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Friday, Jul 17

21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to July 14, 2026: British Pound Net Speculative Position Rises 11k

Leveraged funds significantly increased net long positions in the British Pound, while net shorts grew in several other major currencies. Euro and Canadian Dollar net shorts... 20:01 Event recap EUR

CFTC EUR Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -12.6K

The latest CFTC EUR Non-Commercial Net Positions showed -12.6K, a decrease from the previous -16.2K. Initial market reaction was limited across EUR pairs. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Nasdaq 100 Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 2.7K

CFTC Nasdaq 100 Non-Commercial Net Positions were reported at 2.7K. Initial market reactions show varied movements across major USD pairs and gold. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC S&P 500 Non-Commercial Net Positions at -38.9K

The latest CFTC S&P 500 Non-Commercial Net Positions report shows a figure of -38.9K, an increase from the previous -42.9K. Initial market reactions are noted. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Crude Oil Non-Commercial Net Positions reported at 62.7K

The latest CFTC Crude Oil Non-Commercial Net Positions were reported at 62.7K USD. Initial market reactions were observed across major currency pairs and gold. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Gold Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 186.7K

The latest CFTC Gold Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a figure of 186.7K. This was a decrease from the previous reading of 194.2K. 20:00 Event recap GBP

CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions Reported at -71.3K, an Improvement from Previous -87.9K

The latest CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a reduction in net short positions to -71.3K. Initial market reaction across GBP pairs has been largely... 20:00 Event recap JPY

CFTC JPY Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -122.7K

The latest CFTC JPY Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed the actual figure at -122.7K. Initial market reaction was limited across JPY crosses. 20:00 Event recap BRL

CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 32.8K

The latest CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed an actual figure of 32.8K. USDBRL saw limited movement in the minutes following the release. 20:00 Event recap AUD

CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -30.7K

The latest CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a reading of -30.7K. Initial market reaction to the Australian Dollar was limited. 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count comes in at 588

The latest Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count increased to 588 from 581. Market reaction across major pairs and gold was observed. 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count comes in at 452

The latest Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count showed an increase to 452. Market reaction was generally muted across major currency pairs. 14:31 Event recap USD

Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations comes in at 3.3% against 3.4% consensus

Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations for the US Dollar came in at 3.3%, below the consensus of 3.4%. Market reaction was generally subdued across major pairs. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Inflation Expectations comes in at 4.2% against 4.7% consensus

Michigan Inflation Expectations for July 2026 printed at 4.2%, below the 4.7% consensus. Initial market reaction was limited across major currency pairs. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Consumer Expectations comes in at 54 against 51.8 consensus

Michigan Consumer Expectations for the USD printed at 54, exceeding the 51.8 consensus. Market reaction 15 minutes post-release was limited. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Consumer Sentiment comes in at 54.4 against 51.1 consensus

Michigan Consumer Sentiment data was released today, showing a stronger than expected print. The index reached 54.4, surpassing the 51.1 consensus forecast. 13:45 Event recap USD

Fed Industrial Production y/y comes in at 1.1% against 0.5% consensus

The latest Fed Industrial Production y/y data showed a print of 1.1%, significantly above consensus. Initial market reactions were relatively modest across major pairs. 13:45 Event recap USD

Fed Industrial Production m/m comes in at 0.1% against 0.2% consensus

US Industrial Production m/m was reported at 0.1%, missing the consensus forecast. Market reactions were generally limited within the first 15 minutes. 13:32 story USD

US June Import Prices Unexpectedly Rise 0.3%, Driven by Non-Energy Goods

United States import prices unexpectedly advanced by 0.3% in June, defying economists' expectations for a decline, with non-energy goods and imports from China contributing significantly. 13:03 story USD

US Housing Starts Surge in June, Exceeding Forecasts with Strong Rebound

US housing starts experienced a significant rebound in June, surpassing market expectations and indicating resilience in the construction sector. 13:01 Event recap USD

Housing Starts m/m comes in at 19% against -3.8% consensus

US Housing Starts m/m surged to 19%, significantly above the -3.8% consensus. The US Dollar showed broad strength, with XAUUSD seeing a notable decline. 13:01 Event recap USD

Building Permits (USD) comes in at 1.367M against 1.391M consensus

USD Building Permits were reported at 1.367 million, below the 1.391 million consensus. The US Dollar saw varied movements against major pairs. 13:01 Event recap USD

Housing Starts (USD) comes in at 1.427M against 1.204M consensus

US Housing Starts significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 1.427M. The strong data led to varied immediate reactions across major USD pairs. 13:00 Event recap CAD

Foreign Securities Purchases (CAD) comes in at 7.897B against 15.21B consensus

Canada's Foreign Securities Purchases reported at **7.897B**, significantly below the **15.21B** consensus. Initial market reaction shows limited movement across CAD pairs. 13:00 Event recap USD

Export Price Index m/m comes in at -0.6% against 1.4% consensus

The US Export Price Index month over month registered -0.6%, significantly missing the 1.4% consensus. Initial market reactions show varied moves across major forex pairs and... 13:00 Event recap USD

Import Price Index m/m comes in at 0.3% against 1.6% consensus

The latest US Import Price Index m/m printed at 0.3%, significantly below the 1.6% consensus. Early market reaction shows the USD strengthening against major pairs, with... 12:30 Daily brief BRL

New York Open Briefing: Friday, July 17, 2026

New York opens with mixed equity performance and a slight risk-off tone. Eurozone CPI surprised to the downside, while US industrial production and Michigan consumer sentiment... 09:30 Event recap EUR

EUR CPI y/y comes in at 2.8% against 3% consensus

Eurozone annual CPI data for July came in below expectations. Initial market reactions show varied movements across EUR pairs. 09:30 Event recap EUR

CPI m/m (EUR) comes in at -0.1% against 3.2% consensus

Eurozone CPI m/m data was released at -0.1%, significantly missing the 3.2% consensus. Initial market reaction in EUR pairs showed generally small moves compared to historical... 09:30 Event recap EUR

Core CPI (EUR) comes in at 102.87, slightly below previous 102.9

Eurozone Core CPI was reported at 102.87. Initial market reactions show limited movement across major EUR pairs. 09:30 Event recap EUR

Core CPI y/y (EUR) comes in at 2.4% against 2.4% consensus

Eurozone Core CPI year over year matched consensus at 2.4%, showing no change from the previous reading. Market reactions were generally subdued across EUR pairs. 08:49 story JPY

BoJ Expected to Raise 2026 Growth Forecast, Maintain Rates and Hawkish Stance in July

The Bank of Japan is anticipated to revise its fiscal 2026 economic growth outlook upwards in its July quarterly report, while maintaining current interest rates and... 07:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Friday, July 17, 2026

London opens with equities lower and a slight risk-off tone. Key EUR CPI data is due, alongside several USD economic releases. 00:17 story USD

Fed Vice Chair Jefferson Affirms Current Policy Stance, Signals Flexibility on Inflation

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated current policy is 'well positioned' but could be reconsidered if inflation does not cool towards the 2% target.

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