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Tuesday, Sep 29
23:02 story CNY

Asian Markets React to Fluctuating Oil Prices and US-Iran Diplomatic Uncertainty

Asian equities experienced varied performance this week, influenced by shifting crude oil prices, US bond yields, and evolving diplomatic efforts surrounding the US-Iran conflict.
18:47 story USD

St. Louis Fed’s Musalem Emphasizes Clear Communication for Effective Monetary Policy

**St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem** recently highlighted the critical role of a transparent communication framework for the **Federal Reserve**, aiming to enhance policy transmission and...
18:32 story USD

New York Fed’s Williams Sees No Urgency for Another Rate Hike, Citing Easing Inflation Shocks

New York Fed President John Williams has indicated **no immediate urgency for further rate hikes**, stating that the worst inflation shocks have passed and inflation should...
17:32 story EUR

Euro Falls to Multi-Month Lows Against Strong Dollar Amid Divergent Central Bank Outlooks and Upbeat US Data

The Euro extended its losses to new multi-month lows against the US Dollar on Wednesday, driven by dovish remarks from ECB President Christine Lagarde that dampened...
17:02 story USD

Fed’s Barr Signals Further Rate Hikes Likely Amid Persistent Inflation and Strong Growth Outlook

Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr indicated that additional policy adjustments are probable to achieve the central bank's 2% inflation target, citing increased inflation risks and a...
15:02 story USD

US Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Falls to **81.9** in September, Reaching Lowest Level Since **2014**

U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly fell in September to **81.9**, marking its lowest level since **2014** and missing economists' forecasts.
14:33 story USD

US JOLTS Job Openings Fall Below Expectations in August, Signaling Softening Labor Demand

US job openings decreased more than anticipated in August, dropping to 7.079 million and suggesting a cooling labor market.
12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

New York session opens quietly with major pairs at 0.00%. US Consumer Confidence and Australian CPI are key events ahead.
10:02 story AUD

Reserve Bank of Australia Raises Cash Rate to 4.60%, a 15-Year High, Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

The Reserve Bank of Australia increased its benchmark interest rate by **25 basis points** to **4.60%** on **Tuesday**, marking a **15-year high** as it addresses persistent...
07:49 story GBP

UK Shop Price Inflation Eases to 1.4% in September Amid Promotions

UK shop price inflation slowed in September due to retailer promotions, though broader market focus remains on energy-driven official inflation forecasts.
07:30 Daily brief BRL

London Open Briefing: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

London opens quietly with major pairs unchanged. Traders await Eurozone Consumer Price Expectations and US CB Consumer Confidence.
06:02 Event preview GBP

GBP GDP q/q preview: Consensus matches previous quarter’s growth

Ahead of the UK GDP q/q release, market consensus is for **0.4%** growth, matching the prior period. Historically, this high impact event has led to notable...
06:01 Event preview GBP

GBP GDP y/y preview: Consensus unchanged at 1.2%

The UK's upcoming GDP year over year release is a high impact event for the British Pound. Market consensus forecasts a reading of 1.2%, matching the...
06:01 Event preview AUD

Australia Monthly CPI Indicator y/y preview: Consensus points to inflation rise

Australia's latest Monthly CPI Indicator is due, with market consensus expecting an increase to 4.1% from 3.5%. This high impact release often drives significant AUD volatility.
06:01 Event preview AUD

Trimmed Mean CPI m/m (AUD) preview: Consensus points to slowdown

Traders await Australia's Trimmed Mean CPI m/m data. The consensus forecast suggests a slowdown in monthly inflation, a key metric for the RBA's policy outlook.
06:00 Event preview AUD

CPI m/m (AUD) preview: Inflation data in focus

Australia's latest CPI m/m data is due, with market consensus expecting a slowdown in inflation from the previous month. This high impact release historically causes significant...
06:00 Event preview JPY

JPY Retail Sales m/m preview: Consensus points to slowdown

Japan's Retail Sales data is due, with consensus at 0.8% after 2.4%. This high-impact release historically moves JPY pairs by several pips.
06:00 Event preview USD

CB Consumer Confidence preview: Consensus matches previous reading

The upcoming CB Consumer Confidence Index release is set for September 29. Traders will monitor the report for insights into US consumer sentiment, with market consensus...
06:00 Event preview EUR

Consumer Price Expectations (EUR) preview: Consensus points to a slight dip

The upcoming Consumer Price Expectations (EUR) release is set for September 29. Market consensus anticipates a reading of 32, a minor decrease from the previous 33,...
05:47 story AUD

AUD Gains Against USD Ahead of Key US Jobs Data, RBA Hike Doubts Persist

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is strengthening against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, moving higher despite skepticism about further RBA rate hikes. Market focus is now...
02:17 story JPY

Japan and U.S. Finance Ministers Address Yen Weakness, Eye Stronger Currency

Japanese and U.S. finance ministers, Satsuki Katayama and Scott Bessent, discussed the yen's undervaluation on September 25, with Bessent noting the 'desirability' of a stronger yen.