{"id":58063,"date":"2026-01-27T10:12:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/econcaleconomic-calendar-fed-decision-inflation-data-set-to-drive-volatility\/58063\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T10:12:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T14:12:19","slug":"econcaleconomic-calendar-fed-decision-inflation-data-set-to-drive-volatility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/econcaleconomic-calendar-fed-decision-inflation-data-set-to-drive-volatility\/58063\/","title":{"rendered":"[EconCal]Economic Calendar: Fed Decision, Inflation Data Set to Drive Volatility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The primary focus is <strong>Wednesday&#39;s<\/strong> Fed Interest Rate Decision and FOMC Press Conference at 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM EST, respectively. Markets widely expect the Fed to hold rates steady after three consecutive cuts in late 2025, with inflation still above target and a mixed labor market. Political pressure on Chair Powell and the upcoming appointment of a new Fed chair add to market uncertainty. <strong>Friday&#39;s<\/strong> 8:30 AM EST Producer Price Index (YoY) is crucial for inflation insights, while <strong>Monday&#39;s<\/strong> 10:00 AM EST ISM Manufacturing PMI will offer key growth indicators.<\/p>\n<p>Traders should brace for high volatility during <strong>Wednesday&#39;s<\/strong> Fed announcements, particularly any forward guidance or dissent regarding future rate cuts. Monitor PPI closely on <strong>Friday<\/strong> for inflation signals, and ISM Manufacturing PMI on <strong>Monday<\/strong> for economic health, as these could shift rate expectations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The primary focus is Wednesday&#39;s Fed Interest Rate Decision and FOMC Press Conference at 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM EST, 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