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Thursday, Oct 29
08:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Thursday, October 29, 2026

London Open Briefing: European traders watch ECB policy decisions and US GDP/PCE data. Equities show mild gains, while XAUUSD and NZDUSD decline.
06:17 story USD

Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady; Warsh’s Remarks Offer Limited New Guidance on Future Hikes

The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates on **Wednesday**, with Chairman **Kevin Warsh** indicating a potential for further tightening **this year**. However, market expectations for a...
06:01 Event preview USD

GDP Sales q/q preview: Consensus points to slight slowdown

The upcoming GDP Sales q/q release for USD is set for October 29. Market consensus is **2.7%**, slightly below the previous **2.8%** reading, with historical data...
06:00 Event preview USD

GDP q/q (USD) preview: Consensus points to stronger growth

The upcoming US GDP q/q release is rated high impact. Market consensus is for a significant increase over the previous quarter, indicating potential for market movement.
06:00 Event preview USD

Core PCE Price Index m/m preview: Consensus points to slight increase

The upcoming Core PCE Price Index m/m release is set for October 29. This high impact inflation gauge is expected to show a modest increase from...
06:00 Event preview USD

Core PCE Price Index y/y preview: Consensus points to a slight increase

The upcoming Core PCE Price Index y/y release for the USD is highly anticipated. Market consensus forecasts a slight rise, making this a key event for...
Wednesday, Oct 28
21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Sydney opens after a hawkish Fed tone and mixed equity moves. Traders await Australia Employment Change.
18:32 story USD

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Persistent Inflation

The Federal Reserve's FOMC voted to keep the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.75%-4.0%, a widely anticipated decision despite elevated inflation figures.
18:30 Event recap USD

Fed Interest Rate Decision comes in at 4.00% against 4.00% consensus

The Federal Reserve maintained its interest rate at 4.00%, aligning with market expectations. Initial market reaction has been subdued across major USD pairs.
18:30 Central bank watch USD

Federal Reserve Statement Changes: October 28, 2026 vs September 16, 2026

What changed between the Federal Reserve statements of September 16, 2026 and October 28, 2026.
14:18 story CAD

Bank of Canada Hikes Policy Rate to 2.5%, Signals Caution on Future Moves

The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% on October 28, 2026, marking the first hike after a seven-meeting...
12:30 Daily brief CAD

New York Open Briefing: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

New York traders face a busy session with key central bank decisions. The Bank of Canada is expected to hike rates, while the Federal Reserve is...
08:30 Daily brief AUD

London Open Briefing: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

London opens with NZDUSD down 1.32% after the RBNZ rate decision. Australian CPI data crossed, and traders look ahead to the UK Annual Budget and BoC...
06:01 Event preview USD

Fed Rate Decision preview: Consensus holds at 4.00%

The Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision is set for October 28. Market consensus anticipates the rate to remain at 4.00%, matching the previous reading.
06:00 Event preview USD

EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change preview: Analysts expect another inventory draw

The upcoming EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change report is set for release on October 28, 2026. Market consensus anticipates a draw of -2.067M, following the previous...
01:32 story USD

FOMC Update: December Hike Odds Surge to Over 90% Following Dissents

The Federal Reserve is widely anticipated to maintain interest rates at its October meeting, with market attention focused on Chair Warsh's press conference for signals on...
Tuesday, Oct 27
23:17 story NZD

RBNZ Unexpectedly Holds Official Cash Rate at 2.75%, NZD Sinks

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) unexpectedly maintained its Official Cash Rate (OCR) at **2.75%** at its latest policy meeting, defying widespread market expectations for...
15:17 story USD

US Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Rises in October, First Gain in Four Months

US consumer confidence saw an unexpected increase in October, marking its first rise in four months, driven by improved sentiment regarding the job market and business...
13:17 story USD

Anthropic IPO Prospectus Details Reveal Strong Growth, Significant Losses, Leading to Mixed Investor Reception

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has officially filed for its Initial Public Offering on Nasdaq, with its financials reportedly showing healthy growth.
13:02 story USD

US Durable Goods Orders Exceed Expectations in September, Driven by Transportation

New orders for US manufactured durable goods rose by **1.8%** in September, surpassing market forecasts, primarily due to a surge in transportation equipment orders.