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Also on <strong>Thursday<\/strong>, Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data (Volatility 2) at 8:30 AM EST will offer crucial inflation insights. Markets anticipate the Fed holding rates steady in January amidst political pressure and a DOJ probe into Chair Powell, seeking clearer inflation and labor market signals before any policy shift.<\/p>\n<p>Traders should keenly watch <strong>Thursday&#39;s<\/strong> GDP and PCE releases for significant market movements, especially given ongoing Fed uncertainty and political headwinds. Strong economic growth or persistent inflation could delay anticipated rate cuts, while weaker data might accelerate easing expectations. 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