Week Ahead: Key Data for Fed Watchers on Tap
Inflation and jobs data this week will likely impact the Fed's decision to raise rates or not later this year.
Inflation and jobs data this week will likely impact the Fed's decision to raise rates or not later this year.
For Morningstar, I'm Jeremy Glaser. Welcome to The Week Ahead, our quick take on what investors should have on their radar screens for the week starting March 28.
It's a busy data week as we reach the end of the first quarter. Reports on inflation and jobs will likely have an impact on the Fed's decision to raise rates later this year or not.
The PCE price index, which comes bundled in February's consumption report, is due Monday. This is the central bank's preferred measure of inflation. We've seen emerging signs from other reports that inflation is beginning to heat up, so this will be a closely watched release.
And then on Friday, March's payroll and unemployment rate report will show if the economy is still adding jobs despite persistent growth fears.
Also due at the end of the week is the ISM Index. This is a measure of the strength of the manufacturing sector, and we'll be watching for further signs of stabilization there.
Other data due for release this week includes the Case-Shiller home price index, auto sales, and the University of Michigan consumer sentiment reading.
There is not much in the way of earnings, but we will hear from a handful of firms, including BlackBerry and Lululemon.
Stay tuned to Morningstar for our take on all of these stories.
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