Investors will monitor key U.S. economic data on Friday, including the Employment Cost Index, Chicago PMI, and Consumer Sentiment, for fresh insights into inflation, labor costs, manufacturing activity, and consumer confidence. Treasury note settlements and the Baker Hughes Rig Count will also be in focus. 📅 Economic Calendar (ET) 🏦 Treasury Settlements 2-Year FRN Note Settlement 2-Year Note Settlement 5-Year Note Settlement 7-Year Note Settlement 10-Year TIPS Settlement ⏰ 8:30 AM ET ⭐️ Employment Cost Index ⏰ 9:45 AM ET Chicago PMI ⏰ 10:00 AM ET ⭐️ Consumer Sentiment ⏰ 1:00 PM ET Baker Hughes Rig Count ⏰ 3:00 PM ET Farm Prices 📌 Why It Matters Employment Cost Index provides one of the Federal Reserve's preferred measures of wage inflation. Chicago PMI offers an early look at U.S. manufacturing activity and business conditions. Consumer Sentiment reflects consumer confidence and spending expectations, which can influence retail and broader market trends. Baker Hughes Rig Count is closely watched by energy investors as an indicator of future oil and natural gas production. Treasury Settlements may impact bond market liquidity and Treasury yields. Stay tuned to ThinkSabio for real-time market updates and analysis throughout the trading day.