Last December, the US government holiday and natural gas inventory data were postponed by one week.

2026-01-21 09:54:09

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President Trump signed an executive order to temporarily halt operations at U.S. federal government agencies for three days at the end of December, causing disruptions to the schedule of major economic indicator releases. Among these, the release of natural gas inventory data, which attracts attention from energy markets and investors, has been postponed beyond the original schedule, likely increasing market volatility.

Changes in Crude Oil and Natural Gas Inventory Release Schedule

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has adjusted the timing of its usual weekly releases of crude oil and natural gas inventory data. Natural gas inventory is a key indicator for assessing energy supply and demand conditions, and it has an immediate impact on oil and natural gas prices in the market. Under the executive order, crude oil inventory data will now be released at 11:30 PM on Monday, December 29, and natural gas inventory data will be released at 1:00 AM on Tuesday, December 30.

New Unemployment Claims Released Earlier Than Scheduled

Meanwhile, due to the Christmas holiday, the U.S. employment indicator for new unemployment claims was released a week earlier than planned. The data was announced at 9:30 PM on December 24, allowing investors to gain an early understanding of the U.S. labor market conditions.

The schedule changes for major economic indicators can influence global energy and financial markets. Investors holding positions should be aware of these schedule adjustments in advance and develop appropriate response strategies.

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