Key Trading Events to Watch: December 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026

The week of December 29, 2025 to January 4, 2026 features a significantly lighter economic calendar as year-end holidays set in. Key releases include the USA FOMC Minutes and Chinese Manufacturing PMI 

Whether you're trading the US dollar or Chinese Yen, understanding these events and their potential market implications will be essential for navigating the upcoming week.    

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 

FOMC Minutes 

Tue, Dec 30th, 2025 at 19:00 GMT 

Currency: USD 

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) that organises 8 meetings in a year and reviews economic and financial conditions, determines the appropriate stance of monetary policy and assesses the risks to its long-run goals of price stability and sustainable economic growth. FOMC Minutes are released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and are a clear guide to the future US interest rate policy. 

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 

NBS Manufacturing PMI (Dec) 

Wed, Dec 31st , 2025 at 01:30 GMT  

Currency: CNY 

The NBS Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), published by China’s National Bureau of Statistics and the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, is a key indicator of business activity in China’s manufacturing sector. Based on surveys of senior executives, it tracks month-to-month changes in conditions and can signal emerging trends in GDP, industrial production, employment and inflation. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with a reading of 50.0 indicating no change from the previous month. A reading above 50 could indicate that the manufacturing economy is expanding, which could be a bullish sign for the Renminbi (CNY). Meanwhile, a reading below 50 could signal that activity among goods producers is declining, which could be seen as bearish for CNY. 

NBS Non-Manufacturing PMI (Dec) 

Wed, Dec 31st , 2025 at 01:30 GMT  

Currency: CNY 

The NBS Non-manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), published by China’s National Bureau of Statistics and the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing, is a key indicator of business activity in China’s services and construction sectors. Based on surveys of senior executives, it tracks month-to-month changes in conditions and can signal emerging trends in GDP, industrial production, employment and inflation. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with a reading of 50.0 indicating no change from the previous month. A reading above 50 could indicate that the non-manufacturing economy is expanding, which could be a bullish sign for the Renminbi (CNY). Meanwhile, a reading below 50 could signal that activity among service providers and real estate is declining, which could be seen as bearish for CNY. 

RatingDog Manufacturing PMI (Dec) 

Wed, Dec 31st , 2025 at 01:45 GMT  

Currency: CNY 

The RatingDog Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), released monthly by Caixin Insight Group and S&P Global, is a key indicator of business activity in China’s manufacturing sector. Based on surveys of senior executives at both private-sector and state-owned firms, it tracks month-to-month changes in conditions and can signal emerging trends in GDP, industrial production, employment and inflation. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with a reading of 50.0 indicating no change from the previous month. A reading above 50 could indicate that the manufacturing economy is expanding, which could be a bullish sign for the Renminbi (CNY). Meanwhile, a reading below 50 could signal that activity among goods producers is declining, which could be seen as bearish for CNY.  

Staying on top of these key events and understanding their potential impact can help you anticipate market volatility and make more confident trading decisions.     
 
For a full list of what’s ahead, check out our market calendar and stay prepared for the week’s opportunities.   

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