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Thursday, Sep 17

12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Thursday, September 17, 2026

New York Open sees a risk-on tone with gold and equities higher. US jobless claims came in slightly below consensus. Traders eye the 10-Year TIPS Auction. 06:01 Event preview JPY

BoJ Interest Rate Decision preview: Market anticipates potential rate hike

The Bank of Japan's upcoming Interest Rate Decision is expected to show a potential rate hike, moving from below 1.00% to below 1.25%. This high-impact event...

Wednesday, Sep 16

00:15 Event recap JPY

Exports y/y (JPY) comes in at 19.3% against 21.2% consensus

Japan's Exports year over year printed at 19.3%, falling short of the 21.2% consensus. JPY pairs saw varied movements in the minutes following the release. 00:15 Event recap JPY

Trade Balance (JPY) comes in at -1105.6B against 71.2B consensus

Japan's Trade Balance reported a significant deficit, missing consensus expectations. JPY pairs generally moved lower in response. 00:15 Event recap JPY

Adjusted Trade Balance (JPY) comes in at -840.6B against -1214.3B consensus

Japan's Adjusted Trade Balance reported a deficit of -840.6B, significantly narrower than the -1214.3B consensus. JPY pairs showed varied reactions in the initial 15 minutes.

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. 12:30 Daily brief JPY

New York Open Briefing: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

New York opens with mixed sentiment. Gold is down, while USD and AUD show strength. US 20-Year Bond Auction is a key event.

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.

Sunday, Sep 13

21:30 Daily brief INR

Sydney Open Briefing: Monday, September 14, 2026

Sydney Open Briefing: AUD and NZD dip against USD, JPY leads currency strength. Traders watch JPY Industrial Production and SEK CPI.

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. 04:31 story JPY

Asian Equities Decline as Surging Oil Prices Fuel Inflation Fears and Bolster Fed Hike Bets

Asian stock markets experienced declines as crude oil prices surged past **$100** a barrel, intensifying inflation concerns and strengthening expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike.... 00:46 story JPY

Japan’s August PPI: Monthly Decline Contrasts With Strong Annual Inflation, Bolstering BoJ Hike Prospects

Japan's August producer price data revealed a monthly decline but sustained high annual inflation, reinforcing expectations for the Bank of Japan to continue its tightening path.

Thursday, Sep 10

21:30 Daily brief CNY

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, September 11, 2026

Sydney opens with USD strength, declining indices, and a hawkish ECB tone. Key data ahead includes JPY BSI Large Manufacturing and CNY New Loans. 12:30 Daily brief BRL

New York Open Briefing: Thursday, September 10, 2026

New York opens with a risk-on tone. USD is strong, while EUR rates are held steady. ECB press conference and US economic data are ahead. 02:01 story JPY

BoJ’s Masu Signals Continued Rate Hikes, Reinforcing Near-Term Expectations

Bank of Japan board member Kazuyuki Masu indicated the central bank plans to continue raising interest rates, citing accommodative financial conditions and the need to maintain...

Wednesday, Sep 9

16:01 story JPY

Bessent Declares ‘I Am the House Now’ in Yen Challenge, Traders Reportedly Unfazed

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has intensified his warnings to yen traders, asserting he operates with 'inside information' and proclaiming 'I Am the House Now.' Despite his...

Tuesday, Sep 8

21:30 Daily brief BRL

Sydney Open Briefing: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Sydney Open Briefing for September 9, 2026. Markets saw broad declines in equities and gold, with key US economic data released overnight. 12:30 Daily brief CNY

New York Open Briefing: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

New York opens with a slightly risk-off tone, JPY crosses gain, and BoE speeches are ahead. 00:16 Event recap JPY

Net Exports Contribution to GDP q/q (JPY) comes in at 0.5% against 0.5% consensus

Japan's Net Exports Contribution to GDP q/q matched consensus at 0.5%. JPY crosses saw initial volatility before largely retracing, with moves generally smaller than typical. 00:16 Event recap JPY

JPY GDP y/y comes in at 1.4% against 1.1% consensus

Japan's annual GDP growth exceeded expectations, coming in at 1.4% against a 1.1% consensus. JPY pairs showed varied movements in the initial 15 minutes.