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Thursday, Aug 20

07:30 Daily brief AUD

Australian Unemployment Unexpectedly Rises in July, Dampening RBA Rate Hike Expectations

Australia's July unemployment rate unexpectedly increased, diverging from forecasts and leading traders to reduce bets on future Reserve Bank of Australia interest rate hikes. 02:00 Event recap AUD

AUD Unemployment Rate comes in at 4.5% against 4.3% consensus

Australia's Unemployment Rate for August 2026 printed at 4.5%, higher than the 4.3% consensus. The Australian dollar saw declines against major pairs in the immediate aftermath. 02:00 Event recap AUD

AUD Full-Time Employment Change comes in at 16.3K

Australia's Full-Time Employment Change registered **16.3K** in the latest release. This figure follows the previous month's **29.3K**. 02:00 Event recap AUD

Australia Employment Change comes in at -15.8K against 31.6K consensus

Australia's Employment Change reported a significant miss, coming in at -15.8K against a 31.6K consensus. The Australian dollar saw broad declines against major pairs following the... 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. 00:15 Event recap JPY

JPY Exports y/y comes in at 23.2% against 22.3% consensus

Japan's Exports year over year exceeded expectations, printing at 23.2%. Initial market reaction saw varied JPY movement against major currencies. 00:15 Event recap JPY

JPY Trade Balance comes in at -634.5B against 287.1B consensus

Japan's Trade Balance for August 2026 reported a deficit of -634.5B JPY, significantly wider than the 287.1B JPY surplus expected. Initial market reaction saw varied, generally... 00:15 Event recap JPY

Adjusted Trade Balance (JPY) comes in at -686B against -361.6B consensus

Japan's Adjusted Trade Balance for August was reported at -686 billion JPY, significantly wider than the -361.6 billion JPY consensus. Initial market reaction in JPY crosses...

Wednesday, Aug 19

21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Thursday, August 20, 2026

Sydney Open sees USD weakness, XAUUSD gains, and AUD employment data ahead. Retail books show disagreement on GBPUSD and EURJPY. 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. 17:31 Event recap USD

20-Year Bond Auction (USD) Yields 5.204%

The latest 20-Year Bond Auction (USD) saw a yield of 5.204%. Market reaction has been limited so far across major currency pairs. 15:01 Event recap USD

EIA Cushing Crude Oil Stocks Change comes in at -1.314M against 0.919M consensus

EIA Cushing Crude Oil Stocks Change registered a significant draw, surprising consensus. Market reaction has been observed across major pairs. 15:00 Event recap USD

EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change comes in at 4.405M against 6.913M consensus

The latest EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change reported an increase of 4.405 million barrels, falling short of the 6.913 million barrel consensus. Initial market reactions varied... 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. 12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

New York opens with mixed equity moves and significant Eurozone CPI misses. USD traders await EIA oil data, a 20-Year Bond Auction, and the FOMC Meeting... 10:15 Event recap EUR

Germany 10-Year Bond Auction comes in at 3.26%

Germany's latest 10-Year Bond Auction saw a yield of 3.26%, a decrease from the previous 3.29%. Market reaction has been limited in the immediate aftermath.