Monday Morning Must-Knows - December 29, 2025

Monday Morning Must-Knows by Trading Academy

December 29, 2025

Crude Oil Surges as Housing Market Shows Cracks in Final Week of 2025

The final week of 2025 brings unexpected volatility as institutions rebalance portfolios and clear positions. Crude oil inventories could signal a major price move as supply and demand dynamics shift. Housing data releases Tuesday reveal a troubling trend that started in 2024, and FOMC meeting minutes may provide clues about January rate decisions.

In this episode, Merlin Rothfeld breaks down the crude oil setup for Monday, explains why housing market data matters for your portfolio, covers the FOMC minutes release, and shares his year-end trading review process to help you improve in 2026.

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