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Macro Briefing · Edition 2026-10-24Forecast Date: 2026-10-24
Published: 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC

FX Macro Briefing | 2026-10-24

The US Dollar remains under modest pressure this morning, with EUR/USD at 1.1202 and GBP/USD at 1.3375 reflecting cautious euro and sterling resilience despite persistent rate differentials.

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The US Dollar remains under modest pressure this morning, with EUR/USD at 1.1202 and GBP/USD at 1.3375 reflecting cautious euro and sterling resilience despite persistent rate differentials. USD/JPY trades at 156.84, holding elevated levels as the Bank of Japan maintains its gradual policy normalization while the Fed signals patience on further cuts. The risk-off bid for safe havens appears muted; gold at $3,996.10 per oz and silver at $53.91 per oz show limited upside momentum, suggesting equity markets retain some underlying confidence. Commodity-linked currencies remain soft—AUD/USD at 0.7035 and USD/CAD at 1.4006—pointing to lingering concerns over global growth and energy demand rather than acute financial stress.

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Pair Analysis Overview

10 FX & Metals · ICT
EUR/USDMajors

Euro / US Dollar

1H:Unavailable
No Verified SetupNo Active Edition

No eligible daily outlook is currently published for EUR/USD.

GBP/USDMajors

British Pound / US Dollar

1H:Unavailable
No Verified SetupNo Active Edition

No eligible daily outlook is currently published for GBP/USD.

USD/JPYMajors

US Dollar / Japanese Yen

1H:Bullish
4H:Bearish
Structured SetupCurrent Edition(2026-10-24)⚡ Divergent (1H vs 4H)

USD/JPY at 156.84 — discount zone (below the 50% equilibrium at 157.34).

Published: 2026-10-24 05:00 UTC1H Data: 2026-10-23 20:00 UTC (Bar Open)
XAU/USDMetals

Spot Gold / US Dollar

1H:Bullish
Structured SetupCurrent Edition(2026-10-24)

XAU/USD at $3996.10 during the Asian session — discount territory (below the 50% equilibrium at $4071.37).

Published: 2026-10-24 05:00 UTC1H Data: 2026-10-23 20:00 UTC (Bar Open)
USD/CADMajors

US Dollar / Canadian Dollar

1H:Unavailable
4H:Bearish
No Verified SetupNo Active Edition

No eligible daily outlook is currently published for USD/CAD.

AUD/USDMajors

Australian Dollar / US Dollar

1H:Bearish
4H:Bearish
Structured SetupCurrent Edition(2026-10-24)

AUD/USD at 0.7035 — premium territory (75% level = 0.7021) and above equilibrium (0.7004).

Published: 2026-10-24 05:00 UTC1H Data: 2026-10-23 20:00 UTC (Bar Open)
XAG/USDMetals

Spot Silver / US Dollar

1H:Unavailable
No Verified SetupNo Active Edition

No eligible daily outlook is currently published for XAG/USD.

USD/CHFMajors

US Dollar / Swiss Franc

1H:Unavailable
4H:Bearish
No Verified SetupNo Active Edition

No eligible daily outlook is currently published for USD/CHF.

GBP/JPYCrosses

British Pound / Japanese Yen

1H:Bullish
4H:Bearish
Structured SetupCurrent Edition(2026-10-24)⚡ Divergent (1H vs 4H)

GBP/JPY at 209.77 — discount territory (below equilibrium at 210.55), which structurally favours buy-side liquidity and upward displacement.

Published: 2026-10-24 05:00 UTC1H Data: 2026-10-23 20:00 UTC (Bar Open)
EUR/JPYCrosses

Euro / Japanese Yen

1H:Bullish
4H:Bearish
Structured SetupCurrent Edition(2026-10-24)⚡ Divergent (1H vs 4H)

EUR/JPY at 175.69 — discount territory (below the 50% equilibrium at 176.51).

Published: 2026-10-24 05:00 UTC1H Data: 2026-10-23 20:00 UTC (Bar Open)

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Forecast Weeks 2026-10-12 – 2026-10-19

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