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Tuesday, Aug 18

21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Sydney opens with declines across major indices. US housing data disappointed, while industrial production beat expectations. AUD Wage Price Index is due. 07:30 Daily brief CAD

London Open Briefing: Tuesday, August 18, 2026

London opens with a risk-off tone from Asia, impacting equities and commodities. Key data ahead includes UK productivity, an ECB speech, and a cluster of US...

Sunday, Aug 16

23:15 Event recap NZD

Electronic Card Retail Sales m/m comes in at 1.3% against -0.3% consensus

New Zealand's Electronic Card Retail Sales m/m rose by 1.3%, significantly exceeding the -0.3% consensus. The NZD showed varied, generally small, initial reactions against major pairs. 21:30 Daily brief CNY

Sydney Open Briefing: Monday, August 17, 2026

Sydney opens with NZD strength and USD weakness, as traders await key JPY GDP and CNY economic data. 18:00 Daily brief AUD

The Week Ahead in Forex: August 16 to August 21, 2026

The week of August 16 to August 21, 2026, brings a heavy calendar of economic data, with key inflation reports from the UK and Eurozone, alongside...

Friday, Aug 14

21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to August 11, 2026: Canadian Dollar Net Speculative Position Rises 10k

Leveraged funds significantly reduced their net short Canadian Dollar exposure. Several currencies, including the Mexican Peso and US Dollar Index, saw leveraged funds reach 52-week extremes.

Friday, Aug 7

21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to August 4, 2026: Japanese Yen Net Speculative Position Rises 41k

Speculators significantly adjusted Japanese Yen positions, with leveraged funds shrinking their net short exposure. The US Dollar Index saw its net long position reach a 52-week...

Tuesday, Aug 4

23:15 Event recap NZD

New Zealand Employment Change q/q comes in at 2822.4% against 0.2% consensus

New Zealand's Employment Change q/q significantly exceeded expectations, printing at **2822.4%** compared to a **0.2%** consensus. The NZD showed mixed reactions across pairs in the immediate... 23:15 Event recap NZD

Unemployment Rate (NZD) comes in at 5.6% against 5.4% consensus

The New Zealand Unemployment Rate was reported at 5.6%, above the 5.4% consensus. Initial market reaction shows varied movements against major currencies. 23:01 story NZD

New Zealand’s Q2 Unemployment Rate Rises Above Forecast, Employment Growth Stronger

New Zealand's unemployment rate climbed to **5.6%** in the second quarter, exceeding expectations, while employment change and wage growth also surprised to the upside. 21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Sydney opens with US equities higher and a risk-on tone. Key US data showed mixed results, while NZD employment figures are awaited. 12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Global equities show gains as New York opens, with risk sentiment positive. Traders await US JOLTS data and upcoming NZD employment figures. 06:00 Event preview NZD

NZD Unemployment Rate preview: Consensus expects slight increase

Forex traders await New Zealand's upcoming Unemployment Rate release. Consensus forecasts a slight rise from the previous 5.3% to 5.4%, indicating high potential market impact. 06:00 Event preview NZD

NZ Employment Change preview: Consensus points to slower growth

New Zealand's Q2 Employment Change is due, with market consensus expecting a slowdown from the previous quarter. This high-impact release often triggers significant moves in NZD...

Sunday, Aug 2

18:00 Daily brief CAD

The Week Ahead in Forex: August 2 to August 7, 2026

The week ahead features key US employment data and manufacturing PMIs, set against recent JPY strength and shifting retail sentiment.

Friday, Jul 31

21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to July 28, 2026: Euro Net Speculative Position Falls 9k

Speculators increased net long positions in Mexican Peso and British Pound futures, while net shorts grew in Euro and Japanese Yen futures, according to the latest...

Friday, Jul 24

21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to July 21, 2026: Japanese Yen Net Speculative Position Falls 6k

Speculators increased their net short Japanese Yen positions last week, while leveraged funds reached 52-week extremes in Euro, Canadian Dollar, and New Zealand Dollar.

Tuesday, Jul 21

21:30 Daily brief GBP

Sydney Open Briefing: Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Sydney opens with a risk-on tone, Asian equities higher. South Korean PPI surprises lower. UK CPI y/y is a key release ahead.

Monday, Jul 20

23:16 story NZD

New Zealand Q2 CPI Exceeds Forecasts, Reaching 4.1% Annually

New Zealand's Consumer Price Index for the second quarter surpassed market expectations, with annual inflation accelerating to 4.1% driven by fuel costs. This data reinforces the... 23:15 Event recap NZD

CPI y/y (NZD) comes in at 4.1% against 3.9% consensus

New Zealand's CPI y/y printed at 4.1%, exceeding the 3.9% consensus. The NZD showed strength against most pairs in the immediate aftermath.

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