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Friday, Aug 7

20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Crude Oil Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 112.4K

The CFTC Crude Oil Non-Commercial Net Positions reported at 112.4K. Initial market reactions were generally smaller than typical historical moves. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Gold Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 197.6K

CFTC Gold Non-Commercial Net Positions were reported at **197.6K**. Initial market reaction has been generally limited across major USD pairs. 20:00 Event recap GBP

CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -57.8K

The latest CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed net short positions at -57.8K. Market reaction across GBP pairs was generally limited within the first 15... 20:00 Event recap JPY

CFTC JPY Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -45.5K

The latest CFTC JPY Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a reading of -45.5K. Initial market reaction in JPY pairs was generally limited. 20:00 Event recap BRL

CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions Rises to 64K

CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions were reported at 64K, an increase from the previous 39.5K. USDBRL showed a limited reaction. 20:00 Event recap AUD

CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -33.2K

The latest CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions showed a reading of -33.2K. Initial market reaction across AUD pairs has been limited. 19:30 Event recap USD

Fed Consumer Credit m/m comes in at 14.17B against 11.44B consensus

US Consumer Credit increased by **14.17B**, significantly above the **11.44B** consensus. Initial market reactions were mixed, with some pairs showing small moves. 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count holds steady at 588

The latest Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count was released, showing **588** rigs. The figure matched the previous release, with limited market reaction across most major... 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count Rises to 454

The latest Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count showed an increase to 454. Market reaction was generally muted across most major currency pairs. 13:02 Event recap CAD

Unemployment Rate (CAD) comes in at 6.4% against 6.6% consensus

Canada's Unemployment Rate printed at **6.4%**, surprising consensus expectations of **6.6%**. The Canadian dollar saw movement against major pairs following the release. 13:02 Event recap CAD

Canada Employment Change comes in at 75.1K against 7.1K consensus

Canada's Employment Change significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 75.1K. The Canadian dollar strengthened against several major pairs following the release. 13:01 Event recap USD

U6 Unemployment Rate comes in at 7.9% against 7.9% consensus

The U.S. U6 Unemployment Rate was reported at 7.9%, matching the consensus forecast. Initial market reaction saw USD weaken against major pairs, with significant moves in... 13:01 Event recap USD

Private Nonfarm Payrolls comes in at 30K against 40K consensus

USD Private Nonfarm Payrolls printed at 30K, missing the 40K consensus. The market reaction saw significant moves in major USD pairs and gold. 13:01 Event recap USD

Average Hourly Earnings y/y comes in at 3.2% against 3.5% consensus

US Average Hourly Earnings year over year printed at 3.2%, below the 3.5% consensus. The US Dollar weakened across major pairs following the release. 13:01 Event recap USD

US Average Hourly Earnings m/m comes in at 0.1% against 0.3% consensus

US Average Hourly Earnings m/m printed at 0.1%, significantly below the 0.3% consensus. The US Dollar weakened across major pairs following the release. 13:00 Event recap USD

Participation Rate (USD) comes in at 61.4% against 61.7% consensus

The US Participation Rate was reported at 61.4%, missing the 61.7% consensus. The US Dollar showed broad weakness following the release. 13:00 Event recap USD

Non-Farm Payrolls comes in at -23K against 41K consensus

US Non-Farm Payrolls reported a loss of 23,000 jobs, significantly missing the 41,000 consensus. The news led to a broad weakening of the US Dollar. 13:00 Event recap USD

US Unemployment Rate comes in at 4.1% against 4.2% consensus

The US Unemployment Rate for August 7, 2026, printed at 4.1%, surprising consensus expectations of 4.2%. The release prompted significant market moves across major USD pairs... 12:30 Event recap MXN

CPI y/y (MXN) comes in at 3.12% against 4.02% consensus

Mexico's annual CPI printed at 3.12%, below the 4.02% consensus. USDMXN reacted with a significant move in the minutes following the release. 12:30 Event recap MXN

CPI m/m (MXN) comes in at 0.03% against 0.19% consensus

Mexico's CPI m/m was reported at 0.03%, falling short of the 0.19% consensus. USDMXN reacted with a move of -51 pips initially.

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