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Inflation in Focus as Fed Rate Cut Debate Heats Up: What to Watch This Week

If you’ve been following the markets lately, you’ve probably noticed that all eyes are on inflation again.
Not just because it’s still here, but because it’s now at the center of the biggest monetary policy debate of the year — whether the Federal Reserve will finally start cutting interest rates.

This week, that debate is getting even hotter.
Traders, economists, and everyday investors are all trying to figure out if the Fed is ready to pull the trigger — or if they’ll hold steady a bit longer.

And here’s the thing: what happens next could have ripple effects on stocks, bonds, real estate, gold, and even the cash in your pocket.

Let’s break this down, piece by piece.