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The FOMC interest rate decision and policy statement arrive Wednesday at 2:00 pm, followed by Powell’s presser at 2:30 pm. Market participants are bracing for volatility as the Fed addresses sticky inflation. Thursday at 8:30 am brings critical Core PCE and Annualized GDP data, directly impacting rate cut expectations. Earlier, Tuesday features Consumer Confidence at 10:00 am. Expect heightened price action across indices as these top-tier releases clarify the economic growth trajectory and the Fed's next move.
Traders should tighten stops ahead of Wednesday's 2:00 pm Fed announcement, as hawkish rhetoric could trigger sharp reversals. Monitor Thursday's 8:30 am PCE print; a beat likely strengthens the USD and pressures equities. Focus on the 2:30 pm Powell press conference for clues on future policy easing or pauses.
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