The Markets' Mixed Signals: A Test for Traders and Policymakers As Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, traders are back at their desks facing a holiday shortened trading week that promises to be as unpredictable as it is pivotal.
With inflation data, an iPhone launch event, and investor conferences dominating the agenda, this week's market dynamics will be put to the test.
The Inflation Report: A Crucial Gauge of Fed Policy The release of August producer price index (PPI) and consumer price index (CPI) numbers on Thursday and Friday has significant implications for Federal Reserve policy.