Forex Daily Close — 28 September 2026

The 5pm New York close has locked in the day's moves. USD/ZAR finished the strongest of our board, firmed slightly to 16.39 (+0.27%), while Gold (XAU/USD) brought up the rear, closing at 4,149 (-4.00%).

Closing board

• EUR/USD 1.1373 (-0.04%)
• GBP/USD 1.3256 (+0.20%)
• USD/JPY 157.36 (-0.07%)
• AUD/USD 0.7023 (+0.20%)
• USD/ZAR 16.39 (+0.27%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,149 (-4.00%)

What drove the session

• Economic and event calendar in Asia Tuesday, September 29, 2026: RBA rate hike expected *(ForexLive)*
• investingLive Americas market news wrap: Oil prices bounce around on Iran headlines, yields rise *(ForexLive)*
• Dollar pinned at two-month high as bond rout extends, Fed rate hike bets rise *(Investing.com)*
• Trump: We will win the Iran war very soon and gas prices will come tumbling down *(ForexLive)*
• Trump set to speak in the Oval Office *(ForexLive)*

Tomorrow's watchlist

• Tue 04:30 UTC — AUD Cash Rate (high impact) — forecast 4.60%, previous 4.35%
• Tue 04:30 UTC — AUD RBA Rate Statement (high impact)
• Wed 01:30 UTC — AUD CPI m/m (high impact) — forecast 0.5%, previous 1.0%
• Wed 01:30 UTC — AUD CPI y/y (high impact) — forecast 4.1%, previous 3.5%
• Wed 01:30 UTC — AUD Trimmed Mean CPI m/m (high impact) — forecast 0.3%, previous 0.5%

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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.*