Tariffs Cloud Trade Outlook

Date: December 09, 2025

Tariffs Cloud Trade Outlook

Summary

Market Snapshot

Prior Close
Asset Level Days Change
S&P 500 6,870.60 -0.30%
Nasdaq 23,545.90 -0.14%
Spot VIX 16.88 +1.32%
2 Year Bond Yield 3.59 +1 bps
10 Year Bond Yield 4.16 -1 bps
EUR/USD 1.1640 +0.01%
USD/JPY 156.13 +0.13%
GBP/USD 1.333 +0.04%
WTI Oil 60.08 +0.69%
Gold 4,203.72 +0.32%
Bitcoin 90,272.87 -0.42%

Prior Economic Events

Data Prior Cons Actual
No events available

Upcoming Economic Events

Data Prior Cons Time
ADP Employment Change Weekly-13,500-08:15
JOLTs Job Openings7.2m7.2m10:00
JOLTs Job Openings--10:00
API Weekly Crude Oil Stocks-2.5m-1.7m16:30
MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate6.32-07:00
Employment Cost - Benefits Quarter-over-Quarter0.70-08:30
Employment Cost - Wages Quarter-over-Quarter1-08:30
Employment Cost Index Quarter-over-Quarter0.900.9008:30
EIA Weekly Crude Oil Inventory574,000-10:30
EIA Weekly Gasoline Inventory4.5m-10:30

Yesterday's Recap

Markets closed lower on Monday, with equities retreating amid tariff-driven uncertainty, though volatility remained subdued as VIX edged up modestly. Bond yields ticked higher, reflecting elevated inflation concerns from US tariffs, while FX saw the USD firm against EUR and JPY on trade tensions. Commodities traded calmly, with WTI oil stable and gold holding gains supported by geopolitical risks, bitcoin pulling back slightly after recent highs. No major economic data released, but Fed consumer expectations survey showed persistent inflation worries, bolstering rate cut bets.

The Day Ahead

ADP employment change at 08:15, previous at -13500, may signal private sector hiring trends ahead of Fed decisions. JOLTs job openings at 10:00, expected at 7200000 versus prior 7227000, will probe labor demand and influence easing forecasts. API crude oil stocks at 16:30, previous -2480000, could sway oil prices amid global supply dynamics.

Other Economic Notes

China's trade surplus surpassed $1T, driven by tariff shifts redirecting exports, while India's rice tariffs burden US consumers. Global politics saw EU warnings on Russian aggression, amplifying geopolitical risks to trade flows.

Fed Watch

In the cutting cycle, recent data leans toward more cuts, as labor strength supports easing despite tariff inflation pressures. Markets price fewer 2025 reductions, with dovish tilt favoring faster pace if jobs data cools further. Powell may emphasize data dependence tomorrow, balancing growth with inflation risks.


Source: https://robomacro.com/Research_Notes/US_Macro_Daily_20251209.html