Key Events This Week: CPI, PPI, Earnings Start And Warsh Speaks

What happened: US September CPI is due Wednesday and PPI Thursday, the last inflation readings before the Fed's October 28 meeting. Q3 earnings season starts with big US banks, plus ASML and TSMC. Warsh speaks at the IMF Thursday. Key numbers: Economists expect headline CPI +0.6% MoM and about 3.6% YoY, core +0.2% MoM and 2.5% YoY. Core PCE seen near +0.21% MoM, about 3.0% YoY. Why it matters: A fuel-driven headline rise against a softer core print matters for a Fed that says further tightening may be needed but is not urgent. Warsh's IMF chat is the last Fed appearance before the blackout. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

US September CPI is due Wednesday and PPI Thursday, the last inflation readings before the Fed's October 28 meeting. Q3 earnings season starts with big US banks, plus ASML and TSMC. Warsh speaks at the IMF Thursday.

A fuel-driven headline rise against a softer core print matters for a Fed that says further tightening may be needed but is not urgent. Warsh's IMF chat is the last Fed appearance before the blackout.