EUR/USD, GBP/USD flows - UK labour data softer; schizophrenic mood slightly catches up with risk o/n

August 18, 2026 6:41 AM UTC

The schizophrenic, compartmentalised performance slightly catches up with risk overnight, as US-Iran standoff slightly dents mood
UK labor data overall soft and helps keep BoE wait and see on hold 

Chart GBP/USD Update: Pressuring July high

August 18, 2026 1:59 AM UTC

Bounce from the 1.3475 low has seen gains to retest the 1.3550/58, July high

North American Summary and Highlights 17 August

August 17, 2026 7:42 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was softer in Europe but corrected higher in North America assisted by gains in oil. 

USD/JPY flows: Wind Began to Blow

September 2, 2026 5:20 AM UTC

BOJ hawk Takata says nimble rate hikes needed as inflation risks build

Chart USD/IDR Updates: Turned up from 17690/17685 lows

September 2, 2026 5:01 AM UTC

Edged up in consolidation from spport at the 17690/17685 June/August lows as prices unwind oversold daily studies

Chart USD/CNH Update: Drifting above 6.7150 low

September 2, 2026 4:00 AM UTC

Little change, as prices holds a narrow range above the 6.7150 low

Chart USD/MYR Update: Higher in consolidation from 4.0200 support

September 2, 2026 2:27 AM UTC

Turned up from the 4.0200 support as prices consolidate losses from the 4.0950 July high and unwind oversold daily studies

AUD/USD flows: Hardballing

September 2, 2026 2:26 AM UTC

US strikes Iranian tankers for first time under new deterrence policy

Chart USD/SGD Update: Range-bound within 1.2700/50 area

September 2, 2026 2:16 AM UTC

Little change, as prices stays range-bound within the 1.2750/1.2700 area

Chart GBP/USD Update: Under pressure, 1.3500 at risk

September 2, 2026 1:54 AM UTC

Prices remain under pressure to extend losses from the 1.3675 August high to approach the 1.3500 level

Chart EUR/USD Update: Under pressure

September 2, 2026 1:37 AM UTC

Consolidating test of the 1.1575 support but pressure remains on the downside and see scope for break here to extend losses from the 1.1710 high

Chart EUR/JPY Update: Choppy within 186.00/185.00 area

September 2, 2026 1:17 AM UTC

Little change, as prices extend choppy trade within the 186.00/185.00 range area

Chart USD/JPY Update: Extending gains

September 2, 2026 1:06 AM UTC

Consolidation below the 160.20 high of last week has given way to break to extend gains from the 155.22, August low

Chart NZD/USD Update: Under pressure, room for lower

September 2, 2026 12:41 AM UTC

Consolidation above .5900 has given way to break to extend losses from the .5988 high of 21 August

Chart AUD/USD Update: Room for further losses

September 2, 2026 12:27 AM UTC

Consolidation above .7150 support has given way to fresh selling pressure to extend rejection from the .7208 Friday's high

North American Summary and Highlights 1 September

September 1, 2026 7:30 PM UTC

Overview - The USD was supported by renewed conflict in the Middle East. 

Chart USD/CAD Update: Choppy trade - studies rising

September 1, 2026 3:57 PM UTC

Little change, as choppy USD- and CAD-trade prompts consolidation within the 1.3850 - 1.3900 range

FX Daily Strategy: Asia, Sep 2

September 1, 2026 3:00 PM UTC

RBNZ To Hike by 25bps
Bank of Canada Risks on both sides 
U.S. August ADP Another subdued month

U.S. July JOLTS Job Openings, August ISM Manufacturing - Softer than expected, but not weak

September 1, 2026 2:25 PM UTC

The latest US data is on the weak side of expectations though should not be seen as weak. August’s ISM manufacturing index of 54.6 is down from 55.6 in July though still stronger than every month in the first half of the year. July job openings increased by 89k, but the rise is more than fully off

Chart AUD/USD Update: Leaning lower

September 1, 2026 1:38 PM UTC

The test of congestion resistance at 0.7200 has given way to a pullback

U.S. Fed's Barr - Thinking about tightening, not yet a done deal

September 1, 2026 1:30 PM UTC

Fed's Barr is considering the case for a rate hike, but upcoming data still matters. 

Chart EUR/JPY Update: Choppy in range - daily studies mixed

September 1, 2026 1:30 PM UTC

The bounce from support at 185.50 has broken back above 185.50

Chart USD/JPY Update: Poised to extend August gains

September 1, 2026 1:19 PM UTC

Anticipated gains have reached congestion resistance at 160.00

Weekly Chart GBP/USD Update: Under pressure

September 1, 2026 12:28 PM UTC

The anticipated test of 1.3600 has given way to a deeper retracement, with prices currently balanced above support at the 1.3525 Fibonacci retracement