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High volatility peaks Wednesday with the Fed Interest Rate Decision at 2:00 pm and Powell’s presser at 2:30 pm. Markets anticipate updated economic projections and the "dot plot." Earlier Wednesday at 8:30 am, Retail Sales data will test consumer resilience. Monday features manufacturing indices at 8:30 am, while Thursday brings jobless claims at 8:30 am. With inflation concerns lingering, the FOMC's stance on terminal rates remains the primary catalyst for equity and bond markets.
Traders should brace for significant USD and equity swings during Wednesday's FOMC announcement. Prioritize liquidity management ahead of the 2:00 pm release. Monitor Retail Sales for signs of economic cooling; a miss combined with a hawkish Fed could trigger a sharp sell-off in growth stocks.
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