Analytical Review of Key Economic Events and Corporate Reports for Sunday, December 7, 2025. Macroeconomic Statistics from China and Japan, the Impact of OPEC+ Decisions, and Investor Expectations Ahead of the New Trading Week.
Sunday, December 7, 2025, promises to be a relatively quiet day for global markets. Major exchanges in the US and Europe are closed for the weekend, so no new corporate reports are expected on this day. Investors are focusing on important macroeconomic publications from Asia, which have the potential to shed light on the state of the global economy as the year comes to a close. These events could influence traders' sentiments ahead of market openings on Monday, making the day deserving of close attention from investors in the CIS region, despite the lack of activity on Western markets.
United States (S&P 500 Index)
- The American markets are not operational on Sunday, and no significant economic releases or corporate reports from S&P 500 companies are scheduled for December 7. Investors in the US continue to digest the recent labor market statistics published on Friday: the Non-Farm Payrolls report for November indicated a further slowdown in hiring and a persistently high unemployment rate. The absence of new data on the weekend shifts the focus to upcoming events of the week — particularly, market participants are assessing how the latest macroeconomic trends will reflect on the decisions of the Federal Reserve at its upcoming December meeting.
Europe (Euro Stoxx 50 Index)
- No significant economic events are expected in Europe on December 7 either — regional markets are taking a break, and corporate reporting from companies within leading indices (such as Euro Stoxx 50) is not scheduled for Sunday. Following the conclusion of the trading week, European investors are pausing and preparing for a new batch of statistics to be released at the beginning of the upcoming week. Among the anticipated data are figures on Germany's industrial production and trading activity in the Eurozone, set to be published on Monday. Additionally, a key event of the month for Europe is on the horizon: the European Central Bank meeting, scheduled for mid-December. Thus, the lack of news on Sunday allows EU markets time to catch their breath ahead of a potentially eventful week.
China: November Trade Statistics
- China will release data on foreign trade for November, which will attract market attention even on a weekend. Economists forecast that China's exports have returned to growth of about +3-4% year-on-year after a surprising decline of 1.1% in October. The potential improvement is attributed to a trade truce reached between the US and China at the end of October, easing some mutual tariffs. Imports into China are also likely to have accelerated (expected at around +2-3% YoY, compared to weak growth of +1.0% the previous month), despite ongoing decline in domestic demand. The official customs statistics will be announced on the morning of December 8; however, on Sunday, market participants are already assessing the potential impact of these figures: strengthening exports and imports from China could signal a stabilization of the world's second-largest economy and bolster optimism in global commodity and raw material markets.
Japan: GDP for Q3 2025 (Final Estimate)
- In Japan, the final estimate of GDP for the third quarter of 2025 will be released overnight on December 8. According to preliminary data, Japan's economy contracted by 0.4% QoQ (which translates to –1.8% on a year-on-year basis) — marking the first GDP decline in the last six quarters. The revised figures may deviate slightly from the initial estimate: updated data on corporate investments (capital expenditures rose by 2.9% YoY in Q3 but fell by 1.4% QoQ) indicate a slight weakening of domestic demand. Nevertheless, the results for the third quarter will confirm the pressure from external factors (decline in exports amid American tariffs) while demonstrating relative resilience in domestic consumption. Investors will be closely monitoring this release; although Japanese markets are closed on Sunday, the information regarding the actual state of the economy could impact the dynamics of the Nikkei 225 index and the yen's exchange rate when trading opens in Tokyo on Monday.
Oil Market and OPEC+ Decision
- In commodity markets, investors are assessing the implications of the recent OPEC+ decisions, although the official meeting took place on Saturday. The alliance countries agreed to slightly increase the oil production target in December (by 137,000 barrels per day) and subsequently pause increases, keeping quotas unchanged throughout the first quarter of 2026 due to the risk of oversupply in the market. These measures were expected and have already been priced in: Brent crude quotes are holding around $64–65 per barrel after dipping to a five-month low of about $60 at the end of October. The stabilization of oil prices is favorable for commodity companies and exporting economies. In the absence of trading on exchanges on Sunday, price volatility in the oil market is low; however, any unscheduled statements from OPEC+ participants or geopolitical news could trigger fluctuations in the energy markets before the new week begins.
Russia (MOEX Index)
- For the Russian market, December 7 is a non-trading day: no trades are conducted on the Moscow Exchange, and no financial reports from major companies (listed in the MOEX index) are due on this date. Nevertheless, it is crucial for Russian investors to monitor the external background, which will be formed on Sunday. In particular, price dynamics in oil following the OPEC+ decision and fresh data from China will be indicators capable of influencing market sentiments in Russia. Given that China is a key consumer of raw materials, a potential increase in China's exports and imports will support industrial metals and oil prices, positively impacting shares of commodity companies in Russia. Thus, despite the quietness of the local agenda, external factors on this day will lay the groundwork for the movement of the Russian ruble and stock indices at the opening of trading on Monday.
Overall, this 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. It is advisable to pay attention to the outcomes of China's foreign trade statistics and the revised Japanese GDP — these indicators will help assess the state of the global economy before the start of the new trading week. 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 come into focus: early on Monday, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will hold a meeting, the outcome of which will set the tone for trading in the Asia-Pacific region and serve as a benchmark for further regulatory actions.
