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Wednesday, Sep 30

06:45 Event recap GBP

Current Account (GBP) comes in at -19.932B against -22.16B consensus

The UK's Current Account deficit was reported at -19.932 billion pounds, narrower than the -22.16 billion pounds consensus. Initial market reaction saw varied moves for the...

Tuesday, Sep 29

07:49 story GBP

UK Shop Price Inflation Eases to 1.4% in September Amid Promotions

UK shop price inflation slowed in September due to retailer promotions, though broader market focus remains on energy-driven official inflation forecasts. 06:02 Event preview GBP

GBP GDP q/q preview: Consensus matches previous quarter’s growth

Ahead of the UK GDP q/q release, market consensus is for **0.4%** growth, matching the prior period. Historically, this high impact event has led to notable... 06:01 Event preview GBP

GBP GDP y/y preview: Consensus unchanged at 1.2%

The UK's upcoming GDP year over year release is a high impact event for the British Pound. Market consensus forecasts a reading of 1.2%, matching the...

Monday, Sep 28

11:47 story CHF

BoE’s Hawkish Stance Broadens, Pound Softens on US Yields

Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden indicated a readiness to raise interest rates if upside inflation pressures persist, citing external and domestic factors. This hawkish...

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. 10:32 story GBP

Bank of England Officials Signal Increased Likelihood of Policy Tightening Amid Persistent Energy Price Concerns

Multiple Bank of England officials, including Governor Andrew Bailey, have indicated that persistent elevated energy prices could necessitate further monetary policy tightening. 07:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Friday, September 25, 2026

London Open Briefing: JPY strengthens despite positive equity moves. BOE Gov Bailey speech and ECB loan data ahead.

Thursday, Sep 24

21:30 Daily brief EUR

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, September 25, 2026

Sydney opens with a risk-on tone from overnight sessions. Key European data and BOE Governor Bailey's speech are ahead. 07:47 story CHF

SNB Holds Rate at Zero, Softens Franc Intervention Stance, Raises Inflation & Growth Forecasts

The Swiss National Bank maintained its key policy rate at 0% and updated its inflation and growth projections. Notably, the central bank adjusted its foreign exchange...

Wednesday, Sep 23

11:47 story GBP

UK Private Sector Growth Slows to Three-Month Low in September

The United Kingdom's private sector growth decelerated in September, with the Composite PMI falling to a three-month low, primarily due to a weaker services sector. 07:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

London opens with a slightly risk-off tone, USD strength, and key PMI data releases for EUR and GBP. EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change is ahead.

Tuesday, Sep 22

22:34 story GBP

UK Public Borrowing Exceeds Forecasts in August, Adding Pressure Ahead of Budget

The UK government's public sector net borrowing in August significantly surpassed official estimates, driven by inflation-linked spending, putting pressure on Chancellor John Healey.

Sunday, Sep 20

18:00 Daily brief AUD

The Week Ahead in Forex: September 20 to September 25, 2026

The week ahead features central bank events from the SNB and Norges Bank, alongside speeches from RBA, ECB, BOC, and BOE governors. Recent US data showed...

Friday, Sep 18

21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to September 15, 2026: Japanese Yen Net Speculative Position Rises 72k

Speculators made significant adjustments to currency positions, with Japanese Yen seeing the largest shift and leveraged funds increasing JPY net long exposure. 06:16 story GBP

UK Retail Sales Unexpectedly Rise 0.5% in August, Exceeding Forecasts

United Kingdom retail sales saw an unexpected increase in August, surpassing economists' predictions and showing a rebound in consumer spending.

Thursday, Sep 17

13:02 story GBP

Bank of England Maintains Key Rate at 3.75% Amidst Split Vote and Inflation Concerns

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted **6-3** to keep the benchmark interest rate at **3.75%**, a decision largely anticipated by financial markets. The central... 08:32 story GBP

BoE Holds Rates at 3.75% in 6-3 Vote; Pill, Greene, Mann Dissented for 4%

The Bank of England is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% today, with market attention shifting to the internal vote split. 07:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Thursday, September 17, 2026

London opens with a risk-on tone, strong USD, and key EUR CPI and BoE decisions ahead.