Trading Week Ahead: Fed’s Last Move of the Year
A highly anticipated week lies ahead as the Federal Reserve prepares for its final rate decision of the year. With a potential cut from 4.00% to 3.75% on the table, alongside key labour and wage data, markets could see sharp moves across the dollar, yields, and equities.
Watch these three events that could reshape rate expectations and set the tone for the next year.
👉 FOMC Statement – The Fed is expected to lower rates to 3.75%. Market focus will be on guidance and Powell’s tone as traders assess the 2026 policy path.
👉 JOLTS Job Openings – Forecast at 7.2 million for October, unchanged from the previous print. A drop may signal weakening labour demand and support dovish bets.
👉 Employment Cost Index – Wage growth will be closely watched. A strong number could lift yields and the dollar, while a softer print
16:00
USD
JOLTS Job Openings
14:30
USD
Employment Cost Index
15:45
CAD
BOC Rate Statement
20:00
USD
FOMC Statement
20:30
USD
FOMC Press Conference
08:00
GBP
GDP
08:00
EUR
German CPI
| Date | Time | Instrument | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/12/25 |
16:00 |
USD
|
JOLTS Job Openings |
| 10/12/25 |
14:30 |
USD
|
Employment Cost Index |
|
15:45 |
CAD
|
BOC Rate Statement | |
|
20:00 |
USD
|
FOMC Statement | |
|
20:30 |
USD
|
FOMC Press Conference | |
| 12/12/25 |
08:00 |
GBP
|
GDP |
|
EUR
|
German CPI |
*All times in the table are in GMT+1
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