PGI24 August 2026

This week isn't about a single inflation report.

It's about the Fed's preferred inflation gauge landing on the same day as Nvidia earnings, before Jackson Hole takes over the back half of the week.

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

Monday

Treasury Sets An Early Tone

USD
Treasury Sec Bessent Speaks

Markets open the week with early commentary from the Treasury ahead of a heavy data and earnings calendar.

Tuesday

Consumer Confidence Checked

USD
CB Consumer Confidence90.8 vs 90.8

A steady read on consumer confidence sets the tone before Wednesday's inflation and growth data.

Wednesday

Inflation, Growth And Nvidia Collide

AUD
CPI m/m0.9% vs -0.1%
CPI y/y3.3% vs 3.8%
Trimmed Mean CPI m/m0.4% vs 0.3%
USD
Core PCE Price Index m/m0.2% vs 0.1%
Prelim GDP q/q1.5% vs 1.5%
Prelim GDP Price Index q/q6.2% vs 6.2%
Corporate Earnings
Nvidia Earnings Call

This is the key day of the week.

Inflation, growth, and earnings collide.

Thursday

Jackson Hole Begins

USD
Unemployment Claims206K vs 206K
Jackson Hole Symposium
Day 1

Labour data provides a final checkpoint before central bankers gather for Jackson Hole.

Friday

Jackson Hole Takes Centre Stage

JPY
Tokyo Core CPI y/y1.8% vs 1.9%
CAD
GDP m/m0.2% vs 0.3%
USD
Fed Chairman Warsh Speaks
Prelim Benchmark Payrolls Revision-911K previous
Revised UoM Consumer Sentiment51.0 vs 51.0
Revised UoM Inflation Expectations4.3% previous
Jackson Hole Symposium
Day 2

Warsh speaks from Jackson Hole as markets close the week weighing consumer sentiment against a substantial payrolls revision, with the symposium continuing into Saturday.

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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