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Week Ahead - Can CPI, Retail Sales, and Bank Earnings derail Fed rate hike odds?
The US labor market is softening, but still remains tight and that should keep the door open for policymakers to raise rates again at the May 3rd policy meeting. The focus now shifts to whether disinflation trends can get back on track.  The March inflation report is expected to show a slower monthly pace of 0.2%, down from 0.4%, while headline inflation reading is expected at 5.2% year on year, down from February’s 6.0%.
by Edward Moya
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Week Ahead - A pivotal moment
The US has a very busy week ahead.  The two main events are Fed Chair Powell’s semi-annual testimony to Congress and the nonfarm payroll report.  Powell’s two days at Capitol Hill will undoubtedly draw scrutiny from lawmakers as more tightening will raise the risk this economy is recession bound.  Traders will look to see how hawkish Powell will remain given the mostly strong data, recently.
by Craig Erlam
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