Crypto Markets Hold Their Breath as Wall Street Awaits the Fed’s Next Big Move

As global markets enter a tense, data-heavy week, traders across both traditional finance and digital assets are bracing for heightened volatility.

A wave of critical U.S. economic releases, paired with rapidly shifting expectations around Federal Reserve policy, is shaping what could be one of the most pivotal moments for crypto heading into the year-end.

Inflation and Jobs Data Set the Tone for a Volatile Week

This week’s U.S. macro calendar is unusually crowded. Investors are watching the Producer Price Index (PPI) set for release on November 25, followed by jobless claims and the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index on November 26, the Fed’s most trusted inflation gauge.

Rising PPI numbers often signal future consumer price pressure, while jobless claims reveal the under