Forex Morning Briefing — 12 October 2026

Here is where the major pairs stand as the London session gets moving. AUD/USD gained ground to 0.6984 (+0.36%), while USD/ZAR retreated at 16.50 (-0.51%).

Market snapshot

• EUR/USD 1.1210 (-0.03%)
• GBP/USD 1.3256 (+0.20%)
• USD/JPY 158.32 (+0.16%)
• AUD/USD 0.6984 (+0.36%)
• USD/ZAR 16.50 (-0.51%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,207 (-0.21%)

What's moving markets

• Indian rupee rebounds from near record low after RBI unveils support measures *(Investing.com)*
• Asia FX steady as dollar holds near 18-mth high; rupee jumps on RBI measures *(Investing.com)*
• Heads up: US bond market closed Monday but stocks remain open as liquidity risks loom *(ForexLive)*
• investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Gulf strikes, truce doubts, *(ForexLive)*
• MUFG: US CPI seen at 3.6%, core must surprise to revive an October Fed hike *(ForexLive)*

On today's calendar

• No high-impact releases scheduled.

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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.*