Forex Morning Briefing — 14 October 2026

A quick read on the currency board before the trading day builds momentum. AUD/USD climbed to 0.7002 (+0.66%), while USD/ZAR weakened at 16.46 (-0.52%).

Market snapshot

• EUR/USD 1.1212 (+0.46%)
• GBP/USD 1.3267 (+0.43%)
• USD/JPY 158.34 (-0.11%)
• AUD/USD 0.7002 (+0.66%)
• USD/ZAR 16.46 (-0.52%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,176 (-0.04%)

What's moving markets

• What are the main events for today? *(ForexLive)*
• German wholesale prices continue to push higher in September, keeping inflation risks in focus *(ForexLive)*
• Economic data spotlight: Will the US CPI report change the Fed's rate hike plans? *(ForexLive)*
• Asia FX subdued ahead of U.S. CPI;  China data, Singapore GDP in focus *(Investing.com)*
• investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: dollar softer ahead of US CPI *(ForexLive)*

On today's calendar

• Wed 06:05 UTC — CAD BOC Gov Macklem Speaks
• Wed 08:30 UTC — EUR ECB President Lagarde Speaks
• Wed 10:15 UTC — EUR EU Economic Summit
• Wed 12:30 UTC — USD Core CPI m/m (high impact) — forecast 0.2%, previous 0.3%
• Wed 12:30 UTC — USD Core CPI y/y (high impact) — forecast 2.5%, previous 2.4%
• Wed 12:30 UTC — USD CPI m/m (high impact) — forecast 0.6%, previous 0.4%
• Wed 12:30 UTC — USD CPI y/y (high impact) — forecast 3.6%, previous 3.4%

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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.*