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Thursday, Aug 20

00:32 story JPY

Japan’s Exports Accelerate Significantly in July, Driven by Semiconductor and Auto Demand

Japan's exports grew at their fastest pace since late 2022 in July, significantly exceeding analyst expectations, primarily fueled by robust semiconductor and automobile shipments.

Wednesday, Aug 19

18:32 story USD

Federal Reserve Minutes Indicate Conditional Rate Hikes Possible if Inflation Persists

The latest Federal Reserve minutes reveal that many officials believe further interest rate increases may be necessary if inflation does not decline, signaling a hawkish bias. 14:17 story EUR

UK and Eurozone Inflation Accelerate to 2.9% in July, Meeting Expectations

Consumer price inflation in both the UK and Eurozone rose to 2.9% in July, driven by energy costs and largely matching forecasts. 13:03 story USD

US Treasury Expands Long-Dated Bond Buybacks, Driving Yields Lower

The US Treasury Department announced an increase in its long-dated bond buyback operations, aiming to provide liquidity and address rising yields. 04:02 story AUD

RBA Deputy Governor Hauser Signals Further Rate Hikes Possible if Inflation Persists

Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser stated on Wednesday that further interest rate increases would be necessary if inflation does not decline, leading to... 01:48 story JPY

US President Trump Orders Substantial Reduction in Joint Drills with South Korea

President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to significantly scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, citing costs and diplomatic considerations.

Tuesday, Aug 18

18:18 story CAD

US and Canada Engage in Last-Minute Trade Talks Ahead of Tariff Deadline

US and Canadian officials are holding renewed discussions in an attempt to avert the imposition of new **50% tariffs** on Canadian goods, with a deadline just... 11:02 story USD

Global Government Bond Yields Reach Multi-Decade Highs Amid Broad Selloff

Global government bond yields surged to multi-decade highs on Tuesday as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran escalated, fueling inflation concerns. 06:32 story USD

US 30-Year Treasury Yields Reach 19-Year High Amid Debt, Inflation Concerns

US 30-year Treasury yields surged to their highest level since 2007, driven by investor concerns over national debt, bond supply, and persistent inflation.

Monday, Aug 17

00:16 story JPY

Japan’s Q2 GDP Misses Forecasts, Complicating BOJ Policy Normalization Path

Japan's economy grew less than expected in Q2 2026, with weak domestic demand raising questions about the Bank of Japan's path to further rate hikes.

Sunday, Aug 16

22:16 story AUD

China Reschedules July Economic Data Release, Raising Market Volatility Concerns

China has unexpectedly revised the release time for its July economic data to **3 p.m. Monday**, breaking from its usual schedule and potentially increasing market volatility.

Friday, Aug 14

20:46 story USD

Fed’s Goolsbee Identifies Inflation as Primary Concern, Notes Disinflation Progress

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee highlighted inflation as the economy's biggest problem but expressed encouragement over recent disinflation, attributing it to fading one-time shocks. 14:32 story CNY

US Imposes 100% Tariffs on Drones, Targeting China Amid Security Concerns

President Trump has ordered tariffs of up to **100%** on imported drones, primarily targeting China, citing national security and a push to bolster domestic manufacturing. The... 14:17 story USD

US Retail Sales Unexpectedly Decline 0.6% in July, Weakest in Over a Year

US retail sales contracted unexpectedly in July, falling **0.6%** month-over-month and marking the weakest performance in over a year, driven by declines in auto and internet...

Thursday, Aug 13

00:31 story JPY

Japan’s July Producer Prices Rise 7.2% Annually, Below Forecasts

Japan's wholesale inflation in July came in below market expectations, with producer prices rising 7.2% year-on-year and 0.1% month-on-month.

Wednesday, Aug 12

23:16 story USD

US Budget Deficit Surges to $432 Billion in July, Highest Since March 2021

The United States recorded a **$432 billion** budget deficit in July, marking the highest monthly figure since **March 2021** and exceeding analyst expectations. 15:02 story USD

US President Trump Asserts Total Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Tensions with Iran

US President Donald Trump has asserted "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying geopolitical tensions with Iran and contributing to rising oil prices. 12:47 story USD

US Consumer Prices Rise as Expected in July, Annual Rate at 3.4%

The U.S. Consumer Price Index for July increased by 0.1% month-over-month, aligning with economist expectations, with the annual rate holding steady at 3.4%. Core CPI also... 03:48 story JPY

Japanese Yen Reverses Half of Intervention Gains, Traders Eye Further Action

The Japanese Yen has surrendered approximately half of the gains from the recent US-Japan intervention, leading to speculation about potential future official support.

Tuesday, Aug 11

05:17 story USD

President Trump Addresses Reports of Calls with Fed Chair Warsh Amid Independence Concerns

President Donald Trump confirmed a recent conversation with Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, while disputing reports of frequent contact, raising questions about central bank independence.