2025-12-27 14:22:33

On December 27th, despite the global financial markets entering Christmas holiday mode, precious metals prices are unusually hot—gold, silver, and platinum have all hit record highs, continuing the strong upward momentum seen at the end of the year.

As we enter the next week, with the New Year's Day holiday just around the corner, most major economies' data release schedules are essentially on hold. It is foreseeable that the global financial markets will fall into an extremely low liquidity environment, with trading volumes potentially far below normal levels. The true start of the 2026 market trend may not begin until the second week of January.

So, what are the key points to watch next week?

**Tuesday 03:00** — The Federal Reserve will release the minutes of its December monetary policy meeting. These minutes have always been highly anticipated; traders will look for clues on the timing of the next rate cut and observe the actual views on inflation from policymakers who voted to keep rates unchanged. Reaching consensus among the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), which has diverse opinions, is no easy task, and the wording of these minutes will be a key trigger for market reactions.

**Wednesday 21:30** — The US initial jobless claims for the week ending December 27th will be released, reflecting real-time labor market conditions.

**Friday 22:45** — The US December S&P Global Manufacturing PMI final reading will be published, providing a comprehensive view of manufacturing sector health.

It is worth noting that due to the holiday season, there are no scheduled speeches by Federal Reserve officials next week, and other major central banks' speaking activities are also largely on hold. This means the Fed minutes will carry even more weight—they have almost become the only window to glean policy signals from the decision-making level during this cycle. Although the nomination of the new Fed Chair, while not yet finalized, is widely expected to be more dovish than Powell, this change may have limited long-term market impact. However, the wording of the Fed minutes will still need to be closely monitored in the short term.

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fren_with_benefits

· 14h ago

Gold has taken off, no doubt about it. Holidays can't stop the rally of precious metals. Wait, can that Tuesday minutes really decide anything? Feels like the market is all about speculating on rate cuts. Liquidity drought markets are the most annoying, easy to get cut. The new chair is more dovish than Powell? Just listen, haha, just a paper story. There might be some drama after the Federal Reserve minutes, set your alarms, everyone. Low liquidity is actually the best time for institutions to cut retail investors, beware. If unemployment data doesn't meet expectations, US stocks will fall. See you this Friday. What does the new high in gold mean? Recession expectations or safe-haven? I want to see the manufacturing PMI. Whether it can rebound is key. The minutes during holiday mode carry a different weight. Just wait for the "in-depth analysis."

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defi_detective

· 14h ago

Gold hits a new high again, and this market feels a bit strange with low liquidity. Wait, the new chairman is more dovish than Powell? Then the crypto market is bound to take off. I must stay alert for Tuesday's minutes; they seem to be crucial. Holiday mode traders are sleeping, but we need to keep a close watch. Both PMI and unemployment data are coming, so we need to interpret them carefully.

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OneBlockAtATime

· 14h ago

Gold hits new highs again, no one watching the market during the holiday, this wave of行情是真的稳啊 Tuesday's minutes are the key, other data mostly serve as background The lowest liquidity periods are the easiest to be cut, I am not moving anymore Will the new chairman's rise lead to easing? That seems to be good news for the crypto circle, but don't celebrate too early The manufacturing PMI data, it feels like no one is paying attention even if unemployment is about to rise Holiday traders are all on vacation, what are we retail investors supposed to do Once the minutes are out, the market either directly surges or crashes, no middle ground Basically, it's wait until the second week of January; now it's all virtual trading Powell has stepped down, is a new era coming? Or is it just the old tricks to deceive retail investors Gold and silver soaring together, precious metals are really impressive, is this risk aversion sentiment or genuine rally

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staking_gramps

· 14h ago

Gold hits a new high again, now is really the time to get on board, right? --- A low liquidity environment is the perfect time to harvest profits, be careful everyone --- The FOMC minutes are the real game-changer; we must keep a close eye on them at 3 a.m. Tuesday --- Wait, will the new Chair loosen policy? Then my short positions will… --- Manufacturing PMI will definitely be volatile that day; prepare for risk management --- The booming precious metals market indicates everyone is hedging risks, which is not a good sign --- Holiday trading is quiet; just waiting for the real show in the second week of January --- Unemployment data is the key to judging the Federal Reserve's next move, right? --- The wording of the minutes as a decision window; it’s rare to see a week without nonsense flying everywhere

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ColdWalletGuardian

· 14h ago

Gold reaching new highs really can't be contained anymore, catching everyone off guard --- Low liquidity environmentalists are here, get ready to see the Federal Reserve minutes explode --- The minutes at 3 a.m. on Tuesday, let's see what pitfalls Powell leaves for the new chair haha --- Holiday market just like this, liquidity evaporates, the real drama will have to wait until mid-January --- The Federal Reserve minutes are the only signal source, how much pressure does that put on us --- Unemployment data and PMI should be viewed together for accuracy; looking at them separately is half the picture --- Will the new chair ease policy? The market is probably overreacting, let's stick to solid data --- Precious metals have been rising continuously, but with liquidity drying up, how to operate next week? --- The candidate from Trump's side hasn't been decided yet, but the market is already getting excited --- Stay calm, calm down, the pre-holiday market is often the most deceptive

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ApeWithAPlan

· 15h ago

Gold hits a new high again, and the holiday can't stop it --- That Tuesday memo really needs to be watched; this signal could determine the next move --- Market with low liquidity is the most dangerous, easily smashed --- The Federal Reserve minutes have become the only window; in other words, it's about watching what Powell plans to do next --- If manufacturing PMI is poor, US stocks will really have to adjust --- The second week of January is the real start; let's just watch the show this week --- A new chairman more dovish? Then isn't it printing more money again? The crypto circle will go crazy

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