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Friday, Oct 30
12:02 story EUR

Italy’s Economy Stalls in Q3 as GDP Misses Forecasts; October Inflation Hits Over 3-Year High

Italy's preliminary Q3 GDP was flat q/q, below the +0.1% consensus, with annual growth at 0.8%. Net exports weighed on activity while inflation accelerated to its...
10:47 story EUR

Eurozone Q3 GDP Slows to 0.4% but Beats Forecasts as France Unexpectedly Contracts

Eurozone growth eased to 0.4% q/q in Q3, above the 0.2% consensus, while France shrank 0.1% and Spain grew 0.6%. The split leaves the ECB weighing...
09:47 story EUR

German Q3 Flash GDP Grows 0.2% QoQ, Topping 0.1% Forecast

Germany's economy grew 0.2% quarter on quarter in Q3, beating the 0.1% consensus, though details show uneven momentum. EUR/USD traded near 1.1193 after a brief dip...
08:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Friday, October 30, 2026

Asian and European equity indices and gold opened the session lower while CHF led currency strength. German jobs and GDP data and Euro Area flash GDP...
06:00 Event preview USD

Chicago Business Barometer preview: consensus 61.3 against 58.8 prior

The MNI Chicago Business Barometer is due 2026-10-30 at 13:45 UTC, with consensus at 61.3 versus 58.8 previously. Here is how major USD pairs and gold...
Thursday, Oct 29
23:17 story AUD

Aussie Dollar Hits One-Month High Near 0.7050 as Hot CPI Lifts RBA Hike Bets; Fed Holds

AUD/USD reached a one-month high after Australian September CPI rose to 4.3% and the Fed held rates with two hawkish dissents. Markets are leaning toward an...
22:47 story JPY

BoJ Holds at 1.25% in 8-1 Vote, Declares Inflation Consistent With 2% Target as Takata Dissents for Hike

The BoJ left rates unchanged at 1.25% with Takata dissenting for a hike to 1.50%, and said inflation is generally consistent with its 2% target for...
21:30 Daily brief EUR

Sydney Open Briefing: Friday, October 30, 2026

Sydney open for Friday, October 30, 2026: equity indices slip with USTEC down 1.32%, Core PCE matches consensus, and the BoJ decision headlines the Asia session.
20:02 story EUR

ECB Holds Rates Steady, Deposit Rate at 2.50%, as Energy Prices Lift Inflation Risks

The ECB left all three key rates unchanged, with the deposit rate at 2.50%. Policymakers cited rising energy costs, tighter financial conditions and downside growth risks,...
20:02 story CAD

Bank of Canada Hikes to 2.50% as Expected; CAD Muted on Day, Set for Strongest Month Since April

The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate 25 bps to 2.50%, its first hike since July 2023, citing energy-driven inflation risks. USD/CAD stayed near 1.40...
15:02 story EUR

ECB Holds Deposit Rate at 2.50% as Lagarde Announces Departure; Sources Point to December Hike Then Pause

The ECB left rates unchanged, with the deposit rate at 2.50%. Lagarde said she will step down next year, and Reuters sources say policymakers expect a...
13:30 Central bank watch EUR

European Central Bank Statement Changes: October 29, 2026 vs September 10, 2026

What changed between the European Central Bank statements of September 10, 2026 and October 29, 2026.
13:17 story USD

US Q3 GDP Exceeds Expectations at 3.4% Amid Accelerating September Inflation

The U.S. economy expanded faster than anticipated in the third quarter, driven by robust consumer and business spending. However, September's inflation data showed an acceleration, keeping...
13:17 story USD

US Jobless Claims Unexpectedly Decline, Signaling Labor Market Strength

First-time applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly to 194,000, while continuing claims also decreased, indicating a resilient labor market.
13:15 Event recap USD

Core PCE Price Index m/m comes in at 0.3% against 0.3% consensus

The latest US Core PCE Price Index m/m matched consensus expectations at 0.3%. Initial market reaction showed relatively subdued moves across major currency pairs and gold.
13:00 Event recap USD

Initial Jobless Claims comes in at 194K against 198K consensus

US Initial Jobless Claims printed at 194K, below the 198K consensus. Initial market reaction across major pairs has been relatively small.
12:30 Daily brief EUR

New York Open Briefing: Thursday, October 29, 2026

New York opens with mixed equities and a weaker USD. Focus shifts to the ECB's rate decision and press conference, alongside recent US jobless claims data.
10:17 story EUR

ECB President Lagarde Announces Early Departure Effective February 2027

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has announced she will step down from her role on **February 7, 2027**, ahead of her original term end, initiating...
08:30 Daily brief EUR

London Open Briefing: Thursday, October 29, 2026

London Open Briefing: European traders watch ECB policy decisions and US GDP/PCE data. Equities show mild gains, while XAUUSD and NZDUSD decline.
06:17 story USD

Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady; Warsh’s Remarks Offer Limited New Guidance on Future Hikes

The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates on **Wednesday**, with Chairman **Kevin Warsh** indicating a potential for further tightening **this year**. However, market expectations for a...