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Wall Street Awaits Key Economic Data This Week

8/20/2025

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Key economic data, including February retail sales and the Federal Open Market Committee's interest-rate decision, will be released starting Monday.
Wall Street expects the Federal Reserve to keep rates at 4.25%-4.50%.
Retail sales fell by 0.9% in January, raising concerns about economic growth.
Analysts believe consumer strength may persist despite possible policy effects.

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Story summary

Key economic data, including February retail sales and the Federal Open Market Committee's interest-rate decision, will be released starting Monday.
Wall Street expects the Federal Reserve to keep rates at 4.25%-4.50%.
Retail sales fell by 0.9% in January, raising concerns about economic growth.
Analysts believe consumer strength may persist despite possible policy effects.