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Friday, Jul 31

19:00 Event recap USD

Eurozone Inflation Diverges in July: German CPI Exceeds Forecasts, Italian Inflation Moderates

Germany's preliminary July CPI surpassed expectations, while Italy's headline inflation eased, presenting a mixed picture for Eurozone price pressures. 11:18 story ILS

Trump Claims Gaza Disarmament Deal Reached, Hamas Conditions Agreement on Prior Commitments

US President Donald Trump announced an 'historic agreement' for Hamas disarmament in Gaza, but Hamas stated the deal is contingent on the US and Israel honoring... 08:47 story JPY

Asian Equities Surge on AI Optimism and Tech Earnings; Yen Weakens Post-BOJ Decision

Asian stock markets experienced their largest gains in nearly four months, driven by strong tech earnings and AI demand, while the Japanese Yen depreciated following the... 07:30 Daily brief CAD

London Open Briefing: Friday, July 31, 2026

London Open Briefing: France inflation surprises significantly higher, while Euro Area CPI flash estimates are due. Equities gain, but the USD weakens against a mixed risk... 06:00 Event recap USD

US Core PCE Price Index m/m comes in at 0.1%

The US Core PCE Price Index month over month was released at 0.1%. Market reactions varied across major currency pairs and gold. 06:00 Event preview USD

MNI Chicago Business Barometer preview: Consensus points to slight dip from previous

Traders await the MNI Chicago Business Barometer on July 31. The release carries a high impact rating, with consensus at 56.5 after June's 56.7 print. 03:47 story JPY

BOJ Maintains Rates at 1% Amidst Dissent and Upgraded Growth Outlook

The Bank of Japan kept its short-term interest rate unchanged at 1.00% following its latest policy meeting, a decision that saw one board member dissent. The...

Thursday, Jul 30

21:30 Daily brief EUR

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, July 31, 2026

Sydney traders face a JPY-dominated session with BoJ decisions and key inflation data ahead, following overnight USD weakness and significant US data releases. 13:02 story USD

US Q2 GDP Growth Slows Unexpectedly to 1.5% Amid Mixed Economic Signals

The U.S. economy expanded at a weaker-than-expected pace in the second quarter, with GDP growth decelerating to 1.5% while inflation measures rose. 13:02 Event recap USD

Continuing Jobless Claims comes in at 1.782M against 1.819M consensus

US Continuing Jobless Claims printed at 1.782 million, below the 1.819 million consensus. Market reaction has been varied across major pairs. 13:02 Event recap USD

Personal Spending m/m comes in at 0.3% against 0.5% consensus

US Personal Spending m/m registered 0.3%, missing the 0.5% consensus. Initial market reaction shows varied movements across USD pairs and gold.

Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count comes in at 588

Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count comes in at 451

MNI Chicago Business Barometer comes in at 57.6 against 56.5 consensus

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

Michigan Inflation Expectations comes in at 4.2% against 4.2% consensus

Michigan Consumer Expectations comes in at 55.4 against 54 consensus

Michigan Consumer Sentiment comes in at 55.2 against 54.4 consensus

Employment Cost Index comes in at 0.9% against 0.8% consensus

New York Open Briefing: Friday, July 31, 2026