The week of August 31 to September 4 is packed with major macro events and a big regulatory move to watch. Crypto investors and traders should note the UK bank holiday, a dense calendar of US economic releases, and some major changes coming out of Russia around crypto market regulation and the launch of the digital ruble.

Monday, August 31

UK: Markets closed for the August Bank Holiday—no trading in London.

Tuesday, September 1

Russia: New crypto regulation law goes live, plus the official rollout of the digital ruble. US: S&P Manufacturing PMI (Aug) drops at 16:45; ISM Manufacturing PMI (Aug) at 17:00; JOLTS Job Openings (July) at 17:00.

Wednesday–Thursday: US Macro Data Blitz

Wednesday, September 2: ADP Nonfarm Employment (Aug) hits at 15:15; Fed Beige Book drops at 21:00. Thursday, September 3: Initial Jobless Claims at 15:30; S&P Services/Composite PMI (Aug) at 16:45; Non-Manufacturing PMI (Aug) at 17:00; Fed balance sheet update at 23:30.

Friday, September 4

US: Nonfarm Payrolls (Aug) and the unemployment rate (Aug) both land at 15:30.