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Next <strong>Monday<\/strong>, ISM Manufacturing PMI (10:00 AM EST) likely shows continued contraction.<\/p>\n<p>Traders should brace for volatility around <strong>Wednesday<\/strong>&#39;s Fed announcement and Powell&#39;s press conference, potentially impacting USD and equities. Monitor <strong>Thursday<\/strong>&#39;s GDP and PCE data for growth and inflation signals, which could influence future Fed policy. The Trump-Xi meeting could spark significant market shifts depending on trade deal progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Fed is widely expected to cut rates by 25bps to 3.75-4.00% on Wednesday, October 29, at 1:00 PM EST, 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