Markets focus on U.S. inflation and labor data this week

Financial markets are shifting focus to inflation and growth indicators this week. Key U.S. economic releases include CPI and Core CPI data (February) on Wednesday, followed by Initial Jobless Claims on Thursday and Core PCE Price Index (January) on Friday. Additional data points include Japan’s Q4 GDP on Monday, crude oil inventories and Treasury note auctions on Wednesday, UK GDP on Friday, and U.S. Q3 GDP revision alongside JOLTS Job Openings. These indicators will provide insight into price pressures and labor market strength, which typically influence risk appetite across crypto and broader financial markets.