The Fed is about to get the data it needs this week:
1. Tuesday, Existing Home Sales
A key read on the housing market. A weak print could signal that high borrowing costs are continuing to pressure housing demand.
2. Wednesday, CPI
The biggest event of the week. A hotter-than-expected inflation data could push rate-cut expectations lower and reignite concerns about tighter Fed policy.
3. Thursday, PPI
Producer prices offer an early look at pipeline inflation, so a hot number pushes hike odds up further.
4. Thursday, Initial Jobless Claims
Rising claims would signal weakening employment conditions, while a surprisingly low print could support the case for a more resilient economy.
5. Friday, Retail Sales
One of the most important consumer-health indicators. A weak number would raise concerns about slowing household spending and economic growth.
6. Friday, Michigan Consumer Sentiment
Tracks consumer confidence and inflation expectations. A rise in long-term inflation expectations could complicate the Fed’s path toward easing policy.
1. Tuesday, Existing Home Sales
A key read on the housing market. A weak print could signal that high borrowing costs are continuing to pressure housing demand.
2. Wednesday, CPI
The biggest event of the week. A hotter-than-expected inflation data could push rate-cut expectations lower and reignite concerns about tighter Fed policy.
3. Thursday, PPI
Producer prices offer an early look at pipeline inflation, so a hot number pushes hike odds up further.
4. Thursday, Initial Jobless Claims
Rising claims would signal weakening employment conditions, while a surprisingly low print could support the case for a more resilient economy.
5. Friday, Retail Sales
One of the most important consumer-health indicators. A weak number would raise concerns about slowing household spending and economic growth.
6. Friday, Michigan Consumer Sentiment
Tracks consumer confidence and inflation expectations. A rise in long-term inflation expectations could complicate the Fed’s path toward easing policy.