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September 8, 2026 AM
- Houthi attacks ignited fires at Saudi energy facilities and wounded 73 people. | AP ↗
- Brent crude reached USD 99.22 per barrel, its highest since July 24. | RTE ↗
- China's August exports rose 18.6 percent y/y; imports increased 21.7 percent. | Xinhua ↗
- Japan's Q2 real GDP growth was revised to 0.4 percent q/q from 0.3 percent. | Cabinet Office Japan ↗
- Japan's current-account surplus reached JPY 2.99 trillion in July. | BOJ ↗
- Germany's July exports fell 0.8 percent m/m; imports dropped 5.7 percent. | Destatis ↗
September 7, 2026 PM
- China will issue CNY 300 billion in special Treasury bonds to recapitalize eight central financial institutions. | MOF China ↗
- Japanese yen strengthened to around JPY 154 per dollar, its strongest since late February. | Asahi ↗
- RBI absorbed INR 3.53 trillion in an overnight VRRR at 5.24 percent. | RBI ↗
- Turkey's medium-term program projects 2026 inflation at 28.4 percent and growth at 3.3 percent. | AA ↗
- Iran said it will declare a restricted zone beyond Hormuz; uncoordinated vessels face sanctions. | Press TV ↗
September 7, 2026 AM
- Euro-area Q2 GDP growth was revised to 0.6 percent q/q from 0.4 percent. | Eurostat ↗
- Germany's industrial production fell 1.1 percent m/m and 1.6 percent y/y in July. | Destatis ↗
- China's FX reserves rose USD 19.5 billion in August to USD 3.4383 trillion. | SAFE ↗
- Japan's reserve assets fell USD 79.6 billion in August to USD 1.208 trillion. | MOF Japan ↗
- Korea's Kospi surged 4.6 percent; Japan's Nikkei rose 2.1 percent. | AP ↗
September 6, 2026 PM
September 5, 2026 PM
- CENTCOM said Iran fired ballistic missiles at two U.S. warships; U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers. | CENTCOM ↗
- Seven OPEC+ countries will review oil-market conditions on Sep 6. | OPEC ↗
- China August trade data are due Sep 8. | GACC ↗
- Japan Q2 GDP second preliminary estimate is due Sep 8. | Cabinet Office Japan ↗
- China August CPI and PPI reports are due Sep 9. | NBS ↗
- ECB policy decision and updated euro-area projections are due Sep 10. | ECB ↗
- U.S. August PPI and CPI reports are due Sep 10 and Sep 11. | BLS ↗
- UK July monthly GDP is due Sep 11. | ONS ↗
September 4, 2026 PM
- U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August; unemployment held at 4.1 percent. | BLS ↗
- U.S. 2-year Treasury yield rose to 4.37 percent after the jobs report. | AP ↗
- Canada employment fell 42,000 in August; unemployment held at 6.4 percent. | StatCan ↗
- UK firms' year-ahead CPI inflation expectations fell to 3.1 percent from 3.4 percent. | BoE ↗
- U.S. Treasury sanctioned Türkiye-based Golden Global Bank and two subsidiaries over Iran-linked transactions. | Treasury ↗
September 4, 2026 AM
- U.S. diesel prices reached a record USD 5.85 per gallon. | AAA ↗
- FAO food price index rose 1.9 percent m/m and 2.5 percent y/y in August. | FAO ↗
- Euro-area July retail trade fell 0.6 percent m/m; it rose 0.6 percent y/y. | Eurostat ↗
- Germany's July factory orders rose 2.5 percent m/m; excluding large orders, they fell 1.4 percent. | Destatis ↗
- Japan real household spending fell 3.6 percent y/y in July; it rose 0.5 percent m/m. | SBJ ↗
- Korea's current-account surplus reached USD 42.08 billion in July. | BOK ↗
September 3, 2026 PM
- U.S. July trade deficit widened to USD 88.6 billion from USD 71.2 billion. | BEA ↗
- U.S. August ISM services PMI rose to 55.4; the prices index climbed to 72.6. | ISM ↗
- Fed's Waller favored holding rates if disinflation continues; hot August inflation could warrant a hike. | Fed ↗
- Euro-area July producer prices rose 1.6 percent m/m and 5.8 percent y/y. | Eurostat ↗
- Canada's July merchandise trade surplus narrowed to CAD 769 million from CAD 4.2 billion. | StatCan ↗
- Japanese yen jumped more than 2 percent to around JPY155.6 per dollar, a one-month high. | Guardian ↗
September 3, 2026 AM
- Swiss Q2 GDP grew 1.5 percent q/q, the fastest pace since Q3 2021. | SECO ↗
- Swiss August CPI inflation rose to 0.8 percent y/y from 0.4 percent in July. | FSO ↗
- Australia's July goods surplus narrowed to AUD 1.92 billion; exports fell 3.3 percent m/m. | ABS ↗
- China's August RatingDog services PMI rose to 51.4 from 50.4 in July. | Yahoo Finance ↗
- UK August services PMI rose to 52.5 from 52.1, its highest since April. | Yahoo Finance ↗
September 2, 2026 PM
- Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25 percent; upside inflation risks increased. | BoC ↗
- U.S. private employment rose 38,000 in August, the slowest pace since January. | ADP ↗
- Fed Beige Book said activity increased modestly; employment rose very slightly. | Fed ↗
- U.S. factory orders rose 0.9 percent in July after falling 0.2 percent in June. | Census ↗
- European TTF gas briefly topped EUR 75/MWh, its highest since January 2023. | Energynews ↗
September 2, 2026 AM
- Australia's Q2 GDP grew 0.4 percent q/q and 2.1 percent y/y. | ABS ↗
- RBNZ raised the OCR 25 basis points to 2.75 percent. | RBNZ ↗
- Korea's August CPI rose 3.1 percent y/y; core inflation was 3.4 percent. | MODS ↗
- Korea's Kospi fell 4.0 percent; Japan's Nikkei dropped 2.9 percent. | AP ↗
- Chevron plans to invest over USD 7 billion in Venezuela, lifting output to about 600,000 bpd. | Chevron ↗
- Iranian drone attack sparked a blaze in Kuwait City; Bahrain intercepted Iranian drones. | AP ↗
September 1, 2026 PM
- U.S. August ISM manufacturing PMI eased to 54.6; the prices index held at 71.1. | ISM ↗
- U.S. July job openings were little changed at 7.27 million; hires held at 5.1 million. | BLS ↗
- Fed's Barr said rates should rise decisively if inflation is not moderating sufficiently. | Fed ↗
- Brazil's Q2 GDP grew 0.5 percent q/q and 2.0 percent y/y. | Agência Brasil ↗
- U.S. struck new targets in Iran; Iran retaliated with missiles and drones. | AP ↗
September 1, 2026 AM
- Japan's 10-year government bond yield reached 3.00 percent, its highest since 1996. | Jiji Press ↗
- Korea's August exports surged 68.7 percent y/y; the trade surplus reached USD 34.75 billion. | MOTIR ↗
- UK 10-year gilt yield reached 5.25 percent, highest since 2008; 30-year hit 5.89 percent, highest since 1998. | Guardian ↗
- UK July mortgage approvals fell to 56,100, the lowest since January 2024. | BoE ↗
- Euro-area August inflation rose to 3.3 percent y/y; core inflation eased to 2.4 percent. | Eurostat ↗
- Euro-area July unemployment was 6.4 percent, unchanged from June. | Eurostat ↗
- Germany's July retail sales fell 3.4 percent m/m and 2.5 percent y/y in real terms. | Destatis ↗
August 31, 2026 PM
- UAE air defenses intercepted an Iranian drone over Emirati territorial waters. | UAE MoFA ↗
- U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.75 percent, its highest since January 2025. | Yahoo Finance ↗
- Dallas Fed's August production index rose to 16.1; general business activity reached 11.6. | Dallas Fed ↗
- Germany's 10-year Bund yield rose to 3.29 percent, its highest since 2011. | Investing.com ↗
August 31, 2026 AM
- China's August manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8; non-manufacturing PMI stayed at 49.0. | NBS ↗
- Germany's August CPI inflation rose to 2.9 percent y/y; core inflation stayed at 2.4 percent. | Destatis ↗
- Japan's July retail sales rose 4.0 percent y/y and 2.4 percent m/m. | METI ↗
- Korea's July retail sales fell 2.4 percent m/m; equipment investment rose 7.5 percent. | MODS ↗
- Brent crude jumped 3.4 percent to USD 91.10 after renewed U.S.-Iran fighting. | AP ↗
August 30, 2026 PM
- U.S. struck Iranian rocket launchers at Hormuz; Iran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan. | AP ↗
- Bessent said the U.S. plans to sanction another bank this week over Iran transactions. | AP ↗
- Iceland voters rejected restarting EU accession talks, with 52.8 percent voting no. | Iceland CEC ↗
August 29, 2026 PM
- UAE ordered an urgent forensic review of Banque Misr branches after the U.S. notice. | WAM ↗
- Bessent said disorderly yen moves could force global position unwinds and raise U.S. borrowing costs. | Jiji Press ↗
- China's August official PMIs are due Aug 31. | NBS ↗
- Euro-area August flash inflation is due Sep 1. | Eurostat ↗
- U.S. August ISM manufacturing and services PMIs are due Sep 1 and Sep 3. | ISM ↗
- Australia's Q2 GDP is due Sep 2. | ABS ↗
- Switzerland's detailed Q2 GDP data are due Sep 3. | SECO ↗
- U.S. July goods-and-services trade data are due Sep 3. | Census ↗
- The U.S. August employment report is due Sep 4. | BLS ↗
August 28, 2026 PM
- Warsh said the Fed has work to do unless underlying inflation moves clearly and sufficiently fast toward 2 percent. | Fed ↗
- U.S. 2-year Treasury yield jumped to 4.35 percent from 4.22 percent after Warsh's speech. | AP ↗
- U.S. August consumer sentiment fell to 51.7 from 55.2; year-ahead inflation expectations eased to 4.0 percent. | U Michigan ↗
- U.S. proposed cutting Banque Misr UAE off correspondent banking, citing USD 1.8 billion in potential Iran-linked transactions. | Treasury ↗
- Trump said U.S. entered a deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves. | AP ↗
August 28, 2026 AM
- Canada Q2 GDP grew 3.3 percent annualized, supported by exports and domestic demand. | StatCan ↗
- Tokyo August CPI rose 1.9 percent y/y; core inflation was 1.8 percent. | SBJ ↗
- Japan spent JPY 15.4 trillion on FX intervention from July 30 through August 26. | MoF ↗
- France Q2 GDP growth was revised to 0.0 percent q/q from 0.2 percent. | INSEE ↗
- France August CPI inflation rose to 2.4 percent y/y from 2.1 percent. | INSEE ↗
- Germany July import prices rose 6.8 percent y/y; energy import prices jumped 26.4 percent. | Destatis ↗
- Germany July employment fell 0.5 percent y/y and edged down 13,000 m/m seasonally adjusted. | Destatis ↗
August 27, 2026 PM
- U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 203,000; continuing claims declined to 1.78 million. | DOL ↗
- U.S. July goods trade deficit widened to USD 118.8 billion from USD 101.4 billion. | Census ↗
- ECB account said another rate hike would likely be needed unless inflation outlook improved significantly. | ECB ↗
- Euro-area July corporate loan growth rose to 4.4 percent; household lending reached 3.1 percent. | ECB ↗
- U.S. reportedly considered broader semiconductor tariffs. | Guardian ↗
August 27, 2026 AM
- Bank of Korea raised its policy rate 25 bp to 3.00 percent in a 6–1 vote. | BoK ↗
- BoK raised its 2026 growth forecast from 2.6 to 3.3 percent; expected CPI inflation in 2026 stayed 2.7 percent. | BoK ↗
- China's July industrial profits rose 11.2 percent y/y; January–July profits increased 17.6 percent. | NBS ↗
- Australia Q2 private capex fell 3.6 percent q/q; it was up 10.7 percent y/y. | ABS ↗
- Australia July household spending rose 1.1 percent m/m and 7.0 percent y/y. | ABS ↗
- BoJ's Himino said rates should keep rising as underlying inflation approaches 2 percent. | BoJ ↗
August 26, 2026 PM
- U.S. Q2 GDP held at 1.5 percent annualized; private domestic demand rose 4.2 percent. | BEA ↗
- U.S. July PCE inflation was 3.7 percent y/y; core inflation was 3.3 percent. | BEA ↗
- U.S. July durable-goods orders rose 1.1 percent m/m; ex-transportation orders rose 0.4 percent. | Census ↗
- UK energy price cap will rise 4 percent from October to GBP 1,723 annually. | Ofgem ↗
- Trump declared a bulk-power national emergency, restricting certain foreign-produced grid equipment. | White House ↗
August 26, 2026 AM
- Australia's July CPI rose 3.5 percent y/y; trimmed mean inflation stayed at 3.6 percent. | ABS ↗
- Japan's July services producer prices rose 3.6 percent y/y, up from 3.4 percent in June. | BoJ ↗
- Singapore's July manufacturing output rose 6.8 percent y/y and 2.3 percent m/m. | EDB ↗
- Korea's August composite business sentiment index rose to 99.6, highest since September 2022. | Yonhap ↗
- Oman and Iran discussed a temporary Hormuz shipping corridor and agreed on joint mine clearing. | WAM ↗
August 25, 2026 PM
- Canada set 15–50 percent tariffs on CAD 27.6 billion of U.S. goods from Sep 8. | Finance Canada ↗
- U.S. July new home sales fell 10.5 percent m/m to 607,000 annualized. | Census ↗
- U.S. August consumer confidence fell to 89.4 from 90.2 in July. | Conference Board ↗
- Boston Fed's Collins said policy should tighten soon if inflation progress stalls. | Boston Fed ↗
- Brent crude fell 3.6 percent Tuesday, its second consecutive decline. | AP ↗
August 25, 2026 AM
- Germany Q2 GDP growth was revised to 0.3 percent q/q from 0.2 percent. | Destatis ↗
- Germany's H1 government deficit reached EUR 71.3 billion, or 3.1 percent of H1 GDP. | Destatis ↗
- Germany's August ifo business climate index rose to 88.8 from 86.7. | ifo ↗
- An oil tanker off Oman was struck by an unknown projectile, disabling the vessel. | AP ↗
- China said it would take all necessary measures to protect its interests against U.S. Iran sanctions. | MFA ↗
August 24, 2026 PM
- U.S. launched Operation Economic Outcast, expanding Iran secondary-sanctions risk across five sectors. | White House ↗
- Trump threatened 50 percent tariffs on Canadian vehicles, parts and steel from 2027. | AP ↗
- U.S. reportedly considered a new 7.5 percent tariff on Chinese goods. | AP ↗
- U.S. removed Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list. | Treasury ↗
- Korea's August consumer sentiment index fell 2.3 points to 104.5. | BoK ↗
August 24, 2026 AM
- ECB's Cipollone said stagflation risk from the Strait of Hormuz crisis was remote. | ECB ↗
- Korea's Kospi fell 3.12 percent to 6,696.96 on Monday. | Yonhap ↗
- Kazakhstan's Adilet won 71.17 percent in preliminary Kurultai election results. | Kazakhstan CEC ↗
- Iran's rial fell to a record 2.02 million per U.S. dollar in informal trading. | AP ↗
August 23, 2026 PM
- Exit polls put pro-presidential Adilet at 70–72 percent in Kazakhstan's first Kurultai election. | The Astana Times ↗
- Fed's Kashkari said he was not confident inflation would return to target soon. | CBS News ↗
August 22, 2026 PM
- New U.S. tariffs on Canada took effect; Canada set matching tariffs for Sep 8. | AP ↗
- Iran security chief threatened oil routes outside Hormuz if neighbors join U.S. economic pressure. | AP ↗
- Kazakhstan's first Kurultai parliamentary election is due Aug 23. | Kazakhstan CEC ↗
- Germany's detailed Q2 GDP results are due Aug 25. | Destatis ↗
- U.S. Q2 GDP second estimate and July PCE inflation are due Aug 26. | BEA ↗
- Australia's July CPI is due Aug 26. | ABS ↗
- Bank of Korea's rate decision is due Aug 27. | BOK ↗
- Fed's Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium is scheduled for Aug 27–29. | Kansas City Fed ↗
- Canada's Q2 GDP is due Aug 28. | StatCan ↗
- Tokyo's August CPI is due Aug 28. | SBJ ↗
August 21, 2026 PM
- U.S. August services PMI rose to 56.8; composite PMI reached 56.0. | S&P Global ↗
- U.S. will waive out-of-quota tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of ground beef for 90 days. | AP ↗
- U.S.-Canada trade talks remained unresolved hours before 50 percent tariffs were due Aug 22. | ABC News ↗
- Bitcoin surged about 23 percent this week to around USD 77,200. | Yahoo Finance ↗
August 21, 2026 AM
- UK July public borrowing reached GBP 1.8 billion; debt stood at 94.1 percent of GDP. | ONS ↗
- UK July retail sales fell 0.5 percent m/m but rose 1.6 percent y/y. | ONS ↗
- Euro-area August composite PMI rose to 52.1; manufacturing PMI reached 52.8. | FXStreet ↗
- Japan's August manufacturing PMI rose to 55.1 from 54.5 in July. | Straits Times ↗
August 20, 2026 PM
- Bessent said Treasury long-end buybacks could exceed USD 4 billion per operation. | Yahoo Finance ↗
- U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 206,000; continuing claims rose to 1.80 million. | AP ↗
- Trump threatened unprecedented economic isolation of Iran; Bessent warned of secondary sanctions. | AP ↗
- Japan's July CPI inflation was 1.9 percent y/y; core inflation was 1.8 percent. | SBJ ↗
- Brent crude rose 2.4 percent to USD 93.78 amid continued Iran-war uncertainty. | AP ↗
August 20, 2026 AM
- China kept its 1-year and 5-year LPRs at 3.00 and 3.50 percent. | PBOC ↗
- Japan's July exports rose 23.2 percent y/y; imports increased 27.8 percent. | MoF ↗
- Germany's July producer prices rose 3.0 percent y/y. | Destatis ↗
- U.S. Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index rose to 47.4, highest since April 2021. | Philly Fed ↗
- Australia's July unemployment rate rose to 4.5 percent; employment fell 16,000. | ABS ↗
- South Korea's Kospi jumped more than 6 percent. | AP ↗
August 19, 2026 PM
- Fed minutes showed many participants judged tightening likely if inflation failed to decline. | Fed ↗
- U.S. Treasury will at least double long-end buybacks to USD 4 billion per operation from Sep 9. | Treasury ↗
- U.S. gross national debt topped USD 40 trillion for the first time. | Treasury ↗
- Euro-area current-account surplus widened to EUR 35 billion in June from EUR 26 billion. | ECB ↗
August 19, 2026 AM
- U.S. delayed 50 percent tariffs on selected Canadian goods by three days. | AP ↗
- UK July CPI inflation rose to 2.9 percent y/y; core inflation stayed at 2.6 percent. | ONS ↗
- Euro-area July inflation was confirmed at 2.9 percent; core inflation rose to 2.5 percent. | Eurostat ↗
- Australia's Q2 wage price index rose 0.8 percent q/q and 3.2 percent y/y. | ABS ↗
- UAE suspended all trade and financial transactions with Iran after alleging Iranian missile launches. | AP ↗
August 18, 2026 PM
- U.S.-Canada talks continued ahead of 50 percent tariffs on selected goods due Aug 19. | AP ↗
- U.S. July housing starts fell 12.4 percent m/m; building permits rose 5.0 percent. | Census ↗
- U.S. July industrial production and manufacturing output each rose 0.2 percent m/m. | Fed ↗
- U.S. July import prices fell 0.4 percent m/m; export prices dropped 1.3 percent. | BLS ↗
August 18, 2026 AM
- UK unemployment was 4.9 percent in Q2; regular pay rose 3.5 percent y/y. | ONS ↗
- Germany's ZEW economic sentiment rose 7.9 points to 34.2 in August. | ZEW ↗
- Germany's 10-year Bund yield rose above 3.25 percent, highest since March 2011. | Trading Economics ↗
- Zambia's President Hichilema won re-election with 61.4 percent of the vote. | AP ↗
- A ship exiting Hormuz was hit by a projectile, damaging its engine room. | AP ↗
August 17, 2026 PM
- Canada's July CPI inflation rose to 3.0 percent y/y from 2.8 percent. | StatCan ↗
- U.S. 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.31 percent, its highest since June 2007. | Yahoo Finance ↗
- China's first-tier new-home prices were flat m/m in July; resale prices rose 0.2 percent. | NBS ↗
- U.S. Treasury proposed rules implementing GENIUS Act requirements for payment stablecoins. | Treasury ↗
- Brent crude rose 2.7 percent to USD 90.87. | AP ↗
August 17, 2026 AM
- China's July industrial output rose 4.5 percent y/y; retail sales increased 0.6 percent. | NBS ↗
- China's Jan–July fixed-asset investment fell 6.7 percent y/y; property investment dropped 19.2 percent. | NBS ↗
- China's July surveyed unemployment rate rose 0.2 percentage point to 5.2 percent. | NBS ↗
- Japan's Q2 real GDP grew 0.3 percent q/q, or 1.1 percent annualized. | Cabinet Office Japan ↗
- Japan's 10-year government bond yield reached 2.93 percent, its highest since 1996. | Trading Economics ↗
- U.S. Empire State manufacturing index rose to 20.6, its highest in over four years. | NY Fed ↗
- Singapore's July non-oil domestic exports rose 24.2 percent y/y. | EnterpriseSG ↗
- EU Q2 business registrations fell 0.5 percent q/q; bankruptcies rose 5.7 percent. | Eurostat ↗
August 16, 2026 PM
- Israel's Q2 GDP grew 15.4 percent annualized in the first estimate. | Israel CBS ↗
- U.S.-Iran 60-day negotiating period ended Aug 16 without an announced extension. | AP ↗
August 15, 2026 PM
- UAE said a third ADNOC tanker was attacked in Hormuz. | AP ↗
- Japan's first Q2 GDP estimate is due Aug 17. | Cabinet Office Japan ↗
- Canada's July CPI is due Aug 17. | StatCan ↗
- UK labor-market data are due Aug 18; July CPI is due Aug 19. | ONS ↗
- Euro-area final July inflation data are due Aug 19. | Eurostat ↗
- FOMC minutes from the July 28–29 meeting are due Aug 19. | Fed ↗
- China's August LPR fixing is due Aug 20. | CFETS ↗
- Japan's July consumer-price inflation is due Aug 21. | SBJ ↗
August 14, 2026 PM
- U.S. August consumer sentiment fell to 51.0 from 55.2 in July. | U Michigan ↗
- U.S. June business sales fell 1.1 percent m/m; inventories were virtually unchanged. | Census ↗
- German wholesale prices rose 5.3 percent y/y and 0.2 percent m/m in July. | Destatis ↗
- Taiwan Q2 GDP grew 12.93 percent y/y; 2026 growth forecast was raised to 11.05 percent. | DGBAS ↗
- Korea's Kospi jumped 2.42 percent to 6,977.94, its fifth consecutive gain. | Yonhap ↗
August 14, 2026 AM
- U.S. July retail sales fell 0.6 percent m/m but rose 5.0 percent y/y. | Census ↗
- Euro-area Q2 employment rose 0.1 percent q/q; GDP growth was confirmed at 0.4 percent. | Eurostat ↗
- Euro-area June goods trade surplus widened to EUR 8.6 billion from EUR 4.8 billion. | Eurostat ↗
- France's July inflation was 2.1 percent y/y; core inflation rose to 1.3 percent. | INSEE ↗
- India's July wholesale inflation eased to 9.78 percent from 9.87 percent. | DPIIT ↗
- Canada's June wholesale sales rose 2.8 percent m/m to CAD 92.5 billion. | StatCan ↗
- UAE said Iran attacked two ADNOC vessels transiting Hormuz; no injuries were reported. | UAE MoFA ↗
August 13, 2026 PM
- Argentina's July inflation rose 2.1 percent m/m and 33.8 percent y/y. | INDEC ↗
- Mexico's June industrial activity rose 0.2 percent m/m and 0.8 percent y/y. | INEGI ↗
- S&P 500 rose 0.7 percent to a record 7,798.99. | AP ↗
- U.S. Defense Secretary said the blockade of Iranian ports could continue indefinitely. | AP ↗
August 13, 2026 AM
- UK Q2 GDP grew 0.4 percent q/q and 1.2 percent y/y. | ONS ↗
- U.S. July producer prices were unchanged m/m and rose 4.7 percent y/y. | BLS ↗
- Euro-area June industrial production was flat m/m and rose 0.1 percent y/y. | Eurostat ↗
- U.S. initial jobless claims rose 9,000 to 209,000. | DOL ↗
- Brazil's June retail sales rose 0.5 percent m/m. | IBGE ↗
August 12, 2026 PM
- U.S. July budget deficit reached USD 432 billion; FYTD deficit hit USD 1.8 trillion. | Treasury ↗
- Canada's June building permits surged 18.5 percent m/m to CAD 14.9 billion. | StatCan ↗
- IEA raised its Q3 global oil deficit estimate to 1.8 mb/d from 0.8 mb/d. | IEA ↗
- U.S. commercial crude inventories jumped 17.4 million barrels to 424.4 million. | EIA ↗
- Russia's Q2 GDP grew 1.3 percent y/y. | Rosstat ↗
- Norway's sovereign wealth fund returned 9.4 percent in H1, earning a record NOK 1.753 trillion. | NBIM ↗
August 12, 2026 AM
- U.S. July inflation eased to 3.4 percent; core inflation fell to 2.5 percent. | BLS ↗
- Korea's July seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.6 percent; employment rose 108,000 y/y. | MODS ↗
- India's July inflation rose to 4.45 percent; food inflation reached 5.52 percent. | MoSPI ↗
- Brazil's June services volume fell 0.2 percent m/m but rose 2.0 percent y/y. | IBGE ↗
August 11, 2026 PM
- U.S. forces disabled a Panama-flagged ship attempting to evade the blockade on Iranian ports. | AP ↗
- U.S. July existing-home sales fell 1.7 percent m/m to 4.06 million annualized. | NAR ↗
- Japan's August Reuters Tankan manufacturing index rose to +18 from +13. | Investing.com ↗
- EIA expects Brent to average USD 85 in Q3 as Hormuz constraints persist. | EIA ↗
August 11, 2026 AM
- RBA unanimously held its cash rate at 4.35 percent after three 2026 hikes. | RBA ↗
- Singapore Q2 GDP grew 5.9 percent y/y; 2026 forecast was raised to 4.5–5.5 percent. | SingStat ↗
- U.S. July small-business optimism rose to 99.8, highest since August 2025. | NFIB ↗
- Houthi missiles struck a Yemeni commercial vessel in Bab el-Mandeb, killing four. | AP ↗
- Brazil's July inflation eased to 4.44 percent; monthly CPI rose 0.07 percent. | IBGE ↗
- Russia's H1 trade surplus rose 14 percent y/y to USD 73.4 billion. | AA ↗
August 10, 2026 PM
- U.S. business leaders' 1-year inflation expectations fell from 3.7 to 3.3 percent. | Cleveland Fed ↗
- Turkey's June industrial production fell 1.4 percent y/y but rose 0.1 percent m/m. | AA ↗
- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people. | AP ↗
- Brent crude rose 5.0 percent to USD 87.72. | Xinhua ↗
August 10, 2026 AM
- Japan's June current account swung to a JPY 92.3 billion deficit. | MoF ↗
- Euro-area Sentix sentiment rose 4.0 points to +0.9, returning to positive territory. | Sentix ↗
- Japan's Nikkei 225 jumped 2.1 percent to 66,970.22. | AP ↗
- Houthi attack on Yemen's Red Sea town of Mokha killed seven and injured 30. | AP ↗
August 9, 2026 PM
- Houthis said they targeted Saudi Aramco's refinery; a fire caused no casualties. | AP ↗
- Iran appointed former IRGC commander as top national security secretary. | IRNA ↗
- Iranian parliamentary commission approved a Hormuz bill framework barring U.S. and Israeli vessels. | IRNA ↗
- Typhoon Dolphin forced Shanghai airports to cancel more than 1,300 flights Sunday. | AP ↗
August 8, 2026 PM
- China's July CPI rose 0.5 percent y/y; PPI rose 3.5 percent. | NBS ↗
- Iran tied Hormuz reopening to ending U.S. blockade, sanctions and regional military presence. | AP ↗
- RBA policy decision and quarterly Statement on Monetary Policy are due Aug. 11. | RBA ↗
- U.S. July CPI and PPI are due Aug. 12 and Aug. 13. | BLS ↗
- UK Q2 GDP first estimate is due Aug. 13. | ONS ↗
- Euro-area Q2 GDP and employment estimates are due Aug. 14. | Eurostat ↗
August 7, 2026 PM
- U.S. consumer credit rose 3.3 percent annualized in June; revolving credit rose 6.0 percent. | Fed ↗
- S&P 500 rose 0.6 percent to a record; 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.64 percent. | AP ↗
- UK house prices rose 0.1 percent y/y in July, slowest since November 2023. | Lloyds ↗
- FAO food price index rose 0.6 percent m/m in July and 1.0 percent y/y. | FAO ↗
- Houthi attacks hit Saudi-linked tankers; Bab el-Mandeb tanker traffic fell. | AP ↗
August 7, 2026 AM
- U.S. payrolls fell 23,000 in July; unemployment eased to 4.1 percent. | BLS ↗
- China's July exports rose nearly 24 percent y/y; imports increased 27.5 percent. | AP ↗
- Germany's June exports rose 0.9 percent m/m; imports increased 4.4 percent. | Destatis ↗
- Canada added 75,000 jobs in July; unemployment fell to 6.4 percent. | StatCan ↗
- Japan's June household spending fell 3.3 percent y/y in real terms. | SBJ ↗
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact in Mecca. | AP ↗
- Mexico's July inflation eased to 3.12 percent; core inflation fell to 3.95 percent. | INEGI ↗
August 6, 2026 PM
- Taiwan's July CPI rose 2.54 percent; PPI jumped 16.94 percent. | DGBAS ↗
- Singapore's June retail sales rose 4.0 percent; food-service sales fell 2.3 percent. | SingStat ↗
- Philippines July inflation eased to 6.2 percent; core inflation fell to 4.2 percent. | PSA ↗
- Banxico unanimously held its policy rate at 6.50 percent. | Banxico ↗
- Czech central bank unanimously held its key rate at 3.75 percent. | CNB ↗
- Brent crude rose 3.8 percent to USD 82.49 amid renewed Hormuz uncertainty. | AP ↗
August 6, 2026 AM
- Korea's June current-account surplus reached a record USD 49.73 billion. | BOK ↗
- Germany's June factory orders rose 3.1 percent m/m. | Destatis ↗
- Australia's June goods surplus reached AUD 1.93 billion as exports jumped 9.6 percent. | ABS ↗
- U.S. Q2 productivity rose 1.4 percent annualized; unit labor costs increased 1.3 percent. | BLS ↗
- Korea's Kospi fell 4.6 percent; Japan's Nikkei 225 lost 0.9 percent. | AP ↗
- At least two Greek-controlled ships were struck in the Strait of Hormuz over the past week. | AP ↗
August 5, 2026 PM
- U.S. private employment rose 44,000 in July; annual pay growth held at 4.4 percent. | ADP ↗
- U.S. July ISM services PMI edged up to 54.1; its prices index rose to 70.3. | ISM ↗
- U.S. Treasury will maintain nominal coupon auction sizes for at least several quarters. | Treasury ↗
- Brazil cut its Selic rate 25 basis points to 14.00 percent, unanimously. | BCB ↗
- Iran and Oman reportedly finalized a Hormuz reopening draft, pending Iran's final approval. | AP ↗
August 5, 2026 AM
- Japan's June real wages rose 1.6 percent for a sixth consecutive month. | MHLW ↗
- China's July services PMI fell to 50.4 from June's 54.1. | S&P Global ↗
- UK July services PMI rose to 52.1 from June's 48.8. | S&P Global ↗
- Euro-area June industrial producer prices fell 0.3 percent m/m but rose 4.6 percent y/y. | Eurostat ↗
- RBI held its repo rate at 5.25 percent in a unanimous decision. | RBI ↗
- Nikkei 225 rose 3.7 percent; Korea's Kospi gained 3.8 percent. | AP ↗
August 4, 2026 PM
- U.S. trade deficit narrowed to USD 73.3 billion in June from USD 77.6 billion. | BEA ↗
- U.S. job openings held at 7.4 million in June; hires stayed at 5.3 million. | BLS ↗
- U.S. factory orders fell 0.3 percent in June, their second consecutive decline. | Census ↗
- Canada's June merchandise trade surplus widened to CAD 3.9 billion, its fourth consecutive surplus. | StatCan ↗
- Iran and Oman reportedly made progress toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. | AP ↗
- S&P 500 rose 1.8 percent and Dow 1.7 percent, both to record closes. | AP ↗
August 4, 2026 AM
- Korea's July inflation eased to 2.8 percent; core inflation accelerated to 2.6 percent. | MODS ↗
- BOK minutes signaled openness to further rate hikes after July's unanimous increase. | BOK ↗
- Japan's July composite PMI rose to 53.1, a five-month high. | S&P Global ↗
- Euro-area July composite PMI rose to 51.9, a five-month high. | S&P Global ↗
- Saudi Arabia's July non-oil PMI edged down to 53.1 from 53.3. | S&P Global ↗
- A cargo ship reported projectile damage in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman. | AP ↗
August 3, 2026 PM
- U.S. July ISM manufacturing PMI rose to 55.6, its highest since May 2022. | ISM ↗
- U.S. June construction spending fell 0.1 percent m/m and 3.2 percent y/y. | Census ↗
- Japan and the U.S. confirmed joint yen buying; the dollar fell to nearly JPY155.20. | AP ↗
- The Dow rose 1.3 percent to a record; the Nasdaq gained 2.1 percent. | AP ↗
- Iran said Oman talks focused on a temporary safe Hormuz route; it denied U.S. negotiations. | AP ↗
August 3, 2026 AM
- China's RatingDog manufacturing PMI fell to 50.9 in July from 51.7. | S&P Global ↗
- India's July manufacturing PMI fell to 53.5, its lowest since August 2021. | S&P Global ↗
- Euro-area manufacturing PMI rose to 51.9; output reached its highest since March 2022. | S&P Global ↗
- Turkey's July inflation eased to 31.75 percent; monthly prices rose 1.78 percent. | TurkStat ↗
- Korea's Kospi fell 5.1 percent, partially reversing Friday's record 17.9 percent surge. | AP ↗
- Brent fell 4.9 percent to USD83.66 as planned U.S. strikes on Iran were paused. | AP ↗
August 2, 2026 PM
- PBOC pledged timely policy-tool adjustments, ample liquidity, and stronger countercyclical support in H2. | Xinhua ↗
- OPEC+ raised September production quotas by 188,000 bpd, completing its voluntary-cut rollback. | OPEC ↗
- The U.S. Treasury reportedly joined Japan in buying yen, their first joint intervention since 2011. | Guardian ↗
- France lowered its screening threshold to 10 percent for non-European investment in listed sensitive-sector companies. | Legifrance ↗
- Brazil's Lula launched his reelection bid, pledging to protect strategic minerals and expand defense industry. | AP ↗
- Trump halted planned Iran strikes after allies outlined a deal framework; Iran denied reopening talks. | AP ↗
August 1, 2026 PM
- Korea's July exports surged 62.8 percent y/y to USD98.89 billion; the surplus was USD30.32 billion. | MOTIR ↗
- Iranian drones hit vital Kuwaiti facilities; a tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz. | AP ↗
- Houthis said eight Saudi ships rerouted around Africa to avoid their Bab el-Mandeb blockade. | AP ↗
- U.S. July ISM manufacturing and services PMIs are due Aug. 3 and Aug. 5. | ISM ↗
- The U.S. July employment report is due Aug. 7. | BLS ↗
- China's July trade data are due Aug. 7. | Trading Economics ↗
July 31, 2026 PM
- U.S. employment costs rose 0.9 percent q/q and 3.4 percent y/y in Q2. | BLS ↗
- The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield rose to 5.27 percent, its highest since July 2007. | Treasury ↗
- U Michigan year-ahead inflation expectations fell to 4.2 percent in July; long-run expectations held at 3.3 percent. | U Michigan ↗
- Nasdaq rose 1.0 percent as Amazon jumped 15.3 percent; Apple fell 7.4 percent. | AP ↗
- Hormuz transits fell 52.4 percent w/w, with daily passages in single digits. | USNI News ↗
July 31, 2026 AM
- China's July manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2; non-manufacturing fell to 49.0. | NBS ↗
- Euro-area July inflation rose to 2.9 percent; core inflation rose to 2.5 percent. | Eurostat ↗
- BoJ held its policy rate at 1.0 percent; one member preferred 1.25 percent. | BoJ ↗
- Canada's May GDP grew 0.3 percent m/m; June was provisionally estimated at 0.2 percent. | StatCan ↗
- Kospi surged a record 17.9 percent; Samsung gained 28 percent and SK Hynix 30 percent. | AP ↗
- IRGC said it struck two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. | The National ↗
July 30, 2026 PM
- U.S. GDP grew 1.5 percent SAAR in Q2; private domestic demand rose 3.9 percent. | BEA ↗
- U.S. June PCE inflation was 3.7 percent y/y; core inflation was 3.3 percent. | BEA ↗
- BoE held Bank Rate at 3.75 percent in a 6–3 vote; three members preferred a hike. | BoE ↗
- Germany's July inflation rose to 2.8 percent; core inflation eased to 2.4 percent. | Destatis ↗
- The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.24 percent, its highest since 2007. | Guardian ↗
- Nasdaq jumped 2.8 percent as Microsoft surged 15.5 percent, its best day since 2008. | AP ↗
- Saudi Arabia and 13 countries formed a maritime defense coalition for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. | Arab News ↗
July 30, 2026 AM
- Euro-area GDP grew 0.4 percent q/q and 1.0 percent y/y in Q2. | Eurostat ↗
- Germany's Q2 GDP grew 0.2 percent q/q and 0.9 percent y/y. | Destatis ↗
- France's Q2 GDP grew 0.2 percent q/q; exports rebounded 2.6 percent. | INSEE ↗
- Japan's consumer confidence rose to 34.9 in July from 33.8. | Cabinet Office ↗
- Saudi GDP contracted 4.8 percent y/y in Q2; oil activity fell 24.7 percent. | GASTAT ↗
- U.S. struck dozens of IRGC targets; an Iranian missile hit a Chinese facility in Kuwait. | AP ↗
- A drone caused fires on two gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta port; no party claimed responsibility. | Al Jazeera ↗
July 29, 2026 PM
- Fed held rates at 3.50–3.75 percent; three voters preferred a 25-basis-point increase. | Fed ↗
- U.S. crude inventories fell 7.2 million barrels to 404.5 million. | EIA ↗
- Dow fell 2.2 percent; Brent crude surged 7.3 percent to USD88.09. | AP ↗
- Korea's business confidence rose to 82 in July from 79. | BOK ↗
- Russia's GDP rose 1.1 percent y/y in June, accelerating from 0.3 percent in May. | Trading Economics ↗
July 29, 2026 AM
- Kospi fell another 6.0 percent; SK Hynix lost 9.4 percent. | AP ↗
- Australia's June CPI rose 3.8 percent y/y; trimmed-mean inflation was 3.6 percent. | ABS ↗
- UK net mortgage borrowing rose to GBP7.7 billion in June from GBP3.3 billion. | BoE ↗
- Iran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. bases in Jordan; Jordan intercepted five. | AP ↗
- Saudi Arabia's 400K-bpd Jazan refinery shut temporarily after a Houthi attack. | AP ↗
July 28, 2026 PM
- U.S. goods trade deficit narrowed to USD101.5 billion in June as exports and imports fell. | Census ↗
- U.S. consumer confidence fell to 90.8 in July from 92.2. | Conference Board ↗
- U.S. house prices rose 0.3 percent m/m and 2.2 percent y/y in May. | FHFA ↗
- U.S. and Saudi forces struck eastern Iraq in response to IRGC-directed drone attacks. | CENTCOM ↗
- Peru's President Keiko Fujimori appointed Elmer Cuba economy and finance minister. | Peru Presidency ↗
July 28, 2026 AM
- Kospi plunged 10.8 percent; Nikkei fell 4.0 percent and Taiex 4.7 percent. | AP ↗
- China's CXMT surged 466 percent on debut, raising USD8.6 billion in Shanghai. | AP ↗
- France's household confidence rose two points to 86 in July. | INSEE ↗
- UK shop-price inflation slowed to 0.9 percent in July from 1.2 percent. | BRC ↗
- India's industrial production rose 7.3 percent y/y in June. | MoSPI ↗
July 27, 2026 PM
- U.S. durable goods orders rose 0.3 percent m/m in June; ex-transport orders rose 0.6 percent. | Census ↗
- Texas manufacturing production index rose six points to 10.1 in July. | Dallas Fed ↗
- China urged the U.S. to cancel new tariffs and reserved its right to respond. | MOFCOM ↗
- Brent fell 6.3 percent to USD85.87; WTI fell 7.5 percent to USD82.61. | AP ↗
- Korea's consumer sentiment index rose to 106.8 in July from 106.6. | BOK ↗
July 27, 2026 AM
- MAS slightly raised the S$NEER band's appreciation rate; width and midpoint were unchanged. | MAS ↗
- China's industrial profits rose 15.1 percent y/y in June and 18.7 percent in H1. | NBS ↗
- Germany's Ifo business climate index rose to 86.6 in July from 85.7. | ifo ↗
- Japan's services producer prices rose 3.2 percent y/y but fell 0.4 percent m/m in June. | BoJ ↗
- Qatar/Pakistan mediators reported progress toward restoring the U.S.-Iran interim ceasefire. | AP ↗
July 26, 2026 PM
- The U.S. and Iran hit pause on strikes for a second consecutive day. | Al Jazeera ↗
- Brent crude fell 4.9 percent to USD92.02 in Sunday trading. | AP ↗
- Hormuz shipping fell to a three-week low; no attacks were confirmed for 72 hours. | AP ↗
- Iran summoned Ukraine's chargé d'affaires after a Caspian vessel strike killed one sailor. | Al Jazeera ↗
- Kazakhstan suspended CPC oil shipments after drone attacks shut the Novorossiysk terminal. | Al Jazeera ↗
July 25, 2026 PM
- Houthis claimed attacks on Aramco sites, threatening Bab el-Mandeb closure. | AP ↗
- Brazil's Liberal Party confirmed Flávio Bolsonaro as its October presidential candidate. | AP ↗
- The FOMC will announce its monetary-policy decision on July 29. | Fed ↗
- Eurostat will release Q2 GDP on July 29 and July inflation on July 30. | Eurostat ↗
- The BoE will announce its policy decision and Monetary Policy Report on July 30. | BoE ↗
- U.S. second-quarter GDP and June PCE inflation are scheduled for July 30. | BEA ↗
- The BoJ will announce its policy decision and Outlook Report on July 31. | BoJ ↗
- China's July official PMI is scheduled for release on July 31. | NBS ↗
- Canada's May GDP is scheduled for release on July 31. | StatCan ↗
July 24, 2026 PM
- U.S. composite PMI rose to 53.6 in July from 51.9, an eight-month high. | S&P Global ↗
- UK retail sales volumes rose 1.0 percent m/m and 4.2 percent y/y in June. | ONS ↗
- Euro-area one-year inflation expectations fell to 3.0 percent; three-year expectations fell to 2.8 percent. | ECB ↗
- Bank of Russia cut its key rate 25 basis points to 14.00 percent. | CBR ↗
- U.S. new-home sales rose 1.6 percent to a 628,000 annual rate in June. | Census/HUD ↗
- CENTCOM redirected 12 commercial vessels and disabled one after resuming its Iran blockade. | CENTCOM ↗
- A Saudi vessel sustained minor hull damage in a Red Sea attack. | Arab News ↗
July 24, 2026 AM
- Japan's June CPI rose 1.7 percent y/y; core inflation was 1.6 percent. | SBJ ↗
- Euro area composite PMI rose to 51.9 in July from 50.0, returning to growth. | S&P Global ↗
- UK composite PMI rose to 52.1 in July from 49.3, returning to growth. | S&P Global ↗
- PBOC scheduled CNY2.1 trillion of overnight reverse repos for July 29-31 and August 3. | PBOC ↗
- Kospi fell 5.7 percent and Nikkei 225 fell 2.7 percent in an AI-led selloff. | AP ↗
- U.S. completed a 13th night of Iran strikes; explosions were heard near its Irbil base. | AP ↗
July 23, 2026 PM
- U.S. imposed 10–12.5 percent tariffs on imports from 60 countries over forced-labor enforcement. | AP ↗
- South Africa held its policy rate at 7 percent. | SARB ↗
- U.S. initial jobless claims fell 22,000 to 187,000. | US DOL ↗
- U.S. House passed a resolution to halt the Iran war; a Senate counterpart failed. | AP ↗
- Trump said the U.S.-Saudi nuclear pact bars enrichment and requires Saudi normalization with Israel. | AP ↗
- Brent hit USD102; S&P 500 fell 1.2 percent and Nasdaq 2.2 percent. | AP ↗
July 23, 2026 AM
- ECB held its deposit rate at 2.25 percent. | ECB ↗
- Singapore's CPI was unchanged m/m and rose 1.9 percent y/y in June. | Singapore DOS ↗
- China's consumer-goods trade-ins generated CNY1.1 trillion in first-half sales. | State Council ↗
- Chile's Congress advanced an overhaul cutting corporate tax from 27 to 23 percent. | AP ↗
- Nicaragua's parliament moved to abolish elections, effectively cancelling the November 2027 vote. | AP ↗
- Brent rose 4.3 percent to USD98.16; the yen hovered near a 40-year low. | AP ↗
July 22, 2026 PM
- Korea's GDP grew 0.6 percent q/q and 3.7 percent y/y in Q2. | Bank of Korea ↗
- South Africa's inflation rose to 5.0 percent in June, a two-year high. | Stats SA ↗
- U.S. House passed a USD95 billion package for the Iran war and other Trump priorities. | AP ↗
- Houthis claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea; UKMTO confirmed one was hit and caught fire. | Al Jazeera ↗
- U.S. crude inventories rose 2.0 million barrels; gasoline and distillate stocks also increased. | EIA ↗
- Brent rose 3.4 percent to USD94.07; S&P 500 fell 0.1 percent and Nasdaq 0.6 percent. | AP ↗
July 22, 2026 AM
- UK inflation slowed to 2.6 percent in June; core inflation held at 2.6 percent. | ONS ↗
- Japan's June exports rose 19.3 percent y/y and imports 25.4 percent, leaving a JPY407 billion deficit. | Japan Customs ↗
- Bank Indonesia held its policy rate at 5.75 percent. | Bank Indonesia ↗
- U.S. House passed a stopgap bill funding the government through December 4. | AP ↗
- Trump approved a 30-year U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement that could permit uranium enrichment. | AP ↗
- U.S. completed an 11th night of Iran strikes; Jordan intercepted four Iranian missiles and four drones. | AP ↗
July 21, 2026 PM
- UK will remove VAT from household electricity bills on October 1, funded by cancelling its digital-ID programme. | UK Government ↗
- Euro area banks tightened business credit standards in Q2; firm loan demand rose slightly while household demand fell. | ECB ↗
- U.S. median weekly earnings rose 4.6 percent y/y to USD1,251 in Q2. | BLS ↗
- Moldova's parliament elected Vasile Tofan prime minister to advance its EU accession bid. | AP ↗
- Defense Secretary Hegseth estimated the Iran war has cost USD37.5 billion. | AP ↗
- S&P 500 rose 0.9 percent and Nasdaq gained 1.3 percent; Brent reached USD91.01. | AP ↗
July 21, 2026 AM
- Korea’s July 1–20 exports rose 52.3 percent y/y; semiconductor exports surged 180.6 percent. | Korea Customs ↗
- New Zealand CPI rose 1.5 percent q/q and 4.1 percent y/y in Q2. | Stats NZ ↗
- UK unemployment was 4.9 percent in March-May; regular pay rose 3.4 percent y/y. | ONS ↗
- UK public borrowing fell GBP7.9 billion y/y to GBP16.0 billion in June. | ONS ↗
- Euro area government debt rose to 88.9 percent of GDP in Q1 from 87.7 percent. | Eurostat ↗
- Iran's interior minister met Pakistani mediators as U.S.-Iran attacks continued for a 10th day. | AP ↗
July 20, 2026 PM
- Trump imposed 50 percent tariffs on most Canadian goods, effective in 30 days. | AP ↗
- Canada's inflation slowed to 2.8 percent in June from 3.2 percent. | Statistics Canada ↗
- U.S. leading economic index fell 0.2 percent in June, partially reversing April-May gains. | Conference Board ↗
- Two ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz; one remained ablaze off Oman. | AP ↗
- Houthis announced a maritime blockade on Saudi shipping between the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. | AP ↗
- S&P 500 fell 0.2 percent; Brent rose 1.3 percent to USD89.22. | AP ↗
July 20, 2026 AM
- U.S. struck suspected missile sites near Tabriz; Iran attacked Bahrain and Kuwait. | AP ↗
- Andy Burnham became UK prime minister after meeting King Charles. | AP ↗
- China held one- and five-year LPRs at 3.0 and 3.5 percent. | China Money ↗
- German producer prices rose 1.8 percent y/y and fell 0.3 percent m/m in June. | Destatis ↗
- Euro area construction output rose 0.4 percent m/m and 1.2 percent y/y in May. | Eurostat ↗
- Korea's Kospi fell 4.5 percent amid an AI-chip selloff. | AP ↗
July 19, 2026 PM
- Andy Burnham was elected Labour leader and will become UK prime minister Monday. | AP ↗
- A U.S. service member was killed and another wounded while detonating a downed Iranian drone in Iraq. | CENTCOM ↗
- U.S. forces began a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran. | AP ↗
- Strait of Hormuz transits totaled eight Saturday versus a prewar daily average of 138. | JMIC ↗
- Brent crude topped USD90 amid intensified U.S.-Iran fighting. | Axios ↗
July 18, 2026 PM
- Two U.S. service members were killed and one went missing during Iranian attacks in Jordan. | CENTCOM ↗
- China's July loan prime rates are due July 20. | PBoC ↗
- UK June consumer-price inflation is due July 22. | ONS ↗
- Korea will release its advance Q2 GDP estimate on July 23. | BoK ↗
- ECB will announce its monetary-policy decision on July 23. | ECB ↗
- Japan will release June consumer-price inflation on July 24. | Statistics Japan ↗
- Flash PMIs for Japan, euro area, UK and U.S. are due July 24. | S&P Global ↗
July 17, 2026 PM
- U.S. housing starts jumped 19.0 percent in June; building permits fell 3.0 percent. | Census ↗
- U.S. consumer sentiment rose 9.9 percent to 54.4; 1-year inflation expectations fell to 4.2 percent. | U Michigan ↗
- U.S. import prices rose 0.3 percent in June; export prices fell 0.6 percent. | BLS ↗
- Canada recorded a C$14.4 billion securities outflow in May, its first since February. | StatCan ↗
- S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell 1.0 and 1.4 percent; Brent rose 4.6 percent to USD88.10. | AP ↗
July 17, 2026 AM
- U.S. struck Iranian bridges and Chabahar port as Iran attacked Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. | AP ↗
- Taiwan stocks fell 6.5 percent and Nikkei 4.0 percent in an AI-led selloff. | AP ↗
- Euro area inflation fell to 2.8 percent in June; core inflation was 2.4 percent. | Eurostat ↗
- German manufacturing order backlogs rose 1.7 percent m/m in May. | Destatis ↗
- Euro area current-account surplus rose to EUR25 billion in May from EUR17 billion. | ECB ↗
- Singapore's June exports and imports rose 48.9 and 49.8 percent y/y. | EnterpriseSG ↗
July 16, 2026 PM
- UK GDP rose 0.1 percent m/m in May and 0.7 percent over three months. | ONS ↗
- The UK transferred British Steel into public ownership with immediate effect. | UK Government ↗
- Fed's Logan said modestly higher rates would better balance economic risks. | Dallas Fed ↗
- Philly Fed manufacturing index jumped 31 points to 41.4, highest since late 2021. | Philly Fed ↗
- U.S. pending home sales fell 5.4 percent m/m and 0.3 percent y/y in June. | NAR ↗
- Canada housing starts fell 6 percent to a 239,000 annual rate in June. | CMHC ↗
July 16, 2026 AM
- Bank of Korea raised its policy rate 25 basis points to 2.75 percent. | BoK ↗
- U.S. retail sales rose 0.2 percent m/m, 6.7 percent y/y, to USD768.6 billion in June. | Census ↗
- U.S. initial jobless claims fell 8,000 to 208,000 last week. | ↗
- Euro area goods trade posted a EUR7.8 billion deficit in May. | Eurostat ↗
July 15, 2026 PM
- BoC held its policy rate at 2.25 percent; projects 0.7 percent growth in 2026. | BoC ↗
- Fed Beige Book: 11 districts saw slight/moderate growth and moderate price increases. | Fed ↗
- Fed’s Cook said inflation risks exceed employment risks and she is ready to act. | Fed ↗
- Canada manufacturing sales rose 1.3 percent to a record C$78.1 billion in May. | StatCan ↗
- New York manufacturing index rose 10 points to 15.6 in July. | NY Fed ↗
- Foreigners bought net JPY745.6 billion of Japanese stocks in the week through July 11. | MoF ↗
- U.S. crude stocks fell 1.7 million barrels to 409.7 million, 6 percent below the five-year average. | EIA ↗
July 15, 2026 AM
- U.S. PPI fell 0.3 percent m/m in June but rose 5.5 percent y/y. | BLS ↗
- China's GDP grew 4.3 percent y/y and 0.9 percent q/q in Q2. | NBS ↗
- China's June industrial output rose 5.3 percent; retail sales increased 1.0 percent. | NBS ↗
- China’s H1 fixed-asset and property investment fell 5.7 and 18.0 percent. | NBS ↗
- China's June unemployment fell 0.1 percentage point to 5.0 percent. | NBS ↗
- China's H1 social financing rose CNY20.84 trillion; M2 grew 8.0 percent y/y. | PBOC ↗
- Euro area industrial production fell 0.2 percent m/m and 1.2 percent y/y in May. | Eurostat ↗
July 14, 2026 PM
- Trump dropped the proposed 20 percent Hormuz cargo fee in favor of Gulf investment deals. | Truth Social ↗
- U.S. recorded a USD132.2 billion net TIC inflow in May. | Treasury ↗
- China targets a 17 percent CO2-intensity reduction from 2025 levels by 2030. | State Council ↗
- ECB selected 36 payment providers for a 12-month digital euro pilot starting in 2027. | ECB ↗
- BoE Governor Bailey said inflation's return to the 2 percent target will take longer. | BoE ↗
- U.S. and UK issued recommendations on cross-border capital raising, supervision and tokenized finance. | Treasury ↗
- U.S. sanctioned more than 50 people, entities and vessels tied to Iran's Shamkhani network. | Treasury ↗
July 14, 2026 AM
- U.S. CPI fell 0.4 percent m/m in June; headline and core inflation eased to 3.5 and 2.6 percent. | BLS ↗
- U.S. real average hourly earnings rose 0.8 percent m/m in June. | BLS ↗
- U.S. small-business optimism rose 2.1 points to 97.4 in June. | NFIB ↗
- China's first-half trade rose 16.9 percent y/y to CNY25.47 trillion. | GAC ↗
- German wholesale prices rose 4.9 percent y/y but fell 0.7 percent m/m in June. | Destatis ↗
July 13, 2026 PM
- Fed Governor Waller said another hot core inflation reading could warrant near-term tightening. | Fed ↗
- Trump called the U.S. the “Hormuz Guardian” and proposed a 20 percent cargo fee. | Truth Social ↗
- India's June merchandise trade deficit widened to USD30.43 billion. | PIB ↗
- Russia's May merchandise trade surplus rose to USD14.2 billion. | Bank of Russia ↗
- Spanish construction production fell 11.9 percent y/y and 2.8 percent m/m in May. | INE ↗
- International arrivals to Canada rose 3.6 percent y/y to 5.5 million in June. | StatCan ↗
July 13, 2026 AM
- India inflation rose to 4.38 percent in June; food inflation reached 5.32 percent. | MoSPI ↗
- PBOC conducted CNY224 billion of seven-day reverse repos at 1.40 percent. | PBOC ↗
- Brent rose 2.3 percent to USD77.72; Korea's Kospi fell 9 percent. | AP ↗
- The U.S. and Iran each asserted control over the Strait of Hormuz. | AP ↗
July 12, 2026 PM
July 11, 2026 PM
- Iran and Oman held urgent Hormuz talks as the US and Iran traded threats. | AP ↗
- U.S. June CPI is due Tuesday. | BLS ↗
- U.S. June PPI is due Wednesday. | BLS ↗
- U.S. June retail sales are due Thursday. | Census ↗
- U.S. June industrial production is due Friday. | Fed ↗
- China Q2 GDP and June activity data are due Wednesday. | NBS ↗
- Euro-area May industrial production is due Wednesday. | Eurostat ↗
- UK May GDP, trade and industrial production are due Thursday. | ONS ↗
July 10, 2026 PM
- Fed Monetary Policy Report: Growth remained solid, while inflation stayed elevated. | Fed ↗
- German inflation was 2.3 percent y/y in June; prices fell 0.3 percent m/m. | Destatis ↗
- French inflation was 1.8 percent y/y in June; prices fell 0.3 percent m/m. | INSEE ↗
- Brazil inflation was 0.16 percent m/m and 4.64 percent y/y in June. | IBGE ↗
- Russian consumer prices rose 0.87 percent m/m in June and 4.19 percent year-to-date. | Rosstat ↗
- Canadian building permits fell 1.7 percent m/m to CAD12.4 billion in May. | StatCan ↗
- EU temporary protection covered 4.38 million people from Ukraine at end-May. | Eurostat ↗
- The U.S. demanded open Hormuz transit; Iran said control rested exclusively with Tehran. | AP ↗
July 10, 2026 AM
- Japan producer prices rose 7.1 percent y/y and 0.4 percent m/m in June. | BOJ ↗
- Taiwan exports rose 40.3 percent y/y in June; imports rose 51.8 percent. | MoF Taiwan ↗
- Canada added 18,000 jobs in June; unemployment fell to 6.5 percent. | StatCan ↗
- China summer grain output rose 0.7 percent to 150.7 million tonnes. | NBS ↗
- Unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran; Tehran fired missiles at Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Qatar. | AP ↗
July 9, 2026 PM
- ECB June Minutes: Inflation was seen above target into early 2027. | ECB ↗
- Mexico inflation slowed to 3.37 percent in June. | INEGI ↗
- Bank of France estimates Q2 growth at 0.2 percent. | Banque de France ↗
- Fed launched five task forces to review communications, data, inflation and policy tools. | Fed ↗
- IEA, IMF, World Bank and WTO urged vigilance over lingering Middle East war shocks. | IMF ↗
July 9, 2026 AM
- China CPI rose 1.0 percent y/y in June; PPI rose 4.1 percent. | NBS ↗
- Bank Negara Malaysia held its policy rate at 2.75 percent. | BNM ↗
- The U.S. and Iran traded strikes for a second day after the MoU collapsed. | AP ↗
- German exports rose 0.9 percent m/m in May; imports fell 2.5 percent. | Destatis ↗
- China's June NEV sales reached 1.64 million, up over 20 percent y/y. | Xinhua ↗
- U.S. initial jobless claims fell to 215,000. | ↗
July 8, 2026 PM
- FOMC June Minutes: A few Fed officials saw a case for raising rates. | Fed ↗
- U.S. consumer credit was unchanged in May; revolving credit fell 4.7 percent annualized. | Fed ↗
- U.S. wholesale inventories rose 0.1 percent m/m in May; sales rose 3.4 percent. | Census ↗
- Brent rose 5.2 percent to USD78.02 after Trump declared the U.S.-Iran MoU over. | AP ↗
July 8, 2026 AM
- Trump said the US-Iran MoU was over. | AP ↗
- Japan's current-account surplus reached JPY4.0 trillion in May. | MoF Japan ↗
- Korea's current-account surplus hit a record USD38.61 billion in May. | BOK ↗
- RBNZ raised its policy rate 25 basis points to 2.50 percent. | RBNZ ↗
- IMF projects global growth at 3.0 percent in 2026 and 3.4 percent in 2027. | IMF ↗
- NATO announced tens of billions in new aircraft, drone and surveillance procurement. | NATO ↗
July 7, 2026 PM
- U.S. trade deficit widened to USD77.6 billion in May. | BEA ↗
- Canada's trade surplus widened to CAD4.2 billion in May, the largest in four years. | StatCan ↗
- EIA cut its Q3 Brent forecast by USD27 to USD74 per barrel. | EIA ↗
- Canada and Türkiye launched free-trade talks. | Canada PM ↗
- Nine countries plan a Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB). | Canada PM ↗
July 7, 2026 AM
- German industrial production rose 0.9 percent m/m in May and was unchanged y/y. | Destatis ↗
- France's trade deficit widened to EUR6.9 billion in May as exports fell. | French Customs ↗
- UK house prices rose 0.2 percent m/m and 0.6 percent y/y in June. | Lloyds ↗
- BoE warned frontier AI advances increased cyber and operational financial-stability risks. | BoE ↗
- OECD unemployment held at 4.9 percent in May; Q1 employment reached 72.1 percent. | OECD ↗
- A French appeals court shortened Marine Le Pen's ban, allowing a 2027 presidential run. | Guardian ↗
July 6, 2026 PM
- Germany's 2027 draft budget raises defense spending to EUR109.7 billion. | BMF ↗
- Argentina will refinance principal only in 2026-27, with interest paid from fiscal surpluses. | MECON ↗
- U.S. ISM services PMI eased to 54.0 in June; employment returned to expansion. | ISM ↗
- Canadian business sentiment weakened in Q2. | BoC ↗
- Canadian two-year inflation expectations rose to 3.97 percent from 3.57 percent. | BoC ↗
- Euro area retail sales rose 0.2 percent m/m in May; EU sales rose 0.5 percent. | Eurostat ↗
July 6, 2026 AM
- German manufacturing orders rose 1.9 percent m/m in May; 1.0 percent excluding large orders. | Destatis ↗
- OECD inflation rose to 4.6 percent in May; energy inflation reached 15.8 percent. | OECD ↗
- Keiko Fujimori won Peru's presidential election with 50.135 percent of the vote. | AP ↗
July 5, 2026 PM
- Seven OPEC+ producers will raise August output by 188,000 barrels per day. | OPEC ↗
- Turkey CPI inflation eased to 32.11 percent y/y in June; prices rose 0.99 percent m/m. | TURKSTAT ↗
- Saudi Arabia PMI rose to 53.3; Q2 cost inflation was the strongest in 15 years. | S&P Global ↗
- UAE PMI fell to 50.8 in June, its weakest reading since February 2021. | S&P Global ↗
- Iran-Qatar maritime trade resumed after a roughly five-month suspension. | IRNA ↗
July 4, 2026 PM
- China’s Wuhan Zhongbang Bank was placed under regulatory control for one year. | NFRA China ↗
- EU current-account surplus widened to EUR113.4 billion, or 2.4 percent of GDP, in Q1. | Eurostat ↗
- U.S. May goods-and-services trade data are due Tuesday. | BEA ↗
- FOMC minutes from the June 16–17 meeting are due Wednesday. | Fed ↗
- China's June CPI and PPI reports are due Thursday. | NBS China ↗
- ECB's June monetary-policy account is due Thursday. | ECB ↗
- Canada's June employment report is due Friday. | StatCan ↗
July 3, 2026 PM
- China's services PMI eased to 54.1 in June from 54.4 in May. | S&P Global ↗
- Euro-area services PMI rose to 49.4 in June from 47.7 in May. | S&P Global ↗
- MAS and industry published safeguards for deploying AI agents in finance. | MAS ↗
- Gulf oil exports exceeded 10 million bpd in June, up over 3 million. | Egypt Oil & Gas ↗
July 3, 2026 AM
- UK services PMI fell to 48.8 in June, the lowest since January 2023. | S&P Global ↗
- FAO's food price index fell 0.3 percent m/m in June; cereals dropped 3.5 percent. | FAO ↗
- French manufacturing output fell 1.0 percent m/m in May after rising 0.6 percent. | INSEE ↗
- Italian retail sales rose 0.2 percent m/m in value and 0.1 percent in volume. | Istat ↗
July 2, 2026 PM
- UK business AI use rose to 29 percent in June from 21 percent a year earlier. | ONS ↗
- BOE's Mann favored a longer hold and possible tightening against persistent inflation. | BoE ↗
- Dow rose 1.1 percent to a record; Korea's KOSPI plunged 7.9 percent. | AP ↗
- Iran warned oil tankers to use approved Hormuz routes or face a forceful response. | AP ↗
July 2, 2026 AM
- U.S. payrolls rose 57,000 in June; unemployment held at 4.2 percent. | BLS ↗
- Australia recorded an AUD3.0 billion goods deficit; exports fell 6.9 percent. | ABS ↗
- Korea's inflation reached 3.2 percent in June; core inflation was 2.5 percent. | KOSTAT ↗
- Swiss inflation was 0.5 percent y/y in June; prices were unchanged m/m. | FSO ↗
- Euro-area unemployment held at 6.2 percent in May, down from 6.3 percent y/y. | Eurostat ↗
- Euro-area house prices rose 4.7 percent y/y and 1.0 percent q/q in Q1. | Eurostat ↗
July 1, 2026 PM
- U.S. private employment rose by 98,000 in June, down from 122,000. | ADP ↗
- U.S. manufacturing PMI rose to 53.3 in June; new orders reached 56.0. | ISM ↗
- Australia's dwelling approvals fell 1.1 percent m/m; private houses rose 2.8 percent. | ABS ↗
- EU introduced a EUR3 customs duty on low-value e-commerce imports. | EC ↗
- MAS and CSRC reaffirmed capital-market and supervisory cooperation. | MAS ↗
- U.S. and Iran concluded indirect Doha talks and agreed to continue discussions. | AP ↗
July 1, 2026 AM
- Japan's large-manufacturer sentiment rose to 22; large non-manufacturers reached 37. | BOJ ↗
- Euro-area inflation fell to 2.8 percent in June from 3.2 percent. | Eurostat ↗
- Korea's exports surged 70.9 percent y/y in June; chip exports nearly tripled. | MOTIR ↗
- Euro-area manufacturing PMI eased to 51.4 in June from 51.6. | S&P Global ↗
- UK manufacturing PMI fell to 52.5 in June from 53.9. | S&P Global ↗
June 30, 2026 PM
- U.S. job openings were unchanged at 7.6 million in May. | BLS ↗
- U.S. consumer confidence edged up 0.6 points to 91.2 in June. | Conference Board ↗
- Dow rose 0.3 percent to another record; Nasdaq gained 1.5 percent. | AP ↗
- Yen fell to 162.41 per dollar, its weakest level since 1986. | Yahoo Finance ↗
- PBOC doubled overnight reverse repos to CNY600 billion. | PBOC ↗
June 30, 2026 AM
- China's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3; non-manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.2. | NBS China ↗
- UK Q1 GDP grew 0.6 percent; real household income per head fell 0.8 percent. | ONS ↗
- Canada's GDP grew 0.5 percent m/m in April after contracting 0.1 percent. | StatCan ↗
- German inflation eased to 2.3 percent; French inflation fell to 1.8 percent. | Destatis ↗
- Korea's industrial output fell 0.3 percent m/m; retail sales rose 0.1 percent. | KOSTAT ↗
June 29, 2026 PM
- Lagarde said the ECB's June rate hike remained justified under every scenario. | ECB ↗
- EU rare-earth imports rose 17.1 percent in 2025; China supplied 46.8 percent. | Eurostat ↗
- Dow rose 0.6 percent to a record 52,183; Nasdaq gained 2.1 percent. | MarketWatch ↗
- U.S. and Iran will send delegations to Qatar; Tehran denied agreeing to direct talks. | AP ↗
June 29, 2026 AM
- Japan's retail sales rose 5.3 percent y/y in May. | METI ↗
- UK mortgage approvals fell to 56,200 in May, the lowest since December 2023. | BoE ↗
- Korea's Samsung and SK Hynix plan USD518 billion in new chip plants. | AP ↗
- Euro-area economic sentiment rose 1.3 points to 95.0 in June. | EC ↗
- U.S. and Iran reportedly agreed to pause attacks and resume technical talks in Doha. | Axios ↗
June 28, 2026 PM
June 27, 2026 PM
- China's industrial profits rose 18.8 percent y/y in January–May. | NBS China ↗
- China's June PMIs are due Tuesday. | NBS China ↗
- UK Q1 GDP final estimate is due Tuesday. | ONS ↗
- Canada's April GDP is due Tuesday. | StatCan ↗
- Japan's June Tankan survey is due Wednesday. | BOJ ↗
- Euro-area June inflation flash estimate is due Wednesday. | Eurostat ↗
- U.S. June payrolls and unemployment are due Thursday. | BLS ↗
June 26, 2026 PM
- U.S. goods trade deficit widened to USD105.8 billion in May. | Census ↗
- U.S. consumer sentiment rose to 49.5 in June from 44.8. | U Michigan ↗
- Canada's general government deficit widened to CAD16.4 billion in Q1. | StatCan ↗
- Korea's KOSPI fell 5.8 percent; Brent crude dropped 3.8 percent to USD72.60. | AP ↗
June 26, 2026 AM
- Tokyo CPI inflation rose to 1.7 percent y/y in June; core inflation reached 1.6 percent. | SBJ ↗
- Singapore manufacturing output rose 13.0 percent y/y in May. | EDB Singapore ↗
- Bank of Canada consultations strongly supported retaining the 2-percent inflation target. | BoC ↗
- French household confidence rose two points to 84 in June. | INSEE ↗
June 25, 2026 PM
- U.S. PCE inflation rose to 4.1 percent y/y in May; core inflation reached 3.4 percent. | BEA ↗
- U.S. Q1 GDP growth was revised up to 2.1 percent annualized. | BEA ↗
- U.S. durable-goods orders fell 4.5 percent m/m in May. | Census ↗
- U.S. initial jobless claims fell 12,000 to 215,000 last week. | ↗
- BOJ's Tamura envisaged 25bp hikes every few months toward a 2-percent neutral rate. | BOJ ↗
June 25, 2026 AM
- Australia's unemployment rate fell to 4.4 percent in May; employment rose 40,000. | ABS ↗
- Australian nominal household spending rose 1.3 percent m/m in May. | ABS ↗
- France's public debt rose to 117.5 percent of GDP in Q1. | INSEE ↗
- German house prices rose 1.4 percent y/y in Q1. | Destatis ↗
- Korea's composite business sentiment index fell 1.2 points to 97.7 in June. | BOK ↗
June 24, 2026 PM
- U.S. May new home sales fell 7.3 percent m/m to a 580,000 annual rate. | Census/HUD ↗
- U.S. Q1 current-account deficit widened to USD226.8 billion, or 2.9 percent of GDP. | BEA ↗
- Fed stress tests projected USD708 billion in loan losses; all large banks met capital minimums. | Fed ↗
- BoC said spreading inflation could warrant hikes; new U.S. trade restrictions could warrant cuts. | BoC ↗
- U.S. commercial crude inventories fell 6.1 million barrels to 412.1 million. | EIA ↗
- Thailand's central bank voted 7-0 to hold its policy rate at 1.00 percent. | BOT ↗
June 24, 2026 AM
- Australia CPI inflation eased to 4.0 percent y/y; trimmed mean rose to 3.6 percent. | ABS ↗
- Several BOJ opinions supported further rate hikes if activity and prices follow its outlook. | BOJ ↗
- Japan services producer prices rose 3.3 percent y/y in May. | BOJ ↗
- Germany's Ifo business climate index rose to 85.6 in June from 85.0. | ifo ↗
- South Korea's KOSPI rebounded 3.26 percent to 8,471.02. | Yonhap ↗
June 23, 2026 PM
- U.S. flash composite PMI rose to 52.2 in June from 51.5. | S&P Global ↗
- China's January–May budget revenue rose 4.0 percent y/y; spending rose 0.8 percent. | MoF China ↗
- Richmond Fed's manufacturing index fell to 4 in June from 13. | Richmond Fed ↗
- Nasdaq fell 2.2 percent; S&P 500 fell 1.4 percent. | AP ↗
- U.S. authorized Iranian crude and petroleum-product sales through August 21. | OFAC ↗
- Global gas flaring rose to 167 bcm in 2025, wasting an estimated USD54 billion. | World Bank ↗
June 23, 2026 AM
- South Korea's KOSPI fell 9.99 percent. | Yonhap ↗
- Japan's flash composite PMI rose to 52.5 in June from 51.1. | S&P Global ↗
- Singapore CPI inflation was 1.8 percent y/y in May; core inflation was 1.4 percent. | MAS ↗
- Taiwan export orders rose 47.2 percent y/y to USD 89.48 billion in May. | MOEA Taiwan ↗
- Australia's flash composite PMI rose to 49.8 in June from 48.7. | S&P Global ↗
- India's flash composite PMI fell to 57.4 in June from 59.3. | S&P Global ↗
- Euro-area flash composite PMI rose to 49.5 in June from 48.5. | S&P Global ↗
- Germany's flash composite PMI fell to 48.0 in June, an 18-month low. | S&P Global ↗
- France's flash composite PMI rose to 47.6 in June from 44.9. | S&P Global ↗
- UK flash composite PMI fell to 49.4 in June from 49.7. | S&P Global ↗
June 22, 2026 PM
June 22, 2026 AM
June 21, 2026 PM
- De la Espriella won Colombia's presidential runoff with 49.7 percent. | Guardian ↗
- WTI crude rose nearly 3 percent to USD 78.70 amid Hormuz uncertainty. | AP ↗
June 21, 2026 AM
- U.S.-Iran implementation talks began Sunday at Switzerland's Bürgenstock. | Swiss FDFA ↗
- A renewed Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire held as the Swiss talks began. | AP ↗
- IAEA chief Grossi met Switzerland's foreign minister during the talks. | AP ↗
June 20, 2026 PM
- Fifty-five ships carrying over 17 million oil barrels transited Hormuz Saturday. | CENTCOM ↗
- Iran's delegation headed to Switzerland for MOU implementation discussions. | Swiss FDFA ↗
June 20, 2026 AM
- Iran again closed Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes in Lebanon. | AP ↗
- China's June LPR fixing is due Monday. | CFETS ↗
- Canada's May CPI is due Monday. | StatCan ↗
- Flash PMIs for Japan, euro area, UK and U.S. are due Tuesday. | S&P Global ↗
- Germany's June Ifo business climate index is due Wednesday. | ifo ↗
- U.S. Q1 GDP third estimate and May PCE inflation are due Thursday. | BEA ↗
- Japan's June Tokyo CPI is due Friday. | SBJ ↗
June 19, 2026 PM
- Canada's retail sales rose 0.5 percent m/m in April. | StatCan ↗
- Nikkei 225 rose 0.3 percent to a record 71,250.06. | AP ↗
- U.S.-Iran technical talks were postponed amid continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon. | Al Jazeera ↗
- Iran requires 48-hour notice and route coordination for Hormuz transit. | Press TV ↗
- Iran said IAEA access to war-damaged nuclear sites depends on negotiations. | Press TV ↗
June 19, 2026 AM
- Japan's headline CPI rose 1.5 percent y/y in May; core CPI rose 1.4 percent. | SBJ ↗
- Germany's producer prices rose 2.2 percent y/y in May. | Destatis ↗
- UK retail sales volumes rose 1.2 percent m/m in May. | ONS ↗
- UK public borrowing reached GBP 23.3 billion in May, GBP 5.6 billion above forecast. | ONS ↗
- Bank of Russia cut its key rate 25 basis points to 14.25 percent. | CBR ↗
June 18, 2026 PM
- U.S. initial jobless claims fell 4,000 to 226,000 last week. | ↗
- Philadelphia Fed's manufacturing index rose to 10.3 in June from -0.4. | Philly Fed ↗
- Canada's IPPI rose 1.2 percent m/m and 13.6 percent y/y in May. | StatCan ↗
- Norges Bank held its policy rate at 4.25 percent and signaled another hike. | Norges Bank ↗
- The U.S. lifted its Iran blockade as Hormuz oil-tanker traffic resumed. | AP ↗
- Iran said Hormuz transit will be toll-free for 60 days. | AP ↗
- U.S. envoy said Iran will invite IAEA inspections under a side letter. | AP ↗
June 18, 2026 AM
- The BoE voted 7–2 to keep Bank Rate at 3.75 percent. | BoE ↗
- The SNB kept its policy rate unchanged at 0 percent. | SNB ↗
- Taiwan's central bank raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.45 percent. | CBC Taiwan ↗
- UK unemployment was 4.9 percent in February to April. | ONS ↗
- The euro-area current account surplus rose to EUR 16 billion in April. | ECB ↗
June 17, 2026 PM
- The Fed held the federal funds rate at 3.50–3.75 percent. | Fed ↗
- Fed participants raised the median 2026 PCE inflation projection to 3.6 percent. | Fed ↗
- U.S. retail sales rose 0.9 percent m/m and 6.9 percent y/y in May. | Census ↗
- The U.S.-Iran draft requires Iran to dilute highly enriched uranium stockpiles. | AP ↗
- U.S. commercial crude inventories fell 8.3 million barrels last week. | EIA ↗
June 17, 2026 AM
- UK CPI inflation was unchanged at 2.8 percent y/y in May. | ONS ↗
- UK producer input prices rose 8.7 percent y/y in May. | ONS ↗
- Euro-area inflation rose to 3.2 percent y/y in May. | Eurostat ↗
- Japan exports rose 17.0 percent y/y in May. | MOF Japan ↗
- Japan core machinery orders rose 8.7 percent m/m in April. | Cabinet Office Japan ↗
- Euro-area hourly labour costs rose 3.2 percent y/y in Q1. | Eurostat ↗
- G7 backed a UK-France defensive initiative to restart Hormuz maritime traffic. | G7 ↗
June 16, 2026 PM
- U.S. import prices rose 1.9 percent m/m and 6.7 percent y/y in May. | BLS ↗
- U.S. housing starts fell 15.4 percent m/m to 1.177 million in May. | Census ↗
- Brent fell below USD 80, its lowest level since early March. | Trading Economics ↗
- Iran said the U.S. deal requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon. | AP ↗
- G7 allies proposed a defensive Hormuz mine-clearance and escort mission. | AP ↗
- G7 leaders pledged stronger action on global debt vulnerabilities. | GOV.UK ↗
- Germany ZEW economic sentiment rose to 10.5 in June from -10.2. | ZEW ↗
- Euro-area ZEW economic sentiment rose to 9.5 in June from -9.1. | ZEW ↗
June 16, 2026 AM
- BOJ raised its policy rate to 1.0 percent from 0.75 percent. | BOJ ↗
- China industrial value added rose 4.5 percent y/y in May; Jan–May rose 5.4 percent. | NBS ↗
- China retail sales fell 0.6 percent y/y in May; Jan–May rose 1.4 percent. | NBS ↗
- China fixed-asset investment fell 4.1 percent y/y in Jan–May; private investment fell 7.1 percent. | NBS ↗
- China real estate development investment fell 16.2 percent y/y in Jan–May; home sales value fell 13.5 percent. | NBS ↗
- China services production index rose 4.4 percent y/y in May; Jan–May rose 4.8 percent. | NBS ↗
- China surveyed urban unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in May, down 0.1 ppt. | NBS ↗
June 15, 2026 PM
- U.S. and Iran signed the initial war-ending agreement electronically Sunday. | AP ↗
- Hormuz reopening will wait until Friday's formal signing ceremony. | AP ↗
- MOU includes possible frozen-fund releases and a USD 300 billion rebuilding fund. | AP ↗
- The deal gives Iran 60 days to decide on its uranium stockpile. | AP ↗
- G20 GDP growth was unchanged at 0.7 percent q/q in Q1. | OECD ↗
- Dow and Russell 2000 hit record highs after the U.S.-Iran deal. | Guardian ↗
June 15, 2026 AM
- Nikkei 225 rose 5.5 percent after the U.S.-Iran framework announcement. | Al Jazeera ↗
- Israel said its forces would remain indefinitely in Lebanon security zones. | Al Jazeera ↗
- U.S. industrial production edged up 0.1 percent m/m in May. | Fed ↗
- Euro-area industrial production rose 0.1 percent m/m in April. | Eurostat ↗
- Euro-area goods trade posted a EUR 1.0 billion deficit in April. | Eurostat ↗
- German wholesale prices rose 5.9 percent y/y in May. | Destatis ↗
- India WPI inflation rose to 9.68 percent y/y in May. | PIB ↗
June 14, 2026 PM
- U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire deal scheduled for June 19 signing. | Al Jazeera ↗
- Trump authorized ending the U.S. naval blockade and reopening Hormuz shipping. | Al Jazeera ↗
- Pakistan said the deal ends military operations, including in Lebanon. | Al Jazeera ↗
- Brent crude traded near USD 84.3, down 3.5 percent. | Trading Economics ↗
June 14, 2026 AM
- Tehran disputed Trump's Sunday signing timeline for a deal. | Al Jazeera ↗
- BoE will publish its June MPC summary on June 18. | BoE ↗
- SNB will publish its June monetary-policy assessment on June 18. | SNB ↗
- Saudi CPI inflation was 1.8 percent in Q1; Riyadh reached 3.2 percent. | SAMA ↗
June 13, 2026 PM
- U.S. and Pakistan said an Iran deal could be signed Sunday. | AP ↗
- BOJ's monetary policy meeting is scheduled for June 15-16. | BOJ ↗
- FOMC meets June 16-17; the press conference is scheduled for June 17. | Fed ↗
- UK May CPI and PPI are scheduled for June 17. | ONS ↗
- U.S. May retail sales are scheduled for June 17 at 8:30 a.m. | Census ↗
- China May activity data are scheduled for June 16 at 10:00. | NBS ↗
June 13, 2026 AM
June 12, 2026 PM
- U.S. and Iran agreed on wording for a deal, Pakistan's premier said. | AP ↗
- U.S. consumer sentiment rose to 48.9; year-ahead inflation expectations fell to 4.6 percent. | U Michigan ↗
- UK goods exports rose 2.6 percent m/m in April; imports rose 1.5 percent. | ONS ↗
- Brazil IPCA rose 0.58 percent in May; 12-month inflation reached 4.72 percent. | IBGE ↗
June 12, 2026 AM
- World Bank cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 2.5 percent. | World Bank ↗
- UK GDP fell 0.1 percent m/m in April; rose 1.2 percent y/y. | ONS ↗
- Germany CPI rose 2.6 percent y/y in May; core inflation was 2.5 percent. | Destatis ↗
- BOK governor said rates should rise on time as inflation exceeds target. | Reuters ↗
- KOSPI jumped 4.6 percent; Brent fell 4.5 percent to USD 86.31. | AP ↗
June 11, 2026 PM
- Trump cancelled planned Iran strikes; he said a settlement was close. | AP ↗
- ECB raised its deposit rate to 2.25 percent; 2026 inflation is projected at 3.0 percent. | ECB ↗
- S&P 500 rose 1.8 percent; Brent fell to USD 90.38. | AP ↗
- SpaceX plans to raise USD 75 billion in the largest-ever IPO. | AP ↗
June 11, 2026 AM
June 10, 2026 PM
- U.S. forces struck multiple Iranian targets for a second consecutive day. | AP ↗
- S&P 500 fell 1.6 percent; Nasdaq dropped 2.0 percent. | AP ↗
- U.S. crude inventories fell 7.2 million barrels; stocks were 5 percent below average. | EIA ↗
- U.S. federal budget deficit totaled USD 293 billion in May. | PGPF ↗
June 10, 2026 AM
- U.S. CPI rose 4.2 percent y/y in May; core CPI rose 2.9 percent. | BLS ↗
- China CPI rose 1.2 percent y/y in May; core CPI rose 1.1 percent. | NBS ↗
- China PPI rose 3.9 percent y/y in May; input prices rose 5.8 percent. | NBS ↗
- Japan CGPI rose 6.3 percent y/y in May; import prices rose 25.5 percent. | BOJ ↗
- Taiwan exports rose 51.7 percent in May; imports rose 54.9 percent. | MOF Taiwan ↗
June 9, 2026 PM
- U.S. trade deficit narrowed to USD 55.9 billion in April. | BEA ↗
- Canada's goods trade surplus widened to CAD 2.7 billion in April. | StatCan ↗
- EIA forecast 2026 oil demand down 1.1 mb/d; Brent averages USD 105 in June-July. | EIA ↗
- Nasdaq fell 1.0 percent; S&P 500 lost 0.3 percent amid AI-stock reversals. | AP ↗
- Trump said an Iran deal could be signed within two or three days. | Al Jazeera ↗
June 9, 2026 AM
- China May exports rose 13.8 percent; imports increased 21.5 percent. | China News ↗
- Germany April exports rose 0.9 percent; imports increased 1.2 percent. | Destatis ↗
- Germany industrial production rose 0.4 percent month-on-month in April. | Destatis ↗
- Korea Q1 real GDP grew 1.8 percent q/q and 3.8 percent y/y. | BOK ↗
- U.S. small-business optimism fell to 95.3; price plans rose sharply. | NFIB ↗
June 8, 2026 PM
- Iran and Israel halted attacks, but Tehran warned against renewed Israeli strikes. | Al Jazeera ↗
- Houthis declared a total ban on Israeli vessels in the Red Sea. | Al Jazeera ↗
- Nasdaq rose 0.9 percent; S&P 500 gained 0.3 percent after Friday's selloff. | AP ↗
- U.S. one-year inflation expectations edged down to 3.5 percent in May. | NY Fed ↗
- U.S. consumer credit grew 4.8 percent annualized; revolving credit rose 10.4 percent. | Fed ↗
June 8, 2026 AM
- KOSPI fell nearly 9 percent; Japan, Taiwan and Hong Kong also dropped. | Al Jazeera ↗
- Brent crude briefly neared USD 98 before easing below USD 95. | Guardian ↗
- Japan real GDP grew 0.5 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q1. | Cabinet Office Japan ↗
- Japan's current-account surplus rose 64.9 percent to JPY 3.91 trillion in April. | MOF Japan ↗
- India posted a USD 7.1 billion current-account surplus in Q4 FY26. | Economic Times ↗
- Germany manufacturing orders fell 3.8 percent month-on-month in April. | Destatis ↗
June 7, 2026 PM
- Euro-area GDP fell 0.2 percent in Q1; employment rose 0.1 percent. | Eurostat ↗
- Iran launched missiles at Israel; Trump urged Israel not to retaliate. | Al Jazeera ↗
June 7, 2026 AM
June 6, 2026 PM
- Saudi Arabia PMI rose to 52.8 in May; price inflation stayed elevated. | S&P Global ↗
- Qatar PMI fell to 45.9 in May; charge inflation hit a 2022 high. | S&P Global ↗
- Egypt PMI rose to 47.1 in May; cost inflation hit a multi-year high. | S&P Global ↗
- UAE gross credit rose 0.9 percent in April; bank deposits increased 0.7 percent. | CBUAE ↗
- Turkey CPI inflation rose to 32.61 percent year-on-year in May. | TURKSTAT ↗
- Pakistan CPI inflation reached 11.66 percent in May; monthly inflation was 0.52 percent. | PBS ↗
June 6, 2026 AM
- China reported price declines for 36 of 50 production materials in late May. | NBS ↗
- BLS will release May CPI on June 10 and PPI on June 11. | BLS ↗
- The ECB monetary-policy decision is scheduled for June 11. | ECB ↗
- Japan's second preliminary Q1 GDP estimate is due June 8. | ESRI ↗
- Japan's preliminary April balance-of-payments data are due June 8. | MOF Japan ↗
June 5, 2026 PM
- U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 172,000 in May. | BLS ↗
- Nasdaq Composite fell 4.2 percent as U.S. technology shares sold off. | AP ↗
- Canada employment rose 88,000 in May; unemployment fell to 6.6 percent. | StatCan ↗
- Japan's reserve assets fell by USD 77.1 billion in May. | MOF Japan ↗
- Taiwan CPI inflation rose to 2.20 percent year-on-year in May. | DGBAS ↗
- Singapore retail sales rose 5.4 percent year-on-year in April. | SingStat ↗
June 5, 2026 AM
- FAO cereal price index rose 2.6 percent month-on-month in May. | FAO ↗
- FAO projected global cereal production will fall 2.0 percent in 2026/27. | FAO ↗
- Japan real household spending fell 0.5 percent year-on-year in April. | Statistics Bureau Japan ↗
- South Korea's current-account surplus reached USD 28.29 billion in April. | BOK ↗
- RBI kept its policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25 percent. | Mint ↗
- Philippines headline inflation eased to 6.8 percent in May. | PSA ↗
June 4, 2026 PM
- OECD headline CPI inflation rose to 4.4 percent in April. | OECD ↗
- Global composite PMI held at 51.8 in May, J.P. Morgan said. | S&P Global ↗
- U.S. nonfarm productivity growth was revised down to 0.3 percent in Q1. | BLS ↗
- U.S. initial jobless claims rose to 225,000 in the May 30 week. | ↗
- Brazil industrial production rose 0.7 percent month-on-month in April. | IBGE ↗
June 4, 2026 AM
- Euro-area retail trade volume fell 0.4 percent month-on-month in April. | Eurostat ↗
- UK construction PMI fell to 38.2 in May, a six-year low. | S&P Global ↗
- Swiss CPI inflation held at 0.6 percent year-on-year in May. | FSO ↗
- Australia goods trade returned to a AUD 1.79 billion surplus in April. | ABS ↗
- Canada services PMI rose to 50.6 in May, first expansion since October. | S&P Global ↗
- India services PMI rose to 59.8 in May, strongest since November. | S&P Global ↗
June 3, 2026 PM
- U.S. services PMI rose to 54.5 in May, ISM said. | ISM ↗
- ISM's services prices index rose to 71.3, highest since August 2022. | ISM ↗
- U.S. factory orders rose 4.8 percent to USD 662.7 billion in April. | Census ↗
- Fed Beige Book reported slight-to-moderate growth in 10 districts. | Fed ↗
- Fed Beige Book said prices rose at a moderate-to-strong pace. | Fed ↗
- U.S. commercial crude inventories fell 8.0 million barrels last week. | EIA ↗
- UK services PMI fell to 49.3 in May, first contraction since April 2025. | S&P Global ↗
- Germany services PMI rose to 48.1 in May, remaining below 50. | S&P Global ↗
- The U.S. May employment report is scheduled for June 5. | BLS ↗
June 3, 2026 AM
- OECD lowered its 2026 global GDP growth forecast to 2.8 percent. | OECD ↗
- OECD said prolonged disruption could cut 2026 global growth to 2.1 percent. | OECD ↗
- Australia GDP grew 0.3 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q1. | ABS ↗
- Australia machinery investment rose 16.3 percent in Q1 amid data-center expansion. | ABS ↗
- China's RatingDog services PMI rose to 54.4 in May. | S&P Global ↗
- Japan's services PMI fell to 50.0 in May. | S&P Global ↗
- Euro-area services PMI rose to 47.7 in May. | S&P Global ↗
- Euro-area industrial producer prices rose 4.9 percent year-on-year in April. | Eurostat ↗
- U.S. private payrolls increased by 122,000 in May, ADP said. | ADP ↗
June 2, 2026 PM
- U.S. job openings rose by 731,000 to 7.6 million in April. | BLS ↗
- Australia company gross operating profits fell 1.3 percent in Q1. | ABS ↗
- BoE's Greene said successive supply shocks may require proactive inflation responses. | BoE ↗
- ECB said euro-denominated international loans and bonds surpassed USD 1.1 trillion in 2025. | ECB ↗
- OECD's latest Economic Outlook is scheduled for release June 3. | OECD ↗
June 2, 2026 AM
- Euro-area inflation rose to 3.2 percent in May. | Eurostat ↗
- Euro-area core inflation rose to 2.5 percent in May. | Eurostat ↗
- South Korea CPI inflation rose to 3.1 percent in May. | KOSTAT ↗
- South Korea core CPI inflation rose to 2.5 percent in May. | KOSTAT ↗
- Australia's current-account deficit widened to AUD 27.1 billion in Q1. | ABS ↗
- Australia dwelling approvals fell 3.4 percent in April. | ABS ↗
- UK mortgage approvals rose to 65,900 in April. | BoE ↗
- The U.S. April JOLTS release is scheduled for June 2. | BLS ↗
June 1, 2026 PM
- U.S. ISM manufacturing PMI rose to 54.0 in May. | ISM ↗
- U.S. ISM manufacturing prices index eased to 82.1 in May. | ISM ↗
- U.S. construction spending rose 0.4 percent month-on-month in April. | U.S. Census ↗
- Euro-area unemployment stayed at 6.3 percent in April. | Eurostat ↗
- Switzerland GDP grew 0.4 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q1. | SECO ↗
- Japan consumer confidence rose to 33.6 in May. | Cabinet Office Japan ↗
June 1, 2026 AM
- South Korea exports rose 53.2 percent to USD 87.75 billion in May. | MOTIR Korea ↗
- South Korea semiconductor exports rose 169.4 percent to USD 37.16 billion in May. | MOTIR Korea ↗
- China's RatingDog manufacturing PMI eased to 51.8 in May. | S&P Global ↗
- Japan corporate capital spending edged up 0.047 percent year-on-year in Q1. | MOF Japan ↗
- Germany real retail turnover fell 4.3 percent year-on-year in April. | Destatis ↗
- Eurozone manufacturing PMI fell to 51.6 in May. | S&P Global ↗
- France manufacturing PMI fell to 49.7 in May. | S&P Global ↗
- Italy manufacturing PMI rose to 52.9 in May. | S&P Global ↗
- UK manufacturing PMI rose to a four-year high of 53.9 in May. | S&P Global ↗
May 31, 2026 PM
- China's manufacturing new-export-orders index fell to 48.6 in May. | NBS China ↗
- China's composite PMI output index rose to 50.5 in May. | NBS China ↗
- China's services business-activity index rose to 50.3 in May. | NBS China ↗
- China's manufacturing purchase-price index fell to 60.5 in May. | NBS China ↗
- Israel's monthly economic-activity index declined 0.2 percent in April. | BoI ↗
- Australia's March-quarter national accounts are scheduled for June 3. | ABS ↗
- Canada's May Labour Force Survey is scheduled for June 5. | StatCan ↗
May 31, 2026 AM
- China manufacturing PMI fell to 50.0 in May. | NBS China ↗
- China's manufacturing new-orders index fell to 49.9 in May. | NBS China ↗
- China non-manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1 in May. | NBS China ↗
- China high-tech manufacturing PMI reached 52.9 in May. | NBS China ↗
- The U.S. May ISM manufacturing PMI is scheduled for June 1. | ISM ↗
- The 41st OPEC+ ministerial meeting is scheduled for June 7. | OPEC ↗
May 30, 2026 PM
- Taiwan raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.64 percent. | DGBAS Taiwan ↗
- Taiwan real exports of goods and services grew 35.76 percent in Q1. | DGBAS Taiwan ↗
- Brazil GDP grew 1.1 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q1. | IBGE ↗
- South Korea all-industry production fell 0.6 percent month-on-month in April. | KOSTAT ↗
- South Korea retail sales fell 3.6 percent month-on-month in April. | KOSTAT ↗
- Canada posted a CAD 55.3 billion budget deficit for FY2025/26. | Finance Canada ↗
- India FY2025/26 provisional GDP estimates are scheduled for June 5. | PIB India ↗
May 30, 2026 AM
- Germany unemployment fell by 58,000 to 2.95 million in May. | Bundesagentur für Arbeit ↗
- The Dow closed at 51,032.46 after rising 0.7 percent Friday. | AP ↗
- The Nasdaq rose 2.4 percent for the week. | AP ↗
- Brent crude fell 1.7 percent Friday. | AP ↗
- China's May PMI release is scheduled for May 31 at 9:30. | NBS China ↗
- The U.S. May Employment Situation release is scheduled for June 5. | BLS ↗
- Euro-area May inflation flash estimate is scheduled for June 2. | Eurostat ↗
- Bowman outlined her monetary-policy decision framework in Reykjavik. | Federal Reserve ↗
May 29, 2026 PM
- U.S. goods-trade deficit narrowed to USD 82.4 billion in April. | U.S. Census Bureau ↗
- Canada real GDP was unchanged quarter-on-quarter in Q1. | Statistics Canada ↗
- France GDP fell 0.1 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q1. | INSEE ↗
- France CPI inflation rose to 2.4 percent in May. | INSEE ↗
- French household goods consumption fell 0.5 percent in April. | INSEE ↗
- Italy GDP grew 0.3 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q1. | Istat ↗
- Italy CPI inflation rose to 3.2 percent in May. | Istat ↗
- Italy's unemployment rate fell to 5.1 percent in April. | Istat ↗
- Japan's unemployment rate fell to 2.5 percent in April. | Statistics Bureau of Japan ↗
- Japan's jobs-to-applicants ratio stayed at 1.18 in April. | MHLW Japan ↗
- Australian household spending fell 1.1 percent month-on-month in April. | ABS ↗
- The S&P 500 posted its ninth straight weekly gain Friday. | AP ↗
May 29, 2026 AM
- U.S. PCE inflation rose to 3.8 percent in April. | BEA ↗
- U.S. core PCE inflation rose to 3.3 percent in April. | BEA ↗
- U.S. real PCE increased 0.1 percent month-on-month in April. | BEA ↗
- Germany's inflation rate is expected at 2.6 percent in May. | Destatis ↗
- Germany import prices rose 5.3 percent year-on-year in April. | Destatis ↗
- Germany employment was virtually unchanged at 45.61 million in April. | Destatis ↗
- Tokyo core CPI rose 1.3 percent year-on-year in May. | Statistics Bureau Japan ↗
- Japan industrial production rose 0.8 percent month-on-month in April. | METI Japan ↗
- Japan retail sales rose 2.1 percent year-on-year in April. | METI Japan ↗
May 28, 2026 PM
- U.S. Q1 GDP growth was revised down to 1.6 percent annualized. | BEA ↗
- U.S. current-dollar personal consumption expenditures rose 0.5 percent in April. | BEA ↗
- U.S. manufactured durable-goods orders rose 7.9 percent in April. | U.S. Census Bureau ↗
- U.S. new-home sales fell 6.2 percent in April. | U.S. Census Bureau ↗
- U.S. initial jobless claims rose to 215,000 in the May 23 week. | U.S. Department of Labor ↗
- U.S. crude inventories fell 3.3 million barrels last week. | EIA ↗
- China industrial profits rose 18.2 percent year-on-year during January-April. | NBS China ↗
- Canada's current-account deficit widened to CAD 7.2 billion in Q1. | Statistics Canada ↗
- Canada's energy-products trade surplus reached CAD 36.5 billion in Q1. | Statistics Canada ↗
- Bank of Canada said financial-system vulnerabilities increased in 2026. | Bank of Canada ↗
- Bank of Canada said global private-credit growth created vulnerabilities. | Bank of Canada ↗
May 28, 2026 AM
- Bank of Korea kept its Base Rate unchanged at 2.50 percent. | Bank of Korea ↗
- Two BOK board members proposed raising the Base Rate to 2.75 percent. | Bank of Korea ↗
- Korea's 2026 GDP growth forecast was raised to 2.6 percent. | Bank of Korea ↗
- Korea's 2026 CPI inflation forecast was raised to 2.7 percent. | Bank of Korea ↗
- Euro-area economic sentiment edged up to 93.5 in May. | European Commission ↗
- Euro-area employment expectations rose to 94.7 in May. | European Commission ↗
- G20 merchandise exports and imports each rose 5.3 percent in Q1. | OECD ↗
- China's Q1 exports rose 13.5 percent, led by semiconductors. | OECD ↗
- Cook said announced data-center plans exceeded USD 1.5 trillion. | Federal Reserve ↗
May 27, 2026 PM
- Richmond Fed's manufacturing index rose to 13 in May. | Richmond Fed ↗
- Fed's Cook estimated April PCE inflation at 3.8 percent. | Federal Reserve ↗
- Fed's Cook estimated April core PCE inflation at 3.3 percent. | Federal Reserve ↗
- Ofgem raised Britain's July-September energy price cap by 13 percent. | Ofgem ↗
- Brazil IPCA-15 inflation reached 4.64 percent over 12 months. | IBGE ↗
- The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq closed at records Wednesday. | AP ↗
- Brent crude fell 4.6 percent Wednesday to USD 92.25. | AP ↗
May 27, 2026 AM
- Australia CPI rose 4.2 percent year-on-year in April. | ABS ↗
- Australia trimmed-mean inflation rose to 3.4 percent in April. | ABS ↗
- China industrial profits rose 18.2 percent during January-April. | 国家统计局 ↗
- China manufacturing profits rose 20.4 percent during January-April. | 国家统计局 ↗
- Taiwan industrial production rose 14.2 percent year-on-year in April. | Taiwan MOEA ↗
- Taiwan retail sales rose 5.2 percent year-on-year in April. | Taiwan MOEA ↗
- France household confidence fell to 82 in May. | INSEE ↗
- RBNZ held the Official Cash Rate at 2.25 percent. | RBNZ ↗
May 26, 2026 PM
- U.S. consumer confidence fell 0.7 point to 93.1 in May. | Conference Board ↗
- U.S. house prices rose 1.7 percent year-on-year in Q1. | FHFA ↗
- U.S. house prices rose 0.5 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q1. | FHFA ↗
- Germany's ifo Export Expectations fell to minus 5.5 points in May. | ifo Institute ↗
- Euro-area firms' input-cost expectations peaked at 7.7 percent after February 28. | ECB ↗
- Euro-area firms' one-year inflation expectations rose to 3.0 percent after February 28. | ECB ↗
- ECB estimated euro-area insurers' private credit exposure at EUR 211 billion. | ECB ↗
- ECB estimated euro-area banks' private credit exposure at EUR 62.5 billion. | ECB ↗
- The UK listed 18 Russia sanctions targets on May 26. | GOV.UK ↗
- Israel's monthly activity index declined 0.2 percent in April. | Bank of Israel ↗
- Bank of Israel's governor said FX intervention remains in the policy toolkit. | Bank of Israel ↗
May 26, 2026 AM
- Japan's net international investment position reached JPY 561.75 trillion in 2025. | Ministry of Finance Japan ↗
- Singapore manufacturing output rose 17.6 percent year-on-year in April. | Singapore EDB ↗
- Singapore CPI rose 1.8 percent year-on-year in April. | SingStat ↗
- Singapore MAS core inflation eased to 1.4 percent in April. | MTI Singapore ↗
- Canada oil and gas extraction operating profit rose 34.8 percent in Q1. | Statistics Canada ↗
- Germany GDP grew 0.3 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q1. | Destatis ↗
- Germany's ifo Business Climate Index rose to 84.9 in May. | ifo Institute ↗
- Germany's U.S. goods-trade surplus fell 30.5 percent in Q1. | Destatis ↗
- UK CPI inflation slowed to 2.8 percent in April. | ONS ↗
- UK public-sector borrowing reached GBP 24.3 billion in April. | ONS ↗
- China's 2025 sample survey put national population at 1.40545 billion. | NBS China ↗
May 25, 2026 PM
- Singapore GDP grew 6.0 percent year-on-year in the first quarter. | MTI Singapore ↗
- Singapore kept its 2026 GDP growth forecast at 2.0-4.0 percent. | MTI Singapore ↗
- Bank of Israel lowered its policy rate to 3.75 percent. | Bank of Israel ↗
- Israel GDP contracted at a 3.3 percent annual rate in Q1. | Bank of Israel ↗
- Euro area consumer confidence rebounded 1.6 points to -19.0 in May. | European Commission ↗
- China producer-material prices rose for 20 of 50 monitored products in mid-May. | 国家统计局 ↗
May 25, 2026 AM
- Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 2.9 percent Monday to 65,158.19. | AP ↗
- China's Shanghai Composite gained nearly 1 percent to 4,152.57. | AP ↗
- Australia's S&P/ASX 200 added 0.4 percent to 8,692.00. | AP ↗
- Germany's DAX rose 1.0 percent Monday to 25,148.39. | AP ↗
- France's CAC 40 rose 1.1 percent Monday to 8,203.32. | AP ↗
- Britain's FTSE 100 added 0.2 percent Monday to 10,466.26. | AP ↗
- Brent crude fell USD 4.86 Monday to USD 98.68. | AP ↗
- The dollar fell to 158.95 yen from 159.16 yen. | AP ↗
May 24, 2026 PM
- APEC trade ministers met in Suzhou on May 22-23. | APEC ↗
- APEC ministers backed resilient supply chains for energy and essential goods. | APEC ↗
- APEC welcomed a roadmap to reduce services-trade barriers. | APEC ↗
- Trump said negotiators should not rush a potential Iran deal. | AP ↗
- BEA scheduled April PCE price data for May 28. | BEA ↗
- Census scheduled April durable goods and new-home sales for May 28. | US Census ↗
- Census scheduled April advance trade indicators for May 29. | US Census ↗
- China scheduled its May PMI release for May 31. | NBS ↗
- Japan scheduled April labor-force data for May 29. | Statistics Bureau Japan ↗
- European Commission scheduled May survey results for May 28. | European Commission ↗
- Conference Board scheduled May consumer confidence for May 26. | Conference Board ↗
May 24, 2026 AM
- Kevin Warsh took office as Fed chair and FOMC chairman. | Federal Reserve ↗
- Trump said a U.S.-Iran deal including Hormuz reopening was largely negotiated. | AP ↗
- Potential Iran deal includes 60-day talks on its enriched uranium stockpile. | AP ↗
- Britain prepared a Hormuz mine-clearing mission pending a peace agreement. | AP ↗
- At least 6,000 ships have been blocked from Hormuz since February. | AP ↗
- Waller said the Fed's next rate move depends on incoming data. | Federal Reserve ↗
May 23, 2026 PM
- UN DESA cut its 2026 global growth forecast to 2.5 percent. | UN DESA ↗
- UN DESA projected developing-economy inflation at 5.2 percent in 2026. | UN DESA ↗
- European Commission projected EU GDP growth at 1.1 percent in 2026. | European Commission ↗
- European Commission projected EU inflation at 3.1 percent in 2026. | European Commission ↗
- Chicago Fed's CFSEC Activity Index fell to +12 in May. | Chicago Fed ↗
- Chicago Fed projected April ex-auto retail sales rose 0.8 percent. | Chicago Fed ↗
- White House requested a Fed access-to-services report within 120 days of May 19. | The White House ↗
May 23, 2026 AM
- U.S. stocks finished their eighth straight weekly gain. | AP ↗
- The Nasdaq rose 0.2 percent Friday to 26,343.97. | AP ↗
- Brent crude rose 0.7 percent Friday to USD 100.21. | AP ↗
- The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield edged down to 4.56 percent. | AP ↗
- Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 2.7 percent to another record. | AP ↗
- The U.S. 30-year mortgage rate rose to 6.51 percent. | Freddie Mac ↗
- U.S. year-ahead inflation expectations rose to 4.8 percent in May. | U Michigan ↗
- U.S. consumer sentiment fell to 44.8 in May. | U Michigan ↗
- U.S. long-run inflation expectations rose to 3.9 percent in May. | U Michigan ↗
May 22, 2026 PM
- Canada retail sales rose 0.9 percent to CAD 72.7 billion in March. | Statistics Canada ↗
- Canada IPPI rose 11.4 percent year-on-year in April, StatCan reported. | Statistics Canada ↗
- Canada RMPI rose 31.6 percent year-on-year in April, StatCan reported. | Statistics Canada ↗
- Canadian EI beneficiaries reached 548,000 in March, StatCan reported. | Statistics Canada ↗
- US consumer sentiment fell to 44.8 in May, Michigan reported. | U Michigan ↗
- US rig count rose by 7 to 558, Baker Hughes reported. | Baker Hughes ↗
- S&P 500 rose 0.4 percent Friday to 7,473.47, AP reported. | AP ↗
- Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6 percent Friday to 50,579.70. | AP ↗
May 22, 2026 AM
- Japan core CPI rose 1.4 percent year-on-year in April. | Statistics Bureau Japan ↗
- UK retail sales volumes fell 1.3 percent month-on-month in April. | ONS ↗
- UK public borrowing reached GBP 24.3 billion in April, ONS reported. | ONS ↗
- German Q1 exports rose 3.3 percent quarter-on-quarter, Destatis reported. | Destatis ↗
- German Q1 government consumption rose 1.1 percent quarter-on-quarter. | Destatis ↗
- Germany's Ifo Business Climate Index rose to 84.9 in May. | Ifo Institute ↗
May 21, 2026 PM
- US initial jobless claims fell to 209,000 in week ending May 16. | US Department of Labor ↗
- US flash composite PMI held at 51.7 in May, S&P Global reported. | S&P Global ↗
- US flash manufacturing PMI rose to 55.3 in May, a 48-month high. | S&P Global ↗
- US working gas stocks increased 101 billion cubic feet last week. | EIA ↗
- Taiwan export orders rose 48.1 percent year-on-year to USD 87.5 billion. | Taiwan MOEA ↗
- South Korea producer-price index rose 2.5 percent month-on-month in April. | Xinhua ↗
- The S&P 500 index rose 0.2 percent to 7,445.72 on Thursday. | AP ↗
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.6 percent to 50,285.66 Thursday. | AP ↗
- Brent crude dropped from USD 109 to below USD 103 Thursday. | AP ↗
May 21, 2026 AM
- Eurozone flash composite PMI fell to 47.5 in May, S&P Global reported. | S&P Global ↗
- Eurozone flash services PMI fell to 46.4 in May, S&P Global reported. | S&P Global ↗
- UK flash composite PMI fell to 48.5 in May from 52.6. | S&P Global ↗
- UK flash services PMI fell to 47.9 in May from 52.7. | S&P Global ↗
- Germany flash composite PMI edged up to 48.6 in May. | S&P Global ↗
- Japan flash composite PMI fell to 51.1 in May from 52.2. | S&P Global ↗
- Japan flash manufacturing PMI eased to 54.5 in May. | S&P Global ↗
- India flash composite PMI slipped to 58.1 in May from 58.2. | S&P Global ↗
- Australia flash composite PMI fell to 47.8 in May from 50.4. | S&P Global ↗
- S&P 500 rose 1.1 percent on May 20. | AP ↗
- South Korea's Kospi rose 8.4 percent on May 21. | AP ↗
May 20, 2026 PM
- Fed minutes showed one participant preferred a 25 basis-point April rate cut. | Federal Reserve ↗
- Fed participants flagged persistent inflation could require additional policy firming. | Federal Reserve ↗
- Bank Indonesia raised its BI-Rate to 5.25 percent on May 20. | Bank Indonesia ↗
- US commercial crude inventories fell 7.9 million barrels last week. | EIA ↗
- Brent crude fell 5.6 percent to USD 105.02 per barrel. | AP ↗
- The US 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.57 percent Wednesday. | AP ↗
- The S&P 500 rose 1.1 percent to 7,432.97 Wednesday. | AP ↗
- Average UK private rents rose 3.5 percent year-on-year in April. | ONS ↗
- Average UK house prices were unchanged year-on-year in March. | ONS ↗
May 20, 2026 AM
- UK CPI rose 2.8 percent year-on-year in April, down from 3.3 percent. | ONS ↗
- UK core CPI slowed to 2.5 percent year-on-year in April. | ONS ↗
- UK producer input prices rose 7.7 percent year-on-year in April. | ONS ↗
- UK import prices rose 8.0 percent year-on-year in April. | ONS ↗
- EU annual inflation rose to 3.2 percent in April, Eurostat reported. | Eurostat ↗
- Euro area services contributed 1.38 percentage points to April inflation. | Eurostat ↗
- German producer prices rose 1.7 percent year-on-year in April. | Destatis ↗
- German manufacturing order stocks rose 1.6 percent month-on-month in March. | Destatis ↗
- China held one-year and five-year LPRs at 3.00 and 3.50 percent. | ChinaMoney ↗
- Fed minutes for the April meeting are scheduled for 2 p.m. May 20. | Federal Reserve ↗
May 19, 2026 PM
- Canada CPI rose 2.8 percent year-on-year in April, Statistics Canada reported. | Statistics Canada ↗
- Canada CPI excluding gasoline rose 2.0 percent year-on-year in April. | Statistics Canada ↗
- Canada gasoline prices rose 28.6 percent year-on-year in April. | Statistics Canada ↗
- UK unemployment reached 5.0 percent in January-March 2026, ONS reported. | ONS ↗
- UK vacancies fell by 28,000 to 705,000 in February-April. | ONS ↗
- UK regular earnings grew 3.4 percent year-on-year in January-March. | ONS ↗
- UNCTAD projected global growth slowing from 2.9 percent in 2025 to 2.6 percent in 2026. | UNCTAD ↗
- UNCTAD projected merchandise trade growth slowing to 1.5-2.5 percent in 2026. | UNCTAD ↗
- RBA forecast headline inflation peaking at 4.8 percent in Q2 2026. | RBA ↗
- RBA said Australian petrol prices rose 36 percent at their peak. | RBA ↗
- US 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.61 percent on May 18. | Federal Reserve ↗
- S&P 500 fell 0.7 percent on May 19, its third consecutive decline. | AP ↗
May 19, 2026 AM
- Japan real GDP grew 0.5 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q1. | AP ↗
- Japan Q1 exports rose 1.7 percent quarter-on-quarter, outpacing imports. | AP ↗
- Thailand GDP grew 2.8 percent year-on-year in Q1. | ICIS ↗
- Thailand kept its 2026 GDP growth outlook at 1.5-2.5 percent. | ICIS ↗
- Thailand Q1 export volumes rose 15.1 percent year-on-year. | ICIS ↗
- RBA minutes showed an 8-1 vote to raise rates to 4.35 percent. | RBA ↗
- RBA said higher fuel prices added 0.8 percentage point to March inflation. | RBA ↗
- Brent crude fell USD 1.59 to USD 110.51 in Tuesday trading. | AP ↗
- US crude fell USD 0.63 to USD 108.03 in Tuesday trading. | AP ↗
- South Korea's Kospi closed 3.3 percent lower at 7,271.66. | AP ↗
May 18, 2026 PM
- US CPI rose 3.8 percent year-on-year in April, up from 3.3 percent. | BLS ↗
- US final-demand PPI rose 6.0 percent year-on-year in April, BLS reported. | BLS ↗
- US retail sales rose 0.5 percent month-on-month in April, Census reported. | US Census ↗
- US industrial production increased 0.7 percent month-on-month in April. | Federal Reserve ↗
- Euro area GDP increased 0.1 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q1, Eurostat reported. | Eurostat ↗
- Euro area inflation reached 3.0 percent in April, Eurostat flash estimate showed. | Eurostat ↗
- Euro area industrial production rose 0.2 percent month-on-month in March. | Eurostat ↗
- German GDP grew 0.3 percent quarter-on-quarter in Q1, Destatis reported. | Destatis ↗
- German inflation rose to 2.9 percent year-on-year in April. | Destatis ↗
- China industrial output rose 4.1 percent year-on-year in April, NBS reported. | NBS ↗
- China retail sales rose 0.2 percent year-on-year in April, NBS reported. | NBS ↗
- China real-estate investment fell 13.7 percent year-on-year during January-April. | NBS ↗
- China exports rose 11.3 percent year-on-year during January-April, NBS reported. | NBS ↗
- UK Bank Rate stayed at 3.75 percent after April MPC vote. | Bank of England ↗
- Japan Q1 GDP first preliminary estimate is scheduled for May 19. | Cabinet Office Japan ↗
- Taiwan exports expanded 39.0 percent year-on-year to USD 67.62 billion in April. | Taiwan MOF ↗
- Brazil IPCA inflation reached 0.67 percent month-on-month in April. | IBGE ↗
- EIA expected Brent crude prices around USD 106 per barrel in May-June. | EIA ↗