Economic calendar
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Monday 2 November 2026
AUD MI Inflation Gauge (m/m)MI Inflation Gauge m/m Previous 0.3%
- What it is
- A monthly estimate of how prices of goods and services are changing in Australia, produced by the Melbourne Institute at the University of Melbourne.
- Why it matters
- It comes out before the official CPI, so traders use it as an early hint of inflation trends, which relate to RBA interest rate decisions. It is usually a low-to-medium impact release.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets usually compare the actual figure with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast reading tends to support the Australian dollar, as traders may see the RBA keeping rates higher for longer, while a lower reading often weighs on it. The reaction is usually milder than for the official CPI.
AUD Building Approvals (m/m)Building Approvals m/m Forecast 1.8%Previous -6.1%
- What it is
- Data on the number of permits approved for new buildings in Australia, published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) as a change from the previous month.
- Why it matters
- Approvals are a forward-looking sign of construction activity and the housing market, which is sensitive to interest rates. It is usually a low-to-medium impact release, and the figure often jumps around from month to month.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets usually compare the actual figure with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result tends to support the Australian dollar as it suggests solid housing demand and a stronger economy, while a lower one often weighs on it. The reaction is usually modest.
AUD Australia Commodity Prices y/yCommodity Prices y/y Previous 15.5%
- What it is
- A commodity price index published by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). It shows the year-on-year change in prices of Australia's main exports, such as iron ore, coal and LNG.
- Why it matters
- Australia relies heavily on commodity export income, so price changes matter for its economy. This release usually has a fairly small market impact.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices tend to react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast rise in commodity prices usually supports the Australian dollar (AUD), as export earnings often improve, while a lower result tends to weigh on it. The reaction is often muted because traders can already see these prices moving in the market.
CAD Manufacturing PMI (Canada)Manufacturing PMI Previous 51.5
- What it is
- A survey of purchasing managers at Canadian factories about new orders, output and hiring, published by S&P Global. A reading above 50 means the manufacturing sector is expanding.
- Why it matters
- It comes out early in the month and gives a quick read on the economy, so traders watch it, though its importance is usually moderate.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices usually react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast PMI often supports the Canadian dollar (CAD) as it points to a stronger economy, while a lower-than-forecast result tends to weigh on it, especially if the reading falls below 50.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.