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Wednesday, Oct 21
21:30 Daily brief KRW

Sydney Open Briefing: Thursday, October 22, 2026

Sydney opens with positive US equity sentiment. Key EIA data released, NZ CPI and BOK meeting ahead. AUD and NZD show strength.
21:17 story JPY

BOJ Watchers Firmly Expect December Rate Hike Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

Surveys indicate a strong consensus among economists for the Bank of Japan's next interest rate increase to occur in December, with no change anticipated at the...
15:00 Event recap USD

EIA Cushing Crude Oil Stocks Change comes in at 0.987M against -0.153M consensus

EIA Cushing Crude Oil Stocks Change was reported at 0.987M, significantly above the consensus forecast of -0.153M. Initial market reactions were observed across major currency pairs...
15:00 Event recap USD

EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change comes in at -3.06M against -4.804M consensus

The latest EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change report showed a draw of 3.06 million barrels, less than the consensus expectation. Initial market reactions were mixed.
12:30 Daily brief EUR

New York Open Briefing: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New York opens with a slight risk-on tone. Key speeches from BoE Governor Bailey and ECB President Lagarde are ahead, alongside EIA Crude Oil Stocks data.
07:32 story GBP

UK National Debt Surpasses £3 Trillion as September Deficit Widens Beyond Forecasts

Britain's national debt has exceeded **£3 trillion** for the first time, as September's budget deficit widened more than anticipated, driven by increased debt interest payments.
07:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

London Open Briefing: European markets open lower. UK CPI surprises higher. BoE Governor Bailey and ECB President Lagarde speeches ahead.
06:30 Event recap GBP

CPI y/y (GBP) comes in at 3.5% against 3.4% consensus

The UK's Consumer Price Index year over year registered 3.5%, exceeding the 3.4% consensus. Initial market reactions show varied movements across GBP pairs.
06:00 Event preview NZD

NZ CPI q/q preview: Inflation data in focus

New Zealand's Q3 CPI is due, with consensus at 0.8% after the previous 1.5%. This high-impact release often drives significant NZD volatility.
06:00 Event preview USD

EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change preview: Market anticipates smaller inventory draw

Traders await the EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change report on October 21, with consensus expecting a draw of -4.804M after the previous -8.557M. This High impact...
03:02 story GBP

UK Inflation Jumps to 3.5% in September, Cementing BoE Rate Hike Expectations

The UK's Consumer Price Index for September has been released, showing headline inflation rose by a hotter-than-expected **3.5%** year-on-year. This surge, driven by higher fuel costs,...
01:17 story JPY

Japan’s September Trade Deficit Narrows to ¥536.6 Billion as Export Growth Misses Forecasts

Japan reported a merchandise trade deficit of ¥536.6 billion in September, a narrower gap than the previous month but significantly wider than anticipated, as export growth...
00:32 story AUD

RBA Deputy Governor Hauser Flags Worsening Inflation Outlook, Boosting Australian Dollar

Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser indicated that Australia's inflation outlook has deteriorated, with the Q3 trimmed mean CPI expected to be higher than...
00:15 Event recap JPY

Japan Exports y/y comes in at 16.7% against 11% consensus

Japan's Exports year over year significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 16.7% versus an 11% consensus. JPY crosses showed limited initial market reaction.
00:15 Event recap JPY

Trade Balance (JPY) comes in at -536.6B against -689.6B consensus

Japan's Trade Balance printed at -536.6B JPY, better than the -689.6B JPY consensus. Initial market reactions in JPY pairs were generally small compared to historical moves.
00:15 Event recap JPY

Adjusted Trade Balance (JPY) comes in at -704B against -845.8B consensus

Japan's Adjusted Trade Balance for October 2026 was reported at -704B, a smaller deficit than the -845.8B consensus. Initial market reaction across JPY pairs has been...