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Thursday, Oct 29
23:17 story AUD

Aussie Dollar Hits One-Month High Near 0.7050 as Hot CPI Lifts RBA Hike Bets; Fed Holds

AUD/USD reached a one-month high after Australian September CPI rose to 4.3% and the Fed held rates with two hawkish dissents. Markets are leaning toward an...
22:47 story JPY

BoJ Holds at 1.25% in 8-1 Vote, Declares Inflation Consistent With 2% Target as Takata Dissents for Hike

The BoJ left rates unchanged at 1.25% with Takata dissenting for a hike to 1.50%, and said inflation is generally consistent with its 2% target for...
21:30 Daily brief EUR

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, October 30, 2026

Sydney open for Friday, October 30, 2026: equity indices slip with USTEC down 1.32%, Core PCE matches consensus, and the BoJ decision headlines the Asia session.
20:02 story EUR

ECB Holds Rates Steady, Deposit Rate at 2.50%, as Energy Prices Lift Inflation Risks

The ECB left all three key rates unchanged, with the deposit rate at 2.50%. Policymakers cited rising energy costs, tighter financial conditions and downside growth risks,...
20:02 story CAD

Bank of Canada Hikes to 2.50% as Expected; CAD Muted on Day, Set for Strongest Month Since April

The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate 25 bps to 2.50%, its first hike since July 2023, citing energy-driven inflation risks. USD/CAD stayed near 1.40...
15:02 story EUR

ECB Holds Deposit Rate at 2.50% as Lagarde Announces Departure; Sources Point to December Hike Then Pause

The ECB left rates unchanged, with the deposit rate at 2.50%. Lagarde said she will step down next year, and Reuters sources say policymakers expect a...
13:30 Central bank watch EUR

European Central Bank Statement Changes: October 29, 2026 vs September 10, 2026

What changed between the European Central Bank statements of September 10, 2026 and October 29, 2026.
13:17 story USD

US Q3 GDP Exceeds Expectations at 3.4% Amid Accelerating September Inflation

The U.S. economy expanded faster than anticipated in the third quarter, driven by robust consumer and business spending. However, September's inflation data showed an acceleration, keeping...
13:17 story USD

US Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Decline, Signaling Labor Market Strength

First-time applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly to 194,000, while continuing claims also decreased, indicating a resilient labor market.
13:15 Event recap USD

Core PCE Price Index m/m comes in at 0.3% against 0.3% consensus

The latest US Core PCE Price Index m/m matched consensus expectations at 0.3%. Initial market reaction showed relatively subdued moves across major currency pairs and gold.
13:00 Event recap USD

Initial Jobless Claims comes in at 194K against 198K consensus

US Initial Jobless Claims printed at 194K, below the 198K consensus. Initial market reaction across major pairs has been relatively small.
12:30 Daily brief EUR

New York Open Briefing: Thursday, October 29, 2026

New York opens with mixed equities and a weaker USD. Focus shifts to the ECB's rate decision and press conference, alongside recent US jobless claims data.
10:17 story EUR

ECB President Lagarde Announces Early Departure Effective February 2027

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has announced she will step down from her role on **February 7, 2027**, ahead of her original term end, initiating...
08:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Thursday, October 29, 2026

London Open Briefing: European traders watch ECB policy decisions and US GDP/PCE data. Equities show mild gains, while XAUUSD and NZDUSD decline.
06:17 story USD

Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady; Warsh’s Remarks Offer Limited New Guidance on Future Hikes

The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates on **Wednesday**, with Chairman **Kevin Warsh** indicating a potential for further tightening **this year**. However, market expectations for a...
06:02 Event preview EUR

Germany GDP preview: Consensus points to slower growth

Germany's Q3 GDP figures are due on October 30, with market consensus at 0.1%. This high-impact release could influence EUR pairs, following a previous reading of...
06:02 Event preview JPY

BoJ Interest Rate Decision preview: Market anticipates unchanged rates

The Bank of Japan's upcoming interest rate decision is a high-impact event. Market consensus expects the rate to remain below 1.25%, matching the previous reading.
06:01 Event preview JPY

Tokyo Core-Core CPI preview: Consensus holds at 3%

Japan is set to release its Tokyo CPI excluding Food and Energy y/y data. The market consensus anticipates a reading of 3%, matching the previous month's...
06:01 Event preview EUR

ECB Rate Decision preview: Consensus expects no change

The European Central Bank is set to announce its latest interest rate decision on October 29, with market consensus anticipating no change to the current rate...
06:01 Event preview USD

GDP Sales q/q preview: Consensus points to slight slowdown

The upcoming GDP Sales q/q release for USD is set for October 29. Market consensus is **2.7%**, slightly below the previous **2.8%** reading, with historical data...
06:00 Event preview USD

GDP q/q (USD) preview: Consensus points to stronger growth

The upcoming US GDP q/q release is rated high impact. Market consensus is for a significant increase over the previous quarter, indicating potential for market movement.
06:00 Event preview USD

Core PCE Price Index m/m preview: Consensus points to slight increase

The upcoming Core PCE Price Index m/m release is set for October 29. This high impact inflation gauge is expected to show a modest increase from...
06:00 Event preview USD

Core PCE Price Index y/y preview: Consensus points to a slight increase

The upcoming Core PCE Price Index y/y release for the USD is highly anticipated. Market consensus forecasts a slight rise, making this a key event for...