Forex Morning Briefing — 7 October 2026

The overnight session has set the table — here is what traders are waking up to. GBP/USD ticked up to 1.3252 (+0.25%), while Gold (XAU/USD) pulled back at 4,160 (-0.64%).

Market snapshot

• EUR/USD 1.1231 (+0.12%)
• GBP/USD 1.3252 (+0.25%)
• USD/JPY 158.30 (+0.21%)
• AUD/USD 0.6973 (+0.08%)
• USD/ZAR 16.60 (-0.26%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,160 (-0.64%)

What's moving markets

• What are the main events for today? *(ForexLive)*
• Trump’s tariffs were meant to shrink the US trade deficit but imports just hit a record high *(ForexLive)*
• Economic data spotlight: US jobless claims to test whether weak payrolls are turning into layoffs *(ForexLive)*
• Asian currencies mixed as dollar holds gains, yen weakens near 158 *(Investing.com)*
• investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Saudi-Houthi attacks and Gulf storm lift oil *(ForexLive)*

On today's calendar

• Wed 17:00 UTC — USD President Trump Speaks
• Wed 18:00 UTC — USD FOMC Meeting Minutes (high impact)

Tip of the day: Survive first, compound second

Ten consecutive losses at 1% risk costs about 9.6% of the account. At 2%, it costs 18.3%. Halving risk roughly doubles the losing streak you can survive.

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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.*