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ForexMediumUpdated•Originally published 14 April 2026•Updated 16 April 2026•

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Markets Await Chinese GDP, Inflation and Canadian Jobs Data to Drive FX Volatility

Yen/Yuan symbol rising with green arrows on a golden background; a US dollar bill sinks into cracked ground.

Key Facts

1China's Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) data are scheduled for release, with expected impact on AUD/USD.

about 2 months ago

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What changed: Updated the story to include the release of Chinese GDP data and its expected impact on the AUD/USD pair.

Global markets are bracing for a suite of significant economic releases from China and Canada, placing major currency pairs in sharp focus. In addition to the previously scheduled inflation data (CPI and PPI), China is set to release its quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures, a major growth indicator expected to directly influence the trading trajectory of the AUD/USD pair. Simultaneously, attention remains on Canada's upcoming employment report, which is expected to shape market expectations regarding the Bank of Canada's future monetary policy. Analysts anticipate heightened volatility for both the USD/CAD and AUD/USD pairs depending on whether the actual figures outperform or miss consensus estimates. These upcoming releases reflect a cautious sentiment among traders navigating complex signals from major global trading hubs. Consequently, commodity-linked currencies remain highly sensitive to this combination of growth, inflation, and labor market catalysts.