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Holiday Week Data Deluge: Markets Brace for Key Reports
25 Nov
Summary
- Crucial September economic reports delayed by shutdown are now due.
- Consumer sentiment is low due to jobs, affordability, and tariffs.
- Markets will close early on Friday for Thanksgiving holiday.
Wall Street is navigating a busy, albeit short, trading week leading into Thanksgiving 2025. Several key economic reports for September, including retail sales and the Producer Price Index (PPI), were delayed due to a recent government shutdown and are now slated for release. These data points arrive as consumers express significant concerns about employment, the cost of living, and trade policies, with sentiment reportedly at a three-year low.
The economic calendar is packed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Investors will scrutinize September retail sales and PPI figures, alongside housing market data and the November Consumer Confidence Index. Wednesday will feature jobless claims, durable goods orders, and the Federal Reserve's Beige Book. This influx of information is expected to influence the Federal Reserve's future monetary policy decisions.
Market activity will wind down early on Friday, with stock markets closing at 1 p.m. ET and bond markets at 2 p.m. ET, as the nation observes Thanksgiving. Even cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin trading around $87,000, are poised for potential volatility due to the release of this critical economic news.
