Forex Morning Briefing — 22 September 2026

Here is where the major pairs stand as the London session gets moving. USD/JPY strengthened to 157.60 (+0.35%), while Gold (XAU/USD) retreated at 4,356 (-0.64%).

Market snapshot

• EUR/USD 1.1468 (-0.10%)
• GBP/USD 1.3374 (-0.11%)
• USD/JPY 157.60 (+0.35%)
• AUD/USD 0.7120 (-0.02%)
• USD/ZAR 16.27 (+0.18%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,356 (-0.64%)

What's moving markets

• Chinese yuan hits 3-1/2 year high on strong PBOC fixing *(Investing.com)*
• Asian currencies mixed as dollar steadies, yen pressured by policy gap *(Investing.com)*
• investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Central bankers flag inflation risks *(ForexLive)*
• Low expectations set for Trump-Xi meeting as trade truce set to be extended *(ForexLive)*
• Australian state slaps tight restrictions on data centers: 150 metre buffer, self power, water curbs *(ForexLive)*

On today's calendar

• Tue 11:00 UTC — EUR ECB President Lagarde Speaks

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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.*