Participation Rate (USD) comes in at 61.4% against 61.7% consensus
| Pair | Now | Since publish |
|---|---|---|
| EURUSD | — | — |
| USDJPY | — | — |
The latest US Participation Rate, released at 12:30 UTC on August 7, 2026, came in at 61.4%. This figure was below the consensus expectation of 61.7%, representing a -0.5% surprise against the forecast. The previous month’s reading was 61.5%.
Measured market reaction 15 minutes after the release showed broad US Dollar weakness. AUDUSD rose 33 pips, EURUSD gained 44 pips, and GBPUSD was up 50 pips. NZDUSD increased 32 pips. USDCAD fell 45 pips, USDCHF dropped 41 pips, and USDJPY declined 106 pips. Gold, XAUUSD, advanced 535 pips. These observed moves were generally larger than typical, with many pairs exceeding their historical top-quarter moves. For context, the median 1-hour move for EURUSD after past releases is 22 pips, and for USDJPY it is 26 pips.