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August 18, 2026

Clone - China July Activity Data Review: More Downside than Upside
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August 18, 2026 9:07 AM UTC

China's key economic indicators for July 2026 reflect persistent weakness in domestic consumption and investment. The national surveyed urban unemployment rate stood at a steady average of 5.2%, which helps retail sales a bit. Still, the three Weaker-than-expected July data increases pressure on Bei

FX Daily Strategy: N America, Aug 18
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August 18, 2026 9:06 AM UTC

Summer doldrums allow mkt to entertain both low vol risk/dollar and Iran standoff at the same time - though tensions start to show
Canada trade talks remain a key event for the week
EUR/CHF checked by stiffer resistance at Dec25 highs, but only corrective

Chart USD/CHF Update: Back in range
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August 18, 2026 8:37 AM UTC

Cautious trade around 0.8080 has given way to a bounce

Chart USD Index DXY Update: Back in range - background studies under pressure
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August 18, 2026 8:27 AM UTC

The break below 99.50 has not been sustained

Psychology for major markets Aug 18
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August 18, 2026 8:27 AM UTC

Reality Kicking In

Chart EUR/USD Update: Turning away from resistance - studies remain positive
Paying Article

August 18, 2026 7:40 AM UTC

The test of resistance within congestion around 1.1600 and the 1.1620~ weekly high of 15 June is giving way to a pullback

Chart GBP/USD Update: Meeting selling pressure
Freemium Article

August 18, 2026 7:28 AM UTC

The anticipated break above the 1.3558 monthly high of 15 July has not been seen

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China July Activity Data Review: More Downside than Upside
Paying Article

August 18, 2026 7:23 AM UTC

China's key economic indicators for July 2026 reflect persistent weakness in domestic consumption and investment. The national surveyed urban unemployment rate stood at a steady average of 5.2%, which helps retail sales a bit. Still, the three Weaker-than-expected July data increases pressure on Bei

EUR/USD, GBP/USD flows - UK labour data softer; schizophrenic mood slightly catches up with risk o/n
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August 18, 2026 6:41 AM UTC

The schizophrenic, compartmentalised performance slightly catches up with risk overnight, as US-Iran standoff slightly dents mood
UK labor data overall soft and helps keep BoE wait and see on hold 

USD/JPY flows: USD Bid on Sour Risk
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August 18, 2026 5:06 AM UTC

USD trading higher

FX Daily Strategy: Europe, Aug 18
Paying Article

August 18, 2026 4:40 AM UTC

Summer doldrums allow mkt to entertain both low vol risk/dollar and Iran standoff at the same time, for now
Canada trade talks remain a key event for the week
EUR/CHF checked by stiffer resistance at Dec25 highs, but only corrective

AUD/USD flows: Risk Turning Sour
Paying Article

August 18, 2026 4:10 AM UTC

Risk Turning Sour

Chart GBP/USD Update: Pressuring July high
Freemium Article

August 18, 2026 1:59 AM UTC

Bounce from the 1.3475 low has seen gains to retest the 1.3550/58, July high

Chart EUR/USD Update: Still scope to extend gains
Paying Article

August 18, 2026 1:42 AM UTC

No follow-through on break above the 1.1600 level but pressure remains firmly on the upside

Chart USD/JPY Update: Pressuring 159.50 resistance
Paying Article

August 18, 2026 12:55 AM UTC

Consolidation see prices extending choppy trade at the 159.50 congestion but pressure remains on the upside

China July Activity Data Review: More Downside than Upside
Paying Article

August 18, 2026 12:44 AM UTC

China's key economic indicators for July 2026 reflect persistent weakness in domestic consumption and investment. The national surveyed urban unemployment rate stood at a steady average of 5.2%, which helps retail sales a bit. Still, the three Weaker-than-expected July data increases pressure on Bei

Chart NZD/USD Update: Still room to extend gains
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August 18, 2026 12:40 AM UTC

Extending gains from the .5821 low of last week but still no follow-through on break above the .5900 level

Chart AUD/USD Update: Room to extend gains
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August 18, 2026 12:26 AM UTC

Break above resistance at .7080/.7100 see prices extending the bullish gains from the .6865 June low to reach the .7120 Fibonacci level

August 17, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 17 August
Freemium Article

August 17, 2026 7:42 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was softer in Europe but corrected higher in North America assisted by gains in oil. 

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Fresh U.S. Tariff Risks to Canada's Economy are Moderate
Paying Article

August 17, 2026 6:54 PM UTC

The US and Canada are approaching an August 19 deadline for the US to impose 50% tariffs on some Canadian exports. Tense negotiations are to be expected as the deadline approaches but a deal is far from certain. Many in the market may be expecting Trump to back down a few days after announcing the t

Chart USD/MXN Update: Fresh year lows - studies remain under pressure
Paying Article

August 17, 2026 4:42 PM UTC

Anticipated losses have posted a fresh year low around congestion support at 17.0000

Chart USD/CAD Update: Short-term reactions before further losses unfold
Freemium Article

August 17, 2026 4:06 PM UTC

Anticipated selling interest has reached 1.3845

FX Daily Strategy: Asia, Aug 18
Paying Article

August 17, 2026 3:25 PM UTC

Summer doldrums allow mkt to entertain both low vol risk/dollar and Iran standoff at the same time, for now
Canada trade talks remain a key event for the week
EUR/CHF checked by stiffer resistance at Dec25 highs, but only corrective

Preview: Due August 18 - U.S. July Housing Starts and Permits - Modest declines, consistent with trend
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August 17, 2026 2:26 PM UTC

We expect July housing starts to fall by 4.7% to 1360k while permits fall by 0.3% to 1370k. Trends in the housing sector appear to be showing a modest loss of momentum entering Q3.

U.S. August NAHB Homebuilders Index - Firmer but still subdued
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August 17, 2026 2:16 PM UTC

August’s NAHB homebuilders index has seen an unexpected rise to 35 from 34 to follow two straight slowings but remains fairly subdued and is not signaling any significant move in new home sales.

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