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The crypto and overall financial markets are approaching a critical week, and a set of economic releases in the U.S. will potentially dictate the mood of investors in equities, bonds and cryptocurrencies. As the U.S. markets will close later in the week due to the holidays, the liquidity conditions will be becoming thin, and any macroeconomic surprises may have even a greater impact.  🇺🇸 EYES ON THIS WEEK: U.S. ECONOMIC DATA COULD MOVE MARKETS Monday: October PCE Inflation Tuesday: U.S. Q3 2025 GDP, Consumer Confidence, New Home Sales Wednesday: Durable Goods Orders Thursday: U.S. markets closed The bullish case: • Cooling PCE = lower rate pressure… pic.twitter.com/0PsPPPGR6t — CryptosRus (@CryptosR_Us) December 22, 2025 Analysts observe that when a market experiences a large and rapidly changing price movements, even minor deviations in expectations can be contraindicated. The continuum will center on inflation, growth and consumer health which remain the cornerstones of Federal Reserve policy expectations and general risk appetite. Inflation Data to Set the Tone Early The week starts with the release of October Personal Consumption Expenditures inflation data which is one of the favorite Federal Reserves price stability measures. The markets will be keen in observing whether the inflation keeps on its slow cooling pattern or is reaccelerating. Softer reading would solidify expectations that interest rate pressure is subsiding, which would be a relief to risk assets that have endured much of the year in constrained monetary conditions. Crypto markets which are sensitive to changes in rate expectations may reward early in case the inflation news is supportive of the disinflation story. On the other hand, a unexpected increase might rekindle fears that the rates might stay elevated, as well as cool down speculative interest. GDP and Consumer Signals Under the Spotlight The next focus is on the release of…

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