GBPUSD Forex Analysis - Trend Continuation Above 1.2679 Weekly Support

Yen Hits 6-Month High, Volatility Returns After North American Holiday.

US markets were closed yesterday for a bank holiday, limiting overall market activity. The US dollar weakened as the Japanese yen surged, while crude oil extended gains amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran warned it could target energy infrastructure across the region if the US launches further attacks on Iranian assets.

ATFX | 2h 54min ago

US Payrolls Hit 5-Month High as Markets Await CPI This Week.

U.S. and Canadian markets are closed for the holidays. With investors digesting nonfarm data and Middle East tensions high, traders should watch for unusual price swings amid low liquidity. Eurozone Q2 GDP is expected to be 0.4%, which could affect Thursday’s ECB meeting.

ATFX | 1 day ago

Week Ahead: US Jobs Strengthen Fed Hike Bets as CPI Looms

Markets enter the week with stronger employment data reshaping the rate outlook, while upcoming inflation figures could determine whether the shift in Fed expectations gains further momentum.

VT Markets | 1 day ago

Fed Remarks Dampen Rate Hike Hopes Ahead of NFP Release

The U.S. August Nonfarm Payrolls report will be released tonight, the last major employment report before the Fed’s September meeting. Markets expect payrolls to rise by 58,000 (previous: -23,000), unemployment to remain at 4.1%, and average hourly earnings to increase 0.3% m/m (previous: 0.1%). The data could significantly impact rate expectations and market volatility.

ATFX | 4 days ago

Gold and Oil Rise as Central Bank Signals Drive Currency Markets | 3rd September, 2026

Global markets remain driven by geopolitical tensions, commodity strength and shifting central-bank expectations. Gold is recovering above $4,400 as yields and the Dollar soften, while WTI stays near $90 on Middle East supply risks. JPY and CAD are strengthening, while Sterling remains under pressure ahead of US data and Friday’s NFP.

Moneta Markets | 5 days ago

Global Bond Selloff, Eyes on Central Banks & US ADP

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Bank of Canada announce rate decisions in succession. This morning, the RBNZ raised rates by 25 basis points as expected; the BoC continues to balance slowing domestic growth against inflation pressures, with rates expected to remain unchanged. US ADP employment data (forecast 48K, previous 44K) will serve as a preview for Friday’s official Nonfarm Payrolls.

ATFX | 6 days ago

Week Ahead: Gold, Jobs Data and Fed Policy Shape September Markets

Markets enter the week focused on US employment data, Federal Reserve expectations and whether shifting rate outlooks can influence gold, currencies and equity markets.

VT Markets | 6 days ago

Fed Chair Speech to Set Tone for September Interest Rates Hinges

Today’s focus: Fed Chair Warsh’s speech will be pivotal in shaping market expectations for September and year‑end rate policy and will be a key factor in determining the direction of financial markets as August closes.

ATFX | 11 days ago

EURUSD	1.16131	GBPUSD	1.3529
USDJPY	154.077	USDCAD	1.38025