Forex Morning Briefing — 29 September 2026

A quick read on the currency board before the trading day builds momentum. USD/ZAR gained ground to 16.43 (+0.55%), while Gold (XAU/USD) sold off sharply at 4,175 (-3.39%).

Market snapshot

• EUR/USD 1.1365 (-0.11%)
• GBP/USD 1.3237 (+0.06%)
• USD/JPY 157.31 (-0.10%)
• AUD/USD 0.6993 (-0.23%)
• USD/ZAR 16.43 (+0.55%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,175 (-3.39%)

What's moving markets

• investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Asia stocks slip *(ForexLive)*
• Asian currencies mixed as dollar holds two-month high, RBA decision looms *(Investing.com)*
• Japan's Katayama says undervalued yen is problematic, agrees with Bessent on cooperation *(ForexLive)*
• UK shop price inflation slows to 1.4% in September as BRC urges business rates help *(ForexLive)*
• Economic and event calendar in Asia Tuesday, September 29, 2026: RBA rate hike expected *(ForexLive)*

On today's calendar

• Tue 05:30 UTC — AUD RBA Press Conference
• Tue 11:00 UTC — EUR ECB President Lagarde Speaks
• Tue 12:30 UTC — CAD GDP m/m — forecast 0.0%, previous 0.3%
• Tue 14:00 UTC — USD CB Consumer Confidence — forecast 89.2, previous 89.4
• Tue 14:00 UTC — USD JOLTS Job Openings — forecast 7.23M, previous 7.27M

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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.*