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Friday, Aug 28

21:00 COT weekly AUD

CFTC COT Report, Week to August 25, 2026: Euro Net Speculative Position Rises 19k

Leveraged funds significantly reduced their net short Euro positions. The British Pound and US Dollar Index saw leveraged funds reach 52-week high net long positions. 20:02 Event recap EUR

CFTC EUR Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -36.4K

The latest CFTC EUR Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a net position of -36.4K. Initial market reaction was generally subdued. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Nasdaq 100 Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 10K

The latest CFTC Nasdaq 100 Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a figure of 10K, following the previous -10.4K. Market reaction has been limited so far. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC S&P 500 Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -68K

The latest CFTC S&P 500 Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed a figure of -68K. Initial market reactions were generally subdued across major currency pairs. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Crude Oil Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) Reported at 123.4K

The latest CFTC Crude Oil Non-Commercial Net Positions (USD) data was released, showing an increase. Market reaction across major pairs has been limited so far. 20:01 Event recap USD

CFTC Gold Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 243.3K

The latest CFTC Gold Non-Commercial Net Positions data shows a reading of 243.3K. Gold saw a notable reaction, while other major pairs had limited movement. 20:01 Event recap GBP

CFTC GBP Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at -44.5K

The latest CFTC report shows GBP non-commercial net positions at -44.5K. We review the initial market reaction across major GBP pairs. 20:00 Event recap JPY

CFTC JPY Non-Commercial Net Positions Reported at -63.3K

The latest CFTC JPY Non-Commercial Net Positions showed **-63.3K**, compared to **-52.9K** previously. Initial market reaction saw limited movement across JPY pairs. 20:00 Event recap BRL

CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions comes in at 67.9K

The latest CFTC BRL Non-Commercial Net Positions report showed **67.9K**. USDBRL moved **-35** pips fifteen minutes after the release. 20:00 Event recap AUD

CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions come in at -44.5K

The latest CFTC AUD Non-Commercial Net Positions were reported at **-44.5K**, a slight decrease from the previous **-44.2K**. Initial market reactions were generally subdued. 19:00 Event recap USD

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

The latest Baker Hughes US Total Rig Count was released, showing **588** active rigs. Market reaction has been generally subdued across major USD pairs. 19:00 Event recap USD

Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count Registers 447, Down from Previous 452

The latest Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count showed a decrease to 447 rigs. Market reaction was generally subdued across major USD pairs, with a notable... 14:31 Event recap USD

Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations comes in at 3.3% against 3.3% consensus

Michigan 5-Year Inflation Expectations matched consensus at 3.3%. The US Dollar saw broad gains against major currencies following the release. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Inflation Expectations come in at 4% against 4.3% consensus

Michigan Inflation Expectations for August 28, 2026, printed at 4%, below the 4.3% consensus. This release showed a -7.0% surprise against expectations. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Consumer Expectations comes in at 51.5 against 50.6 consensus

Michigan Consumer Expectations for August 2026 printed at 51.5, exceeding the consensus of 50.6. The US Dollar strengthened against major pairs in the immediate aftermath. 14:30 Event recap USD

Michigan Consumer Sentiment comes in at 51.7 against 51 consensus

Michigan Consumer Sentiment was released today, printing at 51.7. This figure was above the consensus estimate of 51. 13:30 Event recap CAD

CAD GDP y/y comes in at 2% against 1.2% consensus

Canada's GDP year over year was reported at 2%, exceeding the 1.2% consensus. The Canadian dollar saw varied, relatively small movements against major pairs. 13:30 Event recap CAD

Canada GDP m/m comes in at 0.3% against 0.1% consensus

Canada's GDP m/m for August 2026 was reported at 0.3%, exceeding the consensus estimate. The Canadian dollar showed a mixed and generally muted reaction. 13:30 Event recap CAD

CAD GDP q/q comes in at 0.8% against 0% consensus

Canada's GDP q/q was reported at 0.8%, exceeding the 0% consensus. Market reaction has been relatively subdued compared to historical movements. 13:00 Event recap CAD

CAD GDP Annualized q/q comes in at 3.3% against 0.7% consensus

Canada's GDP Annualized q/q significantly exceeded expectations, printing at 3.3%. The Canadian dollar's immediate market reaction has been limited so far.