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Wednesday, Sep 30

04:02 story AUD

Australia’s August CPI Rises to 4.0% YoY, but Softer Trimmed Mean Cools RBA Hike Bets, Weighing on AUD

Australian inflation accelerated in August, with the headline Consumer Price Index reaching **4.0%** year-over-year, yet a softer monthly trimmed mean reading eased expectations for a November... 03:02 story AUD

China’s September PMIs Return to Expansion Territory, Official Manufacturing at 50.1

China's manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMIs both moved back into expansion territory in September, signaling a modest uptick in economic activity ahead of a national holiday. 02:00 Event recap AUD

Building Approvals m/m (AUD) comes in at -6.1% against 3.6% consensus

Australian Building Approvals for September fell to -6.1%, significantly missing the 3.6% consensus. The Australian dollar weakened across major pairs following the release.

Tuesday, Sep 29

12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

New York session opens quietly with major pairs at 0.00%. US Consumer Confidence and Australian CPI are key events ahead. 10:02 story AUD

Reserve Bank of Australia Raises Cash Rate to 4.60%, a 15-Year High, Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

The Reserve Bank of Australia increased its benchmark interest rate by **25 basis points** to **4.60%** on **Tuesday**, marking a **15-year high** as it addresses persistent... 06:01 Event preview AUD

Monday, Sep 28

09:23 story AUD

China’s Industrial Profits Slow to 4.2% in August, Weakest Growth This Year

China's industrial profits grew by a subdued 4.2% in August, marking the slowest pace this year and prompting expectations for further government stimulus.

Sunday, Sep 27

23:16 story AUD

Japanese Yen Weakens Post-BoJ Rate Hike Amid Hawkish Fed and Intervention Warnings

The Japanese Yen continued to depreciate against the US Dollar this week, despite a Bank of Japan rate hike, driven by a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook...

Friday, Sep 25

21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to September 22, 2026: Japanese Yen Net Speculative Position Falls 16k

Speculators broadly reduced positions last week, with a significant shrinkage in Japanese Yen net long exposure. Open interest declined across most major currencies. 09:47 story AUD

RBA Poised for 25bps Hike; Market Focus Shifts to Forward Guidance

The Reserve Bank of Australia is widely expected to raise its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.60% on September 29, with market attention now...

Wednesday, Sep 23

22:17 story AUD

Australian Unemployment Rises to 4.6% in August Ahead of RBA Decision

Australia's August jobs data revealed the unemployment rate rose to **4.6%**, its highest since **2021**, even as overall hiring increased. The report, which also showed a... 21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Sydney opens with equities lower, USD stronger. Australian employment data is due, alongside SNB and Norges Bank events later. 12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

New York Open Briefing: European equities are lower, with DE40 down 1.18%. USD is the strongest currency over 24 hours. Traders await EIA Crude Oil Stocks... 06:47 story AUD

Australian Dollar Tumbles Over 1% as Domestic Growth Slows and US Yields Soar Past 5%

The Australian Dollar (AUD) extended its decline, falling over **1%** against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday, pressured by a combination of slowing domestic private sector... 06:01 Event preview AUD

AUD Unemployment Rate preview: Consensus holds steady at 4.5%

Australia's Unemployment Rate is due on September 24. Market consensus expects the rate to remain unchanged at 4.5%, a high-impact event for AUD pairs. 06:01 Event preview AUD

Australia Employment Change preview: Consensus points to job growth after previous decline

Australia's latest Employment Change figures are due, with market consensus expecting job growth after a contraction in the prior month. This release carries a high impact...

Monday, Sep 21

21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Sydney opens with a risk-on tone, equity gains, and a stronger USD. Traders will focus on RBA Governor Bullock's speech later in the session.