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Thursday, Oct 22
21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, October 23, 2026

Sydney opens with caution after overnight declines in JP225 and USTEC. Australian employment and GDP data are key events for the session.
13:17 story USD

US Initial Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Decline to 194,000

New applications for unemployment benefits in the United States fell more than anticipated last week, signaling continued strength in the labor market.
13:00 Event recap USD

Initial Jobless Claims comes in at 199K against 200K consensus

USD Initial Jobless Claims printed at 199K, slightly below the 200K consensus. Market reaction has been varied across pairs.
12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Thursday, October 22, 2026

New York opens with a risk-off tone, JPY strength, and declines in major JPY crosses and indices. US jobless claims were slightly below consensus.
10:02 story EUR

French Business Confidence Unexpectedly Rises in October, Manufacturing Hits Multi-Year High

French business confidence saw an unexpected rebound in October, driven by manufacturing, though the overall index remains below its long-term average amid persistent economic concerns.
08:49 story EUR

French 10-Year Bond Yield Surpasses 5% Amid Debt Concerns and Social Unrest

France's benchmark 10-year bond yield climbed above **5%** for the first time since **2002**, driven by investor concerns over rising debt, civil unrest, and budget difficulties.
07:30 Daily brief CAD

London Open Briefing: Thursday, October 22, 2026

London Open Briefing: Equity and commodity markets declined, leading to a risk-off tone. JPY strengthened significantly. US jobless claims are ahead.
01:32 story NZD

New Zealand Q3 CPI Eases Below Forecasts; RBNZ Rate Hike Expectations Hold Firm

New Zealand's Q3 CPI came in softer than expected, but market expectations for an RBNZ rate hike on October 28 remain largely intact, with oil prices...
01:02 story KRW

Bank of Korea Holds Benchmark Rate at 3% Amid Strong Export Performance

The Bank of Korea maintained its benchmark interest rate at 3% on Thursday, pausing after two consecutive hikes, while the nation's exports show robust growth.