Central Banks and Earnings Reports: Key Factors to Monitor

This week, investors will be closely watching the release of November's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on Tuesday, which will provide the final piece of the inflation puzzle ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy announcement on Wednesday. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, but investors will be keen to hear how Fed Chair Jerome Powell addresses speculation about potential rate cuts. Other economic data to watch includes producer prices on Wednesday, retail sales on Thursday, and a look at US manufacturing activity on Friday. On the corporate side, quarterly updates from Costco, Adobe, and Lennar are expected.