Fed Week: Rates, Retail, and Reality Labs

Markets brace for a potentially explosive week! All eyes are on Wednesday's Federal Reserve decision and Jerome Powell's press conference amid rate cut expectations, soft job growth, and persistent inflation. Tuesday's retail sales report could make or break the Fed's move. Plus, Meta's Connect conference could reignite metaverse buzz, while FedEx, Lennar, and Darden earnings on Thursday offer clues about the economy. Finally, jobless claims and manufacturing data will reveal if the Fed's actions were enough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.