US stocks technology-led rally faces a crucial test this week as investors await inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserves interest-rate path. Softer inflation could sustain the rally, while hotter readings may revive rate-hike concerns. Treasury yields, oil prices, economic data and technology earnings will also shape market sentiment and volatility.

Upcoming inflation data poses a challenge to the stock market's recent technology-driven surge. Analysts predict a rise in consumer prices, which might sway the Federal Reserves…

US stocks technology-led rally faces a crucial test this week as investors await inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserves interest-rate path. Softer inflation could…