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Thursday, Jul 30
21:30 Daily brief EUR

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, July 31, 2026

Sydney traders face a JPY-dominated session with BoJ decisions and key inflation data ahead, following overnight USD weakness and significant US data releases. 13:32 story GBP

BoE Governor Bailey Dismisses Immediate Rate Hike Speculation Post-Decision

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey clarified the central bank's policy stance, firmly pushing back against market expectations of an imminent rate hike. 13:02 story USD

US Q2 GDP Growth Slows Unexpectedly to 1.5% Amid Mixed Economic Signals

The U.S. economy expanded at a weaker-than-expected pace in the second quarter, with GDP growth decelerating to 1.5% while inflation measures rose. 13:02 Event recap USD

Continuing Jobless Claims comes in at 1.782M against 1.819M consensus

US Continuing Jobless Claims printed at 1.782 million, below the 1.819 million consensus. Market reaction has been varied across major pairs. 13:02 Event recap USD

Personal Spending m/m comes in at 0.3% against 0.5% consensus

US Personal Spending m/m registered 0.3%, missing the 0.5% consensus. Initial market reaction shows varied movements across USD pairs and gold. 13:01 Event recap USD

PCE Price Index y/y comes in at 3.7% against 4.5% consensus

The latest US PCE Price Index y/y printed at **3.7%**, below the **4.5%** consensus. Initial market reactions were generally subdued compared to historical moves. 13:01 Event recap USD

PCE Price Index m/m comes in at -0.1% against 0.3% consensus

The latest US PCE Price Index month over month registered -0.1%, falling below the 0.3% consensus. Initial market reactions were observed across major currency pairs and... 13:01 Event recap USD

Core PCE Price Index y/y comes in at 3.3% against 3.5% consensus

The latest Core PCE Price Index y/y for the USD came in at 3.3%, below the 3.5% consensus. Initial market reactions across major pairs showed limited... 13:01 Event recap USD

US Core PCE Price Index m/m comes in at 0.1% against 0.4% consensus

The US Core PCE Price Index m/m for July printed at 0.1%, significantly below the 0.4% consensus. Market reactions were mixed across major pairs. 13:00 Event recap USD

GDP Sales q/q comes in at 2.2% against 1% consensus

US GDP Sales q/q printed at 2.2%, significantly above the 1% consensus. Initial market reactions show varied, generally modest moves across USD pairs and gold. 13:00 Event recap USD

Real PCE q/q comes in at 3.2% against 0.7% consensus

US Real PCE q/q significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 3.2% against a 0.7% consensus. Initial market reactions were generally small compared to historical moves. 13:00 Event recap USD

US GDP q/q comes in at 1.5% against 1.7% consensus

US GDP for Q2 was reported at 1.5%, falling short of the 1.7% consensus. Initial market reactions were mixed, with some pairs showing limited movement compared... 13:00 Event recap USD

Initial Jobless Claims comes in at 187K against 194K consensus

US Initial Jobless Claims registered 187K, below the 194K consensus. Market reaction was observed across major pairs and gold. 12:30 Event recap MXN

GDP n.s.a. y/y (MXN) comes in at 2.2% against 0.4% consensus

Mexico's annual GDP growth significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 2.2% compared to a 0.4% consensus. USDMXN saw initial movement following the release. 12:30 Event recap MXN

GDP q/q (MXN) comes in at 1.5% against 1% consensus

Mexico's Q2 GDP rose 1.5% q/q, exceeding the 1% consensus. USDMXN saw initial volatility after the release. 12:30 Event recap BRL

Unemployment Rate 3-months (BRL) comes in at 5.4% against 5.4% consensus

Brazil's Unemployment Rate for 3-months was released, matching consensus expectations. USDBRL saw significant movement following the data. 12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Thursday, July 30, 2026

New York opens with positive equity moves and a weaker USD. US Initial Jobless Claims beat expectations, while Mexico's GDP surprised significantly higher. BoE Governor Bailey's... 12:02 story GBP

Bank of England Holds Interest Rate at 3.75% Amidst Split Vote

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee maintained its key interest rate at **3.75%** in **July**, a decision widely anticipated by markets, though marked by a... 11:30 Event recap GBP

BoE MPC Vote Unchanged Comes in at 6, Down From Previous 7

The Bank of England's MPC vote for an unchanged policy registered 6 votes, down from 7 previously. The British Pound saw limited initial movement against major... 11:30 Event recap GBP

BoE MPC Vote Hike Sees 3 Votes for Hike

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted for a hike with **3** members, up from **2** previously. Initial market reaction shows limited movement across GBP... 11:30 Event recap GBP

BoE Interest Rate Decision comes in at 3.75% against 3.75% consensus

The Bank of England maintained its interest rate at 3.75%, aligning with market expectations. Initial market reactions show limited movement across major GBP pairs. 11:30 Event recap GBP

BoE MPC Vote Cut comes in at 0

The BoE MPC Vote Cut figure was released at 0, matching the previous print. Initial market reactions across GBP pairs were relatively small compared to historical... 09:30 Event recap EUR

Consumer Price Expectations (EUR) comes in at 30.3 against 40 consensus

Eurozone Consumer Price Expectations printed at 30.3, missing the 40 consensus. The Euro saw mixed and generally limited movement against major pairs. 09:30 Event recap EUR

Economic Sentiment Indicator comes in at 96.9 against 92.3 consensus

The Eurozone Economic Sentiment Indicator printed at **96.9**, significantly above the **92.3** consensus. This represented a **5.0%** surprise against expectations. 09:30 Event recap EUR

GDP y/y (EUR) comes in at 1% against 0.7% consensus

Eurozone GDP y/y exceeded expectations, printing at 1% versus a 0.7% consensus. Initial market reactions show varied moves across EUR pairs. 09:30 Event recap EUR

GDP q/q (EUR) comes in at 0.4% against 0.2% consensus

Eurozone GDP q/q was reported at 0.4%, exceeding the consensus of 0.2%. Initial market reactions show varied movements across EUR pairs. 09:30 Event recap EUR

Eurozone Unemployment Rate comes in at 6.3% against 6.3% consensus

The Eurozone Unemployment Rate for July 2026 matched consensus expectations at 6.3%. The euro saw varied movements against major pairs following the release. 08:32 story EUR

German Economy Posts Modest Q2 Growth, Exceeding Forecasts Amid Geopolitical Headwinds

Germany's economy expanded by **0.2%** in the second quarter, surpassing analyst expectations, with the Bundesbank anticipating continued growth. 07:30 Event recap EUR

Spain HICP y/y comes in at 3.8% against 3.5% consensus

Spain's Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) year over year rose to 3.8%, exceeding the consensus forecast of 3.5%. This marks an 8.6% surprise compared to... 07:30 Event recap EUR

Spain CPI y/y comes in at 3.5% against 3% consensus

Spain's CPI y/y was reported at 3.5%, exceeding the 3% consensus. The Euro saw varied reactions across pairs in the immediate aftermath. 07:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Thursday, July 30, 2026

London session opens with mixed sentiment. Key European data released, with BoE announcements and US GDP ahead. Crowd positioning shifts noted. 07:03 story EUR

French Economy Rebounds with 0.2% Q2 Growth, Averting Recession

France's economy expanded by **0.2%** in the second quarter, preventing a recession as domestic demand and exports recovered. This growth aligned with forecasts, reversing the prior... 06:17 story SAR

US Strikes Iran Directly, Causing Casualties; Iran’s Attacks Expand to Kuwait, Jordan

The United States has resumed military operations against Iran-aligned targets in the Middle East, marking an escalation of regional conflict after a brief pause. 06:02 Event preview EUR

CPI y/y (EUR) preview: Consensus points to slight increase

The Eurozone's annual CPI data is due on July 31, with market consensus at 2.9% compared to the previous 2.8%. This high-impact release has historically driven... 06:01 Event preview JPY

BoJ Interest Rate Decision preview: Consensus expects rates to remain below 1.00%

The Bank of Japan's upcoming Interest Rate Decision is rated High impact. Market consensus anticipates the rate to stay below 1.00%, matching the previous reading. 06:01 Event preview JPY

JPY Retail Sales Preview: Market anticipates a decline

Japan's Retail Sales data is due, with market consensus pointing to a significant contraction after last month's positive growth. Traders will monitor for potential JPY volatility. 06:01 Event preview JPY

Tokyo Core-Core CPI preview: Inflation expected to cool slightly

Tokyo's core-core CPI, a key inflation gauge, is due on July 30, with market consensus expecting a slight deceleration from the previous reading. This high-impact release... 06:01 Event preview USD

US Core PCE Price Index m/m preview: Consensus points to slower inflation

Traders await the US Core PCE Price Index m/m release on July 30, a high-impact inflation gauge. Consensus forecasts a slowdown from the previous month. 06:00 Event preview USD

Core PCE Price Index y/y preview: Inflation data in focus

The US Core PCE Price Index y/y is due, with market consensus expecting an increase to 3.5%. This high-impact inflation report is key for Fed policy... 06:00 Event preview USD

US GDP q/q preview: Consensus points to slight growth acceleration

The upcoming US GDP q/q release is set for July 30, with market consensus at 2.1%. This high-impact event historically triggers significant volatility across major currency... 06:00 Event recap EUR

France Consumer Spending m/m comes in at 0.4% against -0.5% consensus

France's latest consumer spending data showed a surprise increase, printing at 0.4% against a consensus of -0.5%. Initial market reaction in EUR pairs has been limited,... 06:00 Event preview USD

GDP Sales q/q (USD) preview: Market consensus at 1%, down from previous 1.9%

Ahead of the upcoming GDP Sales q/q (USD) release on July 30, 2026, FXC Terminal provides a preview of market expectations and historical impact on major... 06:00 Event recap EUR

France GDP q/q comes in at 0.2% against 0.1% consensus

France's Q2 GDP print of 0.2% exceeded the 0.1% consensus. EUR pairs saw limited movement in the immediate aftermath. 06:00 Event recap EUR

France GDP y/y comes in at 0.7% against 0.6% consensus

France's GDP year over year printed at 0.7%, slightly above consensus. Initial market reaction across EUR pairs has been limited so far. 06:00 Event preview GBP

BoE Interest Rate Decision preview: Policy rate expected to hold

The Bank of England's upcoming Interest Rate Decision is expected to maintain the policy rate at 3.75%, but historical data suggests potential for significant GBP volatility. 06:00 Event preview GBP

MPC Official Bank Rate Votes preview: Consensus matches previous reading

The upcoming MPC Official Bank Rate Votes are expected to show a **2-0-7** split, matching the previous reading. This high impact release offers insight into future... 02:00 Event recap AUD

Building Approvals m/m (AUD) comes in at 7.2% against 5.5% consensus

Australia's Building Approvals m/m significantly exceeded expectations at 7.2%, following a previous decline. Initial AUD market reaction was generally muted compared to historical moves.