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πŸ”₯ Dollar, Oil and Bond Yields Set Up a High-Impact BoC and US Data SessionπŸ”₯ Today's Market Review – Brought to you by Fo...
02/09/2026

πŸ”₯ Dollar, Oil and Bond Yields Set Up a High-Impact BoC and US Data Session

πŸ”₯ Today's Market Review – Brought to you by Forex Desk News
πŸ“… Wednesday, 02 September 2026

Here is what you need to know on Wednesday, 2 September:

BoC Interest Rate Decision, press conference, US ADP and Factory Orders take centre stage:

The U.S. Dollar Index is advancing for a second consecutive day to 99.71 as the rise in bond yields and oil prices brings inflation and rate-hike concerns back into focus. U.S. Stock Index Futures remain cautious after the 10-year Treasury yield reached 4.80%, its highest point since early 2025, amid a broad global bond-market sell-off.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ EUR/USD is down 0.10% at 1.15792.
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ USD/JPY is down 0.30% at 159.655 as the yen finds support.
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ GBP/USD is lower by 0.04% at 1.3506.
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ AUD/USD is up 0.02% at 0.71452.

πŸ₯‡ Gold (XAU/USD) has fallen to a near two-week low of $4,325 as elevated Treasury yields and a firm dollar weigh on the metal.
πŸ₯ˆ Silver (XAG/USD) is extending its decline for a second straight day to $63.96 after the global bond sell-off lifted the U.S. 10-year yield to 4.80%.

πŸ›’ Oil: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) ~$90.82 | Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent Crude) ~$95.60. WTI is up 1% for a third consecutive day, marking its fifth gain in six sessions and reaching a fresh high since 24 July amid escalating U.S.–Iran tensions.

πŸ’² Cryptos

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) are trading modestly higher, although technical indicators point to early weakening momentum after August’s massive gains. BTC rises to $77,553, ETH holds at $2,419 after rejection near $2,500, and XRP trades around $1.34.

πŸ‘€ What to look out for today

Canada takes centre stage with the BoC Interest Rate Decision, Rate Statement and Press Conference. In the U.S., ADP Nonfarm Employment Change, Factory Orders, Crude Oil Inventories and the Fed’s Beige Book are also key releases for traders.

❗️ What to Expect

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ BoC Rate Decision F: 2.25% vs P: 2.25%: Hold priced β€” statement and press-conference tone drive CAD.
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ BoC Press Conference: Hawkish lean supports CAD; dovish tone weighs.
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US ADP Nonfarm Employment F: 47K vs P: 44K: Marginal improvement β€” pre-NFP appetiser.
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Factory Orders MoM F: 0.7% vs P: -0.3%: Rebound expected β€” USD-supportive.
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Crude Oil Inventories F: -0.400M vs P: 0.095M: Small draw expected β€” mildly oil-supportive.
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Beige Book: Regional economic colour that can shape the Fed rate narrative.

πŸ•› Time in GMT

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ADP Nonfarm Employment Change (Aug) (12:15)
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ BoC Interest Rate Decision (13:45)
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ BoC Rate Statement (13:45)
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Factory Orders (MoM) (Jul) (14:00)
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Crude Oil Inventories (14:30)
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Cushing Crude Oil Inventories (14:30)
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ BoC Press Conference (14:30)
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Beige Book (18:00)

πŸ“Œ Stay alert. Stay strategic. Follow the markets.
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πŸ”₯ Oil, Yields and Central Banks Set the Tone for Markets TodayπŸ”” Daily Financial News Summary – Brought to you by Forex D...
02/09/2026

πŸ”₯ Oil, Yields and Central Banks Set the Tone for Markets Today

πŸ”” Daily Financial News Summary – Brought to you by Forex Desk News
πŸ“… Wednesday, 02 September 2026

Markets are opening with risk appetite under pressure as renewed energy-supply concerns lift oil and add to the global inflation challenge. Higher bond yields are weighing on stocks and gold, while the U.S. dollar is firm against major currencies. Crypto markets are holding up better than traditional risk assets ahead of a busy calendar featuring ADP, the Bank of Canada, U.S. oil stocks and the Beige Book.

πŸ”» Market Highlights:

πŸ”₯ Oil Shock Rekindles Inflation Fears as Middle East Tensions Disrupt Shipping.
WTI crude is trading around $86.43 and higher on the day as traders continue to price in the risk of supply disruption from the Middle East. With shipping through strategically important regional routes under scrutiny, the oil move is feeding straight into inflation expectations and the wider monetary-policy debate.

πŸ“ˆ Global Bond Sell-Off Deepens as Rising Energy Prices Drive Yields Higher.
The global bond sell-off is extending as markets react to the prospect that costlier energy could make inflation more difficult to bring down. Higher sovereign yields raise borrowing costs and reduce the relative appeal of equities and other assets that depend on lower-rate conditions.

πŸ“‰ Asian Stocks Slide as Higher Yields and Oil Prices Hit Risk Appetite.
Asian shares are lower as rising yields and higher energy costs make investors more cautious. The move has been particularly uncomfortable for technology and growth-oriented stocks, while the broader market remains focused on geopolitical headlines and inflation risk.

πŸ’΅ Dollar Holds Firm; USD/JPY Tests 160 as Markets Watch BoJ Intervention Risk.
Dollar demand is firm as yields rise and investors favour defensive positioning. EUR/USD has slipped to 1.16061, GBP/USD is near 1.3541 and AUD/USD is around 0.71627, while USD/JPY has risen to 159.942β€”just below the closely watched 160 threshold.

πŸ₯‡ Gold Extends Decline to $4,431 as Stronger Dollar and Higher Yields Weigh.
Gold has moved lower to around $4,431 as the stronger dollar and higher global yields challenge demand for the non-yielding metal. Silver is holding broadly steady near $66.53, but both metals remain exposed to shifts in the interest-rate and inflation outlook.

β‚Ώ Bitcoin Holds Above $78,000 Despite Risk-Off Markets; Ether Fund Inflows Continue.
Bitcoin is trading near $78,769 and higher on the day, maintaining support above $78,000 even as equity markets turn cautious. Ethereum is around $2,473, XRP is near $1.38 and Litecoin around $48.89; sentiment across all four major crypto assets is bullish at the time of writing.

πŸ“Š Key Asset Movements:
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ EUR/USD 1.16061 ↓
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ USD/JPY 159.942 ↑
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ GBP/USD 1.3541 ↓
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ AUD/USD 0.71627 ↓
πŸ₯‡ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ XAU/USD $4,431 ↓
πŸ₯ˆ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ XAG/USD $66.53 β†’
πŸ›’ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ WTI/USD $86.43 ↑
β‚Ώ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ BTC/USD $78,769 ↑

πŸͺ™ Crypto Snapshot:
β‚Ώ Bitcoin: $78,769 ↑ Bullish
Ξ Ethereum: $2,473 Bullish
βœ• XRP: $1.38 Bullish
Ł Litecoin: $48.89 Bullish

Major cryptocurrencies are holding firm even as higher yields and oil-driven inflation fears weigh on broader risk appetite. Bitcoin is trading near $78,769, with Ethereum, XRP and Litecoin also carrying bullish sentiment, though the ADP release, Canadian rate decision and U.S. crude data could still drive volatility later today.

πŸ”₯ Top Economic Events (GMT):
00:30 πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ German Buba President Nagel Speaks ⭐️⭐️
01:30 πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί GDP (YoY) (Q2) ⭐️⭐️
01:30 πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί GDP (QoQ) (Q2) ⭐️⭐️
02:00 πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί RBA Rate Statement ⭐️⭐️
02:00 πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ RBNZ Interest Rate Decision ⭐️⭐️⭐️
02:00 πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement ⭐️⭐️
03:00 πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ RBNZ Press Conference ⭐️⭐️
12:15 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ADP Nonfarm Employment Change (Aug) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
13:30 πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ German Buba Vice President Buch Speaks ⭐️⭐️
13:45 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ BoC Interest Rate Decision ⭐️⭐️⭐️
13:45 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ BoC Rate Statement ⭐️⭐️
14:00 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Factory Orders (MoM) (Jul) ⭐️⭐️
14:30 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Crude Oil Inventories ⭐️⭐️⭐️
14:30 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Cushing Crude Oil Inventories ⭐️⭐️
14:30 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ BoC Press Conference ⭐️⭐️
18:00 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Beige Book ⭐️⭐️

πŸ’Ό Earnings:
Broadcom (AVGO)
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)
NetApp (NTAP)
Brown-Forman (BFb)

πŸ’Έ Dividends:
Avery Dennison (AVY), SLB (SLB), Halliburton (HAL), Fox Corp B (FOX), Fox Corp A (FOXA), Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL)

πŸ“ Volatility Key:
⭐️⭐️ – Moderate Expected
⭐️⭐️⭐️ – High Expected

πŸ“Œ Stay alert. Stay strategic. Follow the markets.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Prices, market movements, and analysis reflect conditions at the time of writing and may change without notice.
Forex Desk News is a financial media and educational brand. We are not a forex broker, financial institution, or investment advisory service. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

πŸ”₯ Oil and Treasury Yields Climb Ahead of a Packed Global Manufacturing SessionπŸ”₯ Today's Market Review – Brought to you b...
01/09/2026

πŸ”₯ Oil and Treasury Yields Climb Ahead of a Packed Global Manufacturing Session

πŸ”₯ Today's Market Review – Brought to you by Forex Desk News
πŸ“… Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Here is what you need to know on Tuesday, 1 September:

Markets enter the first trading day of September with Global Manufacturing PMIs, Eurozone inflation and a heavy U.S. economic calendar in focus. U.S. ISM Manufacturing, JOLTS Job Openings and Construction Spending will provide fresh signals on activity and labour demand, while renewed Middle East tensions continue to support Oil and push long-dated U.S. Treasury yields higher.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Dollar (USD) Index edges higher to 99.52 as surging Oil prices amid renewed Middle East conflict drive long-dated U.S. Treasury yields higher. US Stock Index Futures lean firmer as risk conditions stabilise ahead of today's busy first-of-month data schedule.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ EUR/USD falls 0.09% to 1.16061 with Eurozone CPI and Manufacturing PMI approaching.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ USD/JPY advances 0.14% to 159.942.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ GBP/USD slips 0.06% to 1.3541 ahead of UK Manufacturing PMI.

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ AUD/USD edges 0.03% lower to 0.71627.

πŸ₯‡ Gold (XAU/USD) is struggling to preserve Monday's rebound, falling back to $4,430 after recovering from sub-$4,400 levels β€” a one-and-a-half-week low β€” with fresh selling emerging during Asian trading.

πŸ₯ˆ Silver (XAG/USD) remains range-bound at $66.62.

πŸ›’ OIL β€” West Texas Intermediate (WTI) ~$86.42 | Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent Crude) ~$91.31.

WTI is attracting buyers for a second consecutive session as escalating U.S.–Iran tensions and the continuing Strait of Hormuz standoff reinforce concerns over potential supply disruption.

πŸ’² Cryptos

β‚Ώ Bitcoin (BTC) trades around $78,732, maintaining Monday's modest recovery.

Ξ Ethereum (ETH) is at $2,473 as treasury firm BitMine Immersion (BMNR) added 53,501 ETH last week β€” its biggest weekly purchase since June and its 65th consecutive week of accumulation.

βœ• Ripple (XRP) trades around $1.38 after finding support near its 200-day EMA at $1.35 on Monday.

πŸ‘€ What to Look Out for Today

The πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί European session brings HCOB Manufacturing PMI, CPI and Unemployment, while πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Manufacturing PMI is also due.

The πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. calendar features S&P Global and ISM Manufacturing PMIs, JOLTS Job Openings, Construction Spending and a speech from Fed Vice Chair Barr.

❗️ What to Expect

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU Manufacturing PMI
F: 52.8 vs P: 51.9
Improvement β€” EUR-supportive.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU CPI YoY
F: 3.3% vs P: 2.9% | Core F: 2.5% vs P: 2.5%
Hotter headline tilts hawkish for ECB.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EU Unemployment
F: 6.3% vs P: 6.3%
Steady, EUR-neutral.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Manufacturing PMI
F: 51.5 vs P: 51.9
Slight cooling β€” mildly GBP-negative.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US S&P Manufacturing PMI
F: 53.2 vs P: 53.9

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US ISM Manufacturing PMI
F: 55.2 vs P: 55.6
Mild cooling but firmly expansionary.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US ISM Manufacturing Prices
F: 70.5 vs P: 71.1
Cooling input prices.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US JOLTS Job Openings
F: 7.330M vs P: 7.359M
Slight softening in labour demand.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Construction Spending MoM
F: 0.0% vs P: -0.1%
Flat, USD-neutral.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fed's Barr
Hawkish tone supports USD; dovish lean softens the Dollar.

πŸ•› Time in GMT

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Aug) β€” 08:00
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Aug) β€” 08:30
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί CPI (YoY) (Aug) β€” 09:00
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί CPI (MoM) (Aug) β€” 09:00
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Core CPI (YoY) (Aug) β€” 09:00
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Unemployment Rate (Jul) β€” 09:00
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Barr Speaks β€” 13:05
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Aug) β€” 13:45
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ISM Manufacturing Prices (Aug) β€” 14:00
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ISM Manufacturing PMI (Aug) β€” 14:00
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ISM Manufacturing Employment (Aug) β€” 14:00
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ JOLTS Job Openings (Jul) β€” 14:00
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Construction Spending (MoM) (Jul) β€” 14:00

πŸ“Œ Stay alert. Stay strategic. Follow the markets.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Prices, market movements, and analysis reflect conditions at the time of writing and may change without notice.
Forex Desk News is a financial media and educational brand. We are not a forex broker, financial institution, or investment advisory service. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

πŸ”₯ Oil Surges and Global Yields Climb as Markets Brace for Major U.S. DataπŸ”” Daily Financial News Summary – Brought to you...
01/09/2026

πŸ”₯ Oil Surges and Global Yields Climb as Markets Brace for Major U.S. Data

πŸ”” Daily Financial News Summary – Brought to you by Forex Desk News
πŸ“… Tuesday, 01 September 2026

September opens with geopolitical risk, rising energy prices and a global bond sell-off setting the tone across financial markets. Renewed U.S.–Iran fighting is supporting crude oil and adding to inflation concerns, while higher yields are strengthening the U.S. dollar and weighing on gold. Bitcoin is trading higher around $78,769 as major cryptocurrencies maintain bullish technical sentiment. The focus now shifts to Eurozone CPI and a heavy U.S. data slate that includes manufacturing PMIs, ISM releases and JOLTS job openings.

πŸ”» Market Highlights:

πŸ”₯ Oil Rises as Renewed U.S.–Iran Fighting Revives Supply Fears.
Energy markets are back at the centre of attention as renewed U.S.–Iran hostilities increase concerns surrounding Middle East supply. WTI is trading higher around $86.43 at the time of writing, with geopolitical developments adding another layer of uncertainty to the global inflation outlook.

πŸ“ˆ Global Bond Sell-Off Deepens as Inflation and Rate-Hike Fears Build.
Bond markets remain under pressure as investors respond to renewed inflation concerns and the possibility that interest rates may need to stay higher for longer. Rising energy costs are adding to those pressures, driving yields higher and affecting sentiment across currencies, equities and precious metals.

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan 10-Year Yield Hits 3% for First Time Since 1996 as Yen Hovers Near 160.
Japanese bond markets have reached a notable milestone, with the benchmark 10-year yield moving into the 3% area for the first time since 1996. USD/JPY is meanwhile trading higher around 159.942, putting the 160 threshold back on traders' radar as markets assess Japan's inflation and monetary-policy outlook.

πŸ’΅ Dollar Strengthens as Higher Yields Pressure Major Currencies.
The dollar is gaining ground against several major counterparts as higher U.S. yields combine with cautious global sentiment. EUR/USD is lower around 1.16061, GBP/USD is down near 1.3541 and AUD/USD is lower around 0.71627, while USD/JPY has climbed to approximately 159.942.

πŸ₯‡ Gold Slides to $4,431 as Rising Yields Challenge Precious Metals.
Gold is lower around $4,431 as rising bond yields increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets and dollar strength adds further pressure. Silver is broadly neutral around $66.53, leaving precious metals sensitive to today's inflation and U.S. economic releases.

πŸ“Š Eurozone CPI and U.S. ISM/JOLTS Headline a Heavy Data Day.
The macro calendar becomes increasingly important as Eurozone CPI provides the day's key European inflation signal before several high-impact U.S. releases. S&P Global Manufacturing PMI is followed by ISM Manufacturing Prices, ISM Manufacturing PMI and JOLTS Job Openings, giving traders fresh information on U.S. activity, inflation pressures and labour demand.

πŸ“Š Key Asset Movements:

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ EUR/USD 1.16061 ↓
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ USD/JPY 159.942 ↑
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ GBP/USD 1.3541 ↓
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ AUD/USD 0.71627 ↓
πŸ₯‡ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ XAU/USD $4,431 ↓
πŸ₯ˆ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ XAG/USD $66.53 β†’
πŸ›’ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ WTI/USD $86.43 ↑
β‚Ώ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ BTC/USD $78,769 ↑

πŸͺ™ Crypto Snapshot:

β‚Ώ Bitcoin: $78,769 ↑ Bullish
Ξ Ethereum: $2,473 Bullish
βœ• XRP: $1.38 Bullish
Ł Litecoin: $48.89 Bullish

Major cryptocurrencies are showing bullish technical sentiment at the time of writing, led by Bitcoin at approximately $78,769 and higher on the day. Ethereum is around $2,473, XRP near $1.38 and Litecoin around $48.89, while macro conditions remain an important risk factor as global yields rise and the dollar strengthens.

πŸ”₯ Top Economic Events (GMT):

01:30 πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Current Account (Q2) ⭐️⭐️
01:30 πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Building Approvals (MoM) (Jul) ⭐️⭐️
01:45 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ RatingDog Manufacturing PMI (Aug) ⭐️⭐️
03:35 πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ 10-Year JGB Auction ⭐️⭐️
06:00 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Nationwide HPI (MoM) (Aug) ⭐️⭐️
06:00 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Nationwide HPI (YoY) (Aug) ⭐️⭐️
06:00 πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ German Retail Sales (MoM) (Jul) ⭐️⭐️
06:30 πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ German Buba Mauderer Speaks ⭐️⭐️
07:30 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Manufacturing PMI (Aug) ⭐️⭐️
07:55 πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ HCOB Germany Manufacturing PMI (Aug) ⭐️⭐️
08:00 πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί HCOB Eurozone Manufacturing PMI (Aug) ⭐️⭐️
08:30 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Aug) ⭐️⭐️
09:00 πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί CPI (YoY) (Aug) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
09:00 πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Unemployment Rate (Jul) ⭐️⭐️
09:00 πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί CPI (MoM) (Aug) ⭐️⭐️
09:00 πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Core CPI (YoY) (Aug) ⭐️⭐️
13:05 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Barr Speaks ⭐️⭐️
13:45 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Aug) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
14:00 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ISM Manufacturing Prices (Aug) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
14:00 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ISM Manufacturing PMI (Aug) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
14:00 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ JOLTS Job Openings (Jul) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
14:00 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Construction Spending (MoM) (Jul) ⭐️⭐️
14:00 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ ISM Manufacturing Employment (Aug) ⭐️⭐️
15:30 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Atlanta Fed GDPNow (Q3) ⭐️⭐️
20:30 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ API Weekly Crude Oil Stock ⭐️⭐️

πŸ’Ό Earnings:

Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
Dell Technologies (DELL)
Medtronic (MDT)

πŸ’Έ Dividends:

Nike (NKE), Regions Financial (RF), KeyCorp (KEY), Tyson Foods (TSN), McDonald’s (MCD), M&T Bank (MTB), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Goldman Sachs (GS), Hartford (HIG), Ball (BALL), Analog Devices (ADI), BorgWarner (BWA), Corteva (CTVA), Martin Marietta Materials (MLM), Universal Health Services (UHS), McKesson (MCK)

πŸ“ Volatility Key:

⭐️⭐️ – Moderate Expected
⭐️⭐️⭐️ – High Expected

πŸ“Œ Stay alert. Stay strategic. Follow the markets.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Prices, market movements, and analysis reflect conditions at the time of writing and may change without notice.
Forex Desk News is a financial media and educational brand. We are not a forex broker, financial institution, or investment advisory service. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice.

🌍 Welcome to September!A new month. New market moves. New opportunities β€” and another month of important developments ac...
01/09/2026

🌍 Welcome to September!

A new month. New market moves. New opportunities β€” and another month of important developments across the global financial markets.

From currencies and commodities to equities, crypto and the macro events driving sentiment, Forex Desk News will be following the stories that matter.

Here’s to a successful September! πŸ₯‚

Stay alert. Stay strategic. Follow the markets.
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πŸ”₯ Dollar Eases After Friday’s Rally as Chicago PMI Leads a Quiet MondayπŸ”₯ Today's Market Review – Brought to you by Forex...
31/08/2026

πŸ”₯ Dollar Eases After Friday’s Rally as Chicago PMI Leads a Quiet Monday

πŸ”₯ Today's Market Review – Brought to you by Forex Desk News
πŸ“… Monday, 31 August 2026

Here is what you need to know on Monday, 31 August:

US Chicago PMI takes centre stage in a light session; UK markets closed for the Summer Bank Holiday.

Markets start the week with limited scheduled data but plenty to digest following Friday’s strong dollar move and hawkish signals from Jackson Hole. The UK Summer Bank Holiday reduces activity in London, while traders continue repricing US rate expectations ahead of Chicago PMI later in the session.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Dollar (USD) Index eases to 99.62 after Friday's strong rally, when Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole remarks signalled the central bank remains committed to bringing inflation back to the 2% target, lifting September rate-hike expectations. US Stock Index Futures lean cautious as traders digest Warsh's hawkish framing into the new week.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ EUR/USD ticks up 0.06% to 1.15901.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ USD/JPY slips 0.14% to 159.809.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ GBP/USD adds 0.09% to 1.3546.

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ AUD/USD gains 0.09% to 0.71653.

πŸ₯‡ Gold (XAU/USD) attracts fresh sellers after an intraday uptick to $4,472, dropping to $4,436 as traders ramp up September hike bets on Warsh's hawkish tone.

πŸ₯ˆ Silver (XAG/USD) extends losses early before bouncing to $66.76, after opening the week weaker for a second straight day.

πŸ›’ OIL β€” West Texas Intermediate (WTI) ~$85.67 | Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent Crude) ~$90.70.

WTI rebounds and extends intraday gains after Iran's IRGC claimed a rogue super tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting two naval mines along the southern passage.

πŸ’² Cryptos

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) hover slightly higher after last week's pullback that followed the recent massive gains.

β‚Ώ BTC trades at $78,107.

Ξ ETH sits at $2,442, near the key $2,500 resistance.

βœ• XRP trades at $1.365, maintaining a broadly bullish near-term bias above the 50-day EMA at $1.204 and 100-day EMA at $1.209.

πŸ‘€ What to Look Out for Today

Trading conditions are expected to remain relatively light with πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK markets closed for the Summer Bank Holiday. In the πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US, Chicago PMI is the only meaningful scheduled data release.

❗️ What to Expect

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Chicago PMI F: 57.8 vs P: 57.6:
Mild improvement expected β€” USD-supportive.

πŸ•› Time in GMT

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Chicago PMI (Aug) β€” 13:45

πŸ“Œ Stay alert. Stay strategic. Follow the markets.
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πŸ”₯ China PMIs, Oil Supply Risk and a Firm Dollar Open a Major Macro WeekπŸ”” Daily Financial News Summary – Brought to you b...
31/08/2026

πŸ”₯ China PMIs, Oil Supply Risk and a Firm Dollar Open a Major Macro Week

πŸ”” Daily Financial News Summary – Brought to you by Forex Desk News
πŸ“… Monday, 31 August 2026

Markets open the new week with several competing themes driving price action. Chinese factory activity has improved but remains in contraction, the U.S. dollar stays firm as traders reassess the Fed outlook, and renewed geopolitical concerns are supporting crude oil. Gold has slipped to around $4,441, while Bitcoin has moved back above $78,000 with bullish sentiment across the major crypto assets. UK markets are closed for the Summer Bank Holiday, leaving German CPI and Chicago PMI as the main remaining scheduled catalysts for Monday.

πŸ”» Market Highlights:

πŸ”₯ China Factory Activity Improves but Remains in Contraction

China’s August manufacturing data showed an improvement but continued to signal contraction, leaving the strength of the country’s economic momentum under scrutiny. Manufacturing, non-manufacturing and composite PMI readings are important not only for Chinese assets but also for commodities, Asian markets and currencies with significant exposure to Chinese demand.

πŸ›’οΈ Oil Rises as Renewed Geopolitical Tensions Put Supply Risks Back in Focus

WTI has climbed to approximately $85.62 and is higher on the day as geopolitical tensions return supply risk to the energy-market narrative. Traders are also preparing for this week’s API and official U.S. crude inventories, with Sunday’s OPEC Meeting adding another potentially important catalyst for oil.

πŸ’΅ Dollar Remains Firm as Markets Reassess Fed Rate Expectations

The dollar remains supported as markets prepare for a heavy U.S. macro calendar that will help shape the next round of Federal Reserve expectations. EUR/USD is higher around 1.15887, USD/JPY is lower near 159.845, GBP/USD is higher at 1.3545 and AUD/USD is higher around 0.71628, with JOLTS, ADP, ISM data and Friday’s labour report looming later in the week.

πŸ₯‡ Gold Pulls Back as Higher Yields and Dollar Strength Weigh

Gold is lower around $4,441 as dollar strength and the prevailing yield environment create pressure on the metal. Silver is outperforming and is higher around $66.75, while precious-metal traders continue to monitor rate expectations and geopolitical headlines for changes in momentum.

β‚Ώ Bitcoin Rebounds Above $78,000 as Crypto Market Turns Higher

Bitcoin has pushed back to approximately $78,089 and is higher on the day, accompanied by bullish sentiment in Ethereum at $2,442, XRP at $1.36 and Litecoin at $48.66. The rebound puts crypto back in focus ahead of a week packed with U.S. employment and activity indicators capable of moving the dollar, yields and overall risk appetite.

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ German Inflation and U.S. Chicago PMI Headline Monday’s Remaining Data

German CPI at 12:00 GMT is the key remaining European release and arrives ahead of Tuesday’s broader Eurozone inflation numbers. Chicago PMI follows at 13:45 GMT in the U.S., while reduced UK participation due to the Summer Bank Holiday could contribute to lighter liquidity during parts of the session.

πŸ“Š Key Asset Movements:

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ EUR/USD 1.15887 ↑
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ USD/JPY 159.845 ↓
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ GBP/USD 1.3545 ↑
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ AUD/USD 0.71628 ↑
πŸ₯‡ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ XAU/USD $4,441 ↓
πŸ₯ˆ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ XAG/USD $66.75 ↑
πŸ›’ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ WTI/USD $85.62 ↑
β‚Ώ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ BTC/USD $78,089 ↑

πŸͺ™ Crypto Snapshot:

β‚Ώ Bitcoin: $78,089 ↑ Bullish
Ξ Ethereum: $2,442 ↑ Bullish
βœ• XRP: $1.36 ↑ Bullish
Ł Litecoin: $48.66 ↑ Bullish

Major cryptocurrencies are showing bullish sentiment at the time of writing, led by Bitcoin’s recovery above $78,000. With a substantial U.S. macro calendar ahead, crypto traders will be watching the dollar and Treasury yields closely alongside shifts in equity-market and broader global risk sentiment.

πŸ”₯ Top Economic Events (GMT):

All Day πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom – Summer Bank Holiday ⭐️⭐️
01:30 πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Company Gross Operating Profits (QoQ) (Q2) ⭐️⭐️
01:30 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Manufacturing PMI (Aug) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
01:30 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Non-Manufacturing PMI (Aug) ⭐️⭐️
01:30 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Chinese Composite PMI (Aug) ⭐️⭐️
12:00 πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ German CPI (MoM) (Aug) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
12:00 πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ German CPI (YoY) (Aug) ⭐️⭐️
13:45 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Chicago PMI (Aug) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
23:50 πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Capital Spending (YoY) (Q2) ⭐️⭐️

πŸ’Ό Earnings:
None listed.

πŸ’Έ Dividends:
Realty Income (O), Dow (DOW), Union Pacific (UNP), Northrop Grumman (NOC), DuPont de Nemours (DD), Allstate (ALL), FactSet Research (FDS), EstΓ©e Lauder (EL), Hubbell (HUBB), Assurant (AIZ), Equifax (EFX), Cboe Global (CBOE), CSX (CSX), Dover (DOV), Parker-Hannifin (PH), Corning (GLW)

πŸ“ Volatility Key:
⭐️⭐️ – Moderate Expected
⭐️⭐️⭐️ – High Expected

πŸ“Œ Stay alert. Stay strategic. Follow the markets.
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πŸ“Š Week Ahead: 31 August – 6 September 2026A busy macro week puts U.S. labour data, central-bank decisions and inflation ...
31/08/2026

πŸ“Š Week Ahead: 31 August – 6 September 2026

A busy macro week puts U.S. labour data, central-bank decisions and inflation firmly in focus, with several potential volatility catalysts lined up across FX, equities, commodities and crypto.

U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls headline Friday’s calendar, while the Bank of Canada and RBNZ deliver policy decisions Wednesday. Eurozone inflation, ISM activity data, Chinese PMIs, Australian GDP and Sunday’s OPEC Meeting add further event risk.

πŸ”» Key Market Drivers This Week

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Labour Market & ISM Data

Tuesday brings ISM Manufacturing PMI, ISM Prices, JOLTS Job Openings and S&P Global Manufacturing PMI.

Wednesday features ADP Nonfarm Employment Change and the Fed Beige Book, followed Thursday by Initial Jobless Claims, trade data, S&P Global Services PMI and ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI.

Friday takes centre stage with Nonfarm Payrolls, the Unemployment Rate and Average Hourly Earnings.

Any major surprise could quickly reprice Federal Reserve expectations and drive moves across the U.S. Dollar, Treasury yields, equities, gold and cryptocurrencies.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Eurozone & Germany

German CPI opens the inflation story Monday before Eurozone CPI and Core CPI arrive Tuesday alongside manufacturing data.

Eurozone and German services PMIs follow Thursday, with German Factory Orders and remarks from ECB’s Lane due Friday.

Inflation data will remain particularly important for ECB rate expectations and EUR sentiment.

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom

UK markets are closed Monday for the Summer Bank Holiday.

Manufacturing PMI arrives Tuesday, followed by Services and Composite PMIs Thursday.

Friday brings Construction PMI and remarks from Bank of England Governor Bailey, with Sterling potentially sensitive to any change in the policy outlook.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Bank of Canada & Employment

Wednesday brings the Bank of Canada Interest Rate Decision, Rate Statement and press conference.

Canadian Employment Change and the Unemployment Rate follow Friday.

The combination creates two major event-risk windows for CAD traders this week.

πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ RBNZ Decision

The RBNZ delivers its Interest Rate Decision, Monetary Policy Statement and press conference Wednesday.

Policy guidance and changes in the rate outlook could drive sharp moves across NZD pairs.

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia

Current Account and Building Approvals arrive Tuesday, followed by second-quarter GDP Wednesday and the Trade Balance Thursday.

AUD traders will be watching the data for fresh signals on Australian growth and economic momentum.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China

China releases Manufacturing, Non-Manufacturing and Composite PMIs Monday, with additional manufacturing data Tuesday and services data Thursday.

China-sensitive assets, commodities, Asian equities and the Australian Dollar could react to any significant surprises.

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ Switzerland

Swiss Manufacturing PMI arrives Tuesday before CPI and second-quarter GDP Thursday, putting both inflation and growth in focus for CHF traders.

πŸ›’ Oil Markets & OPEC

API crude stocks arrive Tuesday, followed by official U.S. Crude Oil and Cushing inventories Wednesday.

Friday brings the Baker Hughes Rig Counts before attention turns to Sunday’s OPEC Meeting.

Any signals surrounding production strategy or supply policy could generate significant volatility across crude oil and energy markets.

πŸ’Ό Major Earnings

Tuesday: Palo Alto Networks, Dell Technologies, Medtronic.

Wednesday: Broadcom, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, NetApp, Brown-Forman.

Thursday: Lululemon Athletica, Campbell’s.

Broadcom is a key report to watch for semiconductor, AI and wider technology-sector sentiment.

πŸ’Έ Dividend Watch

Major names include Realty Income, Dow, Union Pacific, Nike, McDonald’s, Lockheed Martin, Goldman Sachs, Home Depot, Qualcomm, PepsiCo, Bank of America, PayPal, General Motors and Alphabet.

🌍 Geopolitical Watch

Geopolitical developments, trade relations and energy security remain important sources of headline risk.

Safe-haven assets including gold, the U.S. Dollar, Japanese Yen and Swiss Franc could react to any escalation, while oil, equities and crypto remain sensitive to sudden changes in risk sentiment.

πŸ‘€ What Traders Should Watch

U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls β€’ U.S. Unemployment Rate β€’ Average Hourly Earnings β€’ JOLTS β€’ ADP Employment β€’ ISM Manufacturing & Services β€’ Eurozone CPI β€’ German CPI β€’ BoC Decision β€’ RBNZ Decision β€’ Australian GDP β€’ Chinese PMIs β€’ U.S. Crude Oil Inventories β€’ Broadcom Earnings β€’ OPEC Meeting β€’ Geopolitical Developments

πŸ“Œ Focus This Week:
🏦 Central Banks | πŸ‘· Labour Markets | πŸ“Š Inflation | πŸ“ˆ Growth | πŸ’΅ USD | πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EUR | πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GBP | πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ JPY | πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί AUD | πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ NZD | πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ CAD | πŸ‡¨πŸ‡­ CHF | πŸ›’ Oil | πŸ₯‡ Gold | β‚Ώ Crypto | πŸ’» Technology Earnings | 🌍 Geopolitics

πŸ“Œ Stay alert. Stay strategic. Follow the markets.
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