[EconCal]PCE Inflation and Fed Speeches Dominate Late May Market Outlook

Critical Core PCE inflation data arrives Thursday at 8:30 am EST, alongside GDP and jobless claims, marking the week's highest volatility. Markets are on edge regarding "higher for longer" rates. Tuesday brings Consumer Confidence at 10:00 am EST. A barrage of Fed communication, including Williams on Thursday at 8:55 am EST and Bowman on Friday at 9:10 am EST, follows recent social media speculation about a potential shift in the Fed's restrictive bias.

Anticipate sharp moves in $SPY and Treasury yields if PCE data deviates from expectations. Tighten stop-losses on Thursday morning and watch for hawkish pivots in Fed commentary to signal a delay in 2026 easing cycles.

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Ed Liston

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