ISM Services PMI Exceeds Expectations: 55,4
ISM Services PMI came in significantly above July's 54,1 level and the market expectation of 54,2-54,3 at 55,4 in August, showing that expansion in the sector gained momentum. The New Orders Index in the report rose to 60,9, reaching a 3,5-year high, confirming strength on the demand side. Meanwhile, weekly jobless claims announced on the same day rose to 206 thousand from the previous week's revised 204 thousand figure; market expectations were around 205 thousand.
Saudi Arabia Confirms: 2 Filipino Sailors Killed in Sidr Attack
Saudi Arabia officially confirmed that 2 Filipino sailors lost their lives in the attack on the supertanker Sidr, owned by the company Bahri, which was hit in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week (September 1). There were a total of 16 Filipino sailors on board. While Saudi Arabia blamed Iran for the attack, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) previously claimed that two tankers struck mines while attempting to pass through an "unauthorized route" under the guidance of the US military.
Gold Holds Above 4.400 Dollars
XAU/USD maintains its course above 4.400 dollars, supported by the decline in the dollar index and US bond yields. New York Fed President John Williams' assessment that the rise in long-term bond yields stems from expectations of a strong economy rather than inflation concerns was also monitored in the market.
DXY at 99,51, USD/TRY Around 48,31 TL in Evening Hours
The US Dollar Index (DXY) is preparing to complete the day with a slight decline of %0,05 at the 99,51 level. Meanwhile, USD/TRY is trading around 48,31 TL in the evening hours, trading within the 48,27-48,37 TL band during the day and tracking largely sideways since noon.
Ekonomik Takvim | 31 August - 5 September 2026
🇺🇸 Friday, September 4
US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)
The last major labor market data before the Fed's September interest rate decision; following the above-expectation ISM Services PMI, a surprise result could reprice rate hike expectations.
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