0.04 pip average spreads, measured over a full month of live data. Unrestricted EAs and a free MT5 virtual server.

FXC Terminal

Market News

Forex headlines assembled from multiple corroborating sources and updated as stories develop. Written by the FXC Newsdesk, method explained on how it works.

Updated 23 minutes ago

Sydney Tokyo London New York

11stories, 24h 31vetted sources Economic calendarnext high impact

Type

All Story Event preview Event recap COT weekly Central bank watch

Currency

All USD EUR GBP JPY AUD CAD CHF NZD

Tuesday, Sep 1

23:46 story CNY

US Treasury Secretary Bessent Says China Prevented G20 Communique Over Trade Surplus Spat

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged G20 members to address China's trade surplus and 'cheap exports,' with China being the sole dissenter from a joint statement. 23:30 Event recap AUD

Ai Group Industry Index comes in at -3.5

Australia's Ai Group Industry Index was released at **-3.5**, an improvement from the prior **-29.9**. Initial market reaction has been limited across AUD pairs. 21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Sydney opens with caution after declines in indices and commodities. Key RBNZ events and Australian GDP data are ahead for the session. 17:46 story USD

US Launches Strikes Against Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz, Oil Prices Spike

The United States military initiated strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, citing attacks on commercial shipping and alleged attempts to deploy... 14:30 Event recap USD

ISM Manufacturing Employment comes in at 51.2 against 55.3 consensus

The ISM Manufacturing Employment index printed at 51.2, falling short of the 55.3 consensus. Initial market reactions were modest across major pairs. 14:30 Event recap USD

ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid comes in at 71.1 against 63.5 consensus

The ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid index printed at 71.1, exceeding the 63.5 consensus. Initial market reactions were observed across major pairs. 14:30 Event recap USD

ISM Manufacturing PMI comes in at 54.6 against 55.2 consensus

The latest US ISM Manufacturing PMI registered 54.6, missing the 55.2 consensus. Initial market reaction shows limited movement across major currency pairs. 14:30 Event recap USD

Construction Spending comes in at -0.5% against -0.2% consensus

US Construction Spending declined by -0.5%, missing the consensus of -0.2%. Initial market reactions were relatively subdued compared to historical moves. 14:30 Event recap USD

JOLTS Job Openings comes in at 7.271M against 7.496M consensus

JOLTS Job Openings data for September 1, 2026, showed a print of 7.271M, falling short of the 7.496M consensus. Initial market reaction was relatively subdued across... 14:15 Event recap USD

S&P Global Manufacturing PMI comes in at 53.9 against 55.5 consensus

The latest S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for the USD registered **53.9**, falling short of the **55.5** consensus. Initial market reactions have been observed across major currency... 12:30 Event recap BRL

GDP y/y (BRL) comes in at 2% against 2.7% consensus

Brazil's annual GDP growth printed at 2%, missing the 2.7% consensus. USDBRL reacted with a move of +173 pips within 15 minutes. 12:30 Event recap BRL

GDP q/q (BRL) comes in at 0.5% against 0.8% consensus

Brazil's Q2 GDP growth was reported at 0.5%, falling short of the 0.8% consensus. USDBRL moved +173 pips 15 minutes after the release. 12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

New York opens with a cautious tone as global equities decline. US manufacturing PMI data and Fed Barr speech are key events ahead. 11:31 story USD

US Secures Majority Control of Venezuela’s Oil Reserves

President Donald Trump announced a deal granting the U.S. majority control over **more than 65 billion barrels** of Venezuelan oil, significantly enhancing U.S. energy reserves. 09:31 Event recap EUR

EUR CPI y/y comes in at 2.8% against 3.1% consensus

Eurozone annual inflation data for September 2026 was released today, showing a reading of 2.8%. This figure was below the consensus expectation of 3.1%. 09:30 Event recap EUR

EUR CPI m/m comes in at 2.9% against 1.2% consensus

The Eurozone CPI m/m for September 2026 was reported at 2.9%, significantly above the 1.2% consensus. Initial market reactions were observed across EUR pairs. 09:30 Event recap EUR

EUR Core CPI comes in at 103.07

Eurozone Core CPI was reported at **103.07**. Initial market reaction has been limited across EUR pairs. 09:30 Event recap EUR

Euro Area Unemployment Rate comes in at 6.4% against 6.4% consensus

The Euro Area Unemployment Rate was reported at 6.4%, matching market expectations. This figure represents an increase from the previous month's 6.3%. 09:30 Event recap EUR

Eurozone Core CPI y/y comes in at 2.4% against 2.4% consensus

Eurozone Core CPI year over year matched consensus expectations at 2.4%. Initial market reaction was limited across major EUR pairs. 09:00 Event recap GBP

S&P Global/CIPS Manufacturing PMI comes in at 51.7 against 51.5 consensus

The UK S&P Global/CIPS Manufacturing PMI was reported at 51.7, exceeding the 51.5 consensus. The British Pound showed varied movement against major currencies. 08:30 Event recap EUR

S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (EUR) comes in at 52.7 against 52.8 consensus

Eurozone manufacturing activity, as measured by the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI, registered 52.7, slightly below the 52.8 consensus forecast. Initial market reaction saw EUR pairs generally... 08:30 Event recap CHF

procure.ch Manufacturing PMI comes in at 57.1 against 49.9 consensus

The Swiss procure.ch Manufacturing PMI significantly exceeded expectations at 57.1, surprising consensus by 14.4%. The Swiss franc showed mixed reactions against major currencies in the hour... 08:30 Event recap EUR

Germany S&P Global Manufacturing PMI comes in at 54.3 against 54.1 consensus

Germany's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI printed at 54.3, exceeding the 54.1 consensus. Initial market reaction saw limited movement across EUR pairs. 08:15 Event recap EUR

France S&P Global Manufacturing PMI comes in at 51.1 against 51.5 consensus

France's Manufacturing PMI registered 51.1, below the 51.5 consensus. The euro's initial market reaction was limited across major pairs. 08:15 Event recap EUR

Italy S&P Global Manufacturing PMI comes in at 49.6 against 51.9 consensus

Italy's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI was reported at 49.6, missing the consensus of 51.9. Initial market reaction across EUR pairs has been limited so far. 07:45 Event recap EUR

Spain S&P Global Manufacturing PMI comes in at 49.5 against 49.7 consensus

Spain's Manufacturing PMI for September 2026 printed at 49.5, falling short of the 49.7 consensus. Initial market reaction saw limited movement in EUR pairs. 07:30 Daily brief AUD

London Open Briefing: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

London Open: JP225 gains, XAUUSD dips. CHF Retail Sales surprise. EUR CPI and USD Manufacturing PMIs ahead. 06:30 Event recap EUR

Germany Retail Sales m/m comes in at 0% against -0.4% consensus

Germany's Retail Sales for September registered 0%, surpassing the consensus estimate of -0.4%. Initial market reaction across EUR pairs has been limited. 06:30 Event recap GBP

Nationwide HPI y/y comes in at 1.6% against 1.8% consensus

The UK Nationwide HPI annual growth slowed to **1.6%**, missing the **1.8%** consensus. Sterling pairs showed limited movement in the immediate aftermath. 06:30 Event recap GBP

Nationwide HPI m/m comes in at 0.2% against 0.2% consensus

The latest Nationwide HPI m/m data for the UK matched expectations at 0.2%. Early market reactions show limited movement across major GBP pairs. 06:01 Event preview NZD

RBNZ Interest Rate Decision preview: Consensus expects a hike

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is set to announce its latest interest rate decision. Market consensus anticipates a rate hike to 2.75% from the previous... 06:01 Event preview AUD

Australia GDP preview: Growth expected to hold steady

Australia's Q3 GDP figures are due, with market consensus at 0.3%. The release is rated high impact for AUD pairs. 06:00 Event preview USD

ISM Manufacturing PMI preview: Consensus slightly below previous reading

The upcoming ISM Manufacturing PMI for August is expected to show a slight decline from July's reading. This high-impact release has historically led to significant moves... 06:00 Event preview USD

ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid preview: Consensus points to a decline from previous

Ahead of the ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid release, market consensus forecasts a drop from the prior reading. This high-impact USD event has historically driven significant moves... 06:00 Event preview USD

S&P Global Manufacturing PMI preview: Consensus points to stronger activity

The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI for the US is set for release, with market consensus indicating an uptick in manufacturing activity. This high-impact event has historically... 04:00 Event recap JPY

10-Year JGB Auction Yields 2.995%

Japan's latest 10-Year JGB auction resulted in a yield of **2.995%**. Initial market reaction has been limited across JPY pairs. 02:15 Event recap CNY

Caixin Manufacturing PMI comes in at 51.5 against 51.4 consensus

China's Caixin Manufacturing PMI printed at 51.5, slightly above the 51.4 consensus. USDCNH saw a limited initial reaction. 02:00 Event recap AUD

Building Approvals m/m (AUD) comes in at -3.6% against -2.9% consensus

Australia's Building Approvals m/m data showed a decline of -3.6%, missing the consensus estimate. The Australian Dollar saw varied movements against major pairs in the immediate... 00:15 Event recap JPY

Capital Spending y/y (JPY) comes in at 1.6% against 1% consensus

Japan's Capital Spending year over year data was released, showing a 1.6% actual figure against a 1% consensus. This marked a 60.0% surprise versus expectations.

just purchased

· ✓ Verified