FX & Forex News
A daily roundup of official central bank and government announcements and economic indicators. Sources are listed at the end of each article.
Fri, October 23, 202613
- 18:00 JSTBank of England (BoE)
Bank of England Publishes James Talbot Speech on Physical Shocks and Economic Resilience
The Bank of England has published a speech by James Talbot on physical shocks and economic resilience from a central bank perspective, given at a sustainable finance conference hosted by the Banco de México on 21 October 2026.
- 17:00 JSTEuropean Central Bank (ECB)
ECB Publishes September 2026 Consumer Expectations Survey Results on 23 October
The European Central Bank released the results of its Consumer Expectations Survey for September 2026 on 23 October 2026. Traders and EA users may want to review the publication for its relevance to euro-area market sentiment.
- 15:00 JSTBank of Japan
Bank of Japan Releases the “Financial System Report” October 2026 Issue
On October 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., the Bank of Japan released the “Financial System Report (October 2026 issue)”. This article summarizes the confirmed facts of the release, the points that should be checked in the original text, and general cautions to keep in mind when running EAs.
- 05:00 JSTBank of England (BoE)
Bank of England and Regulators Unveil Plans to Simplify the Senior Manager and Certification Regime
The Bank of England and fellow regulators have unveiled proposals to simplify the Senior Manager and Certification Regime, significantly reducing the number of financial services roles that must face enhanced regulatory checks, in a move aimed at supporting growth.
- 05:00 JSTBank of England (BoE)
Regulators Publish Proposal to Simplify Senior Managers and Certification Regime, Cutting Number of Covered Roles Substantially
The Bank of England has published a regulators' proposal to simplify the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) for financial firms. The proposal would substantially reduce the number of roles subject to enhanced regulatory scrutiny, and is said to aim at supporting growth.
- 16:00 JSTBank of Japan
BOJ Review Examines Economic Policy Uncertainty Using Earnings Call Texts
The Bank of Japan has published a Bank of Japan Review that examines economic policy uncertainty using the texts of corporate earnings briefings. The source does not describe the specific analysis, so this article summarizes only what can be read from the title.
- 16:00 JSTBank of Japan
Bank of Japan Releases “Developments in Real Exports and Imports”: How to Read Trade Statistics and Cautions for EA Operation
The Bank of Japan has released “Developments in Real Exports and Imports.” This article organizes what can be confirmed from the publisher and the title, and summarizes how to view economic indicators in the FX market and general points to keep in mind when running EAs.
- 08:50 JSTBank of Japan
Bank of Japan Releases October Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices; See Official Materials for Details
The Bank of Japan released the Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey on Bank Lending Practices at Large Japanese Banks (October) at 8:50 a.m. on October 22, 2026. This article sets out the fact of the release, where to check the survey results, and general points to keep in mind when trading forex or running EAs.
- 13:15 JSTEuropean Central Bank (ECB)
ECB's Lane Publishes Document on Euro Liquidity Lines and the International Monetary System
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published a presentation by Philip R. Lane titled "Euro liquidity lines and the international monetary system." Only the title can be confirmed at this point, and it is unclear whether any specific policy change is involved.
- 23:02 JSTU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Releases Latest Key Indicators: September CPI +0.6%, Unemployment Rate 4.2%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published the latest values of its key economic indicators as of October 20. For September 2026, the Consumer Price Index was +0.6%, the unemployment rate was 4.2%, and nonfarm payrolls were +29,000 (preliminary).
- 15:00 JSTBank of Japan
BOJ Publishes Governor Ueda's Press Conference on the G20 for October 16
On October 20, 2026, the Bank of Japan published "[Press Conference] Governor Ueda (G20, October 16)." No summary is attached, and the content of the remarks cannot be confirmed from the source information. This article organizes the fact of the publication and the points to check.
- 11:00 JSTBank of Japan
Bank of Japan Publishes Papers Included in the 2026 Issues of "Financial Research"; Check the Original for Details
The Bank of Japan published on the 20th the papers included in the 2026 issues of "Financial Research." The source has no summary or excerpt, so the content and conclusions of the individual papers cannot be confirmed. There is also nothing that can be said at this point about the impact on monetary policy or markets.
- 09:00 JSTBank of Japan
Bank of Japan Publishes Standard Foreign Exchange Rates and Cross Rates for November
The Bank of Japan has published the standard foreign exchange rates and cross rates for November. Because the source for this article does not include specific rate levels, we outline the announcement and general points to keep in mind when running an EA.