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Yesterday, Nov 4

22:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Equity indices and gold finished the handoff higher while the US dollar led currency losers. Australian jobs and trade data at 00:30 UTC headline the Sydney...

Monday, Nov 2

15:17 story CNY

Global October Manufacturing PMIs: Asia and Europe Mostly Expand, US ISM Rises to 55.5 as S&P Global Eases to 54.9

Asia and Europe mostly expanded in October. The US ISM manufacturing PMI rose to 55.5, beating forecasts, with production at its highest since November 2021, while...

Friday, Oct 30

21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to October 27, 2026: Japanese Yen Net Speculative Position Rises 8k

Leveraged funds cut their net short in the yen by 8.3k contracts while extending net shorts in the euro, Canadian dollar, Swiss franc and New Zealand...

Thursday, Oct 29

22:47 story JPY

BoJ Holds at 1.25% in 8-1 Vote, Declares Inflation Consistent With 2% Target as Takata Dissents for Hike

The BoJ left rates unchanged at 1.25% with Takata dissenting for a hike to 1.50%, and said inflation is generally consistent with its 2% target for... 21:30 Daily brief EUR

Monday, Oct 26

21:30 Daily brief EUR

Sydney Open Briefing: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Sydney Open Briefing for Oct 27, 2026: US equities gained while EURUSD, AUDUSD, and XAUUSD declined. Traders await BoJ CPI data and ECB loan figures. 10:03 story JPY

BOJ Poised for October Hold, Hawkish Inflation Outlook Fuels December Rate Hike Expectations

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to hold rates steady this week, but an anticipated inflation forecast upgrade and persistent price pressures are bolstering market...

Friday, Oct 23

21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to October 20, 2026: British Pound Net Speculative Position Rises 14k

Leveraged funds significantly increased their net long British Pound exposure, while Euro and Canadian Dollar net shorts grew to near 52-week extremes. 00:02 story JPY

Japan’s September Core Inflation Rises to 2.1%, Matching Forecasts

Japan's consumer price index data for September showed core inflation reaching 2.1% year-over-year, aligning with market expectations and indicating persistent price pressures.

Thursday, Oct 22

21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, October 23, 2026

Sydney opens with caution after overnight declines in JP225 and USTEC. Australian employment and GDP data are key events for the session. 12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Thursday, October 22, 2026

New York opens with a risk-off tone, JPY strength, and declines in major JPY crosses and indices. US jobless claims were slightly below consensus.

Wednesday, Oct 21

21:17 story JPY

BOJ Watchers Firmly Expect December Rate Hike Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

Surveys indicate a strong consensus among economists for the Bank of Japan's next interest rate increase to occur in December, with no change anticipated at the... 07:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

London Open Briefing: European markets open lower. UK CPI surprises higher. BoE Governor Bailey and ECB President Lagarde speeches ahead. 01:17 story JPY

Japan’s September Trade Deficit Narrows to ¥536.6 Billion as Export Growth Misses Forecasts

Japan reported a merchandise trade deficit of ¥536.6 billion in September, a narrower gap than the previous month but significantly wider than anticipated, as export growth... 00:15 Event recap JPY

Japan Exports y/y comes in at 16.7% against 11% consensus

Japan's Exports year over year significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 16.7% versus an 11% consensus. JPY crosses showed limited initial market reaction. 00:15 Event recap JPY

Trade Balance (JPY) comes in at -536.6B against -689.6B consensus

Japan's Trade Balance printed at -536.6B JPY, better than the -689.6B JPY consensus. Initial market reactions in JPY pairs were generally small compared to historical moves. 00:15 Event recap JPY

Adjusted Trade Balance (JPY) comes in at -704B against -845.8B consensus

Japan's Adjusted Trade Balance for October 2026 was reported at -704B, a smaller deficit than the -845.8B consensus. Initial market reaction across JPY pairs has been...