{"id":62365,"date":"2026-05-26T09:12:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/econcalcore-pce-and-powell-speech-headline-high-volatility-week\/62365\/"},"modified":"2026-05-26T09:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T13:12:18","slug":"econcalcore-pce-and-powell-speech-headline-high-volatility-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/econcalcore-pce-and-powell-speech-headline-high-volatility-week\/62365\/","title":{"rendered":"[EconCal]Core PCE and Powell Speech Headline High-Volatility Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>High volatility expected in 2 days on <strong>Thursday<\/strong> at 8:30 am EST with Core PCE and GDP data, crucial for rate expectations. Fed Chair Powell speaks this <strong>Sunday<\/strong> at 8:30 pm EST, followed by <strong>Monday<\/strong>&#39;s ISM Manufacturing PMI at 10:00 am EST. Multiple Fed officials speak throughout <strong>Wednesday<\/strong> and <strong>Friday<\/strong>. With recent inflation concerns, these metrics will clarify the &quot;higher for longer&quot; narrative. Monitor $SPY and $DXY for sharp moves around these top-tier releases.<\/p>\n<p>Traders should tighten stop-losses ahead of <strong>Thursday<\/strong>&#39;s PCE print, as a hot reading could trigger a dollar rally and pressure equities. Consider defensive positioning or volatility plays like $VIX options before Powell&#39;s <strong>Sunday<\/strong> night address. 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