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Friday, Aug 21
20:00 Event recap AUD

CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -44.2K

The latest CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions were reported at -44.2K. Initial market reaction shows limited movement across AUD pairs.
Thursday, Aug 20
07:30 Daily brief AUD

London Open Briefing: Thursday, August 20, 2026

London open sees a cautious tone with equity declines and USD weakness. Australian jobs data missed expectations. US Philly Fed Manufacturing Index is ahead.
02:02 story AUD

Australian Unemployment Unexpectedly Rises in July, Dampening RBA Rate Hike Expectations

Australia's July unemployment rate unexpectedly increased, diverging from forecasts and leading traders to reduce bets on future Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate hikes.
02:00 Event recap AUD

AUD Unemployment Rate comes in at 4.5% against 4.3% consensus

Australia's Unemployment Rate for August 2026 printed at 4.5%, higher than the 4.3% consensus. The Australian dollar saw declines against major pairs in the immediate aftermath.
02:00 Event recap AUD

AUD Full-Time Employment Change comes in at 16.3K

Australia's Full-Time Employment Change registered **16.3K** in the latest release. This figure follows the previous month's **29.3K**.
02:00 Event recap AUD

Australia Employment Change comes in at -15.8K against 31.6K consensus

Australia's Employment Change reported a significant miss, coming in at -15.8K against a 31.6K consensus. The Australian dollar saw broad declines against major pairs following the...
Wednesday, Aug 19
21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Sydney Open sees USD weakness, XAUUSD gains, and AUD employment data ahead. Retail books show disagreement on GBPUSD and EURJPY.
12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

New York opens with mixed equity moves and significant Eurozone CPI misses. USD traders await EIA oil data, a 20-Year Bond Auction, and the FOMC Meeting...
07:30 Daily brief AUD

London Open Briefing: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

London Open Briefing for August 19, 2026, noting JPY strength, AUD weakness, and key EUR data ahead.
06:00 Event preview AUD

Unemployment Rate (AUD) preview: Consensus holds at 4.4%

Australia's latest Unemployment Rate is due, with market consensus matching the previous reading. This high impact event has historically driven significant moves across AUD pairs.
06:00 Event preview AUD

Australia Employment Change preview: Consensus points to moderation after strong prior month

The upcoming Australia Employment Change release is rated high impact. Market consensus forecasts a moderation to **11.7K** after the previous **76.3K** gain.
04:02 story AUD

RBA Deputy Governor Hauser Signals Further Rate Hikes Possible if Inflation Persists

Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser stated on Wednesday that further interest rate increases would be necessary if inflation does not decline, leading to...
02:00 Event recap AUD

Wage Price Index q/q (AUD) comes in at 0.8% against 0.8% consensus

Australia's Wage Price Index for the quarter matched consensus expectations at 0.8%. Initial market reaction saw limited movement across AUD pairs.
Tuesday, Aug 18
21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Sydney opens with declines across major indices. US housing data disappointed, while industrial production beat expectations. AUD Wage Price Index is due.
12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

New York Open Briefing: A slightly risk-off tone sets the stage, with key data releases from Canada and Australia, and US Industrial Production ahead.
Sunday, Aug 16
22:16 story AUD

China Reschedules July Economic Data Release, Raising Market Volatility Concerns

China has unexpectedly revised the release time for its July economic data to **3 p.m. Monday**, breaking from its usual schedule and potentially increasing market volatility.
18:00 Daily brief AUD

The Week Ahead in Forex: August 16 to August 21, 2026

The week of August 16 to August 21, 2026, brings a heavy calendar of economic data, with key inflation reports from the UK and Eurozone, alongside...
Friday, Aug 14
21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to August 11, 2026: Canadian Dollar Net Speculative Position Rises 10k

Leveraged funds significantly reduced their net short Canadian Dollar exposure. Several currencies, including the Mexican Peso and US Dollar Index, saw leveraged funds reach 52-week extremes.
20:00 Event recap AUD

CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions at -39.2K

The latest CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions came in at -39.2K, a decrease from the previous -33.2K. Initial market reaction across AUD pairs has been relatively...
Monday, Aug 10
22:17 story AUD

Reserve Bank of Australia Poised for Hawkish Hold on Cash Rate at 4.35%

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is widely anticipated to maintain its benchmark interest rate at **4.35%** on Tuesday, signaling continued vigilance against persistent inflation despite...