This week promises to be packed—and not just in terms of calendar entries. Here’s what’s capturing the spotlight:
Consumer Price Index (CPI): August’s inflation data lands midweek, and expectations are rising after hotter-than-forecast figures last month. This number could make or break the Fed's rate-cut timeline.
Jobs Revisions: Watch for employment data updates, especially revisions to earlier payroll numbers. These will feed into markets’ interpretation of how resilient—or fragile—the labor market really is.
Federal Reserve Watch: With economic signals heading into potentially stagflation territory (slow growth and sticky inflation), investors are watching every Fed cue—and pondering if rate cuts are still viable.
Corporate Highlights: Oracle’s earnings announcement adds an AI twist to market chatter, while broader sentiment in France and Japan—amid political shifts—could ripple through global markets.
Week in Focus: Timing Is Everything
This isn’t just another slow news cycle—it’s a full-scale crossroad. Data this week could shift narratives, volatility, and even policy direction. Eyes are on the numbers for a reason.
