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Market Minute: This Week’s Three Potential Catalysts

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Ben Lichtenstein

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As traders and investors gear up for another busy week on Wall Street, the focus will be on three major events that could spark more volatility this week. 

First, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, scheduled for release on Wednesday, will provide critical information into inflationary pressures and further insight as to the possibility of the Federal Reserve cutting rates by 0.25% or 0.50% in September. Analysts are expecting a moderate rise in consumer prices, which could influence Federal Reserve policy. Any sign of accelerating inflation could tip the scales in the favor of a less aggressive approach from Powell and his colleagues.

In Europe, the European Central Bank (ECB) will announce its latest interest rate decision on Thursday. With the Eurozone grappling with economic uncertainties and varying inflation rates across member states, the ECB's stance will be crucial and a cut of 0.25% is expected. Market participants will be closely watching for any indications of a shift in monetary policy or adjustments to the ECB's economic forecasts. The decision will likely impact the euro and European equities, setting the tone for market sentiment in the region.

Over the weekend, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's comments provided market participants further context on fiscal policy and economic outlook. Yellen over the weekend told Bloomberg, “we’re seeing less frenzy in terms of hiring and job openings, but we’re not seeing meaningful layoffs,” and that she sees strong solid labor markets and continued progress on inflation. Yellen’s comments seem to be helping the equity market recover ahead of the open, following the Friday’s selling.

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