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Data Gap Model

CME trading sessions remaining until the next scheduled event in each of three streams, and the minimum of those three values.

Quick answer: the smaller the gap, the sooner the next scheduled catalyst — a low number warns that volatility from a data release, rate decision or mega-cap earnings report is only a few sessions away.

Composite gap
Today
0 CME Sessions
Next: JOLTS — 3 Nov 2026
Macro Data
Today
0 CME Sessions
  1. 0d · 0 CMEJOLTS3 Nov 2026 · US
  2. 0d · 0 CMEJOLTS3 Nov 2026 · US
  3. 1d · 1 CMEADP Employment Change4 Nov 2026 · US
Central Bank
2 Days
2 CME Sessions
  1. 2d · 2 CMEBoE5 Nov 2026 · Rate Decision
  2. 36d · 25 CMEFed (FOMC)9 Dec 2026 · Rate Decision
  3. 44d · 31 CMEECB17 Dec 2026 · Rate Decision
Tech Earnings
14 Days
10 CME Sessions
  1. 14d · 10 CMENVIDIA (NVDA)17 Nov 2026 · Q3 2026 · Confirmed
  2. 84d · 56 CMEMicrosoft (MSFT)26 Jan 2027 · Q2 2027 · Estimated — official date to be confirmed
  3. 84d · 56 CMETesla (TSLA)26 Jan 2027 · Q4 2026 · Estimated — official date to be confirmed
Event calendar
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Scheduled event — hover or tap a red date for details

How these numbers are counted

The large figure counts calendar days between today and the event date, including weekends and holidays. Beneath it, the CME session count shows how many trading sessions fall in that same window, excluding weekends and CME holidays. Each stream lists its next three scheduled entries in date order; the large number is the count to the first of them.

This page displays scheduled dates only. It contains no prices and no recommendations.

Understanding the Data Gap Model

The headline count is in plain calendar days, so a weekend or holiday counts like any other day. Because a weekend or market holiday adds days to the calendar but no new trading, each count also shows CME trading sessions — a picture of how much market time remains before the next scheduled event.

The three streams. The model tracks three separate sources of scheduled news: major US economic releases such as CPI, Non-Farm Payrolls and GDP; central bank policy decisions such as the Federal Reserve FOMC; and earnings reports from the largest technology companies. Each is counted on its own, and the composite shows whichever event is closest.

Why the gap matters. Periods with several sessions before the next major release are often described as information gaps — fewer scheduled updates for markets to react to. As the count approaches zero, attention typically shifts to the upcoming release. Knowing the runway helps readers plan research, review risk and understand why market commentary often focuses on specific dates.

How to read the page. The large composite number is the count to the nearest event across all streams. Each card below lists that stream's next three scheduled entries with their dates. "Today" means the event falls on the current date; the CME figure shows how much trading time remains before it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Data Gap Model?

It is a countdown showing how many calendar days and CME trading sessions remain until the next scheduled macro data release, central bank decision and mega-cap tech earnings report, plus the nearest of the three.

How is the composite gap calculated?

Each stream is counted separately. The composite shows the nearest scheduled event of any type, in calendar days with its CME session count alongside.

Why show both calendar days and CME sessions?

Calendar days show how far away an event is in everyday terms. Weekends and exchange holidays add days without any trading, so the CME session count shows how much market time remains.

Does this page predict market moves?

No. It shows scheduled dates only. It contains no prices, forecasts or recommendations and is for informational purposes.

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