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973 Euro area international trade in goods surplus €14.2 bnThe first estimates of euro area balance showed a €14.2 bn surplus in trade in goods with the rest of the world in July 2026, compared with + €10.7 bn in July 2025. The euro area exports of goods to the rest of the world in July 2026 were €276.0 billion, an increase of 9.0% compa 2026.09.15 974 The German ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment Stands at plus 34.7 Points“The ZEW indicator of economic sentiment remains stable. Experts are cautiously optimistic about a recovery of the economy. The growth continues to be driven by fiscal measures and is further bolstered by export momentum. Nevertheless, the risks are considerable: Persistent high 2026.09.15 975 USD/JPY: US 10-Year Yield Breaks Above 5%The US dollar continues to see noisy trading against the Japanese yen as we start the week. The U.S. dollar has rallied just a touch during the trading session on Monday as we continue to build a little bit of a basing pattern against the Japanese yen. This is very interesting be 2026.09.15 976 The Fed Paints itself into a Rate-Hiking CornerIn the Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof, Tevye, the well-meaning patriarch of a poor family, has to make some tough choices in a complicated time. Tevye, (who always reminded me of my father-in-law, Bill), has trouble deciding and three times during the play the music comes to a halt as he wanders through a long soliloquy of “on the other hand’s”. The ... 2026.09.15 977 The Greenback Remains Firm but Mostly Inside Yesterday's RangesThe rise in oil prices and yields is helping underpin the greenback ahead of tomorrow’s conclusion of the FOMC meeting. The Fed funds futures are discounting almost a 95% chance of a hike, and a second hike is fully priced in before the end of the year. While there was some sugge 2026.09.15 978 US ADP National Employment Report Preliminary Estimate for August 29, 2026For the four weeks ending August 29, 2026, U.S. private employers added an average of 16,250 jobs per week, according to the NER Pulse, a weekly update of the monthly ADP National Employment Report (NER). Hiring increased for the second week. These numbers are preliminary and cou 2026.09.15 979 Cooling UK jobs market questions need for multiple rate hikesIt’s a familiar tale. Private sector payrolls fell another 34k in August, down 0.8% year-on-year. The situation remains particularly acute in consumer services – retail and hospitality – where, in annualised terms, job numbers are falling in excess of 3%. If anything, this rate o 2026.09.15 980 Canada wholesale trade, July 2026Wholesale sales (excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain) increased 0.3% to $93.1 billion in July. Sales increased in three of the seven subsectors, representing about 50% of total wholesale sales. The largest increases came 2026.09.15 981 Empire State Manufacturing SurveyAfter growing strongly last month, business activity increased modestly in New York State in September, according to firms responding to the Empire State Manufacturing Survey. The headline general business conditions index fell thirteen points but remained positive at 7.6. New or 2026.09.15 982 Oman, US Discuss Efforts To De-Escalate Regional Tensions - Oman News AgencyOman, US Discuss Efforts To De-Escalate Regional Tensions - Oman News Agency His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs received a telephone call from His Excellency the US Secretary of State, during which they discussed the latest regional developments and the rapid developments taking place in the region, and exchanged views on efforts aimed at reducing tension and containing its repercussions, and creating the conditions for continuing diplomatic efforts. 2026.09.15 983 US Dollar Strength and Oil Risks Shape Fed Decision WeekGlobal markets remain focused on the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan policy meetings as a firmer US Dollar and elevated energy prices shape sentiment across currencies and commodities. The Dollar is strengthening toward 99.50 as expectations for a Fed rate hike increase, while 2026.09.15 984 FOMC Preview: Will Warsh's Fed Start a Rate Hike Cycle?The FOMC will almost certainly raise interest rates, but the bigger question is whether Chairman Warsh can credibly restore the central bank's inflation-fighting credentials - what are the key aspects to watch? FOREX.com's Global Head of Research Matt Weller breaks down the key news you need to know ahead of the US Open, as well as taking a look at today’s ... 2026.09.15