Forex Daily Close — 7 October 2026

The 5pm New York close has locked in the day's moves. USD/ZAR finished the strongest of our board, pushed higher to 16.62 (+0.55%), while Gold (XAU/USD) brought up the rear, closing at 4,134 (-1.27%).

Closing board

• EUR/USD 1.1187 (-0.59%)
• GBP/USD 1.3232 (-0.26%)
• USD/JPY 158.03 (-0.17%)
• AUD/USD 0.6966 (-0.23%)
• USD/ZAR 16.62 (+0.55%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,134 (-1.27%)

What drove the session

• Economic and event calendar in Asia Thursday, October 8, 2026 - Chinese markets reopen *(ForexLive)*
• investingLive Americas market news wrap: Fed officials prepared to hike again this year *(ForexLive)*
• Dollar rises as Fed minutes reinforce higher-for-longer rate outlook *(Investing.com)*
• The US treasury sells $39 billion of 10 year notes at a high yield of 5.300% versus WI level of 5.317% *(ForexLive)*
• New York Fed inflation expectations: One year inflation expectations hit the highest since 2023 *(ForexLive)*

Tomorrow's watchlist

• Thu 12:15 UTC — GBP BOE Gov Bailey Speaks (high impact)

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