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Tuesday, Aug 18
23:15 Event recap NZD

NZD PPI Input q/q comes in at 2.9% against 1.1% consensus

New Zealand's Producer Price Index Input for the quarter rose by 2.9%, significantly exceeding the 1.1% consensus forecast. Market reaction shows NZD strengthening against major pairs. 21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Sydney opens with declines across major indices. US housing data disappointed, while industrial production beat expectations. AUD Wage Price Index is due. 18:18 story CAD

US and Canada Engage in Last-Minute Trade Talks Ahead of Tariff Deadline

US and Canadian officials are holding renewed discussions in an attempt to avert the imposition of new **50% tariffs** on Canadian goods, with a deadline just... 14:30 Event recap USD

Pending Home Sales m/m comes in at -2.3% against -1.1% consensus

US Pending Home Sales for August declined more than anticipated. Initial market reactions show limited movement across major USD pairs. 13:45 Event recap USD

Fed Industrial Production y/y comes in at 1.1% against 0.7% consensus

The latest US Industrial Production data showed a 1.1% annual increase, surpassing the 0.7% consensus. Initial market reactions were mixed. 13:45 Event recap USD

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

The latest Fed Industrial Production m/m for the US came in at 0.2%, exceeding the 0.1% consensus. Initial market reaction saw minor movements in major currency... 13:00 Event recap USD

Housing Starts m/m comes in at -12.4% against 8.8% consensus

US Housing Starts m/m fell to -12.4%, significantly missing the 8.8% consensus. Initial market reactions have been limited compared to historical moves. 13:00 Event recap USD

Building Permits comes in at 1.443M against 1.352M consensus

US Building Permits data was released, showing 1.443 million permits against a 1.352 million consensus. Initial market reaction has been limited. 13:00 Event recap USD

Housing Starts come in at 1.239M against 1.365M consensus

US Housing Starts for August 2026 came in at 1.239M, missing the 1.365M consensus. Initial market reaction has been limited across major FX pairs. 13:00 Event recap USD

Export Price Index m/m comes in at -1.3% against -1.4% consensus

The US Export Price Index m/m for August registered -1.3%, slightly above the -1.4% consensus. Initial market reaction across major USD pairs and gold was limited. 13:00 Event recap USD

Import Price Index m/m comes in at -0.4% against -0.1% consensus

The US Import Price Index for August registered -0.4%, falling below the consensus of -0.1%. Initial market reaction across major USD pairs and Gold has been... 12:45 Event recap CAD

CMHC Housing Starts comes in at 229.074K against 259.535K consensus

Canada's CMHC Housing Starts for August 2026 missed consensus, printing at 229.074K. The Canadian dollar saw a generally subdued market reaction in the immediate aftermath. 12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

New York Open Briefing: A slightly risk-off tone sets the stage, with key data releases from Canada and Australia, and US Industrial Production ahead. 11:02 story USD

Global Government Bond Yields Reach Multi-Decade Highs Amid Broad Selloff

Global government bond yields surged to multi-decade highs on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran escalated, fueling inflation concerns. 09:00 Event recap GBP

Labour Productivity y/y comes in at 0.5%

UK Labour Productivity y/y printed at **0.5%**, an increase from the prior **0.4%**. Initial market reaction has been limited across major GBP pairs. 09:00 Event recap GBP

Labour Productivity q/q comes in at 1.1% against no consensus

UK Labour Productivity q/q rose to 1.1% from 0.9%. Initial market reaction for GBP pairs was limited compared to historical moves. 07:30 Daily brief CAD

London Open Briefing: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

London opens with a risk-off tone from Asia, impacting equities and commodities. Key data ahead includes UK productivity, an ECB speech, and a cluster of US... 06:32 story USD

US 30-Year Treasury Yields Reach 19-Year High Amid Debt, Inflation Concerns

US 30-year Treasury yields surged to their highest level since 2007, driven by investor concerns over national debt, bond supply, and persistent inflation. 06:00 Event preview EUR

EUR CPI y/y preview: Consensus holds steady at 3.2%

The Eurozone will release its latest annual CPI figures tomorrow. Market consensus expects the inflation rate to remain at 3.2%, matching the previous reading.