High-impact week ahead: Tuesday brings critical CPI data at 8:30 AM EST, expected to drive significant market volatility amidst ongoing inflation concerns and recent hawkish Fed commentary. Thursday features PPI ex-food/energy at 8:30 AM EST, followed by Friday's Retail Sales and Michigan Consumer Sentiment at 8:30 AM EST and 10:00 AM EST respectively. Fed speeches throughout the week will offer further rate outlook clues. These releases are key for Fed policy expectations.
Traders should brace for sharp moves, particularly around Tuesday's CPI release, impacting USD and equities. Strong inflation could reinforce rate hike bets, while weak retail sales on Friday might signal economic slowdown. Monitor Fed speakers for nuanced policy shifts.
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.