Weekly Macro Outlook: Labor Market Resilience

by | Aug 31, 2026

This Weekly Macro Outlook highlights the key economic data releases, central bank events & speeches, and macro themes shaping global markets for the week of August 31, 2026.

Key Focus This Week:

  • Central banks: RBNZ & BoC Monetary Policy Meetings, Fed Gov Waller – Econ Outlook speech
  • Major data: US non-farm payrolls/labor market Aug, ISM PMIs, Aus GDP Q2, Euro area CPI prelim Aug
  • Key themes: Middle East conflict developments
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Mars Market Update: August 31st, 2026 – Indecision Remains

by | Aug 31, 2026

Last week, equity markets failed to extend higher and risks a completed big picture rally. Bears need to make a stand here and extend this decline through 50 day sma support and recent wave 4 lows. While there are enough waves in place to complete this rally, the potential remains for a bullish extension to […]

Weekly Macro Outlook: Jackson Hole

by | Aug 24, 2026

This Weekly Macro Outlook highlights the key economic data releases, central bank events & speeches, and macro themes shaping global markets for the week of August 24, 2026.

Key Focus This Week:

  • Central banks: Chair Warsh speech – Jackson Hole Symposium, ECB & RBA Minutes
  • Major data: US – PCE Inflation, Spending, & Income July, US GDP Q2, Aus CPI July
  • Key themes: Middle East diplomatic progress
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Mars Market Update: August 24th, 2026 – Fakeout or Breakout

by | Aug 24, 2026

Last week, equity markets failed to extend higher and risks a completed big picture rally. Bears need to make a stand here and extend this decline through 50 day sma support and recent wave 4 lows. While there are enough waves in place to complete this rally, the potential remains for a bullish extension to […]

Weekly Macro Outlook: FOMC Minutes

by | Aug 17, 2026

This Weekly Macro Outlook highlights the key economic data releases, central bank events & speeches, and macro themes shaping global markets for the week of August 17, 2026.

Key Focus This Week:

  • Central banks: FOMC Minutes, ECB Minutes
  • Major data: US output & housing data July, global CPI reports July (Canada, UK, Euro area, & Japan), Aussie labour market July, S&P Prelim PMIs August
  • Key themes: Middle East diplomatic progress
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