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Monday, Aug 31

06:00 Event preview EUR

CPI y/y (EUR) preview: Consensus points to 3.1% after 2.9% previous

The Eurozone CPI y/y release is due on September 1, with market consensus at 3.1%. Historically, this high-impact event has driven significant volatility across EUR pairs. 06:00 Event preview USD

MNI Chicago Business Barometer preview: Consensus points to stronger business activity

The MNI Chicago Business Barometer is due tomorrow, with market consensus at 58.9, up from the previous 57.6. This high impact release has historically generated significant...

Sunday, Aug 30

06:00 Event preview JPY

Retail Sales m/m (JPY) preview: Consensus points to smaller contraction

The upcoming Japanese Retail Sales m/m report is expected to show a smaller contraction at -0.6%, improving from the previous -4.1% reading. This high impact release...

Friday, Aug 28

06:00 Event preview CAD

Canada GDP Preview: Consensus points to slower growth

Ahead of Friday's Canada GDP release, the market expects a slowdown to 0.2% from 0.3%. This high-impact event has historically caused significant CAD pair movements. 06:00 Event preview EUR

Consumer Price Expectations (EUR) preview: Consensus points to a notable decline

The upcoming Eurozone Consumer Price Expectations release is set for August 28. Market consensus anticipates a decrease from the previous reading, indicating potential shifts in inflation...

Thursday, Aug 27

06:00 Event preview JPY

Tokyo CPI ex. Food/Energy preview: Inflation data in focus

Traders await the upcoming Tokyo CPI ex. Food and Energy y/y release. This high-impact inflation gauge could influence JPY pairs.

Wednesday, Aug 26

06:01 Event preview USD

EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change preview: Consensus forecasts an increase to 5.39M

The upcoming EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change report, a high impact event, is set for release on August 26, 2026. Market consensus anticipates an increase in... 06:01 Event preview USD

Core PCE Price Index y/y preview: Consensus matches previous reading

The upcoming US Core PCE Price Index year over year is expected to hold steady at 3.3%. This high impact inflation gauge has historically generated significant... 06:00 Event preview USD

Core PCE Price Index m/m preview: Inflation gauge set for August release

The US Core PCE Price Index m/m is set for release, with market consensus at 0.2%. This high-impact inflation data often triggers significant market moves. 06:00 Event preview USD

US GDP Sales q/q preview: Consensus holds at 2.2% amid high impact rating

Traders await the upcoming US GDP Sales q/q release. Consensus forecasts a **2.2%** growth rate, matching the previous period, with a high impact rating expected for... 06:00 Event preview USD

US GDP q/q preview: Market consensus holds at 1.5%

The upcoming US GDP q/q release is set for August 26. Market consensus forecasts a **1.5%** growth rate, matching the prior quarter's figure for this high...

Tuesday, Aug 25

06:01 Event preview AUD

Trimmed Mean CPI m/m (AUD) preview: Consensus points to an increase

Australia's Trimmed Mean CPI m/m release is set for August 26. Market consensus anticipates a rise to 0.4% from the prior 0.3%. 06:00 Event preview AUD

CPI m/m (AUD) preview: Market expects significant rebound from previous negative reading

Ahead of the upcoming Australian CPI m/m release, FXC Terminal provides a preview of market expectations and historical volatility. Traders will monitor the data for its... 06:00 Event preview AUD

Australia Monthly CPI Indicator y/y preview: Inflation expected to moderate

Australia's Monthly CPI Indicator for August is due, with market consensus pointing to a cooling of inflation. This high-impact release provides a key update on price... 06:00 Event preview USD

CB Consumer Confidence preview: Consensus points to slight increase

Traders await the upcoming US CB Consumer Confidence Index release. Consensus forecasts a rise to 91.8 from 90.8, a high-impact event for USD pairs.

Thursday, Aug 20

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...

Wednesday, Aug 19

06:00 Event preview AUD

Unemployment Rate (AUD) preview: Consensus holds at 4.4%

Australia's latest Unemployment Rate is due, with market consensus matching the previous reading. This high impact event has historically driven significant moves across AUD pairs. 06:00 Event preview AUD

Australia Employment Change preview: Consensus points to moderation after strong prior month

The upcoming Australia Employment Change release is rated high impact. Market consensus forecasts a moderation to **11.7K** after the previous **76.3K** gain. 06:00 Event preview USD

EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change preview: Focus on inventory shifts

The upcoming EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change report is set for August 19, 2026. Market consensus points to a significant shift from the previous inventory build,...

Tuesday, Aug 18

06:00 Event preview EUR

EUR CPI y/y preview: Consensus holds steady at 3.2%

The Eurozone will release its latest annual CPI figures tomorrow. Market consensus expects the inflation rate to remain at 3.2%, matching the previous reading.