The stock and cryptocurrency market could face some volatility this week, with investors keeping their eyes on key events over the coming days. Let’s look at what you should keep your eyes on before making any investments.
Key Events That May Bring Volatility To The Stock And Cryptocurrency Markets
The US market will remain closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, to observe labour day. However, the rest of the week may see some market action. The cryptocurrency market, however, remain open 24/7 throughout the year, irrespective of any holidays.
The first event that may impact stock and cryptocurrency prices is the US Producer Price Index (PPI) figures, which will be out on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The figures will act as a major wholesale inflation indicator. Thursday will also see the release of the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet. The figures on the balance sheet may also give an insight into what the Federal Reserve may do next. It may impact how people interact with the stock and cryptocurrency markets.
Friday, September 11, 2026, will see the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures. Inflation has been a bane for investors and higher CPI figures could park a major sell off for high risk assets, such as cryptocurrencies and small cap stocks. Even Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh highlighted inflation concerns during his Jackson Hole speech, which was rather hawkish. If inflation comes in higher than anticipated, we could see interest rates being raised. Higher interest rates often lead to capital flowing out of the cryptocurrency market.
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Bitcoin (BTC), the cryptocurrency market leader, recently reclaimed the $82,000 mark, but has since dipped to $79,000. The cryptocurrency sector saw an upward momentum in late August and early September, but the rally seems to have cooled off.