FOMC Minutes Become Next Week's Market Focus as Precious Metal Prices Hit New Highs
Despite the overseas markets being closed for the Christmas holiday, gold, silver, and platinum prices all reached historic highs, continuing the strong rally in late-year precious metals. Next week, with New Year's Day approaching, global financial market liquidity is expected to remain low, with trading volumes significantly below normal levels. The start of 2026 may see a delayed market reaction until the second week of January. Key events to watch include: Tuesday (December 30) at 03:00, the Federal Reserve will release the minutes of its monetary policy meeting; Wednesday at 21:30, US initial jobless claims for the week ending December 27; Friday at 22:45, the final US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for December. Due to Christmas and New Year holidays, there are no scheduled public speeches from Federal Reserve officials or major central banks next week. The December FOMC minutes will be the focus, with investors paying close attention to clues about the timing of rate cuts and policymakers' views on inflation.
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FOMC Minutes Become Next Week's Market Focus as Precious Metal Prices Hit New Highs
Despite the overseas markets being closed for the Christmas holiday, gold, silver, and platinum prices all reached historic highs, continuing the strong rally in late-year precious metals. Next week, with New Year's Day approaching, global financial market liquidity is expected to remain low, with trading volumes significantly below normal levels. The start of 2026 may see a delayed market reaction until the second week of January.
Key events to watch include: Tuesday (December 30) at 03:00, the Federal Reserve will release the minutes of its monetary policy meeting; Wednesday at 21:30, US initial jobless claims for the week ending December 27; Friday at 22:45, the final US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for December.
Due to Christmas and New Year holidays, there are no scheduled public speeches from Federal Reserve officials or major central banks next week. The December FOMC minutes will be the focus, with investors paying close attention to clues about the timing of rate cuts and policymakers' views on inflation.