Monday Open: Indicative Forex Prices for August 10, 2026
Key Takeaways
- •Market liquidity at the Monday open on August 10, 2026 was very thin as major Asian financial centers were still coming online, creating conditions prone to wider spreads and price fluctuations.
- •Early indicative forex rates showed the U.S. dollar trading modestly higher against late Friday levels across major currency pairs, including EUR/USD at 1.1554 and USD/JPY at 157.79.
- •Data released over the weekend indicated that China's July CPI inflation cooled to a six-month low while producer prices also eased.
- •The softer Chinese inflation figures could affect trader sentiment toward Asia-Pacific currencies and shape expectations around potential PBOC policy moves as the week unfolds.
Monday Open: Indicative Forex Prices for August 10, 2026
As is customary on Monday mornings, market liquidity remains very thin and is expected to improve gradually as more Asian financial centres come online. Traders should exercise caution, as prices are prone to fluctuations and wider bid-ask spreads during the early session, when the gap between weekend developments and full market participation is at its widest.
Local Times in Major Asian Markets
At the time of reporting, it was shortly before:
- 5:00 a.m. in Tokyo
- 4:00 a.m. in Singapore and Hong Kong
- 6:00 a.m. in Australia
- 8:00 a.m. in New Zealand
Early Indicative Forex Rates
Early indications pointed to a slightly firmer U.S. dollar compared to late Friday levels:
| Pair | Rate |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.1554 |
| USD/JPY | 157.79 |
| GBP/USD | 1.3487 |
| USD/CHF | 0.8088 |
| USD/CAD | 1.3961 |
| AUD/USD | 0.7060 |
| NZD/USD | 0.5879 |
Weekend Developments from China
Over the weekend, data showed that China's July CPI cooled to a six-month low as producer prices also eased. The softer inflation readings are relevant for traders monitoring regional growth signals and potential implications for PBOC policy expectations, factors that can influence sentiment across Asia-Pacific currencies as the trading week gets underway.