Could This Data Kill the Santa Claus Rally? | GO Markets Week Ahead
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15/12/2025
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US indices pulled back from record highs after the Fed signalled no rate cut in January. The Nasdaq was hit hardest with AI sector anxiety resurfacing.
Combine that with this week's shutdown-delayed jobs data release, and questions are mounting on whether markets can muster a Santa Claus rally this year.
Delayed Jobs Data Could Define Santa Rally
This week delivers critical economic data that was postponed during the government shutdown:
Tuesday: Non Farm Payrolls
Thursday: Consumer Price Index (CPI)
These two releases could determine whether markets can rally or face further pressure into Christmas.
Volatility is expected around both announcements as traders position for potential surprises.
ECB and Bank of England Enter Rate Decision Spotlight
The European Central Bank and Bank of England both announce rate decisions this week.
EUR and GBP traders should watch closely for any policy divergence that could create currency volatility.
Cross-border flows may shift as investors weigh different central bank trajectories.
Flash PMI Data Offers Real-Time Economic Pulse Tomorrow
Tomorrow delivers a global economic snapshot through flash PMI releases from Japan, Australia, Europe, the UK, and the US.
Markets could react fast to these forward-looking indicators.
Any regional divergence could signal shifting economic momentum across major markets.
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