Before the day's releases hit, here is the state of play across the majors. EUR/USD ticked up to 1.1397 (+0.24%), while AUD/USD retreated at 0.6957 (-0.43%).
Market snapshot
- EUR/USD 1.1397 (+0.24%)
- GBP/USD 1.3298 (+0.06%)
- USD/JPY 163.48 (-0.18%)
- AUD/USD 0.6957 (-0.43%)
- USD/ZAR 16.71 (-0.42%)
- Gold (XAU/USD) 4,041 (+0.12%)
What's moving markets
- Euro edges higher against US Dollar, focus is on Fed’s policy *(FXStreet)*
- Japanese Yen: Fed and energy drivers outweigh BoJ – ING *(FXStreet)*
- South Korean Won nears four-month highs despite the KOSPI index selloff *(FXStreet)*
- WTI Price Forecast: Likely revisit 50-day high above $92 on renewed US-Iran attacks *(FXStreet)*
- German import prices fell in June due to drop in energy prices *(ForexLive)*
On today's calendar
- Wed 18:00 UTC — USD Federal Funds Rate (high impact) — forecast 3.75%, previous 3.75%
- Wed 18:00 UTC — USD FOMC Statement (high impact)
- Wed 18:30 UTC — USD FOMC Press Conference (high impact)
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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.*