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Friday, Jul 17

20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions Reported at -71.3K, an Improvement from Previous -87.9K

The latest CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a reduction in net short positions to -71.3K. Initial market reaction across GBP pairs has been largely... 20:00 Event recap JPY

CFTC JPY Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -122.7K

The latest CFTC JPY Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed the actual figure at -122.7K. Initial market reaction was limited across JPY crosses. 20:00 Event recap BRL

CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 32.8K

The latest CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed an actual figure of 32.8K. USDBRL saw limited movement in the minutes following the release. 20:00 Event recap AUD

CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -30.7K

The latest CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a reading of -30.7K. Initial market reaction to the Australian Dollar was limited. 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count comes in at 588

The latest Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count increased to 588 from 581. Market reaction across major pairs and gold was observed. 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count comes in at 452

The latest Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count showed an increase to 452. Market reaction was generally muted across major currency pairs. 14:31 Event recap USD

Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations comes in at 3.3% against 3.4% consensus

Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations for the US Dollar came in at 3.3%, below the consensus of 3.4%. Market reaction was generally subdued across major pairs. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Inflation Expectations comes in at 4.2% against 4.7% consensus

Michigan Inflation Expectations for July 2026 printed at 4.2%, below the 4.7% consensus. Initial market reaction was limited across major currency pairs. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Consumer Expectations comes in at 54 against 51.8 consensus

Michigan Consumer Expectations for the USD printed at 54, exceeding the 51.8 consensus. Market reaction 15 minutes post-release was limited. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Consumer Sentiment comes in at 54.4 against 51.1 consensus

Michigan Consumer Sentiment data was released today, showing a stronger than expected print. The index reached 54.4, surpassing the 51.1 consensus forecast. 13:45 Event recap USD

Fed Industrial Production y/y comes in at 1.1% against 0.5% consensus

The latest Fed Industrial Production y/y data showed a print of 1.1%, significantly above consensus. Initial market reactions were relatively modest across major pairs. 13:45 Event recap USD

Fed Industrial Production m/m comes in at 0.1% against 0.2% consensus

US Industrial Production m/m was reported at 0.1%, missing the consensus forecast. Market reactions were generally limited within the first 15 minutes. 13:01 Event recap USD

Housing Starts m/m comes in at 19% against -3.8% consensus

US Housing Starts m/m surged to 19%, significantly above the -3.8% consensus. The US Dollar showed broad strength, with XAUUSD seeing a notable decline. 13:01 Event recap USD

Building Permits (USD) comes in at 1.367M against 1.391M consensus

USD Building Permits were reported at 1.367 million, below the 1.391 million consensus. The US Dollar saw varied movements against major pairs. 13:01 Event recap USD

Housing Starts (USD) comes in at 1.427M against 1.204M consensus

US Housing Starts significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 1.427M. The strong data led to varied immediate reactions across major USD pairs. 13:00 Event recap CAD

Foreign Securities Purchases (CAD) comes in at 7.897B against 15.21B consensus

Canada's Foreign Securities Purchases reported at **7.897B**, significantly below the **15.21B** consensus. Initial market reaction shows limited movement across CAD pairs.