Critical CPI data arrives today, Tuesday, at 8:30 am, followed by Core PPI tomorrow, Wednesday, at 8:30 am. High-impact Retail Sales land in 2 days, Thursday, at 8:30 am. With Fed officials like Williams speaking Thursday at 5:45 pm, expect significant volatility. Traders should monitor $SPY and $QQQ for inflation beats; tighten stops before 8:30 am releases. A Retail Sales miss Thursday could signal consumer weakness, triggering a shift toward defensive assets.
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