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Friday, Sep 4
21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to September 1, 2026: Japanese Yen Net Speculative Position Falls 25k

Speculators significantly increased their net short Japanese Yen positions, while Mexican Peso net longs grew near their 52-week extreme. 20:02 Event recap EUR

CFTC EUR Non-Commercial Net Positions at -24.9K

The latest CFTC report shows EUR Non-Commercial Net Positions at -24.9K, an increase from the previous -36.4K. Initial market reaction has been limited. 20:02 Event recap USD

CFTC Nasdaq 100 Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) comes in at 25.9K

CFTC Nasdaq 100 Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) were reported at 25.9K, up from the previous 10K. Initial market reaction shows limited movement across major forex pairs. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC S&P 500 Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -75.9K

The latest CFTC S&P 500 Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) showed -75.9K. Initial market reactions were mostly subdued for currency pairs. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Crude Oil Non-Commercial Net Positions Rises to 129.9K

The latest CFTC Crude Oil Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed an increase to 129.9K from the previous 123.4K. Initial market reactions were observed across major currency... 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Gold Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) reported at 228.1K

The latest CFTC Gold Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) came in at 228.1K, following a previous reading of 243.3K. 20:01 Event recap GBP

CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions Reported at -49.6K

The latest CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions were released at **-49.6K**. Initial market reactions across major GBP pairs have been relatively modest compared to historical median... 20:00 Event recap JPY

CFTC JPY Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -92.2K

The latest CFTC JPY Non-Commercial Net Positions data shows a reading of -92.2K. This figure follows the previous reading of -63.3K. 20:00 Event recap BRL

CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 72.8K

The CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed an actual of 72.8K. USDBRL saw a limited reaction in the minutes following the release. 20:00 Event recap AUD

CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions at -39.4K

The latest CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a reading of -39.4K. This update reflects changes in speculative positioning. 19:01 story USD

US Treasury Secretary Bessent Comments on Bond Market and Oil Price Outlook Amid Rising Yields

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the bond market's performance and future oil prices at a G20 meeting, as 10-year Treasury yields reached multi-month highs. 19:01 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count comes in at 588, matching previous

The Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count was released at 588, matching the previous figure. Market reaction varied across USD pairs and gold. 19:01 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count Rises to 449

The Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count increased to **449** from **447**. Market reaction saw XAUUSD decline significantly, while some USD pairs showed larger than typical... 18:32 story EUR

Cleveland Fed President Hammack Advocates Further Rate Hikes Amid Elevated Inflation

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack stated that current monetary policy is not restrictive enough, advocating for further rate increases to combat inflation. 14:30 Event recap CAD

Ivey PMI n.s.a. comes in at 62.7

Canada's Ivey PMI n.s.a. was reported at 62.7. Initial market reactions show varied movements across CAD pairs. 14:30 Event recap CAD

Ivey PMI comes in at 64.3 against 51.5 consensus

The Canadian Ivey PMI significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 64.3 against a 51.5 consensus. Market reaction showed varied movements for CAD pairs. 13:15 Event recap CAD

CAD Unemployment Rate comes in at 6.4% against 6.4% consensus

Canada's Unemployment Rate was released, matching consensus expectations at 6.4%. Initial market reactions show varied movements across CAD currency pairs. 13:15 Event recap CAD

Canada Employment Change comes in at -41.7K against -30.6K consensus

Canada's Employment Change registered a decline of -41.7K, significantly missing consensus. The Canadian dollar showed broad weakness following the release. 13:01 Event recap USD

U6 Unemployment Rate comes in at 7.7% against 7.6% consensus

The U.S. U6 Unemployment Rate was reported at 7.7%, slightly above the 7.6% consensus. The U.S. Dollar saw broad gains against major pairs in the immediate... 13:01 Event recap USD

Private Nonfarm Payrolls comes in at 127K against 48K consensus

Private Nonfarm Payrolls for the US were released at 127K, significantly above the 48K consensus. The US Dollar saw broad strengthening following the data. 13:01 Event recap USD

Average Hourly Earnings y/y comes in at 3.1% against 3.4% consensus

US Average Hourly Earnings y/y printed at 3.1%, missing the 3.4% consensus. The US Dollar strengthened across the board following the release. 13:00 Event recap USD

US Average Hourly Earnings m/m comes in at 0.3% against 0.2% consensus

US Average Hourly Earnings for September printed at 0.3%, surpassing the 0.2% consensus. The US Dollar strengthened across the board following the release. 13:00 Event recap USD

Participation Rate (USD) comes in at 61.6% against 61.4% consensus

The US Participation Rate printed at 61.6%, exceeding the 61.4% consensus. This release prompted immediate movements across major USD pairs and XAUUSD. 13:00 Event recap USD

Non-Farm Payrolls comes in at 162K against 41K consensus

US Non-Farm Payrolls significantly exceeded expectations, reporting 162K new jobs. The US Dollar strengthened across the board following the release. 13:00 Event recap USD

US Unemployment Rate comes in at 4.1% against 4.1% consensus

The US Unemployment Rate for September 2026 was released at 4.1%, matching consensus expectations. Initial market reaction saw varied moves across major USD pairs. 12:47 story USD

US Non-Farm Payrolls Surge by **162,000** in August, Exceeding Forecasts

The U.S. economy added significantly more jobs than expected in August, with the unemployment rate holding steady, indicating renewed labor market momentum. 12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Friday, September 4, 2026

New York session opens with mixed equities, GBP strongest, JPY weakest. Key releases include Eurozone Retail Sales miss, while Canada's Ivey PMI is ahead. 09:17 story EUR

Eurozone Retail Sales Fall Unexpectedly in July, June Figure Revised Upward

Retail sales in Germany saw an unexpected sharp decline in July, while Eurozone sales for June also contracted, both missing forecasts. The Euro faced selling pressure... 09:16 story EUR

Volkswagen Approves Major Restructuring Plan Including 50,000 Job Cuts

Volkswagen's supervisory board has approved a comprehensive restructuring plan, including **50,000** job cuts and a significant reduction in its model portfolio, aiming for enhanced profitability and... 09:00 Event recap GBP

S&P Global/CIPS Construction PMI comes in at 44.3 against 39.2 consensus

The latest S&P Global/CIPS Construction PMI for the UK printed at 44.3, exceeding the consensus forecast of 39.2. The British Pound showed varied movement against major... 08:00 Event recap EUR

S&P Global Construction PMI comes in at 43

The Eurozone S&P Global Construction PMI was released, showing a reading of **43**. Market reaction has been limited so far. 07:30 Daily brief CAD

London Open Briefing: Friday, September 4, 2026

London session opens with JPY crosses higher. Key data includes Germany Factory Orders and upcoming BOE Governor Bailey speech, followed by US Non-Farm Payrolls. 06:30 Event recap EUR

Germany Factory Orders y/y comes in at 13.1% against -2.7% consensus

Germany's Factory Orders year over year data was released, showing a significant beat against market expectations. Initial market reaction to the EUR pairs has been varied. 06:30 Event recap EUR

Germany Factory Orders comes in at 2.5% against 2.9% consensus

Germany's Factory Orders for September 2026 printed at 2.5%, missing the 2.9% consensus. Initial market reaction shows varied, generally subdued moves for the Euro. 06:00 Event preview CAD

Canada Employment Change preview: Consensus points to slower job growth

Ahead of Friday's high-impact Canada Employment Change data, market consensus projects a notable slowdown in job creation compared to the previous month. Traders will monitor CAD... 06:00 Event preview CAD

Unemployment Rate (CAD) preview: Consensus holds steady at 6.4%

Canada's Unemployment Rate is due for release, with market consensus expecting the rate to remain unchanged at 6.4%. This high-impact release often triggers significant moves in... 06:00 Event preview USD

US Unemployment Rate preview: Consensus holds steady at 4.1%

The US Unemployment Rate is due for release, with market consensus expecting the rate to remain unchanged at 4.1%. This high-impact event has historically driven significant... 06:00 Event preview USD

Non-Farm Payrolls preview: Market expects 55K jobs after previous -23K

The upcoming U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls report is set for September 4, 2026, with market consensus at 55K jobs. This high-impact release often triggers significant market moves,... 00:00 Event recap JPY

Household Spending y/y (JPY) comes in at -3.6% against -1.8% consensus

Japan's Household Spending year over year declined by **3.6%**, significantly missing the consensus estimate of a **1.8%** decline. JPY pairs showed movement in the minutes following... 00:00 Event recap JPY

Household Spending m/m (JPY) comes in at 0.5% against -3.9% consensus

Japan's Household Spending m/m rose by 0.5%, significantly beating the -3.9% consensus. JPY pairs showed downward movement following the release.