Forex Morning Briefing — 28 September 2026

The overnight session has set the table — here is what traders are waking up to. GBP/USD edged higher to 1.3240 (+0.22%), while Gold (XAU/USD) sold off sharply at 4,210 (-2.57%).

Market snapshot

• EUR/USD 1.1384 (+0.08%)
• GBP/USD 1.3240 (+0.22%)
• USD/JPY 157.61 (-0.76%)
• AUD/USD 0.7023 (+0.21%)
• USD/ZAR 16.39 (-0.26%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,210 (-2.57%)

What's moving markets

• Asian currencies weaken as dollar holds near two-month high, yen slips *(Investing.com)*
• investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: Gold hit hard, under $4200 again *(ForexLive)*
• China industrial profits rise 4.2% in August, weakest monthly gain this year *(ForexLive)*
• China and U.S. to set up Trade Council and extend trade truce to January 2027 *(ForexLive)*

On today's calendar

• Mon 13:30 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.*