Forex Morning Briefing — 27 August 2026

Before the day's releases hit, here is the state of play across the majors. Gold (XAU/USD) surged to 4,659 (+1.31%), while GBP/USD fell at 1.3589 (-0.43%).

Market snapshot

• EUR/USD 1.1658 (-0.14%)
• GBP/USD 1.3589 (-0.43%)
• USD/JPY 159.36 (+0.08%)
• AUD/USD 0.7187 (+0.30%)
• USD/ZAR 15.95 (+0.16%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,659 (+1.31%)

What's moving markets

• Indonesian Rupiah weakens as domestic protests, inflation risks loom *(FXStreet)*
• Germany consumer sentiment set to improve further going into September *(ForexLive)*
• BoJ’s Himino says will balance economic data and inflation risks on rates *(FXStreet)*
• United States Dollar holds gains near 99, all eyes on Jackson Hole Symposium *(FXStreet)*
• Euro drifts higher above 1.1650 on hawkish ECB stance *(FXStreet)*

On today's calendar

• Thu 12:30 UTC — USD Unemployment Claims — forecast 208K, previous 206K
• Thu 16:15 UTC — All Jackson Hole Symposium
• Thu 23:30 UTC — JPY Tokyo Core CPI y/y — forecast 1.8%, previous 1.9%

Tip of the day: Equity, not balance

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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.*