Monday features the high-impact ISM Services PMI at 10:00 am EST, while Wednesday at 2:00 pm EST brings the critical FOMC Minutes release. Thursday sees Initial Jobless Claims at 8:30 am EST amid market chatter regarding the Fed's terminal rate. Traders should watch for stagflation signs in ISM data; a hawkish FOMC tilt on Wednesday may pressure equities and strengthen the dollar while Thursday's claims could confirm labor market softening.
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