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Wednesday, Aug 19
09:31 Event recap EUR

CPI y/y (EUR) comes in at 2.9% against 3.2% consensus

Eurozone annual CPI for August 2026 printed at 2.9%, falling below the consensus forecast of 3.2%. Initial market reactions for EUR pairs were observed.
09:30 Event recap EUR

EUR CPI m/m comes in at 0.2% against 2.8% consensus

Eurozone CPI m/m was reported at 0.2%, significantly below the 2.8% consensus. The Euro's market reaction has been varied and generally muted compared to typical historical...
09:30 Event recap EUR

EUR Core CPI comes in at 102.84, matching previous reading

Eurozone Core CPI was reported at 102.84, unchanged from the prior reading. Initial market reactions show limited movement across EUR pairs.
09:30 Event recap EUR

Core CPI y/y (EUR) comes in at 2.5% against 2.5% consensus

Eurozone Core CPI year over year was released at 2.5%, matching consensus estimates. Initial market reaction saw varied moves across EUR pairs.
07:30 Daily brief AUD

London Open Briefing: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

London Open Briefing for August 19, 2026, noting JPY strength, AUD weakness, and key EUR data ahead.
06:30 Event recap GBP

UK CPI y/y comes in at 2.9% against 2.9% consensus

The latest UK CPI year over year data matched analyst expectations. Initial market reaction in GBP pairs has been limited.
06:00 Event preview AUD

Unemployment Rate (AUD) preview: Consensus holds at 4.4%

Australia's latest Unemployment Rate is due, with market consensus matching the previous reading. This high impact event has historically driven significant moves across AUD pairs.
06:00 Event preview AUD

Australia Employment Change preview: Consensus points to moderation after strong prior month

The upcoming Australia Employment Change release is rated high impact. Market consensus forecasts a moderation to **11.7K** after the previous **76.3K** gain.
06:00 Event preview USD

EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change preview: Focus on inventory shifts

The upcoming EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change report is set for August 19, 2026. Market consensus points to a significant shift from the previous inventory build,...
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...
02:00 Event recap AUD

Wage Price Index q/q (AUD) comes in at 0.8% against 0.8% consensus

Australia's Wage Price Index for the quarter matched consensus expectations at 0.8%. Initial market reaction saw limited movement across AUD pairs.
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
23:15 Event recap NZD

NZD PPI Input q/q comes in at 2.9% against 1.1% consensus

New Zealand's Producer Price Index Input for the quarter rose by 2.9%, significantly exceeding the 1.1% consensus forecast. Market reaction shows NZD strengthening against major pairs.
21:30 Daily brief AUD

Sydney Open Briefing: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Sydney opens with declines across major indices. US housing data disappointed, while industrial production beat expectations. AUD Wage Price Index is due.
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...
14:30 Event recap USD

Pending Home Sales m/m comes in at -2.3% against -1.1% consensus

US Pending Home Sales for August declined more than anticipated. Initial market reactions show limited movement across major USD pairs.
13:45 Event recap USD

Fed Industrial Production y/y comes in at 1.1% against 0.7% consensus

The latest US Industrial Production data showed a 1.1% annual increase, surpassing the 0.7% consensus. Initial market reactions were mixed.
13:45 Event recap USD

Fed Industrial Production m/m comes in at 0.2% against 0.1% consensus

The latest Fed Industrial Production m/m for the US came in at 0.2%, exceeding the 0.1% consensus. Initial market reaction saw minor movements in major currency...
13:00 Event recap USD

Housing Starts m/m comes in at -12.4% against 8.8% consensus

US Housing Starts m/m fell to -12.4%, significantly missing the 8.8% consensus. Initial market reactions have been limited compared to historical moves.
13:00 Event recap USD

Building Permits comes in at 1.443M against 1.352M consensus

US Building Permits data was released, showing 1.443 million permits against a 1.352 million consensus. Initial market reaction has been limited.