High-impact volatility hits Wednesday with ADP Employment (8:15 am), Retail Sales (8:30 am), and ISM Manufacturing (10:00 am). The week culminates Friday with critical Nonfarm Payrolls at 8:30 am. Traders should prepare for USD swings; a strong NFP could solidify hawkish Fed sentiment, while a miss may trigger a risk-on rally. Tuesday brings JOLTS at 10:00 am. Today, Friday, Michigan Sentiment at 10:00 am and Fed speeches starting 11:00 am provide immediate consumer inflation context.
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