For the first time since June 2020, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report will be released on the same day as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.
This sets up a potentially volatile Wednesday for financial markets.
Wall Street is experiencing a quiet trading session on Monday, with major indices showing little movement by midday in New York, as traders maintain a cautious stance ahead of the highly anticipated inflation report and Fed meeting this Wed
Fed to keep rates steady in June, focusing on economic projections. Market expects 4 cuts by 2025, but analysts see only 1 in 2024 due to strong job data and inflation concerns.
The U.S. service sector sentiment expanded in May, reversing April's decline. The ISM reported strong growth in business activity and new orders. Employment is still a challenge. Stocks hold gains but bond yields rise.