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Wednesday, Sep 16

22:17 story NZD

New Zealand Q2 GDP Exceeds Expectations with 0.2% QoQ Growth

New Zealand's Q2 2026 GDP data has been released, showing a 0.2% quarter-on-quarter expansion, surpassing market expectations for a 0.1% rise. Annual growth also accelerated to... 21:30 Daily brief EUR

Sydney Open Briefing: Thursday, September 17, 2026

Sydney opens with USD strength following hawkish Fed tone and strong retail sales. NZD GDP q/q is ahead. 18:30 Event recap USD

Fed Interest Rate Decision comes in at 3.75% against 4.00% consensus

The Federal Reserve announced its latest interest rate decision, with the actual rate at **3.75%** against a **4.00%** consensus. Initial market reaction shows USD strengthening against... 18:30 Central bank watch USD

Federal Reserve Statement Changes: September 16, 2026 vs July 29, 2026

What changed between the Federal Reserve statements of July 29, 2026 and September 16, 2026. 13:01 Event recap USD

Retail Control m/m comes in at 1.4% against 0.9% consensus

US Retail Control m/m reported at 1.4%, significantly above the 0.9% consensus. Initial market reactions were observed across major pairs. 13:01 Event recap USD

Core Retail Sales m/m comes in at 1.4% against 0.5% consensus

Core Retail Sales m/m for September significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 1.4% against a 0.5% consensus. Initial market reactions show varied movements across major pairs and... 13:00 Event recap USD

Retail Sales m/m (USD) comes in at 1.2% against 0.3% consensus

USD Retail Sales m/m significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 1.2%. Initial market reactions varied, with some pairs showing relatively small moves compared to historical averages. 13:00 Event recap CAD

Building Permits m/m (CAD) comes in at -17.3% against 11.6% consensus

Canadian Building Permits month over month registered a decline of -17.3%, significantly missing the 11.6% consensus. Initial market reactions were generally subdued compared to typical moves. 13:00 Event recap USD

Export Price Index m/m comes in at 0.6% against -1.2% consensus

The US Export Price Index m/m rose by 0.6%, significantly surpassing the -1.2% consensus. Initial market reactions showed varied movements across major pairs. 13:00 Event recap USD

Import Price Index m/m comes in at 0.7% against -0.5% consensus

The US Import Price Index m/m registered 0.7%, significantly above the -0.5% consensus. Market reactions varied across currency pairs. 12:46 story USD

U.S. Retail Sales Rebound Strongly in August, Exceeding Forecasts

U.S. retail sales demonstrated a robust rebound in August, significantly surpassing economists' forecasts and indicating resilient consumer spending. 12:30 Daily brief EUR

New York Open Briefing: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

New York opens with mixed equity moves and a slight risk-off tone. Key focus remains on the upcoming Fed Interest Rate Decision and FOMC events. 11:16 story CAD

EU Proposes Canada as First Associate Member, Signaling Trade Diversification

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed Canada become the EU's first associate member, a move that could diversify Canadian trade away from the... 10:31 story USD

Federal Reserve Raises Rates by 25 Basis Points, Signals Further Hikes Amid Warsh-Trump Tensions

The Federal Reserve has acted, raising interest rates by a quarter percentage point and signaling another hike this year, a move Chairman Kevin Warsh attributes to... 10:17 story EUR

Eurozone Industrial Production Contracts for Second Month in July, Signaling Lost Momentum

Eurozone industrial output declined by **0.1%** in **July**, marking the second consecutive monthly contraction and signaling a loss of economic momentum, despite slightly outperforming forecasts. 09:30 Event recap EUR

Wage Costs y/y (EUR) comes in at 3% against 2.7% consensus

Eurozone Wage Costs year over year printed at 3%, exceeding the 2.7% consensus. Initial market reaction across EUR pairs was mixed. 09:30 Event recap EUR

Industrial Production m/m (EUR) comes in at -0.1% against 0.1% consensus

Eurozone Industrial Production fell by **0.1%** month over month, missing the **0.1%** consensus. Initial market reaction shows varied moves across EUR pairs. 07:30 Daily brief CAD

London Open Briefing: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

London opens with a slightly risk-off tone. UK inflation surprises to the upside. Fed rate decision and FOMC statements dominate the afternoon schedule. 06:31 story GBP

UK August Headline Inflation Rises to 3.1%, Driven by Energy Costs

The UK's annual inflation rate climbed to **3.1%** in August, matching forecasts, primarily due to surging motor fuel prices, marking the first time the Consumer Price... 06:30 Event recap GBP

GBP CPI m/m comes in at 0.5% against 0.5% consensus

The latest UK CPI m/m data matched expectations at 0.5%. Initial market reaction shows limited movement across major GBP pairs compared to historical averages. 06:30 Event recap GBP

CPIH y/y comes in at 3.3% against 2.6% consensus

The UK's CPIH year over year inflation rate for September came in above analyst expectations. Sterling saw varied reactions across major pairs in the immediate aftermath. 06:30 Event recap GBP

GBP PPI Input m/m comes in at 0.3% against -1.3% consensus

The latest UK PPI Input m/m data showed a 0.3% increase, significantly above the -1.3% consensus. Sterling pairs saw varied reactions in the immediate aftermath. 06:30 Event recap GBP

CPIH m/m comes in at 0.5% against 0.1% consensus

The UK's CPIH m/m data was released today, showing a print of 0.5% against a consensus of 0.1%. The British Pound saw varied reactions across currency... 06:30 Event recap GBP

UK CPI y/y comes in at 3.1% against 2.5% consensus

The UK's Consumer Price Index year over year rose to 3.1%, exceeding the 2.5% consensus forecast. The British Pound saw varied reactions across pairs in the... 06:01 Event preview EUR

CPI y/y (EUR) preview: Market consensus matches previous reading

The Eurozone CPI y/y data is due, with market consensus expecting the figure to remain at 2.8%, matching the prior month's reading. This High impact event... 06:01 Event preview NZD

New Zealand GDP q/q preview: Consensus points to significant slowdown

New Zealand's Q3 GDP figures are due, with market consensus at **0.1%** after a **0.8%** previous reading. This high-impact release often triggers notable moves in NZD... 06:00 Event preview USD

EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change preview: Consensus points to inventory build

Ahead of the EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change release, market consensus forecasts a significant build. This high-impact event has historically moved major currency pairs. 04:46 story AUD

PBOC Signals Shift from Loan Growth Targets to Interest Rate Tools for Sustainable Economy

The People's Bank of China announced a strategic shift in monetary policy, moving away from loan growth targets towards interest rate tools to stabilize debt and... 00:15 Event recap JPY

Exports y/y (JPY) comes in at 19.3% against 21.2% consensus

Japan's Exports year over year printed at 19.3%, falling short of the 21.2% consensus. JPY pairs saw varied movements in the minutes following the release. 00:15 Event recap JPY

Trade Balance (JPY) comes in at -1105.6B against 71.2B consensus

Japan's Trade Balance reported a significant deficit, missing consensus expectations. JPY pairs generally moved lower in response. 00:15 Event recap JPY

Adjusted Trade Balance (JPY) comes in at -840.6B against -1214.3B consensus

Japan's Adjusted Trade Balance reported a deficit of -840.6B, significantly narrower than the -1214.3B consensus. JPY pairs showed varied reactions in the initial 15 minutes.