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Monday, Nov 2

06:00 Event preview USD

ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid preview: consensus 80.7 against 77.9 prior

ISM Manufacturing Prices Paid is due at 15:00 UTC on 2 November 2026, with consensus at 80.7 versus 77.9 previously. Here is how major USD pairs...

Sunday, Nov 1

23:32 story BRL

Flávio Bolsonaro Reportedly Leaves Brazil for US Route After Runoff Loss to Lula

Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly left Brazil via Argentina two days after losing the presidential runoff to Lula, following a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. Details... 18:00 Daily brief AUD

The Week Ahead in Forex: November 1 to November 6, 2026

A look at the week of November 1 to 6, 2026: the RBA decision, US midterm elections, ISM and ADP data, and euro area CPI, with...

Friday, Oct 30

21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to October 27, 2026: Japanese Yen Net Speculative Position Rises 8k

Leveraged funds cut their net short in the yen by 8.3k contracts while extending net shorts in the euro, Canadian dollar, Swiss franc and New Zealand... 18:32 story USD

Fed’s Logan Sees At Least Two More Quarter-Point Hikes, Backs Gradual Pace

Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan said at least two more 25 bp rate hikes are needed, though the Fed can proceed gradually and a skipped meeting... 17:17 story USD

Fed’s Musalem Says Further Rate Hikes Needed ‘Soon’ as Policy Remains Accommodative

St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said the Fed will need to raise rates again soon, citing elevated inflation and accommodative financial conditions. He favors a... 12:30 Daily brief EUR

Thursday, Oct 29

23:17 story AUD

Aussie Dollar Hits One-Month High Near 0.7050 as Hot CPI Lifts RBA Hike Bets; Fed Holds

AUD/USD reached a one-month high after Australian September CPI rose to 4.3% and the Fed held rates with two hawkish dissents. Markets are leaning toward an... 21:30 Daily brief EUR

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, October 30, 2026

Sydney open for Friday, October 30, 2026: equity indices slip with USTEC down 1.32%, Core PCE matches consensus, and the BoJ decision headlines the Asia session. 20:02 story EUR

ECB Holds Rates Steady, Deposit Rate at 2.50%, as Energy Prices Lift Inflation Risks

The ECB left all three key rates unchanged, with the deposit rate at 2.50%. Policymakers cited rising energy costs, tighter financial conditions and downside growth risks,... 20:02 story CAD

Bank of Canada Hikes to 2.50% as Expected; CAD Muted on Day, Set for Strongest Month Since April

The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate 25 bps to 2.50%, its first hike since July 2023, citing energy-driven inflation risks. USD/CAD stayed near 1.40... 15:02 story EUR

ECB Holds Deposit Rate at 2.50% as Lagarde Announces Departure; Sources Point to December Hike Then Pause

The ECB left rates unchanged, with the deposit rate at 2.50%. Lagarde said she will step down next year, and Reuters sources say policymakers expect a... 13:17 story USD

US Q3 GDP Exceeds Expectations at 3.4% Amid Accelerating September Inflation

The U.S. economy expanded faster than anticipated in the third quarter, driven by robust consumer and business spending. However, September's inflation data showed an acceleration, keeping... 13:17 story USD

US Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Decline, Signaling Labor Market Strength

First-time applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly to 194,000, while continuing claims also decreased, indicating a resilient labor market. 13:15 Event recap USD

Core PCE Price Index m/m comes in at 0.3% against 0.3% consensus

The latest US Core PCE Price Index m/m matched consensus expectations at 0.3%. Initial market reaction showed relatively subdued moves across major currency pairs and gold. 13:00 Event recap USD

Initial Jobless Claims comes in at 194K against 198K consensus

US Initial Jobless Claims printed at 194K, below the 198K consensus. Initial market reaction across major pairs has been relatively small. 12:30 Daily brief EUR

New York Open Briefing: Thursday, October 29, 2026

New York opens with mixed equities and a weaker USD. Focus shifts to the ECB's rate decision and press conference, alongside recent US jobless claims data.