CPI data today at 8:30 am EST is the primary volatility driver. Wednesday’s Retail Sales at 8:30 am EST will test consumer resilience, while Thursday’s Jobless Claims at 8:30 am EST remain critical for labor trends. High volatility is expected during Friday’s 10:00 am EST Consumer Sentiment release. Traders should tighten stops before CPI; a hot print may delay rate cuts, while strong Retail Sales on Wednesday could spark a bullish USD breakout.
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