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Thursday, Sep 3

13:02 Event recap CAD

Labor Productivity q/q (CAD) comes in at 1% against -0.2% consensus

Canada's Labor Productivity q/q significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 1% against a -0.2% consensus. The Canadian dollar saw varied reactions across major pairs. 13:02 Event recap CAD

Trade Balance (CAD) comes in at 0.769B against 3.831B consensus

Canada's latest Trade Balance report showed a significant miss against analyst expectations. The Canadian dollar saw varied reactions across major pairs in the immediate aftermath. 13:01 Event recap USD

Imports (USD) reported at 399.299B, up from 387.989B previously

The latest Imports (USD) data shows a rise to 399.299B. Markets saw varied reactions across major pairs in the initial 15 minutes. 13:01 Event recap USD

Exports (USD) Comes in at 310.723B, Down From Previous 314.728B

The latest Exports (USD) figure was released, showing a decrease from the prior period. Markets saw varied reactions across major currency pairs and gold. 13:01 Event recap USD

US Trade Balance comes in at -88.576B against -75.77B consensus

The US Trade Balance reported a wider deficit than expected. Initial market reaction saw USD weaken against major pairs. 13:01 Event recap USD

Unit Labor Costs q/q comes in at 1.2% against 1.3% consensus

US Unit Labor Costs for the quarter came in below expectations at 1.2%. The US Dollar generally weakened against major pairs following the release. 13:00 Event recap USD

Nonfarm Productivity q/q comes in at 1.4% against 1.4% consensus

US Nonfarm Productivity q/q matched expectations at 1.4%. Initial market reaction saw varied movements in major USD pairs and XAUUSD. 09:00 Event recap GBP

S&P Global/CIPS Composite PMI comes in at 52.5, matching previous

The S&P Global/CIPS Composite PMI for the UK was released at 52.5, matching the prior figure. Initial market reaction shows limited movement compared to historical averages. 09:00 Event recap GBP

S&P Global/CIPS Services PMI comes in at 52.5 against 52.8 consensus

The S&P Global/CIPS Services PMI for the UK printed at 52.5, falling short of the 52.8 consensus. The British Pound showed varied, relatively small movements against... 08:31 Event recap EUR

S&P Global Services PMI (EUR) comes in at 51.6 against 51.7 consensus

The Eurozone S&P Global Services PMI registered 51.6, slightly below the consensus forecast of 51.7. Initial market reaction saw minor movements in EUR pairs. 08:30 Event recap EUR

S&P Global Composite PMI (EUR) comes in at 52 against 52.1 consensus

The Eurozone S&P Global Composite PMI printed at 52, slightly below the 52.1 consensus. The Euro saw varied, mostly small, initial reactions against major pairs. 08:30 Event recap EUR

Germany Services PMI comes in at 49.7 against 48.5 consensus

Germany's S&P Global Services PMI registered 49.7, surpassing the 48.5 consensus. EUR pairs showed varied reactions in the initial 15 minutes. 08:15 Event recap EUR

France Services PMI comes in at 48 against 48.4 consensus

France's S&P Global Services PMI registered **48**, falling short of the **48.4** consensus. The Euro saw varied, generally muted, reactions across major pairs. 08:15 Event recap EUR

Italy Services PMI comes in at 55.2 against 52.5 consensus

Italy's S&P Global Services PMI printed at 55.2, surpassing the 52.5 consensus. The euro saw varied, generally modest, initial movements against major currencies. 07:45 Event recap EUR

Spain S&P Global Composite PMI Registers 55.8, Down From Previous 56.5

Spain's S&P Global Composite PMI for September 2026 was released at 55.8, a decrease from the prior month's 56.5. Initial market reactions show varied movements across... 07:45 Event recap EUR

Spain S&P Global Services PMI comes in at 57.8 against 55.5 consensus

Spain's S&P Global Services PMI printed at 57.8, exceeding the 55.5 consensus. The euro saw varied, mostly modest, movements against major pairs in the 15 minutes... 07:30 Event recap CHF

Swiss CPI m/m comes in at 0.4% against 0% consensus

Swiss CPI month over month was reported at 0.4%, exceeding the consensus forecast of 0%. The Swiss franc generally strengthened against major pairs. 07:30 Event recap CHF

CHF GDP y/y comes in at 2.8% against 0.6% consensus

Switzerland's annual GDP growth significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 2.8% compared to a 0.6% consensus. The Swiss Franc saw varied reactions across major pairs. 07:30 Event recap CHF

Swiss GDP q/q comes in at 1.9% against 0.1% consensus

Swiss GDP q/q significantly exceeded expectations at 1.9%, surprising consensus by 1800.0%. The Swiss Franc strengthened against most majors in the immediate aftermath. 02:15 Event recap CNY

Caixin Composite PMI (CNY) Rises to 52.1

China's Caixin Composite PMI increased to 52.1 from 50.8. Initial market reaction in USDCNH has been small compared to historical moves.