Weekly Market Overview
Global markets stay alert this week as traders track fresh inflation and growth signals. This update focuses on the HIGH impact releases most relevant to the world's most traded pairs. Beginner tip: always check the economic calendar before opening a new trade.
Main Analysis
August 26 news: Australia's Inflation Data and US Core PCE
Wednesday brings a busy inflation session. At 9:30am GMT+8, Australia releases CPI m/m, CPI y/y and Trimmed Mean CPI m/m together, a key input for the RBA's next rate decision. At 8:30pm GMT+8, the US publishes Core PCE Price Index m/m, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge. Both releases may increase volatility in AUD, USD, gold, and indices. Later that day, US Crude Oil Inventories are due at 10:30pm GMT+8, and a bigger draw or build than forecast can move oil prices quickly.
August 28 news: Canada's Monthly GDP
Friday's focus is Canada's GDP m/m, due at 8:30pm GMT+8. This monthly growth reading can shift Bank of Canada rate expectations. Stronger growth may support CAD, while a weaker print could push USD/CAD higher. Since Canada is a major oil exporter, this release may also stir oil trading sentiment. The Jackson Hole Symposium also runs through the weekend, where central bank comments may shift sentiment across oil, gold, and indices.
Key Takeaway
This week's calendar is light: Australia's inflation data and US Core PCE on Wednesday, then Canada's GDP on Friday. Stay alert around Jackson Hole commentary too, since central bank remarks can move markets fast. Simple habit: mark release times in advance and avoid opening new trades minutes before a HIGH impact event. Follow Lirunex for more weekly market updates.
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