Forex Morning Briefing — 19 October 2026

Here is where the major pairs stand as the London session gets moving. AUD/USD ripped higher to 0.6974 (+0.80%), while USD/ZAR edged lower at 16.46 (-0.29%).

Market snapshot

• EUR/USD 1.1226 (+0.11%)
• GBP/USD 1.3328 (+0.41%)
• USD/JPY 158.13 (-0.01%)
• AUD/USD 0.6974 (+0.80%)
• USD/ZAR 16.46 (-0.29%)
• Gold (XAU/USD) 4,205 (+0.56%)

What's moving markets

• Dollar steady, euro weakens after French protests turn violent *(Investing.com)*
• Asia FX ticks higher; yuan hits 4-yr high after China Q3 GDP beat *(Investing.com)*
• investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: China beats, the euro wobbles and oil dips *(InvestingLive)*
• China Q3 GDP beats forecasts at 4.5%, retail sales grow at fastest pace since March *(InvestingLive)*
• China moves to prop up stocks with selling curbs, buybacks after 10% slide this year *(InvestingLive)*

On today's calendar

• Mon 12:30 UTC — CAD CPI m/m (high impact) — forecast 0.2%, previous -0.1%
• Mon 12:30 UTC — CAD Median CPI y/y (high impact) — forecast 2.0%, previous 2.0%
• Mon 12:30 UTC — CAD Trimmed CPI y/y (high impact) — forecast 1.9%, previous 1.9%
• Mon 12:30 UTC — CAD Common CPI y/y — forecast 2.6%, previous 2.6%

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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.*