Holiday Schedule Shift Alters Key U.S. Data Releases šŗšø
According to PANews, an executive order signed by Donald Trump has granted a three-day holiday for U.S. federal agencies (Dec 24ā26), prompting changes to several closely watched economic data releases.
Whatās changing
Energy inventories delayed:
The U.S. Energy Information Administration will postpone this weekās:
Crude oil inventories ā Dec 29 at 23:30
Natural gas inventories ā Dec 30 at 01:00
Jobless claims moved earlier:
Due to the Christmas holiday, U.S. initial jobless claims will be released earlier than usual, at 21:30 on Dec 24.
Why it matters
These adjustments can affect short-term market volatility, particularly in energy markets and macro-driven trades. Traders and investors should recalibrate expectations and timelines to avoid surprises around liquidity and price moves.
Bottom line: Mark your calendarsāholiday schedules are reshaping the data flow this week.
