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Friday, Aug 21
20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Nasdaq 100 Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) Reported at -10.4K

The latest CFTC Nasdaq 100 Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) came in at **-10.4K**. Initial market reaction has been limited across major pairs. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC S&P 500 Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -10.6K

The latest CFTC S&P 500 Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a figure of -10.6K. Initial market reactions were generally subdued. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Crude Oil Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 122.1K, no consensus

The latest CFTC Crude Oil Non-Commercial Net Positions showed a reading of 122.1K. Initial market reactions were modest across major currency pairs. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Gold Non-Commercial Net Positions increase to 222.2K

The latest CFTC Gold Non-Commercial Net Positions showed an increase to 222.2K. Market reaction was generally limited across major pairs and gold. 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count comes in at 588, down from previous 593

The Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count decreased to **588** from **593**. Market reaction was observed across major currency pairs and gold, with some pairs showing... 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count comes in at 452, down from previous 455

The latest Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count reported 452 active rigs, a decrease from the prior week's 455. Market reactions were mixed, with gold seeing... 12:30 Daily brief BRL

New York Open Briefing: Friday, August 21, 2026

New York Open Briefing: Gold, US indices, and commodity currencies show gains. Key data from Mexico, India, and China released, with CFTC positioning reports ahead.
Thursday, Aug 20
21:30 Daily brief EUR

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, August 21, 2026

Sydney opens with XAUUSD up +1.50% and JPY weak. Traders are watching recent KRW PPI misses and the just-released JPY CPI, alongside upcoming GBP Retail Sales... 17:30 Event recap USD

30-Year TIPS Auction Yields 2.973%

The latest 30-Year TIPS Auction in the US saw a yield of 2.973%. Initial market reactions were subdued compared to historical averages. 15:17 story USD

US Treasury Secretary Bessent Expands Bond Buybacks, Influencing Global Markets

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an expansion of longer-dated bond buybacks, aiming to curb rising borrowing costs and impacting the US Dollar. 14:31 Event recap USD

CB Leading Economic Index m/m comes in at 0.2% against -0.1% consensus

The US CB Leading Economic Index m/m printed at 0.2%, exceeding the -0.1% consensus. Initial market reactions were generally small compared to historical moves. 13:17 story USD

US Initial Jobless Claims Decline to 206,000, Signaling Tight Labor Market

New applications for US unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, indicating sustained employer demand for workers despite a rise in continuing claims. 13:01 Event recap USD

Philadelphia Fed Employment comes in at 27.9 against 1.2 consensus

The Philadelphia Fed Employment index printed at 27.9, significantly exceeding the 1.2 consensus. Market reactions 15 minutes post-release showed varied movements across major pairs. 13:01 Event recap USD

Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index comes in at 47.4 against 13.7 consensus

The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index for August significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 47.4. Initial market reaction shows mixed moves across major pairs. 13:00 Event recap USD

Continuing Jobless Claims comes in at 1.799M against 1.777M consensus

US Continuing Jobless Claims rose to **1.799M**, exceeding the **1.777M** consensus. Initial market reaction saw varied moves across major FX pairs. 13:00 Event recap USD

Initial Jobless Claims comes in at 209K against 206K consensus

US Initial Jobless Claims printed at 209K, slightly above the 206K consensus. Market reaction has been relatively subdued so far. 12:30 Daily brief EUR

New York Open Briefing: Thursday, August 20, 2026

New York opens with broad equity weakness and a slight risk-off tone. USD Initial Jobless Claims were better than expected, while EUR construction data showed mixed... 07:30 Daily brief AUD

London Open Briefing: Thursday, August 20, 2026

London open sees a cautious tone with equity declines and USD weakness. Australian jobs data missed expectations. US Philly Fed Manufacturing Index is ahead. 06:02 story IRR

US President Trump Announces ‘Crushing Economic Operation’ Against Iran

Former US President Donald Trump declared a 'crushing economic operation' against Iran, threatening severe financial penalties on any nation providing support. 06:00 Event preview USD

Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index preview: Manufacturing sentiment in focus

The upcoming Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index release on August 20 will provide an update on regional manufacturing activity. Traders will be watching for the actual figure...