Forex Morning Briefing — 25 September 2026

A quick read on the currency board before the trading day builds momentum. Gold (XAU/USD) nudged higher to 4,310 (+0.28%), while USD/JPY slipped modestly at 158.00 (-0.17%).

Market snapshot

• EUR/USD 1.1390 (+0.07%)
• GBP/USD 1.3229 (-0.09%)
• USD/JPY 158.00 (-0.17%)
• AUD/USD 0.7025 (-0.13%)
• USD/ZAR 16.38 (+0.07%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,310 (+0.28%)

What's moving markets

• German consumer climate darkens ahead of October as higher energy costs bite *(ForexLive)*
• Dollar hits two-month high as Asian currencies weaken, yen nears 160 *(Investing.com)*
• Trump-Xi summit extends the trade truce but leaves the biggest market questions unresolved *(ForexLive)*
• US Treasury yields continue to break higher - is 6% now in play? *(ForexLive)*
• investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Iran offers seven-day Hormuz dea *(ForexLive)*

On today's calendar

• Fri 09:15 UTC — GBP BOE Gov Bailey Speaks (high impact)
• Fri 14:00 UTC — USD Revised UoM Consumer Sentiment — forecast 47.4, previous 47.8
• Fri 14:00 UTC — USD Revised UoM Inflation Expectations, previous 4.6%

Tip of the day: Weekend gaps do not honour stops

Friday-close positions can reopen Monday far beyond your stop-loss. If a gap through your stop would breach a rule, flatten before the close.

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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.*