Next week's macro outlook: CPI challenges the Fed's firepower, with Fed officials making frequent statements

PANews January 10 News, during the first full trading week of 2026, cross-asset synchronized gains are occurring, and risk sentiment on Wall Street is rebounding. This week, spot gold closed up over 4%, with a cumulative increase of more than $177; spot silver closed up nearly 10%, with a total rise of over $7. Driven by geopolitical instability and changing expectations of Federal Reserve monetary policy, the precious metals complex has demonstrated extraordinary strength. Next Tuesday, the United States will release the December Consumer Price Index (CPI), which could greatly influence market sentiment and determine the future week’s trend of gold and silver prices. The following are the key points the market will focus on in the new week: Tuesday 01:30, FOMC voting member for 2027, Atlanta Fed President Bostic speaks; Tuesday 01:45, FOMC voting member for 2027, Richmond Fed President Barkin speaks; Tuesday 07:00, Permanent FOMC voting member, New York Fed President Williams speaks; Tuesday 23:00, FOMC voting member for 2028, St. Louis Fed President Musialem speaks; Wednesday 05:00, FOMC voting member for 2027, Richmond Fed President Barkin speaks; Wednesday 21:30, US November retail sales month-over-month, US November PPI year-over-year/month-over-month, US Q3 current account; Wednesday 22:50, FOMC voting member for 2026, Philadelphia Fed President Powelson comments on economic outlook; Wednesday 23:00, Federal Reserve Board member Milan speaks in Athens; Thursday 01:00, FOMC voting member for 2026, Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari speaks; FOMC voting member for 2027, Atlanta Fed President Bostic speaks; Thursday 03:00, Federal Reserve releases the Beige Book on economic conditions; Thursday 03:10, Permanent FOMC voting member, New York Fed President Williams delivers opening remarks at an event; Thursday 21:30, US initial jobless claims for the week ending January 10, US January New York Fed/Philadelphia Fed manufacturing indices, US November import price index month-over-month; Thursday 21:35, FOMC voting member for 2027, Atlanta Fed President Bostic speaks; Friday 01:40, FOMC voting member for 2027, Richmond Fed President Barkin comments on Virginia economic outlook.