Forex Morning Briefing — 8 September 2026

The overnight session has set the table — here is what traders are waking up to. USD/ZAR gained ground to 16.04 (+0.48%), while USD/JPY dropped hard at 153.98 (-1.42%).

Market snapshot

• EUR/USD 1.1628 (+0.12%)
• GBP/USD 1.3539 (+0.16%)
• USD/JPY 153.98 (-1.42%)
• AUD/USD 0.7216 (+0.13%)
• USD/ZAR 16.04 (+0.48%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,448 (+0.41%)

What's moving markets

• Euro: Range-bound risks against US Dollar with ECB focus – OCBC *(FXStreet)*
• Euro retreats below 1.1630 following the release of German Trade Balance data *(FXStreet)*
• What are the main events for today? *(ForexLive)*
• Japanese Yen: Strengthens against US Dollar on BoJ outlook - MUFG *(FXStreet)*
• AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Weakens below 111.00, remains capped below 100-day SMA *(FXStreet)*

On today's calendar

• Tue 13:15 UTC — GBP Monetary Policy Report Hearings

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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.*