United States Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index climbed from previous 1.3 to 11.6 in August

Aug 31, 2026

Canadian Dollar: Rangebound near fair value against US Dollar – Scotiabank

Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret observe that the Canadian Dollar (CAD) is little changed, with USD/CAD trading around their fundamental equilibrium estimate near 1.3920.

Taiwan: Growth outlook upgraded – Standard Chartered

Standard Chartered’s Tommy Wu raises Taiwan’s GDP growth forecasts, projecting 11.5% in 2026 and 6.5% in 2027, both slightly above government estimates. The upgrade is driven by AI-related export strength and recovering domestic demand.