The Empire State Manufacturing Index rates the relative level of business conditions in the state of New York. A level above zero points to improving conditions, below indicates worsening conditions. The reading is compiled from a survey of about 200 manufacturers in New York state.

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Market Index (HMI) is a survey of 900 home builders who rate the relative level of current and future single-family home sales. A reading above 50 indicates a favourable outlook on home sales; below indicates a negative outlook.

U.S. Treasury Bills have maturities of a few days to one year. Governments issue treasuries to borrow money to cover the gap between the amount they receive in taxes and the amount they spend to refinance existing debt and/or to raise capital. The rate on a Treasury Bill represents the return an investor will receive by holding the bill for its entire duration. All bidders receive the same rate at the highest accepted bid.

The figures displayed in the calendar represent the rate on the Treasury Bill auctioned. U.S. Treasury Bills have maturities of a few days to one year. Governments issue treasuries to borrow money to cover the gap between the amount they receive in taxes and the amount they spend to refinance existing debt and/or to raise capital. The rate on a Treasury Bill represents the return an investor will receive by holding the bill for its entire duration. All bidders receive the same rate at the highest accepted bid. Yield fluctuations should be monitored closely as an indicator of the government debt situation. Investors compare the average rate at auction to the rate at previous auctions of the same security.