Investors prepare for December volatility driven by major macro catalysts

Markets braced for key macro triggers that could influence December volatility, including inflation data, Fed signals, and tax-driven repositioning.

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Investors prepare for December volatility driven by major macro catalysts

Investors prepare for December volatility driven by major macro catalysts
Market expectations shifted as traders monitored upcoming CPI releases, the Fed’s dot plot, and potential revisions to interest-rate assumptions for early 2026. Portfolio managers flagged mid-month tax-loss harvesting as a possible source of distortions across cyclical and growth segments. Liquidity patterns, derivative positioning, and ETF rebalancing trends remained central to assessing year-end risk tolerance.