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Wednesday, Sep 23
22:17 story AUD

Australian Unemployment Rises to 4.6% in August Ahead of RBA Decision

Australia's August jobs data revealed the unemployment rate rose to **4.6%**, its highest since **2021**, even as overall hiring increased. The report, which also showed a...
21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Sydney opens with equities lower, USD stronger. Australian employment data is due, alongside SNB and Norges Bank events later.
15:18 story IRR

Iran President Pezeshkian Conditions Strait of Hormuz Navigation on Sanctions Removal

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated at the UN General Assembly that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will not be permitted as long as...
13:30 Event recap ZAR

SARB Interest Rate Decision Rises to 7.25% From 7%

South African Reserve Bank increased its benchmark interest rate. The ZAR saw initial volatility against the USD.
12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

New York Open Briefing: European equities are lower, with DE40 down 1.18%. USD is the strongest currency over 24 hours. Traders await EIA Crude Oil Stocks...
12:18 story IDR

Bank Indonesia Holds Key Rate at 5.75% for Third Consecutive Meeting

Bank Indonesia maintained its benchmark interest rate at 5.75% for the third straight meeting, a decision widely anticipated by markets, while introducing new measures to support...
11:47 story GBP

UK Private Sector Growth Slows to Three-Month Low in September

The United Kingdom's private sector growth decelerated in September, with the Composite PMI falling to a three-month low, primarily due to a weaker services sector.
10:47 story EUR

Global Private Sector Activity Shows Mixed Trends in September: US Accelerates Sharply, Japan Slows Amid Persistent Inflation

While the Eurozone's private sector growth accelerated, new data reveals the US private sector surged to five-year highs in September, contrasting with a slowdown in Japan...
08:47 story USD

Fed’s Collins Signals Further Rate Hike, Citing Geopolitical Energy Risks and Persistent Inflation

Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins indicated support for another interest rate hike this year, citing geopolitical developments and persistent inflation risks above the central bank's...
08:02 story EUR

National Bank of Hungary Pauses Rate Cuts, Lowers Long-Term Inflation Target

The National Bank of Hungary held its base rate at 5.50% and lowered its long-term inflation target, signaling a potential shift towards euro adoption.
07:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

London opens with a slightly risk-off tone, USD strength, and key PMI data releases for EUR and GBP. EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change is ahead.
06:47 story AUD

Australian Dollar Tumbles Over 1% as Domestic Growth Slows and US Yields Soar Past 5%

The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its decline, falling over **1%** against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, pressured by a combination of slowing domestic private sector...
06:01 Event preview AUD

AUD Unemployment Rate preview: Consensus holds steady at 4.5%

Australia's Unemployment Rate is due on September 24. Market consensus expects the rate to remain unchanged at 4.5%, a high-impact event for AUD pairs.
06:01 Event preview AUD

Australia Employment Change preview: Consensus points to job growth after previous decline

Australia's latest Employment Change figures are due, with market consensus expecting job growth after a contraction in the prior month. This release carries a high impact...
06:00 Event preview USD

EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change preview: Consensus projects a build after last week’s draw

The upcoming EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change report is rated as High impact. Market consensus anticipates a build in crude oil inventories following last week's draw.
05:30 Event recap SGD

CPI y/y (SGD) comes in at 2.3% against 2.3% consensus

Singapore's CPI y/y matched consensus at 2.3%. USDSGD saw minimal movement following the release.