{"id":54877,"date":"2025-10-21T09:12:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/econcaleconomic-calendar-inflation-data-takes-center-stage\/54877\/"},"modified":"2025-10-21T09:12:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:12:22","slug":"econcaleconomic-calendar-inflation-data-takes-center-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/econcaleconomic-calendar-inflation-data-takes-center-stage\/54877\/","title":{"rendered":"[EconCal]Economic Calendar: Inflation Data Takes Center Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Inflation data dominates this week, with <strong>Friday&#39;s<\/strong> CPI report at 7:30 AM EST expected to drive significant market volatility, crucial for Fed rate outlook. Also on <strong>Friday<\/strong>, S&amp;P Global PMIs at 8:45 AM EST will offer key insights into manufacturing and services sector health. Earlier, Fed speeches by Waller <strong>today<\/strong> at 8:00 AM EST and Barr <strong>tomorrow<\/strong> at 3:00 PM EST will be scrutinized for monetary policy clues. <strong>Thursday&#39;s<\/strong> Initial Jobless Claims at 7:30 AM EST and housing data provide further economic indicators. Traders should brace for inflation-driven swings.<\/p>\n<p>Traders should closely monitor <strong>Friday&#39;s<\/strong> CPI release for potential shifts in Fed tightening expectations, impacting USD and equity markets. Be prepared for heightened volatility around these inflation figures and subsequent Fed commentary. 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