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Friday, Sep 18
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. 06:00 Event preview GBP

BoE Interest Rate Decision preview: Consensus expects rate hold at 3.75%

The Bank of England is set to announce its latest interest rate decision, with market consensus pointing to an unchanged rate of 3.75%. This High impact... 06:00 Event preview GBP

MPC Official Bank Rate Votes preview: Consensus points to unchanged vote split

The Bank of England's MPC Official Bank Rate Votes are due, with market consensus expecting the vote split to remain at 3-0-6, mirroring the previous reading.
Wednesday, Sep 16
07:30 Daily brief CAD

London Open Briefing: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

London opens with a slightly risk-off tone. UK inflation surprises to the upside. Fed rate decision and FOMC statements dominate the afternoon schedule. 06:31 story GBP

UK August Headline Inflation Rises to 3.1%, Driven by Energy Costs

The UK's annual inflation rate climbed to **3.1%** in August, matching forecasts, primarily due to surging motor fuel prices, marking the first time the Consumer Price... 06:30 Event recap GBP

GBP CPI m/m comes in at 0.5% against 0.5% consensus

The latest UK CPI m/m data matched expectations at 0.5%. Initial market reaction shows limited movement across major GBP pairs compared to historical averages. 06:30 Event recap GBP

CPIH y/y comes in at 3.3% against 2.6% consensus

The UK's CPIH year over year inflation rate for September came in above analyst expectations. Sterling saw varied reactions across major pairs in the immediate aftermath. 06:30 Event recap GBP

GBP PPI Input m/m comes in at 0.3% against -1.3% consensus

The latest UK PPI Input m/m data showed a 0.3% increase, significantly above the -1.3% consensus. Sterling pairs saw varied reactions in the immediate aftermath. 06:30 Event recap GBP

CPIH m/m comes in at 0.5% against 0.1% consensus

The UK's CPIH m/m data was released today, showing a print of 0.5% against a consensus of 0.1%. The British Pound saw varied reactions across currency... 06:30 Event recap GBP

UK CPI y/y comes in at 3.1% against 2.5% consensus

The UK's Consumer Price Index year over year rose to 3.1%, exceeding the 2.5% consensus forecast. The British Pound saw varied reactions across pairs in the...
Tuesday, Sep 15
21:30 Daily brief EUR

Sydney Open Briefing: Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Sydney Open Briefing: Global equities declined, while gold gained. Traders review NZD and JPY data and anticipate UK CPI figures. 06:00 Event preview GBP

UK CPI y/y preview: Consensus points to acceleration

The UK Consumer Price Index year over year is due on September 16, with market consensus anticipating an increase from the previous reading. This high-impact release...
Monday, Sep 14
21:30 Daily brief CNY

Sydney Open Briefing: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Sydney opens with a risk-on tone. NZD retail sales are out, with China and Japan data ahead, followed by key UK labor figures. 06:01 Event preview GBP

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

The UK Claimant Count Change, a high impact GBP event, is due on September 15. Market consensus forecasts an increase in claims, following a previous decline.
Sunday, Sep 13
18:00 Daily brief CAD

The Week Ahead in Forex: September 13 to September 18, 2026

The week ahead features the US Fed's interest rate decision, following recent higher-than-expected US inflation data. Canada, UK, Eurozone, and New Zealand also release key inflation...
Friday, Sep 11
21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to September 8, 2026: Japanese Yen Net Speculative Position Rises 53k

Speculators made significant adjustments in the Japanese Yen, with leveraged funds shrinking their net short positions. Mexican Peso longs reached a 52-week high. 06:16 story GBP

UK Economy Exceeds Forecasts with **0.4%** GDP Growth in **July**

Britain's economy expanded unexpectedly by **0.4%** in **July**, surpassing market expectations and showing resilience amidst global economic challenges.