Trading Week Ahead: Nonfarm Payrolls & Trump’s Speech Set the Tone for Markets
• President Trump Speaks
President Trump will speak on Monday evening, with his remarks coming at a critical time as the US faces the looming threat of a government shutdown. Markets will closely monitor his stance on fiscal policy, the Fed, and budget tensions. Any signs of political instability or pressure on the central bank could trigger swift volatility across USD pairs and equity indices.
• JOLTS Job Openings
The labor market comes into focus on Tuesday with the latest JOLTS data (previous: 7.18M, forecast: 7.15M). A notable decline in job openings could signal weakening demand, increasing the case for rate cuts. However, resilient figures would support the Fed’s hawkish bias and strengthen the dollar.
• Nonfarm Payrolls
Friday’s NFP report (previous: 22K, forecast: 51K) arrives amid rising political uncertainty. If a shutdown occurs, the market will focus even more on economic data. Strong payroll growth could delay rate cuts and lift the dollar, while weaker figures might boost risk appetite and weigh on the greenback.
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