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The week of March 17, 2025, is poised to deliver significant updates on the US economy and corporate performance. At the forefront is the Federal Reserve's March FOMC meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, where officials will reveal their latest interest rate decision, a crucial factor influencing market dynamics.
Additionally, Nvidia will host its GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California, an event that spans the entire week and is expected to showcase innovative advancements in graphics processing technology.
The economic calendar is packed, starting with February's retail sales data, which will be released on Monday morning. Following that, housing market indicators will be highlighted with US housing starts on Tuesday, March 18, and existing home sales data set to be unveiled on Thursday, March 20.
Corporate earnings reports will also take center stage, with major companies such as XPeng, PDD Holdings, Five Below, Nike, Micron, FedEx, Lululemon, and Lennar sharing their latest financial results throughout the week, providing insights into their performance and future outlooks.
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