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Friday, Aug 14

14:32 story CNY

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. 15:00 Event recap USD

EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change comes in at 17.423M against 6.059M consensus

EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change reported a significant build of 17.423 million barrels, far exceeding the 6.059 million barrel consensus. The US Dollar generally strengthened in... 13:01 Event recap USD

Core CPI n.s.a. m/m (USD) comes in at 0.1% against no consensus

The latest Core CPI n.s.a. m/m for the USD was released at 0.1%. Initial market reactions show varied movements across major currency pairs. 13:01 Event recap USD

Core CPI y/y comes in at 2.5% against 2.6% consensus

USD Core CPI y/y was reported at 2.5%, falling below the 2.6% consensus. Initial market reactions show USD weakness against major pairs.

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

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

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

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

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

Michigan Consumer Expectations comes in at 50.6 against 56.5 consensus

Michigan Consumer Sentiment comes in at 51 against 56.4 consensus

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