningstar

Trade Gap Expected to Widen — Data Week Ahead

Provided by Dow Jones

The following are median forecasts for next week's U.S. data from a survey compiled by The Wall Street Journal. 

 
DATE      TIME  RELEASE                       PERIOD     CONSENSUS    PREVIOUS 
Monday    0945  S&P Global U.S. Svcs PMI       Sep        N/A          58.7* 
          1000  ISM Non-Mfg PMI                Sep        55.0   (8)   55.4 
Tuesday   0830  U.S. Trade Deficit             Aug       $102.1B (8)  $88.58B 
Wednesday 1500  Consumer Credit                Aug      +$15.0B  (3) +$18.1B 
Thursday  0830  Jobless Claims                 Oct 3      200K   (5)   197K 
          1000  Wholesale Inventories          Aug        N/A         +1.3% 
Friday    1000  Consumer Sentiment             Oct        48.0   (6)   48.1** 
                  (Prelim) 
 
*Sep Flash Reading 
**End-Sep Reading 
 
(Figures in parentheses refer to number of economists surveyed.)

Write to Tim Merle at dataweekahead@wsj.com 




  (END) Dow Jones Newswires



  October 02, 2026 14:16 ET (18:16 GMT)


Copyright (c) 2026 Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
  

					The articles, information, and content displayed on this webpage may
					include materials prepared and provided by third parties. Such
					third-party content is offered for informational purposes only and
					is not endorsed, reviewed, or verified by Morningstar.
				
 

					Morningstar makes no representations or warranties regarding the
					accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or reliability of any third-party
					content displayed on this site. The views and opinions expressed in
					third-party content are those of the respective authors and do not
					necessarily reflect the views of Morningstar, its affiliates, or employees.
				
 

					Morningstar is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or delays
					in this content, nor for any actions taken in reliance thereon.
					Users are advised to exercise their own judgment and seek independent
					financial advice before making any decisions based on such content.
					The third-party providers of this content are not affiliated with
					Morningstar, and their inclusion on this site does not imply any
					form of partnership, agency, or endorsement.
				
 

				Popular
				
 
  
 
 
 
 
4 Stocks to Buy Before They Rise Further
 
Plus, the member of the triple-digit club reporting earnings this week. 
 
 
David Sekera, CFA and Susan Dziubinski 
 
 
 
The 10 Best Companies to Invest in Now
 
The stocks of these high-quality companies look cheap today. 
 
 
Tori Brovet 
 
 
 
2 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Before They Rebound
 
These wide-moat stocks look attractive after their recent pullbacks. 
 
 
Susan Dziubinski 
 
 
 
14 Elite Funds and ETFs, and 5 Popular Funds That Just Missed the Mark
 
Russ Kinnel shares investment ideas from his annual Thrilling Funds list and discusses how he screens for quality investments in a sea of options. 
 
 
Russel Kinnel and Ivanna Hampton 
 
 
 
The 10 Best Dividend Stocks
 
These are the top dividend-paying stocks to buy today. 
 
 
Susan Dziubinski 
 
 
 
 

			Sponsor Center