Markets Brace for Volatility Ahead of Key US Inflation Data
Investors face a pivotal week as Friday’s PCE release looms, with analysts forecasting a marginal dip in headline inflation to 2.2%. The Core PCE reading—the Fed’s preferred gauge—is expected to hold steady, offering critical clues for June rate-cut deliberations.
Market sentiment remains fragile amid Trump’s renewed tariff threats and growing unease over US fiscal deficits. The Bureau of Economic Analysis’ 11 AM ET data drop could catalyze significant moves across risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.