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Friday, Aug 21
21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to August 18, 2026: Japanese Yen Net Speculative Position Falls 15k

Speculators significantly increased their net short positions in the Japanese Yen last week, while the US Dollar Index saw leveraged funds reach a 52-week high in...
20:00 Event recap GBP

CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -54.6K

The latest CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a figure of -54.6K. Market reaction across GBP pairs was generally subdued in the initial 15 minutes.
12:30 Daily brief BRL

New York Open Briefing: Friday, August 21, 2026

New York Open Briefing: Gold, US indices, and commodity currencies show gains. Key data from Mexico, India, and China released, with CFTC positioning reports ahead.
09:00 Event recap GBP

S&P Global/CIPS Services PMI comes in at 52.8 against 51.8 consensus

The UK Services PMI exceeded expectations, printing at 52.8. Initial market reaction saw varied moves for the British Pound.
09:00 Event recap GBP

S&P Global/CIPS Composite PMI comes in at 52.5, up from previous 52.2

The UK's S&P Global/CIPS Composite PMI rose to 52.5 from 52.2. The British Pound showed varied, mostly small movements against major currencies in the initial 15...
09:00 Event recap GBP

S&P Global/CIPS Manufacturing PMI comes in at 51.5 against 50.9 consensus

The UK's S&P Global/CIPS Manufacturing PMI exceeded expectations at 51.5. The British Pound saw varied reactions across major pairs in the immediate aftermath.
07:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Friday, August 21, 2026

London Open Briefing: Asian markets saw gains, with JP225 up 1.04%. French PMIs were mixed, while upcoming Eurozone and UK PMI data are due.
06:33 story GBP

UK Retail Sales Decline in July, Core Figures Miss Expectations

UK retail sales fell in July, with core figures showing a larger-than-expected decline, reversing a previous rebound in consumer spending.
Thursday, Aug 20
21:30 Daily brief EUR

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, August 21, 2026

Sydney opens with XAUUSD up +1.50% and JPY weak. Traders are watching recent KRW PPI misses and the just-released JPY CPI, alongside upcoming GBP Retail Sales...
Wednesday, Aug 19
14:17 story EUR

UK and Eurozone Inflation Accelerate to 2.9% in July, Meeting Expectations

Consumer price inflation in both the UK and Eurozone rose to 2.9% in July, driven by energy costs and largely matching forecasts.
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.
06:30 Event recap GBP

UK CPI y/y comes in at 2.9% against 2.9% consensus

The latest UK CPI year over year data matched analyst expectations. Initial market reaction in GBP pairs has been limited.
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.
09:00 Event recap GBP

Labour Productivity y/y comes in at 0.5%

UK Labour Productivity y/y printed at **0.5%**, an increase from the prior **0.4%**. Initial market reaction has been limited across major GBP pairs.
09:00 Event recap GBP

Labour Productivity q/q comes in at 1.1% against no consensus

UK Labour Productivity q/q rose to 1.1% from 0.9%. Initial market reaction for GBP pairs was limited compared to historical moves.
07:30 Daily brief CAD

London Open Briefing: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

London opens with a risk-off tone from Asia, impacting equities and commodities. Key data ahead includes UK productivity, an ECB speech, and a cluster of US...
Monday, Aug 17
21:30 Daily brief GBP

Sydney Open Briefing: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Sydney session opens with a cautious tone, equity indices down. US TIC data showed mixed signals, while UK labor market data is ahead.
06:01 Event preview GBP

UK Claimant Count Change preview: Consensus points to an increase in jobless claims

The UK Claimant Count Change, a high impact release, is set for August 18, 2026. Market consensus anticipates a rise in claims, following the previous month's...
Sunday, Aug 16
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...