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Key Economic Events: Week Of 14th September 2026
Release Date: 14th September 2026

14 September 2026

IN - India - Ganesh Chaturthi

Date: 14-Sep-26, Mon, All Day Currency: INR Importance: 1 Forecast: - Previous: - Notes: Ganesh Chaturthi is a major Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha. Indian financial markets are closed, leading to thinner INR liquidity. Rupee moves on this day are more driven by global risk sentiment and USD flows. Learn More: Wikipedia

16 September 2026

UK - CPI (YoY) (Aug)

Date: 16-Sep-26, Wed, 11:30 IST Currency: GBP Importance: 3 Forecast: Link Previous: 2.90% Notes: UK annual CPI is a key gauge of inflation trends and shapes expectations for Bank of England policy. A firmer print can support GBP through higher-for-longer rate expectations, while disinflation would reinforce the case for easing and weigh on sterling. Learn More: GBPJPY GBPUSD

US - Core Retail Sales (MoM) (Aug)

Date: 16-Sep-26, Wed, 18:00 IST Currency: USD Importance: 3 Forecast: Link Previous: -0.30% Notes: Core retail sales exclude autos and provide a cleaner read on consumer spending momentum. A rebound from the prior contraction can support USD through improved growth expectations, while continued weakness would reinforce concerns about household demand. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

US - Retail Sales (MoM) (Aug)

Date: 16-Sep-26, Wed, 18:00 IST Currency: USD Importance: 3 Forecast: Link Previous: -0.60% Notes: Headline retail sales capture the broadest picture of U.S. consumer spending. A rebound from the sharp prior decline can support USD and risk sentiment, while continued weakness would highlight softening household demand and weigh on the dollar. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

US - Crude Oil Inventories

Date: 16-Sep-26, Wed, 20:00 IST Currency: USD Importance: 2 Forecast: Link Previous: -0.391M Notes: U.S. crude inventories provide a timely read on the oil supply-demand balance. A larger draw can support oil prices and inflation expectations, while a build may weigh on crude and risk sentiment. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

US - Fed Interest Rate Decision (Sep)

Date: 16-Sep-26, Wed, 23:30 IST Currency: USD Importance: 3 Forecast: CME FedWatch Tool Previous: 3.75% Notes: The Federal Reserve interest rate decision is the week's marquee event and will set the tone for USD, rates and global risk sentiment. A hold can support the dollar through sustained yield advantage, while a cut would weigh on USD and boost risk appetite. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

US - FOMC Economic Projections (Sep)

Date: 16-Sep-26, Wed, 23:30 IST Currency: USD Importance: 3 Forecast: Link Previous: - Notes: The FOMC Summary of Economic Projections includes the dot plot of individual rate expectations, GDP, unemployment and inflation forecasts. Any shift in the median rate path can move USD, Treasury yields and equity markets significantly. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

US - FOMC Statement (Sep)

Date: 16-Sep-26, Wed, 23:30 IST Currency: USD Importance: 3 Forecast: Link Previous: - Notes: The FOMC statement outlines the committee's policy decision and provides guidance on the economic outlook and the rate path. Changes in language around inflation, labour markets and balance-sheet policy can drive sharp moves in USD and yields. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

17 September 2026

US - FOMC Press Conference

Date: 17-Sep-26, Thu, 0:00 IST Currency: USD Importance: 3 Forecast: - Previous: - Notes: The Fed Chair's press conference follows the rate decision and provides real-time guidance on the policy outlook. Hawkish signals can support USD through firmer rate expectations, while dovish commentary may weigh on the dollar and reinforce easing bets. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

EU - CPI (YoY) (Aug)

Date: 17-Sep-26, Thu, 14:30 IST Currency: EUR Importance: 3 Forecast: 3.30% Previous: 3.30% Notes: Euro-area annual CPI frames the inflation backdrop for European Central Bank policy. A firm reading above forecast can support EUR through firmer rate expectations, while cooling inflation would reinforce the case for further easing. Learn More: EURJPY EURUSD

UK - BoE Interest Rate Decision (Sep)

Date: 17-Sep-26, Thu, 16:30 IST Currency: GBP Importance: 3 Forecast: 3.75% Previous: 3.75% Notes: The Bank of England interest rate decision sets the benchmark cost of borrowing for the UK. A hold can support GBP through sustained yield advantage, while a cut may weigh on sterling and signal concerns about economic growth. Learn More: GBPJPY GBPUSD

US - Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index (Sep)

Date: 17-Sep-26, Thu, 18:00 IST Currency: USD Importance: 2 Forecast: Link Previous: 4740.00% Notes: The Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index is a key regional indicator of factory activity in the Mid-Atlantic region. A positive reading signals expansion and can support USD, while a decline may point to industrial softness. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

US - Initial Jobless Claims

Date: 17-Sep-26, Thu, 18:00 IST Currency: USD Importance: 3 Forecast: Link Previous: 206K Notes: Initial jobless claims are a high-frequency labour-market signal. Lower claims can support USD through resilient growth expectations, while a material rise may pull yields and the dollar lower. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

18 September 2026

JP - BoJ Interest Rate Decision

Date: 18-Sep-26, Fri, 8:30 IST Currency: JPY Importance: 3 Forecast: 1.25% Previous: 1.00% Notes: The Bank of Japan interest rate decision is a key catalyst for JPY. A hike can support yen through improved yield-differential expectations, while a hold may weigh on JPY and reinforce carry-trade flows. Learn More: USDJPY EURJPY

28 October 2026

USD - Fed Interest Rate Decision

Date: 28-Oct-26, Wed, 23:30 IST Currency: USD Importance: 3 Forecast: CME FedWatch Tool Previous: 3.63% Notes: The 28 October 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, guidance and global risk sentiment. Learn More: USDJPY EURUSD

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