{"id":670441,"date":"2025-11-03T13:30:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T12:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/?p=670441"},"modified":"2025-11-03T14:39:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T13:39:47","slug":"trading-week-ahead-key-data-to-shape-feds-december-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ftmo.com\/en\/trading-week-ahead-key-data-to-shape-feds-december-decision\/","title":{"rendered":"Trading Week Ahead: Key Data to Shape Fed\u2019s December Decision"},"content":{"rendered":"
With the Fed considering a possible December rate cut<\/strong> and key data still limited by the government shutdown, this week\u2019s ISM Services<\/strong>, ADP Jobs<\/strong> and UoM Inflation Expectations<\/strong> reports take on added importance. Markets will be watching for signs of economic strength or weakness that could influence the Fed\u2019s next move.<\/em><\/p>\n \ud83d\udc49 Here\u2019s what traders need to know.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 ISM Services PMI<\/strong> \u2022 ADP Nonfarm Employment Change<\/strong> \u2022 University of Michigan Inflation Expectations<\/strong>
\nWednesday\u2019s services PMI is expected to rise to 50.8 from 50.0, signalling slight expansion. A stronger print could reduce rate cut hopes, lifting the dollar and yields. A miss may trigger a dovish shift and boost risk assets.<\/p>\n
\nADP jobs data is forecast at +28K after last month\u2019s -32K drop. A rebound would challenge easing bets and support USD strength. Another weak print could weigh on the dollar and lift equities.<\/p>\n
\nFriday\u2019s UoM survey follows a previous 4.6% inflation expectation. Persistently high readings may keep the Fed cautious. A decline would support dovish sentiment and market optimism.<\/p>\n