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High-impact events dominate this week's economic calendar. Wednesday features the FOMC Interest Rate Decision, Economic Projections, and Chair Powell's press conference at 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM EST. Markets widely anticipate a 25-basis-point rate cut, though Fed officials remain divided amid cooling labor data and sticky inflation above their 2% target. Thursday brings the Producer Price Index (PPI) ex Food & Energy (YoY) at 8:30 AM EST, a critical inflation gauge. Tuesday's JOLTS Job Openings at 10:00 AM EST will offer further labor market insights.
Traders should brace for significant volatility Wednesday afternoon around the Fed's rate decision and Powell's presser, as market expectations for a cut are high but internal divisions exist. PPI data on Thursday could influence inflation outlook and future Fed policy, impacting bond yields and equity sectors.
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