{"id":63250,"date":"2026-06-16T09:12:10","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/econcalweekly-economic-outlook-fomc-decision-and-retail-sales-take-center-stage\/63250\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T09:12:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T13:12:10","slug":"econcalweekly-economic-outlook-fomc-decision-and-retail-sales-take-center-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/econcalweekly-economic-outlook-fomc-decision-and-retail-sales-take-center-stage\/63250\/","title":{"rendered":"[EconCal]Weekly Economic Outlook: FOMC Decision and Retail Sales Take Center Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Wednesday<\/strong> is critical with the FOMC interest rate decision and economic projections at 2:00 pm, followed by Powell\u2019s presser at 2:30 pm. Earlier, Retail Sales at 8:30 am tests consumer resilience. <strong>Tuesday<\/strong> starts with ADP employment and housing data at 8:15 am and 8:30 am. <strong>Thursday<\/strong> features jobless claims at 8:30 am. High volatility is expected as traders scrutinize the Fed&#39;s &quot;dot plot&quot; for 2026 rate paths amid recent inflationary pressures and cooling labor trends.<\/p>\n<p>Traders should brace for significant USD and equity volatility during <strong>Wednesday&#39;s<\/strong> FOMC release. Monitor the &quot;dot plot&quot; for shifts in rate cut expectations. 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