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Friday, Sep 4
19:01 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count comes in at 588, matching previous

The Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count was released at 588, matching the previous figure. Market reaction varied across USD pairs and gold.
19:01 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count Rises to 449

The Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count increased to **449** from **447**. Market reaction saw XAUUSD decline significantly, while some USD pairs showed larger than typical...
18:32 story EUR

Cleveland Fed President Hammack Advocates Further Rate Hikes Amid Elevated Inflation

Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack stated that current monetary policy is not restrictive enough, advocating for further rate increases to combat inflation.
14:30 Event recap CAD

Ivey PMI n.s.a. comes in at 62.7

Canada's Ivey PMI n.s.a. was reported at 62.7. Initial market reactions show varied movements across CAD pairs.
14:30 Event recap CAD

Ivey PMI comes in at 64.3 against 51.5 consensus

The Canadian Ivey PMI significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 64.3 against a 51.5 consensus. Market reaction showed varied movements for CAD pairs.
13:15 Event recap CAD

CAD Unemployment Rate comes in at 6.4% against 6.4% consensus

Canada's Unemployment Rate was released, matching consensus expectations at 6.4%. Initial market reactions show varied movements across CAD currency pairs.
13:15 Event recap CAD

Canada Employment Change comes in at -41.7K against -30.6K consensus

Canada's Employment Change registered a decline of -41.7K, significantly missing consensus. The Canadian dollar showed broad weakness following the release.
13:01 Event recap USD

U6 Unemployment Rate comes in at 7.7% against 7.6% consensus

The U.S. U6 Unemployment Rate was reported at 7.7%, slightly above the 7.6% consensus. The U.S. Dollar saw broad gains against major pairs in the immediate...
13:01 Event recap USD

Private Nonfarm Payrolls comes in at 127K against 48K consensus

Private Nonfarm Payrolls for the US were released at 127K, significantly above the 48K consensus. The US Dollar saw broad strengthening following the data.
13:01 Event recap USD

Average Hourly Earnings y/y comes in at 3.1% against 3.4% consensus

US Average Hourly Earnings y/y printed at 3.1%, missing the 3.4% consensus. The US Dollar strengthened across the board following the release.
13:00 Event recap USD

US Average Hourly Earnings m/m comes in at 0.3% against 0.2% consensus

US Average Hourly Earnings for September printed at 0.3%, surpassing the 0.2% consensus. The US Dollar strengthened across the board following the release.
13:00 Event recap USD

Participation Rate (USD) comes in at 61.6% against 61.4% consensus

The US Participation Rate printed at 61.6%, exceeding the 61.4% consensus. This release prompted immediate movements across major USD pairs and XAUUSD.
13:00 Event recap USD

Non-Farm Payrolls comes in at 162K against 41K consensus

US Non-Farm Payrolls significantly exceeded expectations, reporting 162K new jobs. The US Dollar strengthened across the board following the release.
13:00 Event recap USD

US Unemployment Rate comes in at 4.1% against 4.1% consensus

The US Unemployment Rate for September 2026 was released at 4.1%, matching consensus expectations. Initial market reaction saw varied moves across major USD pairs.
12:47 story USD

US Non-Farm Payrolls Surge by **162,000** in August, Exceeding Forecasts

The U.S. economy added significantly more jobs than expected in August, with the unemployment rate holding steady, indicating renewed labor market momentum.
12:30 Daily brief AUD

New York Open Briefing: Friday, September 4, 2026

New York session opens with mixed equities, GBP strongest, JPY weakest. Key releases include Eurozone Retail Sales miss, while Canada's Ivey PMI is ahead.
09:17 story EUR

Eurozone Retail Sales Fall Unexpectedly in July, June Figure Revised Upward

Retail sales in Germany saw an unexpected sharp decline in July, while Eurozone sales for June also contracted, both missing forecasts. The Euro faced selling pressure...
09:16 story EUR

Volkswagen Approves Major Restructuring Plan Including 50,000 Job Cuts

Volkswagen's supervisory board has approved a comprehensive restructuring plan, including **50,000** job cuts and a significant reduction in its model portfolio, aiming for enhanced profitability and...
09:00 Event recap GBP

S&P Global/CIPS Construction PMI comes in at 44.3 against 39.2 consensus

The latest S&P Global/CIPS Construction PMI for the UK printed at 44.3, exceeding the consensus forecast of 39.2. The British Pound showed varied movement against major...
08:00 Event recap EUR

S&P Global Construction PMI comes in at 43

The Eurozone S&P Global Construction PMI was released, showing a reading of **43**. Market reaction has been limited so far.