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Thursday, Oct 1

21:30 Daily brief BRL

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, October 2, 2026

Sydney opens with a risk-off tone following declines in global equities. Key Tokyo inflation data is ahead, alongside Euro Area CPI figures later in the day. 12:30 Daily brief EUR

New York Open Briefing: Thursday, October 1, 2026

New York opens with a slightly risk-on tone. USD Initial Jobless Claims came in below consensus. Traders watch ECB President Lagarde and US manufacturing data. 06:00 Event preview JPY

Tokyo Core-Core CPI preview: Consensus expects an increase

Tokyo's core-core CPI data is due, with market consensus at 2.3% against a previous 2%. This high-impact release has historically moved JPY pairs significantly. 00:16 story JPY

BOJ Summary Affirms Inflation Focus, But Damps Immediate Rate Hike Bets, Yen Weakens

Recent Bank of Japan minutes and opinions indicate a growing hawkish sentiment among policymakers, with discussions around faster rate increases to counter persistent inflation risks.

Wednesday, Sep 30

21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Sydney opens with a risk-off tone from equity declines and gold drop. EIA data showed significant surprises. AUD Trade Balance is a key focus. 12:30 Daily brief EUR

New York Open Briefing: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

New York opens with mixed equity sentiment and a strong GBP. US ADP Nonfarm Employment Change surprised to the upside, while German inflation data also exceeded... 03:02 story JPY

Japanese PM Takaichi Addresses Yen Weakness, US Intervention Amid Market Caution

Japanese currency officials, including top diplomat Mimura and Finance Minister Katayama, have intensified warnings against Yen weakness, emphasizing coordination with the US Treasury, leading to JPY...

Tuesday, Sep 29

23:02 story CNY

Asian Markets React to Fluctuating Oil Prices and US-Iran Diplomatic Uncertainty

Asian equities experienced varied performance this week, influenced by shifting crude oil prices, US bond yields, and evolving diplomatic efforts surrounding the US-Iran conflict. 12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Tuesday, September 29, 2026

New York session opens quietly with major pairs at 0.00%. US Consumer Confidence and Australian CPI are key events ahead. 06:00 Event preview JPY

JPY Retail Sales m/m preview: Consensus points to slowdown

Japan's Retail Sales data is due, with consensus at 0.8% after 2.4%. This high-impact release historically moves JPY pairs by several pips. 05:47 story AUD

AUD Gains Against USD Ahead of Key US Jobs Data, RBA Hike Doubts Persist

The Australian Dollar (AUD) is strengthening against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, moving higher despite skepticism about further RBA rate hikes. Market focus is now... 02:17 story JPY

Japan and U.S. Finance Ministers Address Yen Weakness, Eye Stronger Currency

Japanese and U.S. finance ministers, Satsuki Katayama and Scott Bessent, discussed the yen's undervaluation on September 25, with Bessent noting the 'desirability' of a stronger yen.

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.

Thursday, Sep 24

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...

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. 16:32 story JPY

Bank of Japan Hikes Rates to 1.25% in Split Vote, Japanese Yen Weakens

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, a 31-year high, but the Japanese Yen significantly weakened against the US... 05:17 story JPY

Bank of Japan Raises Policy Rate by 25 Basis Points to 1.25%, Signals Further Hikes

The Bank of Japan increased its benchmark interest rate by **25 basis points** to **1.25%** on **September 18**, marking a **31-year high**, with explicit forward guidance...

Thursday, Sep 17

21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, September 18, 2026

Sydney opens with a risk-off tone as equities and gold decline, while traders await key JPY data and the BoJ Interest Rate Decision.