The 5pm New York close has locked in the day's moves. USD/ZAR finished the strongest of our board, crept up to 16.17 (+0.22%), while GBP/USD brought up the rear, closing at 1.3487 (-0.08%).
Closing board
- EUR/USD 1.1531 (+0.01%)
- GBP/USD 1.3487 (-0.08%)
- USD/JPY 159.50 (+0.11%)
- AUD/USD 0.7059 (-0.07%)
- USD/ZAR 16.17 (+0.22%)
- Gold (XAU/USD) 4,407 (-0.04%)
What drove the session
- Euro holds above 1.1500 as US inflation curbs Fed bets *(FXStreet)*
- Fitch affirms US at AA+, keeps outlook stable amid growth slowdown *(ForexLive)*
- New Zealand Dollar steadies off two-week lows following dovish RBNZ survey *(FXStreet)*
- investingLive Americas market news wrap: S&P 500 hits a fresh record *(ForexLive)*
- Forex Today: US Dollar holds steady ahead of US Retail Sales *(FXStreet)*
Tomorrow's watchlist
- No high-impact releases scheduled.
Discipline check: 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.*