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Tuesday, Jul 21
21:30 Daily brief GBP

Sydney Open Briefing: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Sydney opens with a risk-on tone, Asian equities higher. South Korean PPI surprises lower. UK CPI y/y is a key release ahead.
12:30 Daily brief CHF

New York Open Briefing: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

New York opens with equity gains despite a slight risk-off tilt. MXN retail sales missed, while JPY trade data is ahead.
10:32 story EUR

German ZEW Economic Sentiment Surges to Five-Month High in July, Eurozone Sentiment Also Improves

German ZEW Economic Sentiment rose sharply in July, exceeding forecasts and reaching a five-month high, while Eurozone sentiment also improved. The Euro showed limited immediate reaction.
10:02 story GBP

UK Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 4.9% in May, Employment Rises Amid Data Caveats

The UK's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.9% in May, defying expectations for an increase, while employment saw a significant rise.
08:19 story GBP

UK PM Burnham Announces Energy Bill VAT Cut Amid Funding Controversy

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a VAT cut on energy bills starting October 1, a move estimated to cost £850 million, though its funding...
07:30 Daily brief CHF

London Open Briefing: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Asian and early European trading saw broad equity gains and a slight risk-on tone. Mixed UK employment data and Swiss trade figures have been released, while...
06:31 Event recap GBP

Employment Change 3-months comes in at 147K against 38K consensus

GBP Employment Change 3-months significantly exceeded expectations, printing at **147K** against a **38K** consensus. Initial market reactions were varied.
06:30 Event recap GBP

Unemployment Rate (GBP) comes in at 4.9% against 4.6% consensus

The UK Unemployment Rate for July 2026 printed at 4.9%, exceeding the 4.6% consensus. Initial market reaction saw varied, generally smaller moves across GBP pairs.
06:30 Event recap GBP

UK Claimant Count Change comes in at 6.7K against 24K consensus

The UK Claimant Count Change reported an increase of 6.7K, significantly below the 24K consensus. The British Pound generally strengthened in the immediate aftermath.
06:30 Event recap GBP

UK Average Earnings Index 3m/y comes in at 4.3% against 4.6% consensus

UK Average Earnings Index 3m/y printed at **4.3%**, below the **4.6%** consensus. This release registered a **-6.5%** surprise against expectations.
06:00 Event preview GBP

UK CPI Preview: Inflation expected to cool slightly

Ahead of Wednesday's UK CPI release, market consensus expects a slight dip to 2.7% year-over-year from 2.8%, a high-impact event for GBP pairs.
00:17 story CAD

US Imposes **50%** Tariffs on Most Canadian Goods Over Trade Disputes

The United States announced **50%** tariffs on a range of Canadian imports, effective **August 19**, citing alleged trade discrimination against American products.