Financial markets are monitoring the geopolitical landscape as the United States and Iran pause military strikes starting Monday evening. Economic indicators follow on Tuesday with the release of July Consumer Confidence figures, providing insight into household sentiment.
The Federal Reserve is scheduled to announce its July interest rate decision on Wednesday, a pivotal moment for monetary policy. Simultaneously, technology giants Microsoft and Meta will publish their quarterly earnings reports, influencing broader market direction.
The week concludes with the publication of July PCE inflation data on Thursday, the central bank's preferred metric for measuring price stability across the economy.