Today, Friday, watch for the Trump-Putin meeting (8:00 AM, 3:30 PM EST) for geopolitical shifts. Retail Sales (8:30 AM EST) and Michigan Consumer Sentiment (10:00 AM EST) are key for consumer health and inflation outlook. Next Wednesday, FOMC Minutes (2:00 PM EST) will detail Fed's rate path. The Jackson Hole Symposium begins late Wednesday (8:00 PM EST), continuing through Friday, with central bank speeches expected to drive significant volatility. Thursday's S&P Global PMIs (9:45 AM EST) offer crucial economic activity insights.
Traders should brace for volatility today around retail sales and consumer sentiment data. Prepare for potential shifts mid-week with FOMC minutes and central bank commentary from Jackson Hole, especially regarding future rate expectations and economic outlook.
Ed Liston is a senior contributing editor at TheStockMarketWatch.com. An active market watcher and investor, Ed guides an independent team of experienced analysts and writes for multiple stock trader publications.