Forex Morning Briefing — 14 August 2026

The overnight session has set the table — here is what traders are waking up to. Gold (XAU/USD) advanced to 4,386 (+0.51%), while USD/JPY traded flat at 159.22 (-0.07%).

Market snapshot

• EUR/USD 1.1546 (+0.14%)
• GBP/USD 1.3503 (+0.04%)
• USD/JPY 159.22 (-0.07%)
• AUD/USD 0.7070 (+0.09%)
• USD/ZAR 16.19 (+0.30%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,386 (+0.51%)

What's moving markets

• France July final CPI +2.1% vs +2.1% y/y prelim *(ForexLive)*
• New Zealand Dollar gains on hawkish RBNZ policy outlook *(FXStreet)*
• British Pound edges down against Japanese Yen on hawkish BoJ bets *(FXStreet)*
• Japanese Yen: Recovery needs faster BoJ normalisation – OCBC *(FXStreet)*
• Forex Today: Easing Fed rate hike bets weigh on USD amid Mideast stalemate *(FXStreet)*

On today's calendar

• Fri 12:30 UTC — USD Core Retail Sales m/m — forecast 0.2%, previous -0.2%
• Fri 12:30 UTC — USD Retail Sales m/m — forecast 0.1%, previous 0.2%
• Fri 14:00 UTC — USD Prelim UoM Consumer Sentiment — forecast 54.7, previous 54.4
• Fri 14:00 UTC — USD Prelim UoM Inflation Expectations, previous 4.2%

Tip of the day: Survive first, compound second

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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.*