As the year-end week approaches, most global central banks are entering their Christmas and New Year holiday period.
This has become a common occurrence among market players to take a break, as there are no major economic data releases expected to have a major impact on market movements.
However, there are a few data points that should serve as easy reference readings throughout the week.
TUESDAY (December 23, 2025)
US Weekly ADP (9.30 PM) – The latest release of 16,300 shows modest private employment growth and it has the potential to put pressure on the USD due to the slowing labor market.
Canadian Monthly GDP (9.30 PM) – Economic growth is expected to contract by 0.3% from 0.2% in the previous report. A negative signal for the CAD and increasing concerns about the Canadian economy.
US Core Durable Goods Report (9.30 PM) – Markets are expecting a sharp decline of 1.4% compared to the previous 0.6%, the decline signaling weakness in business investment.
WEDNESDAY (December 24, 2025)
US Jobless Claims (9.30 PM) – Markets are expecting a positive figure for the jobs report as expectations put the decline at 220,000 compared to the previous 224,000.
