The U.S. holiday-shortened trading week, due to Thanksgiving, introduces volatility risk, especially for stocks and commodities like Gold and Silver futures. Expectations for a Fed rate cut have been volatile, with the probability of a 25 basis point cut at the December 10th FOMC meeting recently rising to nearly 70% according to the CME Fed Watch tool. This follows earlier expectations that were much higher, showing clear fluctuation. The upcoming release of preliminary Q3 GDP and September PCE data, which are delayed prints, are considered highly important. The GDP will inform the Fed's view on growth, while the PCE data will influence policymakers' confidence regarding rate cuts into December and early 2026. The week will also feature earnings reports from 44 companies with market caps over $1 billion. Key data releases include German business confidence and U.S. industrial production on Monday; German GDP, U.S. retail sales, existing home sales, and PPI on Tuesday; and U.S. jobless claims, durable goods,