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Thursday, Aug 27

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

Wednesday, Aug 26

21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Thursday, August 27, 2026

Sydney opens with mixed sentiment, US inflation surprise, and key AUD data ahead. USD strengthened, while AUD showed 24h gains. 15:00 Event recap USD

EIA Cushing Crude Oil Stocks Change comes in at 1.176M against -1.447M consensus

The latest EIA Cushing Crude Oil Stocks Change reported an increase of 1.176M barrels, significantly above the -1.447M consensus. Initial market reactions show varied movements across... 15:00 Event recap USD

EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change comes in at 0.095M against 5.39M consensus

The latest EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change report showed a significant miss against expectations. Market reaction has been varied, with most pairs showing limited movement. 13:17 story USD

Fed Chair Warsh Delivers Hawkish Jackson Hole Address, Signaling Continued Fight Against Inflation

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a hawkish message at Jackson Hole, emphasizing that inflation is not meaningfully slowing and the Fed has "work to do"... 13:15 Event recap USD

US Core PCE Price Index m/m comes in at 0.2% against 0.2% consensus

The US Core PCE Price Index m/m matched consensus at 0.2%. Initial market reaction saw USD strengthen against majors. 13:15 Event recap USD

Core PCE Price Index y/y comes in at 3.3% against 3.3% consensus

The US Core PCE Price Index year over year matched consensus at 3.3%. Market reaction was observed across major pairs. 13:02 Event recap USD

Personal Spending m/m comes in at 0.2% against 0.5% consensus

US Personal Spending m/m registered 0.2%, falling short of the 0.5% consensus. The US Dollar generally strengthened in the initial market reaction. 13:02 Event recap USD

PCE Price Index y/y comes in at 3.7% against 3% consensus

The latest PCE Price Index year over year data showed a print of 3.7%, exceeding the 3% consensus. Early market reaction saw the US Dollar strengthen... 13:02 Event recap USD

PCE Price Index m/m comes in at 0.2% against 0% consensus

The latest PCE Price Index m/m for the US was released at 0.2%, exceeding the 0% consensus. The US Dollar reacted with broad strength against major... 13:01 Event recap USD

GDP Sales q/q comes in at 2.2% against 2.2% consensus

The latest US GDP Sales q/q data matched expectations at 2.2%. Initial market reaction shows limited movement across major USD pairs. 13:01 Event recap USD

Real PCE q/q comes in at 3.4% against 3.2% consensus

The latest Real PCE q/q data showed a **3.4%** increase, exceeding the **3.2%** consensus. Initial market reactions varied across major currency pairs and gold. 13:01 Event recap USD

US GDP q/q comes in at 1.5% against 1.5% consensus

US GDP q/q matched consensus expectations at 1.5%. Initial market reaction was limited across several major USD pairs. 13:00 Event recap USD

Core Durable Goods Orders comes in at 0.4% against 1% consensus

Core Durable Goods Orders m/m for August printed at 0.4%, missing the 1% consensus. The US Dollar saw a reaction, with some pairs showing moves below... 13:00 Event recap USD

Durable Goods Orders m/m comes in at 1.1% against 0.8% consensus

USD Durable Goods Orders m/m printed at 1.1%, exceeding the 0.8% consensus. The US Dollar showed broad strength following the release. 12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

New York opens with gold lower, AUD strongest, and key EIA crude oil data and the Jackson Hole Symposium ahead. 07:32 story USD

Iran and Oman Discuss Interim Framework for Strait of Hormuz Shipping

Iranian and Omani foreign ministers have discussed an interim framework to resume safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming for a temporary joint maritime corridor.