05/11/2026
it’s a week that could give markets important clues on inflation, consumer strength, corporate earnings, and geopolitical risk. With stocks already pricing in a lot of good news
The earnings calendar is relatively light, with just nine S&P 500 companies scheduled to report. A few notable names include Constellation Energy on Monday, Cisco Systems on Wednesday, and Applied Materials on Thursday. These reports should give investors a read on energy demand, enterprise technology spending, and the semiconductor investment cycle.
On the economic side, inflation will be the main focus. The Consumer Price Index comes out Tuesday, followed by the Producer Price Index on Wednesday. Together, these reports will help investors assess whether inflation is continuing to cool or if price pressures are proving more persistent.
Then on Thursday, we’ll get retail sales, which will offer an important look at the health of the consumer. With markets recently reaching new highs, investors will be watching to see whether consumer spending can continue to support the economy.
Also Thursday, President Trump is scheduled to meet with President Xi Jinping in China, where trade policy and the Iran conflict are expected to be key topics.