{"id":65341,"date":"2026-07-24T09:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/econcalfed-decision-and-pce-inflation-data-to-drive-market-volatility\/65341\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T09:12:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:12:12","slug":"econcalfed-decision-and-pce-inflation-data-to-drive-market-volatility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/econcalfed-decision-and-pce-inflation-data-to-drive-market-volatility\/65341\/","title":{"rendered":"[EconCal]Fed Decision and PCE Inflation Data to Drive Market Volatility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Friday<\/strong> features high-impact S&amp;P Global PMIs at 9:45 am. The primary focus shifts to <strong>Wednesday<\/strong> for the Fed rate decision at 2:00 pm and Powell\u2019s presser at 2:30 pm. <strong>Thursday<\/strong> at 8:30 am brings critical GDP and Core PCE inflation data, which are vital for the Fed&#39;s restrictive policy outlook. With markets speculating on future rate cuts, expect significant volatility during the FOMC announcement as investors parse the statement for dovish shifts in sentiment.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare for sharp swings in SPY and QQQ during <strong>Wednesday&#39;s<\/strong> FOMC meeting; consider hedging positions before 2:00 pm. <strong>Thursday&#39;s<\/strong> PCE data will likely dictate the long-term bond yield trajectory. If GDP misses expectations, watch for a defensive rotation into staples.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Friday features high-impact S&amp;P Global PMIs at 9:45 am. 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