Forex Daily Close — 22 October 2026

Another trading day in the books; this is how the board closed. USD/ZAR finished the strongest of our board, climbed to 16.49 (+0.72%), while Gold (XAU/USD) brought up the rear, closing at 4,040 (-2.66%).

Closing board

• EUR/USD 1.1221 (-0.12%)
• GBP/USD 1.3396 (+0.00%)
• USD/JPY 156.78 (-0.85%)
• AUD/USD 0.7020 (-0.13%)
• USD/ZAR 16.49 (+0.72%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,040 (-2.66%)

What drove the session

• Dollar slips while yen jumps to five-week high as traders flock to safe havens *(Investing.com)*
• Japan CPI preview: core seen at 2.1%, topping BoJ target for first time since December *(InvestingLive)*
• Economic and event calendar in Asia Friday, October 23, 2026 - Japan inflation data *(InvestingLive)*
• Canadian dollar strengthens as oil prices, BoC rate hike bets support loonie *(Investing.com)*
• US treasury excels $26 billion of five-year tips at a high yield of 2.367% *(InvestingLive)*

Tomorrow's watchlist

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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.*