PGI31 August 2026

This week isn't about a single rate decision.

It's about central bank divergence, with the RBNZ and BOC delivering policy decisions on the same day before Friday's payrolls close the week.

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

Monday

Europe Opens The Week

EUR
German Prelim CPI m/m0.3% vs 0.8%
GBP
Bank Holiday

German inflation offers an early signal ahead of Tuesday's Eurozone flash estimates.

Tuesday

Eurozone Inflation And US Manufacturing

EUR
Core CPI Flash Estimate y/y2.5% vs 2.5%
CPI Flash Estimate y/y2.9% vs 2.9%
USD
ISM Manufacturing PMI55.6 vs 55.6
ISM Manufacturing Prices71.1 vs 71.1
JOLTS Job Openings7.36M vs 7.36M

Eurozone inflation and US manufacturing activity set the tone before Wednesday's central bank decisions.

Wednesday

Two Central Banks Decide

AUD
GDP q/q0.3% vs 0.3%
NZD
Official Cash Rate2.75% vs 2.50%
RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement
RBNZ Rate Statement
RBNZ Press Conference
USD
ADP Non-Farm Employment Change44K vs 44K
CAD
BOC Rate Statement
Overnight Rate2.25% vs 2.25%
BOC Press Conference

This is the key day of the week.

Central bank divergence takes centre stage.

Thursday

Inflation And Services Check

CHF
CPI m/m-0.1% vs -0.1%
USD
Unemployment Claims203K vs 203K
ISM Services PMI54.1 vs 54.1

Swiss inflation and US services activity provide a steady checkpoint ahead of Friday's payrolls.

Friday

Payrolls Close The Week

GBP
BOE Gov Bailey Speaks
CAD
Employment Change75.1K vs 75.1K
Unemployment Rate6.4% vs 6.4%
Ivey PMI55.1 vs 55.1
USD
Average Hourly Earnings m/m0.1% vs 0.1%
Non-Farm Employment Change-23K vs -23K
Unemployment Rate4.1% vs 4.1%

Labour data across the US and Canada provides the week's final read on employment momentum.

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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