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CPI, PPI, and FOMC minutes headline a two-week data window

A series of high-impact US economic data releases (CPI, PPI, retail sales, FOMC minutes, and Q2 GDP) and Nvidia's earnings are expected to drive market volatility between August 12 and August 26, 2026.

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Why It Matters

These indicators will determine if the Federal Reserve maintains a hawkish stance or pivots toward rate cuts, especially following a weak July jobs report and a rare three-way dissent in the July FOMC meeting.