<div id="readability-page-1">The data drought of the government shutdown is giving way to a deluge. Several long-awaited economic reports are on the schedule this week. Market watchers will get delayed reports on employment levels, retail sales, and inflation, along with regularly scheduled data on existing-home sales and consumer sentiment. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said centra...</div>

<p>This week, markets anticipate key economic reports including employment levels, retail sales, and inflation data, alongside regular updates on existing-home sales and consumer sentiment. The release follows a data drought due to the government shutdown. Earnings from Micron, Nike, and FedEx are also expected, with insights from Fed Chair Jerome Powell on central bank policies.</p>

- The government shutdown has led to a backlog of economic reports, which are now being released.  
- This week, delayed reports on employment levels, retail sales, and inflation will be published alongside regular data on existing-home sales and consumer sentiment.  
- Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments on the economic situation are also anticipated as these reports emerge.  

What to expect in markets this week: Jobs report, inflation data, earnings from Micron, Nike and FedEx