The overnight session has set the table — here is what traders are waking up to. Gold (XAU/USD) surged to 4,451 (+1.61%), while USD/ZAR drifted lower at 16.13 (-0.31%).
Market snapshot
- EUR/USD 1.1598 (+0.54%)
- GBP/USD 1.3560 (+0.51%)
- USD/JPY 158.96 (-0.29%)
- AUD/USD 0.7123 (+0.84%)
- USD/ZAR 16.13 (-0.31%)
- Gold (XAU/USD) 4,451 (+1.61%)
What's moving markets
- Equities: Mixed performance across regions – Deutsche Bank *(FXStreet)*
- Dollar dips on reduced Fed hike bets; yen gains despite weak Japan GDP *(Investing.com)*
- British Pound: Data mix limits sustained gains against US Dollar – BBH *(FXStreet)*
- Japanese Yen: Nominal growth underpins cautious strength – Commerzbank *(FXStreet)*
- Silver Price Forecasts: XAG/USD approaches $66.00 favoured by a softer US Dollar *(FXStreet)*
On today's calendar
- Mon 12:30 UTC — CAD CPI m/m (high impact) — forecast 0.4%, previous -0.4%
- Mon 12:30 UTC — CAD Median CPI y/y (high impact) — forecast 2.0%, previous 1.9%
- Mon 12:30 UTC — CAD Trimmed CPI y/y (high impact) — forecast 1.8%, previous 1.8%
- Mon 12:30 UTC — CAD Common CPI y/y — forecast 2.5%, previous 2.6%
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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.*
