Wall Street week ahead: Market awaits Jerome Powell speech, Q3 earnings, Fed minutes

Wall Street week ahead: Market awaits Jerome Powell speech, Q3 earnings, Fed minutes

Economic data, typically a key driver, will take a backseat due to ongoing delays caused by the US government shutdown

Economic Week Ahead: Fed Speeches and Inflation Expectations Take Center Stage - Finnoexpert

This is a quiet week for key economic data releases, but it is even quieter due to the ongoing government shutdown. For financial markets, this informational void is equivalent to flying blind. That also applies to Fed officials who are undecided about the need to vote for a at the October 28-29 FOMC meeting. This week will offer investors insights into the internal dynamics of the September 16-17 FOMC, which concluded with a 25-basis-point inte…