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Friday, Aug 28
06:30 Event recap SEK

GDP y/y (SEK) comes in at 3.3% against 2.8% consensus

Sweden's annual GDP growth exceeded expectations, printing at 3.3% against a 2.8% consensus. USDSEK saw a limited reaction in the immediate aftermath.
06:30 Event recap SEK

GDP q/q (SEK) comes in at 1.6% against 1.4% consensus

Sweden's Q2 GDP growth exceeded expectations, printing at **1.6%** versus a **1.4%** consensus. The initial market reaction in USDSEK was limited compared to historical moves.
06:00 Event preview CAD

Canada GDP Preview: Consensus points to slower growth

Ahead of Friday's Canada GDP release, the market expects a slowdown to 0.2% from 0.3%. This high-impact event has historically caused significant CAD pair movements.
06:00 Event preview EUR

Consumer Price Expectations (EUR) preview: Consensus points to a notable decline

The upcoming Eurozone Consumer Price Expectations release is set for August 28. Market consensus anticipates a decrease from the previous reading, indicating potential shifts in inflation...
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.
21:30 Daily brief CAD

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, August 28, 2026

Sydney opens with a slight risk-on tone. AUD is the strongest performer, JPY weakest. Tokyo CPI data is due.
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....
14:16 story USD

US Initial Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Decline to **203,000**

New applications for US unemployment benefits fell more than anticipated last week, indicating continued resilience in the labor market.
13:01 Event recap CAD

Current Account (CAD) comes in at 8.836B against -4.065B consensus

Canada's Current Account reported a significant surplus of 8.836B, far exceeding the consensus for a deficit. Initial market reaction in CAD pairs has been relatively muted...
13:01 Event recap USD

Continuing Jobless Claims comes in at 1.778M against 1.79M consensus

US Continuing Jobless Claims printed at 1.778M, below the 1.79M consensus. Initial market reaction shows varied moves across currency pairs and gold.
13:01 Event recap USD

Retail Inventories excl. Autos m/m comes in at 0.7%

US Retail Inventories excluding Autos increased by **0.7%** month over month. Initial market reactions were generally subdued across major USD pairs.
13:00 Event recap USD

Retail Inventories m/m comes in at 0.7% against -0.1% consensus

Retail Inventories m/m (USD) significantly exceeded expectations, printing at **0.7%** versus a **-0.1%** consensus. Initial market reactions for most major currency pairs were relatively small.
13:00 Event recap USD

Goods Trade Balance comes in at -118.806B against -104.172B consensus

The US Goods Trade Balance reported a deficit of -118.806 billion USD, wider than the -104.172 billion USD consensus. Initial market reaction in most USD pairs...
13:00 Event recap USD

Initial Jobless Claims comes in at 206K against 216K consensus

US Initial Jobless Claims printed at 206K, below the 216K consensus. Early market reaction shows limited movement across major forex pairs.
12:31 story USD

Kansas City Fed President Schmid: Current Rates Not Restrictive, Inflation Remains Stubborn

Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid stated that current interest rates are not restraining the US economy, with inflation persisting above the central bank's **2%**...
12:30 Event recap BRL

Unemployment Rate 3-months (BRL) comes in at 5.3% against 5.6% consensus

Brazil's Unemployment Rate for the three months ending in August was **5.3%**, below the **5.6%** consensus. USDBRL moved **-81 pips** fifteen minutes after the release.
12:30 Daily brief ALL

New York Open Briefing: Thursday, August 27, 2026

New York Open Briefing: USD strength, XAUUSD decline, and key economic releases set the tone. Jackson Hole Symposium and upcoming auctions are in focus.
10:01 story PHP

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Raises Key Rate for Third Consecutive Meeting Amid Persistent Inflation

The Philippine central bank increased its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.00% as expected, maintaining a hawkish stance to combat elevated inflation risks.
08:30 Event recap EUR

ECB Households Loans y/y comes in at 3.1% against 2.9% consensus

Eurozone household lending grew more than expected. Initial market moves for EUR pairs remained relatively subdued compared to historical averages.