Forex Daily Close — 5 October 2026

The 5pm New York close has locked in the day's moves. AUD/USD finished the strongest of our board, edged higher to 0.6972 (+0.29%), while EUR/USD brought up the rear, closing at 1.1223 (-0.28%).

Closing board

• EUR/USD 1.1223 (-0.28%)
• GBP/USD 1.3221 (-0.17%)
• USD/JPY 157.87 (+0.08%)
• AUD/USD 0.6972 (+0.29%)
• USD/ZAR 16.62 (-0.19%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,168 (+0.13%)

What drove the session

• NZ business confidence jumps to a net 40% in September quarter despite oil price headwinds *(ForexLive)*
• U.S. dollar ticks up as euro hits nearly 17-month low on France fiscal fears *(Investing.com)*
• investingLive Americas FX news wrap 5 Oct: Nasdaq close at record as the dollar firms/yields higher *(ForexLive)*
• Economic and event calendar in Asia Tuesday, October 6, 2026 *(ForexLive)*
• Loonie slips as early gains fade, oil weakness keeps pressure on Canadian dollar *(Investing.com)*

Tomorrow's watchlist

• Tue 06:35 UTC — JPY BOJ Gov Ueda Speaks (high impact)

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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.*