The Fed is in its quiet period ahead of the Oct 27–28 meeting, so this week the data

By Shield IQ Market Desk

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does the talking instead of Fed speakers. Two September inflation reports came in hot, and futures pricing suggests most investors expect the next hike in December rather than this month. What's the one number you're watching before the meeting, and why?

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John Murray

Whichever number you pick, it helps to note beforehand what reading would surprise you versus what's already expected, since markets often react to the gap from expectations rather than the number itself. Market awareness, not financial advice.