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Several Fed officials, including Musalem (10:00 AM EST) and Barkin (4:00 PM EST), speak today, potentially offering market context. <strong>Tomorrow<\/strong>, <strong>Wednesday<\/strong>, at 8:30 AM EST, expect significant volatility from PPI ex Food &amp; Energy (YoY) and Retail Sales (MoM), influencing growth and inflation narratives. The Fed&#39;s Beige Book at 2:00 PM EST also provides key economic insights. <strong>Thursday&#39;s<\/strong> Initial Jobless Claims at 8:30 AM EST will be closely watched for labor market health.<\/p>\n<p>High volatility is expected around <strong>today&#39;s<\/strong> CPI release and <strong>tomorrow&#39;s<\/strong> PPI\/Retail Sales data, which are critical for shaping Fed rate expectations. Traders should closely monitor Fed speeches for forward guidance amidst ongoing market speculation. 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