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Today, Oct 15

03:47 story AUD

RBNZ Chief Economist Signals October Rate Decision Remains ‘Completely Open’ Amid Hike Bias

Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Chief Economist Paul Conway stated the upcoming **late-October** rate decision is "**completely open**," maintaining optionality for a **25 basis point hike**.

Yesterday, Oct 14

22:17 story AUD Live

Australia’s September Jobs Report: Unemployment at Five-Year High, RBA Rate Hike Bets Pared

Australia's September jobs report revealed the unemployment rate at a five-year high of 4.7% and a loss of 39.3K jobs, prompting traders to scale back RBA... 21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Thursday, October 15, 2026

Sydney opens with mixed risk, USD strength after US CPI. Australian jobs data and Fed speech are key events. 14:17 story AUD

China’s September Exports Significantly Exceed Expectations, Driven by Tech Demand

China's exports surged in September, far surpassing forecasts, fueled by robust global demand for technology products and providing a crucial boost to the economy. 12:30 Daily brief AUD

China’s September PPI Surges 5.0%, CPI Rises 0.9% Amid Divergent Inflation Trends

China's Producer Price Index (PPI) significantly exceeded expectations in September 2026, rising 5.0% year-over-year, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.9%, slightly missing forecasts.

Friday, Oct 9

12:02 story AUD

Nvidia-Backed Firmus Withdraws Australian IPO Amid Market Volatility and Valuation Concerns

Nvidia-backed Firmus Grid Ltd., an Australian AI data center operator, has withdrawn its planned initial public offering on the ASX, citing market volatility and valuation concerns....

Tuesday, Oct 6

23:32 story AUD

Australian Consumer Sentiment Falls Sharply in October Following RBA Hike

Australian consumer confidence experienced a notable decline in October, primarily attributed to the Reserve Bank of Australia's recent interest rate increase and persistent fuel price pressures.... 22:45 Event recap AUD

Ai Group Industry Index comes in at -24.2, down from previous -3.5

Australia's Ai Group Industry Index registered **-24.2**, a significant drop from the prior **-3.5**. Initial market reaction saw varied moves across AUD pairs. 21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Sydney opens with mixed global sentiment. NZD strengthened on GDT data, while CAD also saw gains. Key AUD and INR data are ahead. 12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

New York opens with a slight risk-on tone, Asian equities higher, and gold gaining. Key data misses from Mexico and Australia, with central bank speeches and...

Sunday, Oct 4

21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Monday, October 5, 2026

Sydney Open sees AUD strength and a risk-on tone. Australian PMIs are in focus, with Japan's Services PMI ahead. 18:00 Daily brief AUD

The Week Ahead in Forex: October 4 to October 9, 2026

The week ahead features key US services data, FOMC minutes, and Canadian employment figures. Retail positioning shows notable shifts across major pairs and commodities.

Friday, Oct 2

21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to September 29, 2026: Canadian Dollar Net Speculative Position Falls 23k

Speculators significantly increased net short positions in CAD and JPY last week. Leveraged funds' net long in AUD is near its 52-week high. 12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Friday, October 2, 2026

New York Open Briefing: Asian and European equities show gains. CHF leads currency strength, while EUR lags. Traders watch Baker Hughes rig counts and a slate...

Thursday, Oct 1

05:47 story AUD

Australia’s Trade Surplus Narrows Sharply in August, Missing Expectations

Australia's trade surplus significantly narrowed to A$495 million in August, falling short of economist forecasts and driven by a surge in imports. 02:01 story AUD

RBA Financial Stability Review Highlights Domestic Resilience Amid Rising Global Vulnerabilities

The Reserve Bank of Australia's October 2026 Financial Stability Review indicates strong domestic resilience but warns of mounting global and operational risks, potentially influencing future monetary...

Wednesday, Sep 30