Forex Morning Briefing — 13 October 2026

The overnight session has set the table — here is what traders are waking up to. Gold (XAU/USD) climbed to 4,210 (+0.47%), while USD/ZAR weakened at 16.51 (-0.46%).

Market snapshot

• EUR/USD 1.1178 (-0.31%)
• GBP/USD 1.3223 (-0.05%)
• USD/JPY 158.28 (+0.14%)
• AUD/USD 0.6963 (+0.06%)
• USD/ZAR 16.51 (-0.46%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,210 (+0.47%)

What's moving markets

• Germany September final CPI +3.3% vs +3.3% y/y prelim *(ForexLive)*
• Asia FX steady as dollar holds near 18-mth high, U.S. CPI awaited *(Investing.com)*
• investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Asian equities sold heavily, Kospi down 7% *(ForexLive)*
• Australian business confidence slides to -13 as oil shock and rate hikes bite, NAB says *(ForexLive)*
• Just 32 countries now drive 95% of global growth as AI widens the gap, IMF warns *(ForexLive)*

On today's calendar

• No high-impact releases scheduled.

Tip of the day: Weekend gaps do not honour stops

Friday-close positions can reopen Monday far beyond your stop-loss. If a gap through your stop would breach a rule, flatten before the close.

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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.*