**Forex Market Morning Wrap: Extended Analysis (July 1, 2026)**
*Original reporting by xtb.com, with additional insights provided for depth.*
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### Key Points Covered
– Overview of major Forex events and drivers
– Currency pair analysis: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY
– Macroeconomic factors affecting FX markets
– Technical breakdown
– Upcoming events and their potential impact
– Expanded insight from additional industry sources
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### Market Recap and Overview
The foreign exchange markets opened July 2026 with heightened volatility, influenced by mixed economic data and shifting central bank stances across the globe. The US Dollar Index (DXY) started the session under modest pressure, reflecting traders’ uncertainties about future Federal Reserve actions after recent macroeconomic releases showed uneven strength in the US economy.
Meanwhile, key risk assets such as equities and commodities exhibited choppy trade, with investors closely watching for hints about the timing and magnitude of further interest rate adjustments in major economies.
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### Major Currencies: Detailed Analysis
#### US Dollar (USD)
– After rebounding late in June, the greenback showed marginal weakness at the opening of the week.
– Uncertainty stems from conflicting US data: persistent inflation pressures counterbalanced by signs of cooling in the labor market.
– The Federal Reserve’s tone remains ambiguous. While some policymakers hint at the prospect of rate cuts later in the year, others stress vigilance due to elevated price growth.
– Market expectations for the next Fed decision remain fluid, tracking both headline CPI and non-farm payroll data.
#### Euro (EUR)
– The EUR/USD pair hovered near the psychologically significant 1.08 mark, struggling to find upside momentum.
– Eurozone inflation figures for June arrived slightly below consensus, raising questions about whether the European Central Bank will maintain its cautious approach or revert to easing measures.
– Political instability in several Eurozone member states has exerted additional pressure, as investors weigh fiscal outlooks against the broader monetary stance.
#### British Pound (GBP)
– Sterling continued its firm trajectory relative to the euro and US dollar, bolstered by robust UK GDP data and a hawkish undertone from the Bank of England.
– Despite this resilience, analysts remain wary of the potential fallout from persistent inflation and sluggish wage growth.
– The GBP/USD pair consolidated above 1.27 in early trading, with traders awaiting further guidance from UK policymakers regarding future rate moves.
#### Japanese Yen (JPY)
– The yen showed little evidence of recovery, remaining near multi-decade lows versus the dollar.
– The Bank of Japan maintained its ultra-loose monetary approach, even as other central banks pulled back from pandemic-driven stimulus.
– Intervention threats by Japanese finance officials have thus far failed to create sustained upward movement.
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### Macroeconomic Factors Influencing FX Markets
Key economic releases and ongoing geopolitical events continued to drive currency movements at the start of July 2026.
– **US Inflation and Employment:** Markets closely monitor both headline CPI and labor
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