PGI10 August 2026

This week isn't about growth.

It's about whether inflation data across US CPI, PPI, and consumer expectations continues to support the current policy path, while the RBA delivers its own rate decision.

(Forecasts vs previous data below, actuals will drive the move)

Monday

Markets Position Ahead Of Inflation

No major scheduled releases.

Markets begin the week positioning ahead of the RBA decision and US inflation data.

Tuesday

The RBA Decides

JPY
Bank Holiday
AUD
Cash Rate4.35% vs 4.35%
RBA Monetary Policy Statement
RBA Rate Statement
RBA Press Conference

The first central bank decision of the week sets the tone before US inflation takes over Wednesday.

Wednesday

US Inflation Takes Centre Stage

USD
Core CPI m/m0.2% vs 0.0%
Core CPI y/y2.5% vs 2.6%
CPI m/m0.1% vs -0.4%
CPI y/y3.4% vs 3.5%

This is the key day of the week.

Inflation takes centre stage.

Thursday

Producer Prices And Growth Signals

NZD
Inflation Expectations q/q2.53% previous
GBP
GDP m/m-0.1% vs 0.1%
Prelim GDP q/q0.4% vs 0.6%
USD
Core PPI m/m0.3% vs 0.2%
PPI m/m0.2% vs -0.3%
Unemployment Claims203K vs 199K

Producer prices test whether Wednesday's CPI read holds, while UK growth data adds a global growth check.

Friday

Consumer Data Closes The Week

AUD
RBA Gov Bullock Speaks
USD
Core Retail Sales m/m0.2% vs -0.2%
Retail Sales m/m0.1% vs 0.2%
Prelim UoM Consumer Sentiment54.7 previous
Prelim UoM Inflation Expectations4.2% previous

Consumer spending and inflation expectations provide the week's final read on household demand and price outlook.

Central Bank Backdrop, Rates Remain Restrictive

AUD4.35%
USD3.75%
GBP3.75%
NZD2.50%
EUR2.40%
CAD2.25%
JPY1.00%
CHF0.00%

Interest rate divergence continues to shape capital flows across global markets.

The Bigger Picture

Everything builds into inflation vs growth vs policy.

Actual data vs expectations = the move.

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