A quick read on the currency board before the trading day builds momentum. Gold (XAU/USD) ripped higher to 4,707 (+1.79%), while USD/ZAR retreated at 16.00 (-0.61%).
Market snapshot
- EUR/USD 1.1680 (-0.07%)
- GBP/USD 1.3641 (-0.02%)
- USD/JPY 158.95 (+0.04%)
- AUD/USD 0.7166 (+0.65%)
- USD/ZAR 16.00 (-0.61%)
- Gold (XAU/USD) 4,707 (+1.79%)
What's moving markets
- Japanese Yen: Psychological resistance and intervention fears – MUFG *(FXStreet)*
- Euro: Upside room toward 1.1800 against US Dollar – UOB *(FXStreet)*
- EUR/USD Price Forecast: Holds steady below 1.1700 as overbought momentum tempers further gains *(FXStreet)*
- Indonesian Rupiah declines despite prevailing high interest rates, weaker US Dollar *(FXStreet)*
- NZD/USD Price Forecast: Consolidates near June high as bulls await breakout through 0.6000 *(FXStreet)*
On today's calendar
- Mon 18:00 UTC — USD Treasury Sec Bessent Speaks
Tip of the day: Two losses, done for the day
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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.*
