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Friday, Aug 7
12:30 Event recap MXN

CPI y/y (MXN) comes in at 3.12% against 4.02% consensus

Mexico's annual CPI printed at 3.12%, below the 4.02% consensus. USDMXN reacted with a significant move in the minutes following the release.
12:30 Event recap MXN

CPI m/m (MXN) comes in at 0.03% against 0.19% consensus

Mexico's CPI m/m was reported at 0.03%, falling short of the 0.19% consensus. USDMXN reacted with a move of -51 pips initially.
12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Friday, August 7, 2026

New York opens with broad equity gains and a slightly risk-on tone. MXN CPI data significantly missed expectations, while traders await US and Canadian economic releases.
07:30 Daily brief CAD

London Open Briefing: Friday, August 7, 2026

London opens with gold gains and a positive risk tone. Traders await key US and Canadian employment data, including Non-Farm Payrolls.
06:01 Event preview CAD

CAD Unemployment Rate preview: Consensus holds steady at 6.5%

Ahead of the August 7 CAD Unemployment Rate release, market consensus expects the rate to remain at 6.5%. This high-impact event often triggers significant moves in...
06:00 Event preview USD

Non-Farm Payrolls preview: Consensus points to increased hiring

The upcoming Non-Farm Payrolls report is expected to show an increase in employment. Historically, this release has led to significant price movements across major currency pairs.
06:00 Event preview USD

US Average Hourly Earnings m/m preview: Consensus holds at 0.3%

Ahead of Friday's US Average Hourly Earnings m/m release, market consensus remains at 0.3%, matching the previous month's figure. This high-impact report provides key insights into...
06:00 Event preview USD

US Unemployment Rate preview: Consensus holds at 4.2%

The US Unemployment Rate is set for release, with market consensus matching the previous reading at 4.2%. This high-impact event often leads to significant forex volatility.
06:00 Event preview CAD

Canada Employment Change preview: Consensus points to 17.8K jobs added

Canada's Employment Change report is due on August 7, with market consensus at 17.8K jobs. This high impact release often leads to significant CAD pair movements.
00:00 Event recap JPY

Household Spending m/m comes in at -6.4% against 0.9% consensus

Japan's Household Spending month over month registered -6.4%, significantly below the consensus expectation. Market reaction in JPY pairs was generally limited.
00:00 Event recap JPY

Household Spending y/y (JPY) comes in at -3.3% against -1.8% consensus

Japan's Household Spending year over year registered -3.3%, significantly missing the -1.8% consensus. The Yen showed a limited reaction against major pairs in the immediate aftermath.
Thursday, Aug 6
22:16 story GBP

UK Construction Downturn Eases in July, PMI Reaches Four-Month High

The UK construction sector showed signs of stabilization in July, with the S&P Global/CIPS Purchasing Managers' Index rising to a four-month high, exceeding economist expectations.
22:01 story USD

St. Louis Fed President Musalem Advocates for Sustained Monetary Tightening Amid Elevated Inflation

St. Louis Federal Reserve President Alberto Musalem reiterated a hawkish stance, emphasizing the need for continued monetary policy restraint to combat persistent inflation and protect the...
21:30 Daily brief BRL

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, August 7, 2026

Sydney opens to mixed equity moves and significant US data surprises. Traders watch upcoming Japan inflation and spending figures.
19:30 Event recap MXN

Bank of Mexico Holds Interest Rate at 6.5%

The Bank of Mexico maintained its key interest rate at 6.5%. USDMXN saw a measured reaction in the minutes following the announcement.
13:01 Event recap USD

Continuing Jobless Claims comes in at 1.801M against 1.772M consensus

US Continuing Jobless Claims rose to 1.801 million, exceeding the 1.772 million consensus. Initial market reactions were mostly subdued across major pairs.
13:00 Event recap USD

Unit Labor Costs comes in at 1.3% against 0.4% consensus

USD Unit Labor Costs for the quarter printed at 1.3%, significantly above the 0.4% consensus. Initial market reaction saw varied movements across USD pairs and gold.
13:00 Event recap USD

Nonfarm Productivity q/q comes in at 1.4% against 1.4% consensus

US Nonfarm Productivity q/q matched expectations at 1.4%. Initial market reaction was generally subdued across major USD pairs, with XAUUSD showing a more notable move.
13:00 Event recap USD

Initial Jobless Claims comes in at 197K against 196K consensus

US Initial Jobless Claims were reported at **197K**, slightly above the **196K** consensus. Market reaction has been limited across most major currency pairs so far.
12:47 story USD

US Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Less Than Expected, Continuing Claims Increase

New applications for US unemployment benefits edged up to **199,000** in the week ending **August 1**, falling short of economist forecasts. Continuing claims also saw an...