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Friday, Jul 24
06:30 Event recap GBP

Core Retail Sales m/m comes in at 1.1% against 0.6% consensus

GBP Core Retail Sales m/m exceeded expectations, printing at 1.1% versus a 0.6% consensus. Initial market reaction has been mixed and relatively subdued across GBP pairs. 06:30 Event recap GBP

Retail Sales y/y (GBP) comes in at 4.2% against 1.5% consensus

UK Retail Sales year over year significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 4.2% against a 1.5% consensus. Initial market reaction saw varied, relatively small movements for the... 06:30 Event recap GBP

UK Retail Sales m/m comes in at 1% against -1% consensus

UK Retail Sales m/m significantly beat expectations, printing at 1% versus a -1% consensus. The initial market reaction for GBP pairs has been mixed and generally... 06:17 story GBP

UK Retail Sales Significantly Outperform Forecasts in June

UK retail sales surged in June, exceeding market expectations across monthly and annual measures, driven by favorable weather and major events.
Thursday, Jul 23
21:30 Daily brief EUR

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, July 24, 2026

Sydney opens to weaker equities and gold. US data mixed, while Japan's CPI and UK retail sales are ahead.
Wednesday, Jul 22
12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

New York opens with mixed equity performance and a slight risk-off tone. ZAR and GBP data surprised positively, while US oil inventories and a presidential speech... 07:30 Daily brief GBP

London Open Briefing: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

London opens with a cautious tone as Asian markets declined. UK inflation data presents a mixed picture. Traders eye US oil inventory data and President Trump's... 07:17 story GBP

UK Annual Inflation Falls More Than Expected to 2.6% in June

UK consumer price inflation slowed significantly in June, dropping to **2.6%** annually, below market forecasts and marking its lowest level in over a year. This decline,... 06:31 Event recap GBP

CPIH m/m comes in at 0.2% against 0.4% consensus

UK CPIH month over month inflation printed at **0.2%**, falling short of the **0.4%** consensus. The British Pound saw limited initial movement against major pairs. 06:31 Event recap GBP

CPI m/m (GBP) comes in at 0.1% against 0.2% consensus

The UK's CPI m/m for July was released at 0.1%, below the 0.2% consensus. Initial market reactions show limited movement compared to historical averages. 06:30 Event recap GBP

CPIH y/y comes in at 2.8% against 2.9% consensus

The UK's CPIH y/y for July registered 2.8%, falling below the 2.9% consensus. Initial market reactions for GBP pairs were generally subdued compared to historical moves. 06:30 Event recap GBP

UK CPI y/y comes in at 2.6% against 2.5% consensus

UK Consumer Price Index year over year printed at 2.6%, slightly above the 2.5% consensus. GBP pairs showed limited initial reaction. 06:30 Event recap GBP

GBP PPI Input m/m comes in at -2% against 1.9% consensus

The latest UK Producer Price Index Input month over month data showed a significant miss against expectations. Sterling pairs saw limited movement in the immediate aftermath.
Tuesday, Jul 21
21:30 Daily brief GBP

Sydney Open Briefing: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Sydney opens with a risk-on tone, Asian equities higher. South Korean PPI surprises lower. UK CPI y/y is a key release ahead. 10:02 story GBP

UK Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 4.9% in May, Employment Rises Amid Data Caveats

The UK's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.9% in May, defying expectations for an increase, while employment saw a significant rise. 08:19 story GBP

UK PM Burnham Announces Energy Bill VAT Cut Amid Funding Controversy

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a VAT cut on energy bills starting October 1, a move estimated to cost £850 million, though its funding... 07:30 Daily brief CHF

London Open Briefing: Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Asian and early European trading saw broad equity gains and a slight risk-on tone. Mixed UK employment data and Swiss trade figures have been released, while... 06:31 Event recap GBP

Employment Change 3-months comes in at 147K against 38K consensus

GBP Employment Change 3-months significantly exceeded expectations, printing at **147K** against a **38K** consensus. Initial market reactions were varied. 06:30 Event recap GBP

Unemployment Rate (GBP) comes in at 4.9% against 4.6% consensus

The UK Unemployment Rate for July 2026 printed at 4.9%, exceeding the 4.6% consensus. Initial market reaction saw varied, generally smaller moves across GBP pairs. 06:30 Event recap GBP

UK Claimant Count Change comes in at 6.7K against 24K consensus

The UK Claimant Count Change reported an increase of 6.7K, significantly below the 24K consensus. The British Pound generally strengthened in the immediate aftermath.