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Friday, Aug 14
19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count Rises to 593

The latest Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count showed an increase to 593. Forex markets saw varied reactions, with gold experiencing a notable move. 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count Rises to 455

The latest Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count showed an increase. Market reaction across major pairs has been observed. 14:45 Event recap USD

Retail Inventories excl. Autos m/m (USD) comes in at -0.4%

USD Retail Inventories excluding Autos m/m printed at -0.4%, following a previous -0.2%. Initial market reaction was generally limited across major USD pairs, though gold saw... 14:32 story CNY

US Imposes 100% Tariffs on Drones, Targeting China Amid Security Concerns

President Trump has ordered tariffs of up to **100%** on imported drones, primarily targeting China, citing national security and a push to bolster domestic manufacturing. The... 14:32 Event recap USD

Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations comes in at 3.3% against 3.4% consensus

Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations for August 14, 2026, printed at 3.3%, below the 3.4% consensus. Initial market reaction was generally limited. 14:31 Event recap USD

Michigan Inflation Expectations comes in at 4.3% against 3.7% consensus

Michigan Inflation Expectations for August 2026 printed at 4.3%, exceeding the 3.7% consensus. Initial market reactions were observed across major currency pairs and gold. 14:30 Event recap USD

Retail Inventories m/m comes in at -0.2% against 0% consensus

US Retail Inventories for August showed a decline of 0.2% month over month, missing the consensus expectation of 0%. This release marks a shift from the... 14:30 Event recap USD

Business Inventories m/m comes in at 0% against 0.4% consensus

USD Business Inventories m/m printed at 0%, missing the 0.4% consensus. Initial market reactions were observed across major currency pairs and gold. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Consumer Expectations comes in at 50.6 against 56.5 consensus

The Michigan Consumer Expectations index for August 2026 printed at 50.6, missing the consensus of 56.5. Initial market reaction was observed across major currency pairs and... 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Consumer Sentiment comes in at 51 against 56.4 consensus

The latest Michigan Consumer Sentiment report showed a reading of 51, significantly below the consensus forecast of 56.4. Initial market reaction has been relatively subdued compared... 14:17 story USD

US Retail Sales Unexpectedly Decline 0.6% in July, Weakest in Over a Year

US retail sales contracted unexpectedly in July, falling **0.6%** month-over-month and marking the weakest performance in over a year, driven by declines in auto and internet...
Thursday, Aug 13
07:30 Daily brief BRL

London Open Briefing: Thursday, August 13, 2026

London Open sees commodity currencies lower, USD and JPY stronger. Key US inflation and jobless claims data are due later in the session. 06:00 Event preview USD

Core PPI m/m preview: US producer inflation data due

The US Core Producer Price Index for August is set for release, with markets anticipating a slight increase from the previous month. This high-impact report offers... 06:00 Event recap USD

US Core CPI m/m comes in at 0.2% without consensus

US Core CPI m/m was reported at 0.2%. Initial market reactions show smaller moves compared to historical medians. 06:00 Event recap USD

US CPI m/m comes in at 0.1%

The latest US CPI m/m data showed a **0.1%** increase. Market reaction was generally subdued compared to historical averages. 06:00 Event preview USD

PPI m/m (USD) preview: Consensus anticipates a rebound

The upcoming US PPI m/m release is expected to show a rebound, with market consensus at 0.2% after a previous -0.3%. This high-impact event has historically...
Wednesday, Aug 12
23:16 story USD

US Budget Deficit Surges to **$432 Billion** in July, Highest Since **March 2021**

The United States recorded a **$432 billion** budget deficit in July, marking the highest monthly figure since **March 2021** and exceeding analyst expectations. 18:30 Event recap USD

Federal Budget Balance comes in at 432.3B against -310.4B consensus

The Federal Budget Balance for August 2026 showed a significant surplus of 432.3B USD, far exceeding the consensus forecast for a deficit. Initial market reactions were... 15:02 story USD

US President Trump Asserts Total Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions with Iran

US President Donald Trump has asserted "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying geopolitical tensions with Iran and contributing to rising oil prices. 15:00 Event recap USD

EIA Cushing Crude Oil Stocks Change comes in at 1.611M against 0.744M consensus

The latest EIA Cushing Crude Oil Stocks Change was reported at 1.611M, exceeding the 0.744M consensus. Initial market reactions were observed across major pairs.