Analytical Review of Key Economic Events and Corporate Reports for Sunday, 7 December 2025. Macroeconomic Statistics from China and Japan, the Impact of OPEC+ Decisions, and Investor Expectations Ahead of a New Trading Week.
Sunday, 7 December 2025, promises to be a relatively calm day for global markets. Major exchanges in the US and Europe are closed for the weekend, and no new corporate reports are expected on this day. Investor attention is focused on significant macroeconomic releases from Asia, which could shed light on the state of the global economy as the year comes to a close. These events may influence market participants' sentiment ahead of Monday's market reopening, making it a day of interest for investors from the CIS countries, despite the lack of activity on Western exchanges.
USA (S&P 500 Index)
- American markets are not operational on Sunday, and no significant economic releases or corporate reports from S&P 500 companies are scheduled for 7 December. Investors in the US are still reflecting on the recent labour market statistics published on Friday: the Non-Farm Payrolls report for November indicated a continued slowdown in hiring and a persistently high unemployment rate. The absence of new data on this day shifts focus to the upcoming events of the week — particularly, market participants are assessing how recent macroeconomic trends will impact the Federal Reserve's decisions during its upcoming December meeting.
Europe (Euro Stoxx 50 Index)
- In Europe, no important economic events are expected on 7 December — regional markets are on break, and the publication of corporate reports from companies included in major indices (such as the Euro Stoxx 50) is not scheduled for Sunday. Following the conclusion of the trading week, European investors are taking a pause and preparing for a new wave of statistics early next week. Among the anticipated data are Germany’s industrial production figures and trade activity in the Eurozone, set to be released on Monday. Additionally, a key event for Europe is approaching: a meeting of the European Central Bank scheduled for mid-December. Therefore, the absence of news on Sunday allows EU markets to catch their breath ahead of a potentially eventful week.
China: Trade Statistics for November
- China will publish its external trade data for November, which is likely to attract market attention even on a day off. Economists predict that China's exports have returned to growth of approximately +3–4% year-on-year after an unexpected decline of 1.1% in October. This potential improvement is attributed to a trade ceasefire reached between the US and China at the end of October, which eased some mutual tariffs. China's imports are also expected to have accelerated (estimated at around +2–3% year-on-year against a weak growth of +1.0% the previous month), despite the ongoing decline in domestic demand. Official statistics from Chinese customs will be announced on the morning of 8 December; however, market participants are already evaluating the potential impact of these figures on Sunday: a strengthening in China's exports and imports could signal stabilisation in the second-largest global economy and support optimism in global commodity and raw material markets.
Japan: GDP for Q3 2025 (Final Estimate)
- The final estimate of Japan's GDP for the third quarter of 2025 will be released on the night of 8 December. According to preliminary data, Japan's economy contracted by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter (equivalent to -1.8% year-on-year) — marking the first decrease in GDP in the last six quarters. Revised figures may slightly deviate from the initial estimate: updated data on corporate investments (capital expenditures grew by 2.9% year-on-year in Q3, but fell by 1.4% quarter-on-quarter) suggest some weakening of domestic demand. Nevertheless, the results for the third quarter will confirm the pressure from external factors (declining exports amid US tariffs) while relative domestic consumption remains resilient. Investors will be closely monitoring the publication; although Japanese markets are closed on Sunday, information regarding the real state of the economy could influence the Nikkei 225 index and yen dynamics when trading opens in Tokyo on Monday.
Oil Market and OPEC+ Decision
- In the commodity markets, investors are assessing the implications of OPEC+'s recent decisions, although the official meeting took place on Saturday. The alliance agreed to marginally increase its oil production target for December (by 137,000 barrels per day) and then pause any further increases during the first quarter of 2026 due to concerns about market oversupply. These measures were anticipated and have already been factored into prices: Brent crude oil is holding around $64–65 per barrel after dipping to a five-month low of approximately $60 at the end of October. Stabilisation in oil prices is favourable for commodity companies and exporting economies. In the absence of trading on exchanges on Sunday, price volatility for oil is low; however, any unexpected statements from OPEC+ members or geopolitical news could provoke fluctuations in the energy market ahead of the new week.
Russia (MOEX Index)
- For the Russian market, 7 December is a non-trading day: the Moscow Exchange is closed, and no financial reporting disclosures from major companies within the MOEX index are scheduled for this date. Nevertheless, it is crucial for Russian investors to monitor the external backdrop being formed on Sunday. In particular, oil price dynamics following the OPEC+ decision and fresh data from China will serve as indicators that may influence market sentiment in Russia. As China's economy is a key consumer of raw materials, any potential growth in Chinese exports and imports will support prices for industrial metals and oil, positively impacting shares of commodity companies in Russia. Thus, despite the quiet local agenda, external factors on this day will lay the groundwork for the movement of the Russian ruble and stock indices when trading reopens on Monday.
Overall, the current Sunday is not rich in events; however, a series of Asian statistical releases and recent decisions in the commodity market create an informational backdrop significant for global investors. Attention is recommended towards the results of China's foreign trade statistics and the revised Japanese GDP — these indicators will help assess the state of the global economy as a new trading week begins. Any unexpectedly strong (or weak) data could influence expectations regarding central bank actions and risk appetite. Lastly, the first of the important meetings of the upcoming week will soon be in focus: early on Monday, the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) meeting will take place, the outcome of which will set the tone for trading in the Asia-Pacific region and serve as a guide for regulators' further actions.
