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Friday, Aug 21
21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to August 18, 2026: Japanese Yen Net Speculative Position Falls 15k

Speculators significantly increased their net short positions in the Japanese Yen last week, while the US Dollar Index saw leveraged funds reach a 52-week high in... 07:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Friday, August 21, 2026

London Open Briefing: Asian markets saw gains, with JP225 up 1.04%. French PMIs were mixed, while upcoming Eurozone and UK PMI data are due. 00:16 story NZD

New Zealand’s July Trade Deficit Widens Sharply to NZ$1.9 Billion, Driven by Record Imports

New Zealand reported a significantly larger-than-expected trade deficit in July, reaching its widest point in nearly two years as imports surged to a record high, primarily...
Thursday, Aug 20
23:15 Event recap NZD

Trade Balance 12-Months (NZD) comes in at -5.236B against -2.979B consensus

New Zealand's 12-month Trade Balance registered a deficit of -5.236B, significantly wider than the -2.979B consensus. Initial market reaction shows limited movement across NZD pairs. 21:30 Daily brief EUR

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, August 21, 2026

Sydney opens with XAUUSD up +1.50% and JPY weak. Traders are watching recent KRW PPI misses and the just-released JPY CPI, alongside upcoming GBP Retail Sales... 12:30 Daily brief EUR

New York Open Briefing: Thursday, August 20, 2026

New York opens with broad equity weakness and a slight risk-off tone. USD Initial Jobless Claims were better than expected, while EUR construction data showed mixed...
Tuesday, Aug 18
23:15 Event recap NZD

NZD PPI Input q/q comes in at 2.9% against 1.1% consensus

New Zealand's Producer Price Index Input for the quarter rose by 2.9%, significantly exceeding the 1.1% consensus forecast. Market reaction shows NZD strengthening against major pairs. 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.