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- Wall Street week ahead: inflation, retail sales updates
Wall Street's focus this week centers on reports concerning inflation and retail sales, which help assess pricing for goods and services. On Wednesday, the U.S. will release its consumer price index (CPI), followed by the producer price index (PPI) on Thursday. These updates are crucial because stubborn inflation could hurt consumer spending, influencing the Federal Reserve's decisions regarding interest rates.