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
4:00 PM
USD
JOLTS Job Openings
2:30 PM
USD
Employment Cost Index
3:45 PM
CAD
BOC Rate Statement
8:00 PM
USD
FOMC Statement
8:30 PM
USD
FOMC Press Conference
8:00 AM
GBP
GDP
8:00 AM
EUR
German CPI
| Date | Time | Instrument | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Dec. 9 |
4:00 PM |
USD
|
JOLTS Job Openings |
| Wednesday, Dec. 10 |
2:30 PM |
USD
|
Employment Cost Index |
|
3:45 PM |
CAD
|
BOC Rate Statement | |
|
8:00 PM |
USD
|
FOMC Statement | |
|
8:30 PM |
USD
|
FOMC Press Conference | |
| Friday, Dec. 12 |
8:00 AM |
GBP
|
GDP |
|
EUR
|
German CPI |
*All times in the table are in GMT+1
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