Group 1 - The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting is highly anticipated, with a focus on the interest-rate decision scheduled for next Wednesday [1] - Despite a slowdown in earnings, a wave of economic data is expected to provide insights into market conditions [1] - Key quarterly reports are expected from companies such as Darden Restaurants, Dave & Buster's, FedEx, General Mills, and Lennar [1] Group 2 - The week begins with the Empire State manufacturing survey on Monday, Sept. 15, as the only notable data release [2] - Tuesday, Sept. 16, will feature significant economic data including U.S. retail sales, import price index, industrial production, capacity utilization, business inventories, and home builder confidence index [2] - Housing starts data will be released on Wednesday, Sept. 17, coinciding with the FOMC interest-rate decision and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech [3] Group 3 - On Thursday, Sept. 18, initial jobless claims, the Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey, and U.S. leading economic indicators will be released [3] - No notable economic data is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 19, but traders should prepare for a "triple-witching" event [3]
The Week Ahead: All Eyes on FOMC Rate Cut Decision
Schaeffers Investment Researchยท2025-09-11 14:30