US CPI and retail sales headline the next three days for FX traders
The US Consumer Price Index is scheduled for Wed Oct 14, 12:30 UTC, and retail sales for Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed), according to bls and fred.
Scheduled events
The Consumer Price Index is scheduled for Wed Oct 14, 12:30 UTC, according to bls; consensus and previous values were not provided. Retail sales (Census) is scheduled for Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed), according to fred; no consensus or prior print is listed. Also on Thu Oct 15 are weekly jobless claims (DOL), marked medium importance and scheduled for Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed), according to fred, and the Producer Price Index on Thu Oct 15, 12:30 UTC, according to bls; consensus and previous readings are not available for these items.
- Wed Oct 14, 12:30 UTC — Consumer Price Index (US) (source)
- Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed) — Retail sales (Census) (US) (source)
- Thu Oct 15 (time not confirmed) — Weekly jobless claims (DOL) (US) (source)
- Thu Oct 15, 12:30 UTC — Producer Price Index (US) (source)
Where markets stand
European Central Bank (euro reference rates) data show EUR/USD at 1.1181, which fell 0.22% from the prior ECB fixing; USD/JPY was 158.60, which rose 0.22% from the prior ECB fixing; GBP/USD was 1.3235 (rose 0.11%); USD/CHF was 0.8328 (rose 0.21%); and AUD/USD was 0.6974 (fell 0.10%), all as of Oct 12, 14:00 UTC. The UUP ETF (tracks US Dollar Index; its price is NOT the US Dollar Index level) was $29.13, rose 0.38% from the prior close, as of Oct 12, 20:00 UTC, according to Finnhub.
| Instrument | Last | Change | Basis | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.1181 | -0.22% | vs prior fix | Oct 12, 14:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| USD/JPY | 158.60 | +0.22% | vs prior fix | Oct 12, 14:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| GBP/USD | 1.3235 | +0.11% | vs prior fix | Oct 12, 14:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| USD/CHF | 0.8328 | +0.21% | vs prior fix | Oct 12, 14:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| AUD/USD | 0.6974 | -0.10% | vs prior fix | Oct 12, 14:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $29.13 | +0.38% | vs prior close | Oct 12, 20:00 UTC | Finnhub |
Recent headlines
CoinDesk ran a markets story headlined "Bitcoin holds $83,000 as dollar strength keeps markets on edge." Forexlive published "investingLive Americas FX news wrap 12 Oct: USD climbs, EURUSD hits a 2026 low as oil rises and stocks finish mixed" and "Morning Kickstart: Dollar higher, oil rebounds as holiday trading begins."
- Bitcoin holds $83,000 as dollar strength keeps markets on edge — CoinDesk, Oct 12, 11:21 UTC
- investingLive Americas FX news wrap 12 Oct: USD climbs, EURUSD hits a 2026 low as oil rises and stocks finish mixed — Forexlive, Oct 12, 20:48 UTC
- Morning Kickstart: Dollar higher, oil rebounds as holiday trading begins — Forexlive, Oct 12, 12:23 UTC
Sources and data
- CoinDesk (secondary source) — Bitcoin holds $83,000 as dollar strength keeps markets on edge
- Forexlive (secondary source) — investingLive Americas FX news wrap 12 Oct: USD climbs, EURUSD hits a 2026 low as oil rises and stocks finish mixed
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary source) — market data
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary source) — Yields and dollar index
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
- Bank of England (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Oct 12, 20:00 UTC; report generated Oct 13, 05:01 UTC. All times are UTC. Each table row shows its own timestamp and provider.
This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools from the sources listed above, and checked against our automated-content validation rules. It is for information only and is not investment advice.
Terms in this article
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
A measure of the average change in prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services.
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
Share price divided by earnings per share.
Central bank
The institution that sets a country's or region's monetary policy, issues its currency and oversees the banking system — for example the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of England and Bank of Japan.
Gold (XAU)
A precious metal held as a store of value, a hedge against currency debasement and a safe haven, as well as used in jewellery and industry.
Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
A fund that trades on a stock exchange like a share, usually tracking an index, sector, commodity or strategy.
Sources & data
- CoinDesk (secondary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC)
- Forexlive (secondary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC)
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Oct 13, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC)
Market data as of Oct 12, 2026, 08:00 PM UTC.
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