Recently, there have been unexpected changes in the US holiday schedule, which could be a big trouble for traders.

The executive order signed by Trump has readjusted the federal holidays at the end of the year, disrupting the release times of important economic data such as crude oil and natural gas. Specifically:

**New Data Release Schedule:**
- EIA crude oil inventory now scheduled for release at 23:30 on December 29 (originally Wednesday)
- Natural gas data delayed to 01:00 on December 30 (originally Thursday)
- Unemployment claims data moved up to 21:30 on December 24

**What impact does this have on trading?**

The most direct consequence of the disrupted schedule is that the trading rhythm also gets thrown off. Especially for energy-related trades, sticking to the old timetable to watch the data will definitely lead to missed opportunities. The intervals between data releases are extended, and with liquidity already low at year-end, market volatility can easily be amplified. Under these circumstances, investor sentiment can also become tense.

**Advice to everyone:**
Before trading this week, be sure to verify the new schedule, especially for crude oil, natural gas, and unemployment data. Avoid unnecessary losses caused by information gaps. When holiday schedules change suddenly, those who can quickly adapt to the new rhythm will be able to seize the initiative amid these market changes.