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Several key economic events are lined up this week and could drive market direction. Tuesday brings October retail sales alongside the November jobs report, setting the tone for growth and labor strength. Thursday shifts focus to inflation with November CPI data and the December Philly Fed manufacturing index. Friday rounds it out with October PCE inflation, November existing home sales, Michigan inflation expectations, and consumer sentiment readings. On top of that, five separate Fed speakers are scheduled throughout the week. With this much data packed in, volatility is likely, and markets will react quickly to surprises in inflation, employment, and consumer demand.