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Friday, Oct 23
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CFTC COT Report, Week to October 20, 2026: British Pound Net Speculative Position Rises 14k

Leveraged funds significantly increased their net long British Pound exposure, while Euro and Canadian Dollar net shorts grew to near 52-week extremes. 13:04 story GBP

UK Private Sector Activity Accelerates in October, PMIs Beat Expectations

The United Kingdom's private sector activity expanded at its fastest pace in eight months during October, with all key Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures surpassing market... 12:30 Daily brief USD

New York Open Briefing: Friday, October 23, 2026

New York opens with European equities lower and USDCHF higher. Key USD Flash PMIs and Michigan consumer data are due, alongside notable shifts in retail positioning. 10:47 story EUR

Eurozone and German Business Activity Slows in October as PMIs Miss Estimates

Private sector growth in the Eurozone and Germany softened in October, with composite PMIs falling below market expectations, signaling a fragile economic recovery. 09:32 story EUR

French Private Sector Contracts Sharply in October, Weighing on Eurozone Activity

France's private sector activity unexpectedly contracted in October, with its composite PMI falling to a four-month low, impacting the broader Eurozone. 07:30 Daily brief GBP

London Open Briefing: Friday, October 23, 2026

London opens to mixed equity signals and key UK PMI data. Later, US Flash PMIs and Michigan sentiment reports are due. 07:19 story GBP

UK Retail Sales Fall More Than Expected in September, Complicating BoE Outlook

UK retail sales declined by 0.4% month-over-month in September, a larger fall than anticipated, potentially influencing the Bank of England's monetary policy decisions. 04:33 story EUR

ECB Poised for October Pause, December Hike Expected Amid Widening French Spreads

Analysts widely anticipate the European Central Bank will maintain current interest rates at its upcoming **October 29** meeting, with a **December** hike still on the table. 00:02 story JPY

Japan’s September Core Inflation Rises to 2.1%, Matching Forecasts

Japan's consumer price index data for September showed core inflation reaching 2.1% year-over-year, aligning with market expectations and indicating persistent price pressures.