MEGA WEEK LOADING… ⚡️
The markets are heading into one of those weeks where every headline matters and every candle tells a story. Liquidity is already tight, sentiment is fragile, and this stretch of data could easily decide the next short-term trend across stocks, crypto, and FX.
On Tuesday, December 16, all eyes turn to the US Unemployment Rate and Non-Farm Payrolls. After recent signals that the US labor market is slowly cooling, this report will shape expectations around how soon the Fed might ease policy. Strong jobs data could delay rate-cut hopes, while any surprise weakness may push risk assets higher.
Then comes Thursday, December 18, with CPI inflation and Initial Jobless Claims taking center stage. Inflation has been the key driver behind every major market move this year, and even a small deviation from expectations can trigger sharp reactions. Crypto and equities especially remain sensitive to CPI prints as traders adjust liquidity and rate-cut timelines in real time.
The week wraps up on Friday, December 19, with the Bank of Japan’s interest rate decision. The BoJ has been hinting at policy normalization, and any shift away from ultra-loose conditions could shake global markets, impact the yen, and ripple into US bonds and risk assets worldwide.
Dazai can feel it already — this isn’t just another data week. It’s the kind of setup where volatility doesn’t wait for permission. Manage risk, stay alert, and don’t underestimate how fast sentiment can flip.
