Market focus shifts to Tuesday's CPI report at 8:30 am EST (in 4 days) and Wednesday's Retail Sales. Thursday's Jobless Claims at 8:30 am EST (in 6 days) remains critical for labor context. High volatility is expected; traders should monitor the 10-year yield for a breakout. Hedge long positions in $QQQ and $SPY ahead of the inflation print to mitigate downside risk if CPI exceeds expectations, potentially forcing a hawkish Fed pivot as bearish sentiment grows on social media.
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