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Australia’s jobs report could move the Aussie as traders closely weigh the headline result against the labor market’s underlying details.

A chipmaker rebound powered risk assets higher on Tuesday as the S&P 500 recovered recent losses, while oil held near one-month highs on Iran conflict risk and the dollar firmed.

New Zealand’s inflation hit 4.1% in the June 2026 quarter, beating forecasts and the RBNZ’s own estimate, as petrol and diesel prices drove most of the increase.

UK unemployment held at 4.9% and wage growth cooled to a four-year low, landing after a new PM took office and days before the BoE’s rate call.

A few words from Britain’s new prime minister jolted gilts and Sterling, revealing how bond markets can punish fiscal uncertainty.

The U.K.’s June inflation could reset BOE expectations, but Sterling trades may still depend on the broader risk mood.

A ninth night of U.S. strikes on Iran and a fresh Houthi threat kept oil volatile, pushed safe-haven flows into the dollar, and left stocks close to flat.

Canada’s CPI cooled to 2.8% in June 2026, undercutting forecasts as gas prices eased. But the ceasefire behind that relief already collapsed, risking a quick rebound.

Americans felt better as gas prices fell, but renewed Hormuz tensions may already make that confidence bounce look outdated today.

New Zealand inflation could decide whether September’s RBNZ hike stays alive, putting the Kiwi on alert at the start of the week.

The U.K.’s political transition is keeping Sterling supported, but can its latest employment report rock the boat? Here’s what to look out for.

Oil ripped, stocks slipped, and the dollar couldn’t pick a lane. Iran tensions, cool U.S. inflation, and a Chinese AI scare drove a wild week across markets.

GBP/USD hit a nine-week high as UK GDP beat forecasts, BOE rate-hike bets grew, and Andy Burnham’s incoming government added political clarity. Here’s why.

A chip-led selloff dragged U.S. stocks lower Thursday as renewed Iran strikes and hawkish Fed comments capped risk appetite. The dollar firmed against every major and closed the day’s top performer.

U.S. retail sales rose just 0.2% in June as gas prices fell, but jobless claims dropped and factory activity surged, keeping the Fed’s hawkish rate path intact.

UK GDP grew 0.1% in May 2026, matching forecasts, but only services grew while factories and construction fell, as Britain prepares to change prime ministers.

Markets treated June’s inflation drop as a turning point, but gasoline, Warsh, and rising oil prices may have made that verdict premature.

The BOC left its policy rate unchanged at 2.25%, pointing to a resumption of economic growth and a gradually improving inflation picture.

Softer U.S. producer prices cooled Fed hike bets, sending the dollar and Treasury yields lower while lifting stocks a second day. Sterling led the majors higher.

China’s GDP grew 4.3% year-over-year in Q2 2026, missing forecasts and Beijing’s growth target for the first time since Covid, as investment and consumer spending stayed weak.