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Friday, Aug 21

21:46 story USD

Trump Announces Tariff Relief for Ground Beef Imports to Lower Consumer Prices

Former President Donald Trump announced a temporary waiver of tariffs on ground beef imports, aiming to reduce consumer prices amidst a shrinking U.S. cattle herd. 21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to August 18, 2026: Japanese Yen Net Speculative Position Falls 15k

Speculators significantly increased their net short positions in the Japanese Yen last week, while the US Dollar Index saw leveraged funds reach a 52-week high in... 20:01 Event recap EUR

CFTC EUR Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -59.1K

The latest CFTC EUR Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed net positions at -59.1K. Initial market reaction across EUR pairs was limited. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Nasdaq 100 Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) Reported at -10.4K

The latest CFTC Nasdaq 100 Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) came in at **-10.4K**. Initial market reaction has been limited across major pairs. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC S&P 500 Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -10.6K

The latest CFTC S&P 500 Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a figure of -10.6K. Initial market reactions were generally subdued. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Crude Oil Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 122.1K, no consensus

The latest CFTC Crude Oil Non-Commercial Net Positions showed a reading of 122.1K. Initial market reactions were modest across major currency pairs. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Gold Non-Commercial Net Positions increase to 222.2K

The latest CFTC Gold Non-Commercial Net Positions showed an increase to 222.2K. Market reaction was generally limited across major pairs and gold. 20:00 Event recap GBP

CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -54.6K

The latest CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a figure of -54.6K. Market reaction across GBP pairs was generally subdued in the initial 15 minutes. 20:00 Event recap JPY

CFTC JPY Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -52.9K

The latest CFTC JPY Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a net short position of -52.9K JPY. Market reaction was generally limited across JPY pairs. 20:00 Event recap BRL

CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 68.7K

CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions increased to 68.7K. USDBRL saw a limited initial reaction, settling at 0.0 pips after 15 minutes. 20:00 Event recap AUD

CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -44.2K

The latest CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions were reported at -44.2K. Initial market reaction shows limited movement across AUD pairs. 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count comes in at 588, down from previous 593

The Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count decreased to **588** from **593**. Market reaction was observed across major currency pairs and gold, with some pairs showing... 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count comes in at 452, down from previous 455

The latest Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count reported 452 active rigs, a decrease from the prior week's 455. Market reactions were mixed, with gold seeing... 13:00 Event recap CAD

Core Retail Sales m/m (CAD) comes in at 0.5% against -0.3% consensus

Canada's Core Retail Sales m/m reported a gain of 0.5%, significantly exceeding the consensus expectation of -0.3%. FX markets showed varied, generally subdued, reactions in the... 13:00 Event recap CAD

Retail Sales m/m (CAD) comes in at 0.6% against -0.1% consensus

Canadian Retail Sales m/m printed at 0.6%, significantly above the -0.1% consensus. The Canadian dollar showed varied reactions against major currencies. 12:30 Daily brief BRL

New York Open Briefing: Friday, August 21, 2026

New York Open Briefing: Gold, US indices, and commodity currencies show gains. Key data from Mexico, India, and China released, with CFTC positioning reports ahead. 09:00 Event recap GBP

S&P Global/CIPS Services PMI comes in at 52.8 against 51.8 consensus

The UK Services PMI exceeded expectations, printing at 52.8. Initial market reaction saw varied moves for the British Pound. 09:00 Event recap GBP

S&P Global/CIPS Composite PMI comes in at 52.5, up from previous 52.2

The UK's S&P Global/CIPS Composite PMI rose to 52.5 from 52.2. The British Pound showed varied, mostly small movements against major currencies in the initial 15... 09:00 Event recap GBP

S&P Global/CIPS Manufacturing PMI comes in at 51.5 against 50.9 consensus

The UK's S&P Global/CIPS Manufacturing PMI exceeded expectations at 51.5. The British Pound saw varied reactions across major pairs in the immediate aftermath. 08:30 Event recap EUR

S&P Global Composite PMI (EUR) comes in at 52.1 against 52 consensus

The Eurozone S&P Global Composite PMI printed at 52.1, slightly above the 52 consensus. Initial market reaction shows modest moves across EUR pairs. 08:30 Event recap EUR

S&P Global Services PMI (EUR) comes in at 51.7 against 53.7 consensus

The Eurozone S&P Global Services PMI printed at **51.7**, falling short of the **53.7** consensus. Initial market reaction has been relatively subdued. 08:30 Event recap EUR

S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (EUR) comes in at 52.8 against 52.4 consensus

The Eurozone S&P Global Manufacturing PMI printed at 52.8, exceeding the 52.4 consensus. Initial market reactions were generally smaller than typical historical moves. 08:01 Event recap EUR

Germany S&P Global Services PMI comes in at 48.5 against 51.2 consensus

Germany's S&P Global Services PMI registered **48.5**, missing the **51.2** consensus. Initial market reaction in EUR pairs showed varied movements, generally small relative to historical averages. 08:01 Event recap EUR

Germany Manufacturing PMI comes in at 54.1 against 53.6 consensus

Germany's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI printed at **54.1**, exceeding the **53.6** consensus. Initial market reaction for EUR pairs has been mixed and relatively subdued compared to... 07:46 Event recap EUR

France S&P Global Services PMI comes in at 48.4 against 49.6 consensus

France's S&P Global Services PMI registered 48.4, missing the 49.6 consensus. The euro's initial market reaction was relatively small across major pairs. 07:46 Event recap EUR

France S&P Global Manufacturing PMI comes in at 51.5 against 50.1 consensus

France's Manufacturing PMI exceeded expectations, printing at 51.5. Initial market reaction across EUR pairs has been limited compared to historical moves. 07:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Friday, August 21, 2026

London Open Briefing: Asian markets saw gains, with JP225 up 1.04%. French PMIs were mixed, while upcoming Eurozone and UK PMI data are due. 06:33 story GBP

UK Retail Sales Decline in July, Core Figures Miss Expectations

UK retail sales fell in July, with core figures showing a larger-than-expected decline, reversing a previous rebound in consumer spending. 00:16 story NZD

New Zealand’s July Trade Deficit Widens Sharply to NZ$1.9 Billion, Driven by Record Imports

New Zealand reported a significantly larger-than-expected trade deficit in July, reaching its widest point in nearly two years as imports surged to a record high, primarily... 00:01 Event recap JPY

Japan National Core CPI y/y comes in at 1.8% against 2.1% consensus

Japan's National Core CPI y/y registered **1.8%**, missing the **2.1%** consensus. Initial market reaction in JPY pairs has been relatively subdued compared to historical averages. 00:00 Event recap JPY

CPI excl. Food and Energy y/y (JPY) comes in at 1.8% against 1.6% consensus

Japan's core inflation, CPI excluding Food and Energy year over year, was reported at 1.8%, exceeding the 1.6% consensus. Initial market reaction in JPY crosses was...

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