Key Economic Events: Week Of 3rd August 2026
Release Date: 3rd August 2026
3 August 2026
CA - Canada - Civic Holiday
Date:
3-Aug-26, Mon, All Day
Currency:
CAD
Importance:
1
Forecast:
-
Previous:
-
Notes:
Civic Holiday is observed in parts of Canada. Canadian market participation may be lighter, reducing local liquidity and leaving CAD more sensitive to moves in global risk sentiment and commodity prices.
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UK - Manufacturing PMI (Jul) - UK
Date:
3-Aug-26, Mon, 14:00 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
2
Forecast:
52.80
Previous:
52.80
Notes:
The UK manufacturing PMI is a timely gauge of factory activity, orders and employment. A reading above 50 signals expansion and can support GBP, while a decline would point to softer industrial momentum.
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US - Manufacturing PMI (Jul)
Date:
3-Aug-26, Mon, 19:15 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
2
Forecast:
53.80
Previous:
53.80
Notes:
The U.S. manufacturing PMI provides an early read on factory activity and demand. A stronger result can support USD and Treasury yields, while a miss would point to slowing industrial momentum.
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US - ISM Manufacturing PMI (Jul)
Date:
3-Aug-26, Mon, 19:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
53.30
Notes:
The ISM Manufacturing PMI is a closely watched measure of U.S. factory conditions. Stronger activity can support USD through improved growth expectations, while a weak reading may increase concern about the industrial cycle.
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USDJPY EURUSD
4 August 2026
US - JOLTS Job Openings (Jun)
Date:
4-Aug-26, Tue, 19:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
2
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
7.594M
Notes:
JOLTS job openings offer a detailed view of U.S. labour demand. More openings can support USD by signalling a resilient jobs market, while a sharp fall may ease wage and policy concerns.
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USDJPY EURUSD
5 August 2026
UK - Composite PMI (Jul)
Date:
5-Aug-26, Wed, 14:00 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
2
Forecast:
52.10
Previous:
52.10
Notes:
The UK composite PMI combines services and manufacturing activity. A reading above 50 signals broad expansion and can support GBP, while a weaker result would point to softer private-sector momentum.
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UK - Services PMI (Jul) - UK
Date:
5-Aug-26, Wed, 14:00 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
2
Forecast:
51.80
Previous:
51.80
Notes:
The UK services PMI tracks activity in the economy's largest sector. Stronger services demand can support GBP and growth expectations, while weakness would raise concern about the domestic outlook.
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US - ADP Nonfarm Employment Change (Jul)
Date:
5-Aug-26, Wed, 17:45 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
2
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
98K
Notes:
ADP employment change provides an early private-sector labour-market signal ahead of payrolls. Strong hiring can support USD through firmer growth expectations, while a weak result may increase focus on labour-market cooling.
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USDJPY EURUSD
US - Services PMI (Jul)
Date:
5-Aug-26, Wed, 19:15 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
2
Forecast:
53.60
Previous:
53.60
Notes:
The U.S. services PMI is a timely signal for the largest part of the economy. Firmer activity can support USD through resilient growth expectations, while weakness may revive policy-easing expectations.
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US - ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI (Jul)
Date:
5-Aug-26, Wed, 19:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
54.00
Notes:
The ISM services index is a major gauge of U.S. business activity, employment and prices. A strong reading can support USD and yields, while a downside surprise may signal slowing demand.
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USDJPY EURUSD
US - Crude Oil Inventories
Date:
5-Aug-26, Wed, 20:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
2
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
-7.167M
Notes:
U.S. crude inventories provide a timely read on the oil supply-demand balance. A larger draw can support oil prices and energy-linked inflation expectations, while a build may weigh on crude and related risk sentiment.
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USDJPY EURUSD
6 August 2026
UK - Construction PMI (Jul)
Date:
6-Aug-26, Thu, 14:00 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
2
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
38.40
Notes:
The UK construction PMI tracks activity in a rate-sensitive sector. A stronger reading can support GBP through improved growth sentiment, while continued weakness would highlight pressure on domestic demand.
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US - Initial Jobless Claims
Date:
6-Aug-26, Thu, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
2
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
197K
Notes:
Initial jobless claims are a high-frequency measure of U.S. labour-market conditions. Low claims can support USD through resilient growth expectations, while a material rise may pull yields and the dollar lower.
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7 August 2026
UK - Halifax House Price Index (YoY) (Jul)
Date:
7-Aug-26, Fri, 11:30 IST
Currency:
GBP
Importance:
2
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.60%
Notes:
Halifax house prices provide a timely view of the UK housing market. Stronger price growth can support confidence in domestic demand, while weakness would reinforce concerns about affordability and higher borrowing costs.
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US - Average Hourly Earnings (MoM) (Jul)
Date:
7-Aug-26, Fri, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
0.30%
Notes:
Average hourly earnings are a key measure of wage pressure. Stronger pay growth can support USD through firmer inflation expectations, while a softer reading would ease concern about persistent services inflation.
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US - Nonfarm Payrolls (Jul)
Date:
7-Aug-26, Fri, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
57K
Notes:
Nonfarm Payrolls are one of the most market-moving U.S. labour releases. Strong job growth can support USD and yields, while a weak report may increase expectations for easier Federal Reserve policy.
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USDJPY EURUSD
US - Unemployment Rate (Jul)
Date:
7-Aug-26, Fri, 18:00 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
Link
Previous:
4.20%
Notes:
The unemployment rate provides a broad measure of labour-market slack. A lower rate can support USD by signalling resilience, while a rise would point to cooling conditions and may lower rate expectations.
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USDJPY EURUSD
16 September 2026
USD - Fed Interest Rate Decision
Date:
16-Sep-26, Wed, 23:30 IST
Currency:
USD
Importance:
3
Forecast:
CME FedWatch Tool
Previous:
3.63%
Notes:
The 16 September 2026 Federal Reserve decision is the next scheduled policy meeting after this week. It remains the key medium-term USD catalyst and will reset expectations for the rate path, forward guidance and global risk sentiment.
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