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A crucial inflation print and the start of third quarter earnings season are set to greet investors in the week ahead.The economic highlight will come on Thursday morning, when the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September will be released. The report is expected to show a small decrease in headline inflation.Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s September meeting are also expected to provide further insight on the path forward for monetary policy and a reading of consumer sentiment will close out the week.On the corporate side, Pepsi (PEP), Delta (DAL), and JPMorgan (JPM) will highlight the start of third quarter earnings season. Reports from Citi (C), Wells Fargo (WFC) and BlackRock (BLK) are also expected on Friday.Monday is a bond market holiday, meaning there will be no bids on Treasury yields, which have been at the top of investor focus over the past week. However, the US stock market will still be open.Stocks enter the week largely higher after a blowout September jobs report sent stocks roaring on Friday, negating a bond yield-driven selloff earlier in the week. The Na …
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