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Wednesday, Sep 2
13:01 story USD

ADP: US Private Payrolls Rise Less Than Expected in August

US private sector employment increased by 38,000 jobs in August, falling short of economist expectations and marking the smallest gain since the start of the year.
02:16 story JPY

BOJ Board Member Takata Advocates Nimble Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Risks

Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata reiterated his call for flexible interest rate adjustments to counter rising price pressures, highlighting internal policy discussions.
02:02 story AUD

Australian Q2 GDP Exceeds Forecasts, Boosting Australian Dollar

Australia's Q2 2026 GDP growth surpassed expectations, leading to a stronger Australian Dollar and potentially influencing the RBA's policy outlook.
Tuesday, Sep 1
23:46 story CNY

US Treasury Secretary Bessent Says China Prevented G20 Communique Over Trade Surplus Spat

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged G20 members to address China's trade surplus and 'cheap exports,' with China being the sole dissenter from a joint statement.
17:46 story USD

US Launches Strikes Against Iranian Targets Near Strait of Hormuz, Oil Prices Spike

The United States military initiated strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, citing attacks on commercial shipping and alleged attempts to deploy...
11:31 story USD

US Secures Majority Control of Venezuela’s Oil Reserves

President Donald Trump announced a deal granting the U.S. majority control over **more than 65 billion barrels** of Venezuelan oil, significantly enhancing U.S. energy reserves.
Monday, Aug 31
16:01 story USD

Fed Chair Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech Elevates September Rate Hike Expectations

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish address at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium has significantly increased market expectations for a September interest rate hike, strengthening the...
12:32 story EUR

Germany’s August Preliminary Inflation Edges Up to **2.9%** Year-on-Year, Below Forecasts

Germany's preliminary Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for August rose to **2.9%** year-on-year, an increase from July but missing market expectations. Rising energy costs were...
12:17 story INR

India’s Economy Exceeds Forecasts with Robust 7.8% Growth in Q2

India's economy expanded by 7.8% in the April-June quarter, surpassing market expectations and demonstrating resilience.
12:17 story USD

Aon Finalizes $17 Billion All-Cash Acquisition of USI Insurance Services from KKR

Professional services firm Aon Plc has announced an agreement to acquire USI Insurance Services from KKR & Co. Inc. for approximately $17 billion in an all-cash...
02:02 story USD

US Strikes Iranian Rocket Launchers, Oil Prices Rise Amid Supply Concerns

US forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island Sunday, citing preparations to deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a surge in...
01:46 story AUD

China’s August Manufacturing PMI Shows Slower Contraction, Non-Manufacturing Steady

China's National Bureau of Statistics reported an improvement in August's Manufacturing PMI, though it remained in contraction, while the Non-Manufacturing PMI held steady.
00:01 story JPY

US Treasury Secretary Bessent Comments on Yen Stability, Signals Reduced Intervention Odds

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that recent Japanese Yen movements are 'pretty well contained,' suggesting a lower likelihood of joint intervention. He also deferred to...
Friday, Aug 28
12:47 story EUR

Eurozone Economic Sentiment Reaches Seven-Month High in August, Exceeding Forecasts

Eurozone economic sentiment improved significantly in August, driven by stronger confidence in industrial and services sectors, reaching its highest level since January.
12:46 story CAD

Canada’s Q2 GDP Accelerates to 3.3% Annualized, Signaling Economic Rebound

Canada's economy expanded at an annualized rate of 3.3% in the second quarter, marking a significant acceleration and rebound despite slightly missing market forecasts.
11:01 story EUR

French Economy Stagnates in Second Quarter, Narrowly Avoiding Recession

France's economy narrowly avoided a technical recession in the second quarter, as official data revealed a downward revision to GDP growth, showing stagnation and complicating the...
10:32 story CAD

President Trump Signs Executive Order Renaming Lake Ontario Amidst US-Canada Trade Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' on Thursday, August 27, 2026, amidst ongoing trade disputes with Canada,...
Thursday, Aug 27
23:46 story JPY

Japan’s Tokyo CPI Matches Expectations in August, While July National Inflation Surpassed Forecasts

Japan's Tokyo Consumer Price Index for August aligned with expectations, while the national inflation rate for July exceeded forecasts. The Japanese Yen showed minimal immediate reaction.
18:46 story USD

Boston Fed’s Collins: Policy Restrictive, Rate Hikes Possible if Inflation Disappoints

Boston Fed President Susan Collins stated current monetary policy is restrictive, expecting gradual disinflation, but left the door open for rate hikes if inflation targets are...
14:46 story USD

Cleveland Fed President Hammack Advocates Immediate Action on Inflation, Citing Non-Restrictive Policy

Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack emphasized the need for immediate action against persistent inflation, stating current interest rates are not restrictive enough for the U.S. economy....