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July 03, 2026

This week's five highlights
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July 3, 2026 1:00 PM UTC

U.S. June NFP Misses
A Strong U.S. Q2 Report Now Looks Unlikely
This Week's Fed Speaker
EZ HICP Absence Second-Round Effects Continues
USD/JPY Corrects

July 02, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 2 July
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July 2, 2026 8:04 PM UTC

Overview - Europe saw a sharp dip in USD/JPY while the USD fell more broadly after softer than expected UIS employment data. 

July 01, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 1 July
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July 1, 2026 7:44 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw a dip after comments from Fed’s Warsh, but remained firm, supported by soft Eurozone inflation. 

June 30, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 30 June
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June 30, 2026 7:54 PM UTC

Overview - USD/JPY remained firm but the USD overall came off its highs. 

June 29, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 29 June
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June 29, 2026 8:00 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally softer, GBP/USD leading with help from a speech by the likely next Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. 

June 26, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 26 June
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June 26, 2026 7:47 PM UTC

Overview - The USD stabilized after a wider US trade deficit initially extended its correction lower. 

This week's five highlights
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June 26, 2026 1:00 PM UTC

U.S. Trimmed Mean and Median PCE Price Indices not as strong as Core PCE
Other U.S. Data
This Week's Fed Speakers
Balanced tone from Bank of Canada Minutes 
USD/JPY Slow Grind Towards 161.95 resistance

June 25, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 25 June
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June 25, 2026 7:41 PM UTC

Overview - The USD advanced in Europe but slipped back after Q1 US consumer spending was revised lower. 

June 24, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 24 June
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June 24, 2026 7:52 PM UTC

Overview - The USD remained generally bid, but corrected off its lows, EUR/USD leading the correction. 

June 23, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 23 June
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June 23, 2026 7:41 PM UTC

Overview - The USD remained generally bid, while equities came under pressure led by tech. 

June 22, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 22 June
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June 22, 2026 7:47 PM UTC

Overview - The USD remained generally bid, though GBP held up well after UK PM Starmer’s resignation. 

June 19, 2026

This week's five highlights
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June 19, 2026 11:00 AM UTC

FOMC Policy may prove less hawkish than the dots
BOE Gang of 6 and Steady 2026 Rates
BoJ Reached One Percent
SNB Holding Steady on Rates
Sweden Riksbank Mild Tightening Bias Persist

June 18, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 18 June
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June 18, 2026 8:02 PM UTC

Overview - The USD remained bid on Friday. The SNB and BoE delivered no surprises.

June 17, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 17 June
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June 17, 2026 7:52 PM UTC

Overview - US2yr up 15bp back to the recent yield highs as split FOMC projects lean towards a rate hike, Warsh strikes mixed tone if uncompromising on inflation mandate. Dollar break highs, up 1%+ across most pairs

June 16, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 16 June
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June 16, 2026 7:18 PM UTC

Overview - Tuesday FX trade was generally subdued with markets awaiting Wednesday’s FOMC decision. 

June 15, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 15 June
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June 15, 2026 7:26 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw some correction from its initial losses seen on the US-Iran peace deal. 

June 12, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 12 June
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June 12, 2026 7:55 PM UTC

Overview - FX trade was cautious with traders uncertain whether a Middle East peace deal would be reached over the weekend. 

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June 12, 2026 11:00 AM UTC

The Strait of Hormuz Question
ECB Insurance Hike
Bank of Canada On hold with balanced tone
UK GDP Upside Surprises Persist
U.S. May CPI Shows Surprising fall in transport services 

June 11, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 11 June
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June 11, 2026 8:00 PM UTC

Overview - The USD ended softer after Trump cancelled threatened attacks on Iran and suggested a peace deal was close.  

June 10, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 10 June
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June 10, 2026 7:56 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was slightly firmer with Middle East risk outweighing a softer than expected US core CPI.  

June 09, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 9 June
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June 9, 2026 7:41 PM UTC

Overview - The USD corrected early losses after Trump stated Iran had downed a US helicopter. 

June 08, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 8 June
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June 8, 2026 7:40 PM UTC

Overview - The USD came off its highs with oil, but remained mostly firm. 

June 05, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 5 June
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June 5, 2026 7:33 PM UTC

Overview - The USD advanced across the board on strong US employment data. Canadian employment also exceeded expectations. 

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June 5, 2026 11:00 AM UTC

Geopolitical Tension Persists
U.S. May Non-Farm Payrolls still healthy
This Week's Fed Speakers
EZ Headline HICP Rise Capped by Food & Energy
More Controlled Yuan Appreciation

June 04, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 4 June
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June 4, 2026 7:47 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped in Europe but retraced most of its losses in North America. 

June 03, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 3 June
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June 3, 2026 7:47 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was mostly firmer but came off its highs as USD/JPY failed to break 160. 

June 02, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 2 June
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June 2, 2026 7:48 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was mostly firmer but came off its highs as USD/JPY failed to break 160. 

June 01, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 1 June
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June 1, 2026 8:03 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was stronger as Iran signaled it would cease negotiations with the US in protest at Israeli actions in Lebanon. 

May 29, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 29 May
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May 29, 2026 7:55 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped on the possibility of Trump agreeing to a MoU with Iran, though uncertainty over what this would mean for the Strait of Hormuz kept the move moderate. 

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May 29, 2026 11:00 AM UTC

DM Government Bond Markets in Limbo
U.S. Consumers look vulnerable
This Week's Fed Speakers
Hawkish Split within RBNZ
ECB Not Willing to Look Through Energy Shock?

May 28, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 28 May
Freemium Article

May 28, 2026 7:44 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped on a report of a deal between the US and Iran, though Trump’s approval is still needed.  

May 27, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 27 May
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May 27, 2026 7:36 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was slightly firmer after the White House denied an Iranian report of a memo of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 

May 26, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 26 May
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May 26, 2026 7:44 PM UTC

Overview - The USD saw some correction from weekend losses that followed rising hopes for Middle East peace, led by USD/JPY. EUR saw some support from comments by ECB’s Schnabel. 

May 22, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 22 May
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May 22, 2026 7:47 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was supported by comments from Fed’s Waller and higher Michigan CSI inflation expectations but ended little changed. 

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May 22, 2026 11:00 AM UTC

April FOMC Minutes Hawkish concerns appear broadly felt
Cautious DXY trade 
ECB Not the Only Game in Town
UK CPI Falls Broadly
UK Core Wage Pressures hit New Cycle -Low

May 21, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 21 May
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May 21, 2026 7:33 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was little changed though with some volatility on reports from the Middle East. GBP and EUR were resilient to weak PMI data. 

May 20, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 20 May
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May 20, 2026 7:32 PM UTC

Overview - The USD slipped on hopes for progress towards peace in the Middle East. 

May 19, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 19 May
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May 19, 2026 7:40 PM UTC

Overview - The USD remained firm supported by higher UST yields as Middle East risks persisted. 

May 18, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 18 May
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May 18, 2026 7:58 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was slightly softer with mixed headlines on Trump’s intentions regarding Iran causing some volatility. 

May 15, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 15 May
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May 15, 2026 7:24 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was firm supported by surging UST yields while equities came under pressure. 

This week's five highlights
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May 15, 2026 11:00 AM UTC

U.S. CPI Subdued and one-time strength in shelter
U.S. PPI Shows Strong picture restored 
Another U.S. Data
This Week's Fed Speakers
UK GDP Upside Surprises Continue

May 14, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 14 May
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May 14, 2026 7:38 PM UTC

Overview - The USD made some gains in North America while GBP slipped on political risk. 

May 13, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 13 May
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May 13, 2026 7:54 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was firmer but lost momentum in North America despite a strong US PPI. 

May 12, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 12 May
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May 12, 2026 7:46 PM UTC

Overview - The USD made modest gains on Middle East risks but came off its highs in late trade. 

May 11, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 11 May
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May 11, 2026 7:48 PM UTC

Overview - In a quiet session the USD was little changed overall. 

May 08, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 8 May
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May 8, 2026 7:13 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was weaker in Europe and did not pick up after a stronger than expected US non-farm payroll. 

This week's five highlights
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May 8, 2026 11:00 AM UTC

Straits of Hormuz Scenarios
U.S. April Non-Farm Payrolls Not as strong as March
This Week's Fed Speakers
RBA's Last Hike for Now
Fresh Tightening Bias for Sweden Riksbank 

May 07, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 7 May
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May 7, 2026 7:44 PM UTC

Overview - The USD erased European losses and more in North America as Middle Eastern risk picked up again. 

May 06, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 6 May
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May 6, 2026 7:53 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was generally weaker on Middle East peace hopes, but came off its lows in North America. 

May 05, 2026

North American Summary and Highlights 5 May
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May 5, 2026 7:23 PM UTC

Overview - Despite gains in USD/JPY, the USD was little changed overall. 

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