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The U.S. market calendar has indeed been shaken up by a recent executive order. President Trump has designated both December 24 (Christmas Eve) and December 26 as federal holidays for 2025. This move, while a welcome break for federal employees, has created a "domino effect" on the release of critical economic and energy data.

Here is the updated schedule you need to watch:

Initial Jobless Claims: These were moved up and released today, December 24, at 8:30 AM ET (21:30 local time for some), to get ahead of the federal closures.

EIA Crude Oil Inventory: Originally slated for mid-week, the report is now delayed. The next release for weekly petroleum data is scheduled for December 29.

Natural Gas Storage: Similarly, the natural gas report has been pushed to December 30 to account for the extended holiday window.

These sudden shifts are catching many traders off guard, leading to thinner liquidity and higher-than-usual volatility. With federal agencies closed for three straight days, the delay in "real-time" data means the markets are flying somewhat blind on energy fundamentals until next week. Keep a close eye on your positions, as these timing adjustments often lead to gaps in pricing when the data finally hits the wires.