Wednesday features ADP Employment at 8:15 am and ISM Services PMI at 10:00 am. In two days, Friday brings high-impact Nonfarm Payrolls and Retail Sales at 8:30 am, critical for the Fed’s rate outlook as markets monitor labor cooling. Fed speakers and the Beige Book today at 2:00 pm provide further context. Next Wednesday, March 11, CPI inflation data at 7:30 am EST will be the final major catalyst for upcoming FOMC policy decisions.
Prioritize risk management around Friday’s 8:30 am labor data, as NFP and hourly earnings often trigger sharp moves in $DXY and $SPY. Use today’s ISM Services report to gauge sector-specific inflation. Monitor Fed speeches for hawkish pivots ahead of next week's CPI.
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.