Your market briefing
The events, headlines and analysis that matter — organised into a briefing you can actually use.
Showing the last available briefing. Check the date before using it.
US August Case-Shiller 20-city house price index +2.7% y/y vs +2.6% expected
USD
Prior was +2.5% y/y 20-city house price index +0.3% m/m vs +0.3% expected Mortgage rates at 7.5% aren't doing any favors for the housing market. For background, the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices are the best-known measure of US house prices.
US August Case-Shiller 20-city house price index +2.7% y/y vs +2.6% expected
What this may mean
The development may affect the tagged currencies or assets as markets reassess growth, policy or risk expectations.
US August Case-Shiller 20-city house price index +2.7% y/y vs +2.6% expected
USD
Prior was +2.5% y/y 20-city house price index +0.3% m/m vs +0.3% expected Mortgage rates at 7.5% aren't doing any favors for the housing market. For background, the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices are the best-known measure of US house prices.
US August Case-Shiller 20-city house price index +2.7% y/y vs +2.6% expected
What this may mean
The development may affect the tagged currencies or assets as markets reassess growth, policy or risk expectations.
Key points
- Market context: Mixed / needs confirmation
US FHFA Monthly home prices index 0.3% vs 0.2% estimate
USD
Prior month 0.3% Details of the report US August FHFA house prices rise 0.3% as expected; annual growth slows to 2.4% House prices MoM: +0.3% vs +0.3% expected. Prior revised to +0.2% from +0.3%.
US FHFA Monthly home prices index 0.3% vs 0.2% estimate
What this may mean
Inflation developments can change the expected path of interest rates and therefore affect currencies, bonds, equities and gold.
US FHFA Monthly home prices index 0.3% vs 0.2% estimate
USD
Prior month 0.3% Details of the report US August FHFA house prices rise 0.3% as expected; annual growth slows to 2.4% House prices MoM: +0.3% vs +0.3% expected. Prior revised to +0.2% from +0.3%.
US FHFA Monthly home prices index 0.3% vs 0.2% estimate
What this may mean
Inflation developments can change the expected path of interest rates and therefore affect currencies, bonds, equities and gold.
Key points
- Market context: Mixed / needs confirmation
Canadian dollar slips as investors await Bank of Canada, Fed rate decisions
USDCAD
Canadian dollar slips as investors await Bank of Canada, Fed rate decisions
Canadian dollar slips as investors await Bank of Canada, Fed rate decisions
What this may mean
Central-bank guidance can quickly change interest-rate expectations, currency volatility, bond yields and risk appetite.
Canadian dollar slips as investors await Bank of Canada, Fed rate decisions
USDCAD
Canadian dollar slips as investors await Bank of Canada, Fed rate decisions
Canadian dollar slips as investors await Bank of Canada, Fed rate decisions
What this may mean
Central-bank guidance can quickly change interest-rate expectations, currency volatility, bond yields and risk appetite.
Key points
- Market context: Mixed / needs confirmation
US September durable goods orders +1.8% vs +1.7% expected
USD
Prior was 0.0% Ex-transport +0.5% vs +0.6% expected Prior ex-transport +0.3% Ex-defense +2.2% vs +0.1% prior Non-defense capital goods orders ex-air +0.5% vs +0.7% expected Prior +1.6% Durable goods orders have been chopping sideways for much of the past year and today's report is more of the same. it's a nice climb but it comes after months of stagnation.
US September durable goods orders +1.8% vs +1.7% expected
What this may mean
Central-bank guidance can quickly change interest-rate expectations, currency volatility, bond yields and risk appetite.
US September durable goods orders +1.8% vs +1.7% expected
USD
Prior was 0.0% Ex-transport +0.5% vs +0.6% expected Prior ex-transport +0.3% Ex-defense +2.2% vs +0.1% prior Non-defense capital goods orders ex-air +0.5% vs +0.7% expected Prior +1.6% Durable goods orders have been chopping sideways for much of the past year and today's report is more of the same. it's a nice climb but it comes after months of stagnation.
US September durable goods orders +1.8% vs +1.7% expected
What this may mean
Central-bank guidance can quickly change interest-rate expectations, currency volatility, bond yields and risk appetite.
Key points
- Market context: Mixed / needs confirmation
U.S. Treasury yields hover near multi-week lows ahead of Fed decision
USD
U.S. Treasury yields hover near multi-week lows ahead of Fed decision
U.S. Treasury yields hover near multi-week lows ahead of Fed decision
What this may mean
Central-bank guidance can quickly change interest-rate expectations, currency volatility, bond yields and risk appetite.
U.S. Treasury yields hover near multi-week lows ahead of Fed decision
USD
U.S. Treasury yields hover near multi-week lows ahead of Fed decision
U.S. Treasury yields hover near multi-week lows ahead of Fed decision
What this may mean
Central-bank guidance can quickly change interest-rate expectations, currency volatility, bond yields and risk appetite.
Key points
- Market context: Mixed / needs confirmation
European news wrap: Markets remain rangebound ahead of the FOMC decision
USDEURGBPJPYNZDCNY
Headlines: FOMC Preview: A hawkish hold as markets watch for signals about timing and extent of further tightening Why the Federal Reserve matters more to crypto market than many investors realise Oil consolidates around recent highs as fears of imminent US strikes ease.
European news wrap: Markets remain rangebound ahead of the FOMC decision
What this may mean
Central-bank guidance can quickly change interest-rate expectations, currency volatility, bond yields and risk appetite.
European news wrap: Markets remain rangebound ahead of the FOMC decision
USDEURGBPJPYNZDCNY
Headlines: FOMC Preview: A hawkish hold as markets watch for signals about timing and extent of further tightening Why the Federal Reserve matters more to crypto market than many investors realise Oil consolidates around recent highs as fears of imminent US strikes ease.
European news wrap: Markets remain rangebound ahead of the FOMC decision
What this may mean
Central-bank guidance can quickly change interest-rate expectations, currency volatility, bond yields and risk appetite.
Key points
- Market context: Potentially supportive
US PPI Final Demand MoM
USD
US PPI Final Demand MoM was +1.3% for 2026-09, compared with +0.5% previously.
Event time Released
US PPI Final Demand MoM
- Actual
- +1.3%
- Forecast
- —
- Previous
- +0.5%
What this may mean
Producer-price pressure can affect the inflation outlook, interest-rate expectations and the U.S. dollar.
Key points
- Market context: higher
US Producer Price Index — 2026-09
USD
USD bias is mildly positive using latest-versus-previous official data. Supportive factors: US PPI Final Demand MoM changed from +0.5% to +1.3%, a USD-supportive previous-release comparison. Consensus forecasts are unavailable, so this is not an actual-versus-forecast beat/miss assessment.
US Producer Price Index — 2026-09
The numbers behind the update
Indicator names follow the English release. Read the summary above for the explanation.
| Indicator | Actual | Previous | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| US PPI Final Demand MoM | +1.3% | +0.5% | — |
What this may mean
USD may lean stronger initially, but mixed components can limit follow-through.
Key points
- Supporting: US PPI Final Demand MoM changed from +0.5% to +1.3%, a USD-supportive previous-release comparison.
- Market context: Mildly Positive
US CPI MoM
USD
US CPI MoM was +0.6% for 2026-09, compared with +0.4% previously.
Event time Released
US CPI MoM
- Actual
- +0.6%
- Forecast
- —
- Previous
- +0.4%
What this may mean
U.S. inflation can change Federal Reserve rate expectations and move the dollar, Treasury yields, gold and equities.
Key points
- Market context: higher
US Core CPI MoM
USD
US Core CPI MoM was +0.3% for 2026-09, compared with +0.3% previously.
Event time Released
US Core CPI MoM
- Actual
- +0.3%
- Forecast
- —
- Previous
- +0.3%
What this may mean
U.S. inflation can change Federal Reserve rate expectations and move the dollar, Treasury yields, gold and equities.
Key points
- Market context: unchanged
US Consumer Price Index — 2026-09
USD
USD bias is mildly positive using latest-versus-previous official data. Supportive factors: US CPI MoM changed from +0.4% to +0.6%, a USD-supportive previous-release comparison. Consensus forecasts are unavailable, so this is not an actual-versus-forecast beat/miss assessment.
US Consumer Price Index — 2026-09
The numbers behind the update
Indicator names follow the English release. Read the summary above for the explanation.
| Indicator | Actual | Previous | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| US CPI MoM | +0.6% | +0.4% | — |
| US Core CPI MoM | +0.3% | +0.3% | — |
What this may mean
USD may lean stronger initially, but mixed components can limit follow-through.
Key points
- Supporting: US CPI MoM changed from +0.4% to +0.6%, a USD-supportive previous-release comparison.
- Market context: Mildly Positive
US Nonfarm Payrolls
USD
Nonfarm payrolls changed by +29K for 2026-09, compared with +133K previously.
Event time Released
US Nonfarm Payrolls
- Actual
- +29K
- Forecast
- —
- Previous
- +133K
What this may mean
U.S. labour-market strength can change growth and Federal Reserve expectations across currencies and risk assets.
Key points
- Market context: lower
US Unemployment Rate
USD
US Unemployment Rate was 4.2% for 2026-09, compared with 4.1% previously.
Event time Released
US Unemployment Rate
- Actual
- 4.2%
- Forecast
- —
- Previous
- 4.1%
What this may mean
U.S. labour-market strength can change growth and Federal Reserve expectations across currencies and risk assets.
Key points
- Market context: higher
US Employment Situation — 2026-09
USD
USD bias is mildly negative using latest-versus-previous official data. Conflicting factors: US Nonfarm Payrolls changed from +133K to +29K, a USD-negative previous-release comparison. US Unemployment Rate changed from 4.1% to 4.2%, a USD-negative previous-release comparison. Consensus forecasts are unavailable, so this is not an actual-versus-forecast beat/miss assessment.
US Employment Situation — 2026-09
The numbers behind the update
Indicator names follow the English release. Read the summary above for the explanation.
| Indicator | Actual | Previous | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Nonfarm Payrolls | +29K | +133K | — |
| US Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 4.1% | — |
What this may mean
USD may lean weaker initially, but mixed components can limit follow-through.
Key points
- Conflicting: US Nonfarm Payrolls changed from +133K to +29K, a USD-negative previous-release comparison.
- Conflicting: US Unemployment Rate changed from 4.1% to 4.2%, a USD-negative previous-release comparison.
- Market context: Mildly Negative
US JOLTS Job Openings
USD
Job openings were 7.079M for 2026-08, compared with 7.335M previously.
Event time Released
US JOLTS Job Openings
- Actual
- 7.079M
- Forecast
- —
- Previous
- 7.335M
What this may mean
Job openings provide a timely signal of labour demand and can influence Federal Reserve policy expectations.
Key points
- Market context: lower
US Job Openings and Labor Turnover — 2026-08
USD
USD bias is mildly negative using latest-versus-previous official data. Conflicting factors: US JOLTS Job Openings changed from 7.335M to 7.079M, a USD-negative previous-release comparison. Consensus forecasts are unavailable, so this is not an actual-versus-forecast beat/miss assessment.
US Job Openings and Labor Turnover — 2026-08
The numbers behind the update
Indicator names follow the English release. Read the summary above for the explanation.
| Indicator | Actual | Previous | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| US JOLTS Job Openings | 7.079M | 7.335M | — |
What this may mean
USD may lean weaker initially, but mixed components can limit follow-through.
Key points
- Conflicting: US JOLTS Job Openings changed from 7.335M to 7.079M, a USD-negative previous-release comparison.
- Market context: Mildly Negative
US CPI MoM
USD
US CPI MoM was +0.4% for 2026-08, compared with +0.1% previously.
Event time Released
US CPI MoM
- Actual
- +0.4%
- Forecast
- —
- Previous
- +0.1%
What this may mean
U.S. inflation can change Federal Reserve rate expectations and move the dollar, Treasury yields, gold and equities.
Key points
- Market context: higher
US Core CPI MoM
USD
US Core CPI MoM was +0.3% for 2026-08, compared with +0.2% previously.
Event time Released
US Core CPI MoM
- Actual
- +0.3%
- Forecast
- —
- Previous
- +0.2%
What this may mean
U.S. inflation can change Federal Reserve rate expectations and move the dollar, Treasury yields, gold and equities.
Key points
- Market context: higher
No updates match these filters.