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Friday, Aug 28

20:00 Event recap BRL

CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 67.9K

The latest CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed **67.9K**. USDBRL moved **-35** pips fifteen minutes after the release. 20:00 Event recap AUD

CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions come in at -44.5K

The latest CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions were reported at **-44.5K**, a slight decrease from the previous **-44.2K**. Initial market reactions were generally subdued. 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count comes in at 588, matching previous figure

The latest Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count was released, showing **588** active rigs. Market reaction has been generally subdued across major USD pairs. 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count Registers 447, Down from Previous 452

The latest Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count showed a decrease to 447 rigs. Market reaction was generally subdued across major USD pairs, with a notable... 14:31 Event recap USD

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

Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations matched consensus at 3.3%. The US Dollar saw broad gains against major currencies following the release. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Inflation Expectations come in at 4% against 4.3% consensus

Michigan Inflation Expectations for August 28, 2026, printed at 4%, below the 4.3% consensus. This release showed a -7.0% surprise against expectations. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Consumer Expectations comes in at 51.5 against 50.6 consensus

Michigan Consumer Expectations for August 2026 printed at 51.5, exceeding the consensus of 50.6. The US Dollar strengthened against major pairs in the immediate aftermath. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Consumer Sentiment comes in at 51.7 against 51 consensus

Michigan Consumer Sentiment was released today, printing at 51.7. This figure was above the consensus estimate of 51. 13:30 Event recap CAD

CAD GDP y/y comes in at 2% against 1.2% consensus

Canada's GDP year over year was reported at 2%, exceeding the 1.2% consensus. The Canadian dollar saw varied, relatively small movements against major pairs. 13:30 Event recap CAD

Canada GDP m/m comes in at 0.3% against 0.1% consensus

Canada's GDP m/m for August 2026 was reported at 0.3%, exceeding the consensus estimate. The Canadian dollar showed a mixed and generally muted reaction. 13:30 Event recap CAD

CAD GDP q/q comes in at 0.8% against 0% consensus

Canada's GDP q/q was reported at 0.8%, exceeding the 0% consensus. Market reaction has been relatively subdued compared to historical movements. 13:00 Event recap CAD

CAD GDP Annualized q/q comes in at 3.3% against 0.7% consensus

Canada's GDP Annualized q/q significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 3.3%. The Canadian dollar's immediate market reaction has been limited so far. 09:30 Event recap EUR

Consumer Price Expectations (EUR) comes in at 33 against 24.4 consensus

Eurozone Consumer Price Expectations were released today, showing a significant beat against consensus estimates. Initial market reaction across EUR pairs has been observed. 09:30 Event recap EUR

Economic Sentiment Indicator comes in at 98.4 against 96.9 consensus

The Eurozone Economic Sentiment Indicator for August printed at **98.4**, exceeding the consensus of **96.9**. Initial market reaction has been limited across major EUR pairs. 08:30 Event recap EUR

Germany Unemployment comes in at 2.996M against 2.991M consensus

Germany's latest unemployment figures showed 2.996 million people unemployed, slightly above the 2.991 million consensus. Initial market reactions were generally subdued across EUR pairs. 08:30 Event recap EUR

Germany Unemployment Rate comes in at 6.4% against 6.3% consensus

Germany's Unemployment Rate was reported at 6.4%, slightly above the 6.3% consensus. Initial market reaction in EUR pairs showed relatively small movements compared to historical averages. 08:30 Event recap EUR

Germany Unemployment Change comes in at 4K against 1K consensus

Germany's Unemployment Change rose by 4K, exceeding the 1K consensus. Initial market reaction saw varied movements for the euro, generally small compared to historical averages. 07:30 Event recap EUR

Spain CPI y/y comes in at 4.3%

Spain's Consumer Price Index year over year was reported at **4.3%**. Initial market reaction across EUR pairs has been limited. 07:30 Event recap EUR

Spain HICP y/y comes in at 4.5%

Spain's HICP year over year was released at **4.5%**. Initial market reaction saw limited movement across EUR pairs. 07:15 Event recap EUR

France GDP q/q comes in at 0% against 0.2% consensus

France's latest GDP figures show zero growth, missing consensus expectations. Initial market reaction has been relatively muted across EUR pairs.