Forex Daily Close — 16 July 2026

The New York close is in — here is how the day settled. GBP/USD finished the strongest of our board, surged to 1.3529 (+0.98%), while Gold (XAU/USD) brought up the rear, closing at 4,046 (-0.36%).

Closing board

• EUR/USD 1.1471 (+0.41%)
• GBP/USD 1.3529 (+0.98%)
• USD/JPY 162.06 (-0.08%)
• AUD/USD 0.6995 (+0.27%)
• USD/ZAR 16.35 (+0.03%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,046 (-0.36%)

What drove the session

• Canadian Dollar consolidates near four-week top vs USD; elevated oil prices favor bulls *(FXStreet)*
• PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 6.7909 vs. 6.7910 previous *(FXStreet)*
• Australian Dollar remains subdued as Consumer Inflation Expectations fall in July *(FXStreet)*
• New Zealand Dollar drops as Middle East conflict escalates *(FXStreet)*
• WTI gains traction to near $79.50 after US strikes on Iran *(FXStreet)*

Tomorrow's watchlist

• Thu 06:00 UTC — GBP GDP m/m (high impact) — forecast 0.0%, previous -0.1%

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*This briefing is generated from live market data and public news feeds for information only. It is not investment advice. Trading forex and CFDs carries a high risk of loss — read our risk disclosure.*