{"id":663704,"date":"2025-07-28T11:47:15","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T09:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/?p=663704"},"modified":"2025-07-28T12:07:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T10:07:48","slug":"trading-week-ahead-big-week-for-traders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/en\/trading-week-ahead-big-week-for-traders\/","title":{"rendered":"Trading Week Ahead: Big Week for Traders"},"content":{"rendered":"
Markets brace for a data-packed week with major catalysts on deck. Key focus will be on JOLTS job openings<\/strong>, the FOMC statement<\/strong>, and the all-important Non-Farm Payrolls<\/strong>. Each could tip the balance for Fed policy and spark sharp market moves. Read on for the full breakdown and what to watch.<\/p>\n \u2022 JOLTS Job Openings<\/strong> \u2022 FOMC Statement<\/strong> \u2022 Non-Farm Payrolls<\/strong>
\nSet for release on Tuesday, the JOLTS report is forecast to show 7.49 million openings, down from the previous 7.77 million. A continued decline would signal cooling labour demand, potentially reinforcing the Fed\u2019s path toward easing. Stronger-than-expected numbers, on the other hand, could support a more cautious monetary stance.<\/p>\n
\nThe July FOMC meeting is the week\u2019s headline event. With the federal funds rate currently at 4.50% and no change expected, attention will turn to forward guidance. If policymakers signal readiness to ease policy in the coming months, risk assets could rally while the dollar weakens. A reaffirmed hawkish tone, however, may support Treasury yields and pressure equities.<\/p>\n
\nThe US labour market will be tested again with Friday\u2019s NFP release. Job creation is expected to slow to 108K in July, down from 147K previously. A softer figure could ignite dovish Fed bets, pushing the dollar lower and boosting equities. However, a surprise beat would challenge rate cut expectations and fuel USD strength and bond market repricing.<\/span><\/p>\n