{"id":664956,"date":"2025-08-18T12:41:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T10:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/?p=664956"},"modified":"2025-08-18T12:46:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T10:46:54","slug":"trading-week-ahead-spot-the-next-big-move-with-fvg-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/en\/trading-week-ahead-spot-the-next-big-move-with-fvg-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Trading Week Ahead: Spot the Next Big Move with FVG Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"
A high-stakes week is ahead as markets brace for a trio of key events:<\/strong> Fed Chair Powell\u2019s speech, the release of FOMC meeting minutes, and fresh Flash PMI data. Each event carries the potential to stir volatility across markets<\/strong>. Dive in for a full breakdown of how these events could reshape rate expectations and market sentiment.<\/em><\/p>\n \u2022 FOMC Minutes<\/strong> \u2022 US Flash\u00a0PMIs<\/strong> \u2022 Powell Speaks<\/strong>
\nThe latest FOMC minutes will offer insight into the Fed\u2019s policy mindset. Markets will look for signs of growing concern over economic softness or an openness to cutting rates in the near term. Any dovish signal could boost expectations for easing and trigger moves in the bond and FX markets.<\/p>\n
\nThursday\u2019s Flash PMIs will provide a first look at August\u2019s business activity. Manufacturing PMI is expected to tick up slightly from 49.8 to 49.9, still signalling contraction. Meanwhile, Services PMI is forecast to drop sharply from 55.7 to 53.3, pointing to a slowdown in the services-driven sector. A weaker-than-expected print may intensify concerns over economic momentum and increase pressure on the Fed to consider rate cuts.<\/p>\n
\nAll eyes will be on Friday as Fed Chair Jerome Powell takes the stage. Traders will dissect every word for clues on rate direction. A dovish tilt could weaken the US dollar, lower Treasury yields, and lift risk assets like equities and gold.<\/p>\n