Market Jitters: US Inflation, Bank Earnings, and Treasury Auctions Await
This week, investors will be focused on the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September, which is expected to show a small decrease in headline inflation. The Federal Reserve's September meeting minutes will provide further insight into monetary policy, and a reading of consumer sentiment will close out the week. On the corporate side, Pepsi, Delta, and JPMorgan will highlight the start of third quarter earnings season, with reports from Citi, Wells Fargo, and BlackRock expected on Friday. The September jobs report has complicated the Fed's next move, with economists noting that hot job market conditions need to be met with cooling inflation for a "soft landing."