🚨 Market Alert: Two High-Impact U.S. Events in the Next 24 Hours
Global markets are entering a high-volatility window as two major U.S. events unfold within hours of each other. Traders should stay alert and manage risk carefully.
🏛️ 1. U.S. Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM ET
The Supreme Court is set to rule on the legality of Trump-era tariffs.
Key points:
Markets price a ~77% probability that the tariffs are ruled illegal
A negative ruling could force the U.S. government to refund billions already collected
While alternative trade tools exist, they are slower and less effective
Market impact:
Tariffs are currently perceived as market-supportive. A ruling against them could trigger a sharp risk-off reaction, potentially pressuring equities, bonds, and crypto assets simultaneously.
📊 2. U.S. Unemployment Data
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM ET
Consensus forecast: 4.5% (vs. 4.6% prior)
Why it matters:
Higher unemployment → Rising recession fears
Lower unemployment → Reduced chances of near-term rate cuts
The probability of a January rate cut is already low (~11%). Strong labor data could push expectations even lower, reinforcing a “higher-for-longer” policy outlook.
⚠️ Market Setup: No Easy Outcome
Weak data → Recession fears rise
Strong data → Monetary tightening persists
Both scenarios introduce downside risk.
🔍 Bottom Line
The next 24 hours present a critical stress test for global markets. Expect elevated volatility and fast reactions across crypto, equities, and rates.
🧠 Stay disciplined.
📉 Manage leverage.
📈 Trade the reaction — not the prediction.
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