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Monday, Aug 17
13:00 Event recap CAD

Common CPI y/y (CAD) comes in at 2.7% against 2.4% consensus

Canada's Common CPI year over year printed at 2.7%, exceeding the 2.4% consensus. Initial market reaction shows modest moves in CAD pairs.
13:00 Event recap USD

NY Fed Empire State Manufacturing Index comes in at 20.6 against 8.4 consensus

The NY Fed Empire State Manufacturing Index printed at 20.6, significantly above the 8.4 consensus. Initial market reactions show varied moves across major currency pairs.
12:30 Daily brief BRL

New York Open Briefing: Monday, August 17, 2026

New York Open Briefing: AUD and NZD show strength, USD is weak. China's economic data disappoints, while the Bank of Japan's tone is hawkish.
08:30 Event recap CNY

Industrial Production YTD y/y (CNY) comes in at 5.3%

China's Industrial Production YTD y/y was reported at 5.3%. The USDCNH pair saw a relatively small move in the hour following the release.
08:30 Event recap CNY

Industrial Production y/y (CNY) comes in at 4.5% against 4.9% consensus

China's Industrial Production year over year registered 4.5%, falling short of the 4.9% consensus. USDCNH saw a limited reaction in the hour following the data.
08:30 Event recap CNY

Fixed Asset Investment y/y comes in at -6.7% against -6.3% consensus

China's Fixed Asset Investment year over year was reported at -6.7%, below the -6.3% consensus. USDCNH saw a limited reaction.
08:30 Event recap CNY

Unemployment Rate (CNY) comes in at 5.2% against 5% consensus

China's Unemployment Rate for August 2026 was reported at 5.2%, exceeding the 5% consensus. USDCNH saw a modest reaction in the hour following the release.
07:30 Daily brief BRL

London Open Briefing: Monday, August 17, 2026

London opens with a slight risk-on tone. NZD and AUD lead gains, while USD lags. Key CAD CPI data and US manufacturing figures are ahead.
06:01 Event preview GBP

UK Claimant Count Change preview: Consensus points to an increase in jobless claims

The UK Claimant Count Change, a high impact release, is set for August 18, 2026. Market consensus anticipates a rise in claims, following the previous month's...
06:00 Event preview CAD

Trimmed CPI y/y (CAD) preview: Consensus holds steady

Traders await Canada's Trimmed CPI y/y on August 17, with market consensus at 1.8%, matching the previous reading. This high-impact release historically moves CAD pairs significantly.
06:00 Event preview CAD

Median CPI y/y (CAD) preview: Inflation gauge eyed

Canada's Median CPI year over year data is set for release, with market consensus at 2.0%. This high-impact inflation gauge has historically generated significant moves in...
06:00 Event preview CAD

Canada CPI m/m preview: Consensus points to rebound from previous negative reading

Canada's Consumer Price Index month over month report is due. Market consensus anticipates a rebound, a significant shift from the prior negative reading.
05:00 Event recap JPY

Industrial Production m/m (JPY) comes in at 1.9% against 1.3% consensus

Japan's Industrial Production m/m rose by 1.9%, surpassing the 1.3% consensus. The Yen showed limited movement against major pairs in the immediate aftermath.
05:00 Event recap JPY

Tertiary Industry Activity Index m/m comes in at -0.2% against 0.6% consensus

Japan's Tertiary Industry Activity Index m/m registered -0.2%, missing the consensus of 0.6%. JPY pairs showed limited movement in the initial 15 minutes.
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.
00:15 Event recap JPY

Net Exports Contribution to GDP q/q comes in at 0.5% against 0.4% consensus

Japan's Net Exports Contribution to GDP q/q exceeded expectations at 0.5%. Initial market reaction across JPY crosses was generally modest.
00:15 Event recap JPY

GDP Price Index y/y (JPY) comes in at 2.6% against 3.2% consensus

Japan's GDP Price Index year over year registered 2.6%, falling short of the 3.2% consensus. Initial market reaction shows varied, generally modest moves across JPY pairs.
00:15 Event recap JPY

GDP y/y (JPY) comes in at 1.1% against 0.5% consensus

Japan's GDP y/y printed at 1.1%, exceeding the 0.5% consensus. Initial market moves in JPY crosses were generally smaller than typical.
00:15 Event recap JPY

GDP q/q (JPY) comes in at 0.3% against 0.1% consensus

Japan's GDP q/q was released at 0.3%, exceeding the 0.1% consensus. Initial market reaction in JPY crosses showed generally small moves.
Sunday, Aug 16
23:15 Event recap NZD

Electronic Card Retail Sales m/m comes in at 1.3% against -0.3% consensus

New Zealand's Electronic Card Retail Sales m/m rose by 1.3%, significantly exceeding the -0.3% consensus. The NZD showed varied, generally small, initial reactions against major pairs.