This week, markets face a critical schedule with an unusual mid-week jobs report and Friday’s January CPI data. The employment report on Wednesday will test recent inflation concerns, while Tuesday’s retail sales data will offer insights into consumer spending. Earnings from companies like Cisco, Arista Networks, McDonald’s, and Shopify will provide further market data. Bond auctions will test investor appetite for Treasuries. The week will also feature high-growth platform companies reporting earnings, including Robinhood, Shopify, and Coinbase. Finally, Friday’s CPI report will be closely watched for inflation trends.

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