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Friday, Aug 14

21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to August 11, 2026: Canadian Dollar Net Speculative Position Rises 10k

Leveraged funds significantly reduced their net short Canadian Dollar exposure. Several currencies, including the Mexican Peso and US Dollar Index, saw leveraged funds reach 52-week extremes. 20:46 story USD

Fed’s Goolsbee Identifies Inflation as Primary Concern, Notes Disinflation Progress

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee highlighted inflation as the economy's biggest problem but expressed encouragement over recent disinflation, attributing it to fading one-time shocks. 20:02 Event recap EUR

CFTC EUR Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -60K

The latest CFTC EUR Non-Commercial Net Positions were reported at -60K, following a previous reading of -58.1K. Initial market reaction in EUR pairs was generally subdued. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Nasdaq 100 Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -39.3K

The latest CFTC Nasdaq 100 Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) recorded **-39.3K**, a notable shift from the previous **-14.6K**. Initial market reactions across major pairs and gold... 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC S&P 500 Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 11.3K

The latest CFTC S&P 500 Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) showed a shift to **11.3K** from **-27.3K**. Initial market reactions were observed across major currency pairs and... 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Crude Oil Non-Commercial Net Positions Comes in at 99.2K

The latest CFTC Crude Oil Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a figure of 99.2K. Initial market reactions were observed across major currency pairs and gold. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Gold Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) Reported at 217.9K

The latest CFTC Gold Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) were reported at 217.9K, an increase from the previous 197.6K. Market reaction was observed across major pairs. 20:01 Event recap GBP

CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions Reported at -56.2K

CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions were reported at **-56.2K**, a slight decrease in net short positions from the previous figure. Initial market reaction across GBP pairs... 20:00 Event recap JPY

CFTC JPY Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -42.1K

The latest CFTC JPY Non-Commercial Net Positions were reported at -42.1K. Initial market reaction in JPY pairs was limited. 20:00 Event recap BRL

CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 66.3K, above previous 64K

CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions were reported at **66.3K**. USDBRL moved **-25 pips** 15 minutes after the release. 20:00 Event recap AUD

CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions at -39.2K

The latest CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions came in at -39.2K, a decrease from the previous -33.2K. Initial market reaction across AUD pairs has been relatively... 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count Rises to 593

The latest Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count showed an increase to 593. Forex markets saw varied reactions, with gold experiencing a notable move. 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count Rises to 455

The latest Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count showed an increase. Market reaction across major pairs has been observed. 14:45 Event recap USD

Retail Inventories excl. Autos m/m (USD) comes in at -0.4%

USD Retail Inventories excluding Autos m/m printed at -0.4%, following a previous -0.2%. Initial market reaction was generally limited across major USD pairs, though gold saw... 14:32 story CNY

US Imposes 100% Tariffs on Drones, Targeting China Amid Security Concerns

President Trump has ordered tariffs of up to **100%** on imported drones, primarily targeting China, citing national security and a push to bolster domestic manufacturing. The... 14:32 Event recap USD

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

Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations for August 14, 2026, printed at 3.3%, below the 3.4% consensus. Initial market reaction was generally limited. 14:31 Event recap USD

Michigan Inflation Expectations comes in at 4.3% against 3.7% consensus

Michigan Inflation Expectations for August 2026 printed at 4.3%, exceeding the 3.7% consensus. Initial market reactions were observed across major currency pairs and gold. 14:30 Event recap USD

Retail Inventories m/m comes in at -0.2% against 0% consensus

US Retail Inventories for August showed a decline of 0.2% month over month, missing the consensus expectation of 0%. This release marks a shift from the... 14:30 Event recap USD

Business Inventories m/m comes in at 0% against 0.4% consensus

USD Business Inventories m/m printed at 0%, missing the 0.4% consensus. Initial market reactions were observed across major currency pairs and gold. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Consumer Expectations comes in at 50.6 against 56.5 consensus

The Michigan Consumer Expectations index for August 2026 printed at 50.6, missing the consensus of 56.5. Initial market reaction was observed across major currency pairs and... 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Consumer Sentiment comes in at 51 against 56.4 consensus

The latest Michigan Consumer Sentiment report showed a reading of 51, significantly below the consensus forecast of 56.4. Initial market reaction has been relatively subdued compared... 14:17 story USD

US Retail Sales Unexpectedly Decline 0.6% in July, Weakest in Over a Year

US retail sales contracted unexpectedly in July, falling **0.6%** month-over-month and marking the weakest performance in over a year, driven by declines in auto and internet...

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