Another trading week wrapped; here is what it left behind. USD/ZAR owned the week, surged to 16.82 (+1.64% on the week), while GBP/USD had the roughest ride, ending at 1.3319 (-0.95%).

The week on the board

  • EUR/USD 1.1375 (-0.46% on the week)
  • GBP/USD 1.3319 (-0.95% on the week)
  • USD/JPY 163.79 (+0.79% on the week)
  • AUD/USD 0.6983 (+0.06% on the week)
  • USD/ZAR 16.82 (+1.64% on the week)
  • Gold (XAU/USD) 4,056 (+1.07% on the week)

Stories that shaped the week

  • investingLive Americas FX news wrap 24 Jul: Geopolitics remain the focus for traders. *(ForexLive)*
  • Singapore Dollar: MAS seen on hold with cautious inflation tone – OCBC *(FXStreet)*
  • EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Cross consolidates under 187.00, bulls target 188.00 *(FXStreet)*
  • Dollar set for biggest weekly gain in over a month; yen eyes worst week since May *(Investing.com)*
  • Malaysia: Solid fundamentals support Ringgit and bonds – DBS *(FXStreet)*
  • Next week's earnings calendar heats up *(ForexLive)*

The week ahead

  • No high-impact releases scheduled.

Lesson of the week: Size from the stop, not from hope

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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.*