Here is where the major pairs stand as the London session gets moving. USD/ZAR pushed higher to 16.16 (+0.75%), while AUD/USD weakened at 0.7174 (-0.65%).
Market snapshot
- EUR/USD 1.1614 (-0.17%)
- GBP/USD 1.3518 (-0.25%)
- USD/JPY 154.03 (+0.30%)
- AUD/USD 0.7174 (-0.65%)
- USD/ZAR 16.16 (+0.75%)
- Gold (XAU/USD) 4,390 (+0.58%)
What's moving markets
- UK July monthly GDP +0.4% vs 0.0% m/m expected *(ForexLive)*
- Asian currencies weaken as yen slips, dollar holds near weekly high *(Investing.com)*
- What are the main events for today? *(ForexLive)*
- investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Oil holds near highs *(ForexLive)*
- Japan wholesale inflation stays hot in August, cements case for BOJ hike *(ForexLive)*
On today's calendar
- Fri 06:00 UTC — GBP GDP m/m (high impact) — forecast 0.0%, previous 0.3%
- Fri 09:15 UTC — CHF SNB Chairman Schlegel Speaks
- Fri 12:30 UTC — USD Core CPI m/m (high impact) — forecast 0.2%, previous 0.2%
- Fri 12:30 UTC — USD Core CPI y/y (high impact) — forecast 2.4%, previous 2.5%
- Fri 12:30 UTC — USD CPI m/m (high impact) — forecast 0.4%, previous 0.1%
- Fri 12:30 UTC — USD CPI y/y (high impact) — forecast 3.4%, previous 3.4%
- Fri 14:00 UTC — EUR ECB President Lagarde Speaks
- Fri 14:00 UTC — USD Prelim UoM Consumer Sentiment — forecast 51.0, previous 51.0
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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.*
