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Friday, Aug 28
19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count Registers 447, Down from Previous 452

The latest Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count showed a decrease to 447 rigs. Market reaction was generally subdued across major USD pairs, with a notable... 14:31 Event recap USD

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

Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations matched consensus at 3.3%. The US Dollar saw broad gains against major currencies following the release. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Inflation Expectations come in at 4% against 4.3% consensus

Michigan Inflation Expectations for August 28, 2026, printed at 4%, below the 4.3% consensus. This release showed a -7.0% surprise against expectations. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Consumer Expectations comes in at 51.5 against 50.6 consensus

Michigan Consumer Expectations for August 2026 printed at 51.5, exceeding the consensus of 50.6. The US Dollar strengthened against major pairs in the immediate aftermath. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Consumer Sentiment comes in at 51.7 against 51 consensus

Michigan Consumer Sentiment was released today, printing at 51.7. This figure was above the consensus estimate of 51. 12:30 Daily brief ALL

New York Open Briefing: Friday, August 28, 2026

New York session opens with a slight risk-on tone. Key movers include NZDUSD, JP225, and XAUUSD. US data and Fed speakers are ahead. 10:32 story CAD

President Trump Signs Executive Order Renaming Lake Ontario Amidst US-Canada Trade Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' on Thursday, August 27, 2026, amidst ongoing trade disputes with Canada,... 07:30 Daily brief ALL

London Open Briefing: Friday, August 28, 2026

London opens with equities higher, EUR weaker after soft data. Traders watch German unemployment and the Jackson Hole Symposium.
Thursday, Aug 27
23:46 story JPY

Japan’s Tokyo CPI Matches Expectations in August, While July National Inflation Surpassed Forecasts

Japan's Tokyo Consumer Price Index for August aligned with expectations, while the national inflation rate for July exceeded forecasts. The Japanese Yen showed minimal immediate reaction. 21:30 Daily brief CAD

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, August 28, 2026

Sydney opens with a slight risk-on tone. AUD is the strongest performer, JPY weakest. Tokyo CPI data is due. 18:46 story USD

Boston Fed’s Collins: Policy Restrictive, Rate Hikes Possible if Inflation Disappoints

Boston Fed President Susan Collins stated current monetary policy is restrictive, expecting gradual disinflation, but left the door open for rate hikes if inflation targets are... 14:46 story USD

Cleveland Fed President Hammack Advocates Immediate Action on Inflation, Citing Non-Restrictive Policy

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack emphasized the need for immediate action against persistent inflation, stating current interest rates are not restrictive enough for the U.S. economy.... 14:16 story USD

US Initial Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Decline to **203,000**

New applications for US unemployment benefits fell more than anticipated last week, indicating continued resilience in the labor market. 13:01 Event recap USD

Continuing Jobless Claims comes in at 1.778M against 1.79M consensus

US Continuing Jobless Claims printed at 1.778M, below the 1.79M consensus. Initial market reaction shows varied moves across currency pairs and gold. 13:01 Event recap USD

Retail Inventories excl. Autos m/m comes in at 0.7%

US Retail Inventories excluding Autos increased by **0.7%** month over month. Initial market reactions were generally subdued across major USD pairs. 13:00 Event recap USD

Retail Inventories m/m comes in at 0.7% against -0.1% consensus

Retail Inventories m/m (USD) significantly exceeded expectations, printing at **0.7%** versus a **-0.1%** consensus. Initial market reactions for most major currency pairs were relatively small. 13:00 Event recap USD

Goods Trade Balance comes in at -118.806B against -104.172B consensus

The US Goods Trade Balance reported a deficit of -118.806 billion USD, wider than the -104.172 billion USD consensus. Initial market reaction in most USD pairs... 13:00 Event recap USD

Initial Jobless Claims comes in at 206K against 216K consensus

US Initial Jobless Claims printed at 206K, below the 216K consensus. Early market reaction shows limited movement across major forex pairs. 12:31 story USD

Kansas City Fed President Schmid: Current Rates Not Restrictive, Inflation Remains Stubborn

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid stated that current interest rates are not restraining the US economy, with inflation persisting above the central bank's **2%**... 12:30 Daily brief ALL

New York Open Briefing: Thursday, August 27, 2026

New York Open Briefing: USD strength, XAUUSD decline, and key economic releases set the tone. Jackson Hole Symposium and upcoming auctions are in focus.