"Big events to watch in the market this week! **August 12, 8:30 PM**: U.S. July CPI release. This is the biggest variable of the week. The market isn’t just focused on whether inflation continues to decline, but whether the pace of decline is enough to support the Fed’s rate-cut expectations. - If CPI comes in lower than expected, the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields might face pressure, while risk assets (U.S. stocks, gold, crypto) could get a boost. - If inflation shows signs of rebounding, the market might reprice the rate-cut trajectory. **August 12**: WLFI token unlock. Approximately 6.9 billion WLFI tokens are expected to become fully transferable, making this one of the biggest supply-side events in the crypto market this week. The key focus isn’t the unlock itself, but the proportion of these tokens relative to the current circulating supply and whether early holders will choose to cash out. **August 13, 8:30 PM**: U.S. July PPI + Initial Jobless Claims data. - PPI reflects cost pressures on businesses. - Initial jobless claims indicate the pace of cooling in the labor market. These two data points will further shape the market’s view on whether the U.S. economy is heading for a “soft landing” or if inflation is making a comeback. **August 14, 8:30 PM**: U.S. July Retail Sales release. Consumer spending remains the backbone of the U.S. economy. Stable employment and no significant deterioration in consumer spending are key reasons for the market’s current optimism. Later that evening, the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations will also be released. Pay close attention to whether consumers’ outlook on future inflation continues to improve. **August 14**: Q2 13F filing deadline for U.S. institutional investment managers. This will reveal what major funds bought and sold in Q2, with particular attention on AI, semiconductors, financials, and tech giants. #MarketUpdate #Crypto #Inflation #CPI #PPI #RetailSales #WLFI #Investing #Finance #Stocks #EconomicData