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Wednesday, Aug 19

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... 21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Sydney opens with XAUUSD up 1.42% and JPY weaker. Focus shifts to the RBA Interest Rate Decision and statements. 06:00 Event preview AUD

RBA Interest Rate Decision preview: Consensus holds at 4.35%

The Reserve Bank of Australia is set to announce its latest interest rate decision. Market consensus anticipates the rate will remain unchanged at 4.35%, aligning with...

Sunday, Aug 9

18:00 Daily brief AUD

The Week Ahead in Forex: August 9 to August 14, 2026

The week ahead features key central bank decisions and crucial inflation data, particularly from the US, following recent mixed economic signals.

Friday, Aug 7

21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to August 4, 2026: Japanese Yen Net Speculative Position Rises 41k

Speculators significantly adjusted Japanese Yen positions, with leveraged funds shrinking their net short exposure. The US Dollar Index saw its net long position reach a 52-week... 20:00 Event recap AUD

CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -33.2K

The latest CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions showed a reading of -33.2K. Initial market reaction across AUD pairs has been limited. 12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Friday, August 7, 2026

New York opens with broad equity gains and a slightly risk-on tone. MXN CPI data significantly missed expectations, while traders await US and Canadian economic releases.

Thursday, Aug 6

07:30 Daily brief AUD

London Open Briefing: Thursday, August 6, 2026

London opens with mixed sentiment. Key releases include Swiss unemployment, Spanish industrial production, and Australian trade balance. US labor data and Mexico's interest rate decision are... 02:17 story AUD

Australian Trade Balance Swings to Surprise Surplus in June, Exceeding Forecasts

Australia's trade balance unexpectedly posted a surplus of A$1.929 billion in June, driven by a significant rebound in exports and a slight decline in imports, leading... 02:00 Event recap AUD

Trade Balance (AUD) comes in at 1.929B against 0.932B consensus

Australia's Trade Balance significantly exceeded expectations, reporting a surplus of **1.929B**. Initial market reactions in AUD pairs were relatively small compared to historical movements.

Wednesday, Aug 5

21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Thursday, August 6, 2026

Sydney Open Briefing: Global equities declined amid a risk-off tone. Traders await Australia's Trade Balance data.

Tuesday, Aug 4

23:31 Event recap AUD

S&P Global Composite PMI (AUD) Rises to 53.2

Australia's S&P Global Composite PMI increased to **53.2**. The AUD saw varied reactions across pairs in the initial 15 minutes.