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Next <strong>Tuesday<\/strong>, CPI data at 8:30 AM EST will be pivotal for inflation concerns, potentially influencing Fed policy. Traders should brace for significant market moves around <strong>Wednesday&#39;s<\/strong> employment and services data, and especially <strong>Friday&#39;s<\/strong> NFP report, which will heavily shape Fed rate expectations. Position cautiously ahead of next <strong>Tuesday&#39;s<\/strong> CPI figures, as inflation remains a key driver for monetary policy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>High volatility is expected this week. 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