Forex Morning Briefing — 23 September 2026

The overnight session has set the table — here is what traders are waking up to. USD/JPY firmed slightly to 157.73 (+0.23%), while GBP/USD fell at 1.3315 (-0.42%).

Market snapshot

• EUR/USD 1.1426 (-0.34%)
• GBP/USD 1.3315 (-0.42%)
• USD/JPY 157.73 (+0.23%)
• AUD/USD 0.7097 (-0.31%)
• USD/ZAR 16.21 (-0.05%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,373 (-0.08%)

What's moving markets

• What are the main events for today? *(ForexLive)*
• Euro area PMIs put inflation pressures and the ECB rate path in focus *(ForexLive)*
• ADB holds China growth forecast at 4.6%, cuts inflation view as demand softens *(ForexLive)*
• investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Oil slips as US and Iran hold Qatar-mediated talks *(ForexLive)*
• Australia jobs preview: CBA sees 15,000 gain, unemployment steady at 4.5% *(ForexLive)*

On today's calendar

• Wed 07:15 UTC — EUR French Flash Manufacturing PMI — forecast 50.9, previous 51.5
• Wed 07:15 UTC — EUR French Flash Services PMI — forecast 48.3, previous 48.4
• Wed 07:30 UTC — EUR German Flash Manufacturing PMI — forecast 54.1, previous 54.1
• Wed 07:30 UTC — EUR German Flash Services PMI — forecast 49.9, previous 48.5
• Wed 08:30 UTC — GBP Flash Manufacturing PMI — forecast 51.5, previous 51.5
• Wed 08:30 UTC — GBP Flash Services PMI — forecast 52.0, previous 52.8

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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.*