FX Midday Briefing — Mon 12 Oct 2026: USD/TRY Gains 0.59% as US Session Kicks Off
MarketsFN FX Desk
Mid-session update on Monday 12 October 2026: with the US session underway, G10 and emerging FX markets are showing 14 pairs bid and 4 offered against the Dollar. The session's leading movers are USD/TRY (+0.59%), USD/CHF (+0.23%), EUR/NOK (+0.21%). Cross-asset flows from US equity and bond markets are increasingly influencing FX positioning as European traders hand off to their New York counterparts.
This midday snapshot includes updated intraday pivot levels, the full day's economic calendar with actual releases for morning data, and fresh candlestick charts for all 19 pairs. Afternoon risk events — if any remain on the calendar — are flagged in the calendar section below.
All pivot levels (R1 R2 R3 / S1 S2 S3) are computed from yesterday's full-session OHLC via the standard floor-pivot formula. Charts cover 65 daily bars with SMA20, SMA50 and Bollinger Bands (20,2).
Today's Economic Calendar
| Time (UTC) | Event | CCY | Previous | Forecast | Actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | ● Turkish Retail Sales (MoM) (Aug) | TRY | 0.2% | — | 1.4% |
| 07:00 | ● Turkish Retail Sales (YoY) (Aug) | TRY | 9.9% | — | 10.1% |
| 10:30 | ● CPI (YoY) (Sep) | INR | 4.83% | 5.40% | 5.54% |
| 12:50 | ● BoE MPC Member Mann Speaks | GBP | — | — | — |
| 23:01 | ● BRC Retail Sales Monitor (YoY) (Sep) | GBP | 0.5% | 0.8% | — |
Major Pairs
EUR/USD
1.1179 ▼0.18% Day H 1.1217 / L 1.1172 52W 1.1161–1.2082
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1287 | 1.1265 | 1.1231 | 1.1176 | 1.1154 | 1.1121 |
With the US session now active, EUR/USD trades at 1.1179 (-0.18% vs. yesterday's close), just 0.16% above its 52-week floor at 1.1161. Today's intraday range of 1.1172–1.1217 (0.0044 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias is neutral-to-bearish while price holds below the daily pivot at 1.1209.
Price is closest to S1 at 1.1176 — a decisive break below S1 (1.1176) exposes S2 (1.1154). The R1–S1 corridor (1.1231–1.1176) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For EUR/USD, the annual support remains the decisive level — bulls need a firm hold here to prevent a deeper pullback. The 52-week range of 1.1161–1.2082 places the pair at the 2th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
EUR/USDRangeboundNear 52W Low
GBP/USD
1.3238 ▲0.06% Day H 1.3261 / L 1.3222 52W 1.3009–1.3868
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3296 | 1.3273 | 1.3252 | 1.3207 | 1.3184 | 1.3163 |
With the US session now active, GBP/USD trades at 1.3238 (+0.06% vs. yesterday's close), at the 27th percentile of its 1.3009–1.3868 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 1.3222–1.3261 (0.0038 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 1.3228.
Price is closest to R1 at 1.3252 — a decisive break above R1 (1.3252) opens R2 (1.3273). The R1–S1 corridor (1.3252–1.3207) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For GBP/USD, price is in the lower half of its annual range, keeping the path of least resistance lower. The 52-week range of 1.3009–1.3868 places the pair at the 27th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
GBP/USDRangebound
USD/JPY
158.43 ▲0.09% Day H 158.48 / L 158.07 52W 151.49–163.98
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159.23 | 158.83 | 158.56 | 157.89 | 157.48 | 157.21 |
With the US session now active, USD/JPY trades at 158.43 (+0.09% vs. yesterday's close), at the 56th percentile of its 151.49–163.98 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 158.07–158.48 (0.40 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 158.16.
Price is closest to R1 at 158.56 — a decisive break above R1 (158.56) opens R2 (158.83). The R1–S1 corridor (158.56–157.89) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/JPY, intraday momentum is constructive; the upper half of the annual range favours dip-buyers. The 52-week range of 151.49–163.98 places the pair at the 56th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/JPYRangebound
USD/CHF
0.8318 ▲0.23% Day H 0.8318 / L 0.8289 52W 0.7602–0.8382
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8337 | 0.8327 | 0.8313 | 0.8290 | 0.8281 | 0.8267 |
With the US session now active, USD/CHF trades at 0.8318 (+0.23% vs. yesterday's close), just 0.76% below its 52-week high of 0.8382. Today's intraday range of 0.8289–0.8318 (0.0029 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 0.8304.
Price is closest to R1 at 0.8313 — a decisive break above R1 (0.8313) opens R2 (0.8327). The R1–S1 corridor (0.8313–0.8290) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/CHF, upside momentum is intact; the 52W high is the key target on a sustained break above R2. The 52-week range of 0.7602–0.8382 places the pair at the 92th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/CHFRangeboundAbove R1Near 52W High
AUD/USD
0.6975 ▼0.09% Day H 0.6995 / L 0.6965 52W 0.6421–0.7277
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7035 | 0.7012 | 0.6996 | 0.6958 | 0.6935 | 0.6920 |
With the US session now active, AUD/USD trades at 0.6975 (-0.09% vs. yesterday's close), at the 65th percentile of its 0.6421–0.7277 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 0.6965–0.6995 (0.0030 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 0.6973.
Price is closest to S1 at 0.6958 — a decisive break below S1 (0.6958) exposes S2 (0.6935). The R1–S1 corridor (0.6996–0.6958) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For AUD/USD, intraday momentum is constructive; the upper half of the annual range favours dip-buyers. The 52-week range of 0.6421–0.7277 places the pair at the 65th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
AUD/USDRangebound
NZD/USD
0.5601 ▼0.18% Day H 0.5618 / L 0.5597 52W 0.5576–0.6092
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5654 | 0.5640 | 0.5625 | 0.5597 | 0.5582 | 0.5568 |
With the US session now active, NZD/USD trades at 0.5601 (-0.18% vs. yesterday's close), just 0.44% above its 52-week floor at 0.5576. Today's intraday range of 0.5597–0.5618 (0.0021 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias is neutral-to-bearish while price holds below the daily pivot at 0.5611.
Price is closest to S1 at 0.5597 — a decisive break below S1 (0.5597) exposes S2 (0.5582). The R1–S1 corridor (0.5625–0.5597) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For NZD/USD, the annual support remains the decisive level — bulls need a firm hold here to prevent a deeper pullback. The 52-week range of 0.5576–0.6092 places the pair at the 5th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
NZD/USDRangeboundNear 52W Low
USD/CAD
1.4258 ▲0.04% Day H 1.4274 / L 1.4239 52W 1.3480–1.4297
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4390 | 1.4344 | 1.4299 | 1.4207 | 1.4160 | 1.4115 |
With the US session now active, USD/CAD trades at 1.4258 (+0.04% vs. yesterday's close), just 0.27% below its 52-week high of 1.4297. Today's intraday range of 1.4239–1.4274 (0.0035 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 1.4252.
Price is closest to R1 at 1.4299 — a decisive break above R1 (1.4299) opens R2 (1.4344). The R1–S1 corridor (1.4299–1.4207) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/CAD, upside momentum is intact; the 52W high is the key target on a sustained break above R2. The 52-week range of 1.3480–1.4297 places the pair at the 95th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/CADRangeboundNear 52W High
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EUR/GBP
0.8447 ▼0.17% Day H 0.8465 / L 0.8445 52W 0.8445–0.8865
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8506 | 0.8495 | 0.8479 | 0.8452 | 0.8441 | 0.8425 |
With the US session now active, EUR/GBP trades at 0.8447 (-0.17% vs. yesterday's close), just 0.03% above its 52-week floor at 0.8445. Today's intraday range of 0.8445–0.8465 (0.0020 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias is neutral-to-bearish while price holds below the daily pivot at 0.8468.
Price is closest to S1 at 0.8452 — a decisive break below S1 (0.8452) exposes S2 (0.8441). The R1–S1 corridor (0.8479–0.8452) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For EUR/GBP, the annual support remains the decisive level — bulls need a firm hold here to prevent a deeper pullback. The 52-week range of 0.8445–0.8865 places the pair at the 1th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
EUR/GBPRangeboundBelow S1Near 52W Low
EUR/JPY
177.49 ▲0.13% Day H 177.56 / L 176.92 52W 175.70–187.94
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178.76 | 178.31 | 177.79 | 176.82 | 176.37 | 175.84 |
With the US session now active, EUR/JPY trades at 177.49 (+0.13% vs. yesterday's close), just 1.02% above its 52-week floor at 175.70. Today's intraday range of 176.92–177.56 (0.64 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 177.34.
Price is closest to R1 at 177.79 — a decisive break above R1 (177.79) opens R2 (178.31). The R1–S1 corridor (177.79–176.82) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For EUR/JPY, the annual support remains the decisive level — bulls need a firm hold here to prevent a deeper pullback. The 52-week range of 175.70–187.94 places the pair at the 15th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
EUR/JPYRangeboundNear 52W Low
GBP/JPY
209.79 ▲0.17% Day H 209.93 / L 209.16 52W 199.06–219.60
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 210.99 | 210.36 | 209.89 | 208.80 | 208.17 | 207.70 |
With the US session now active, GBP/JPY trades at 209.79 (+0.17% vs. yesterday's close), at the 52th percentile of its 199.06–219.60 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 209.16–209.93 (0.78 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 209.26.
Price is closest to R1 at 209.89 — a decisive break above R1 (209.89) opens R2 (210.36). The R1–S1 corridor (209.89–208.80) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For GBP/JPY, intraday momentum is constructive; the upper half of the annual range favours dip-buyers. The 52-week range of 199.06–219.60 places the pair at the 52th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
GBP/JPYRangebound
AUD/JPY
110.54 ▲0.04% Day H 110.62 / L 110.19 52W 98.20–114.95
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111.70 | 111.15 | 110.82 | 109.95 | 109.40 | 109.08 |
With the US session now active, AUD/JPY trades at 110.54 (+0.04% vs. yesterday's close), at the 74th percentile of its 98.20–114.95 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 110.19–110.62 (0.43 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 110.27.
Price is closest to R1 at 110.82 — a decisive break above R1 (110.82) opens R2 (111.15). The R1–S1 corridor (110.82–109.95) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For AUD/JPY, intraday momentum is constructive; the upper half of the annual range favours dip-buyers. The 52-week range of 98.20–114.95 places the pair at the 74th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
AUD/JPYRangebound
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USD/NOK
9.570 ▲0.20% Day H 9.581 / L 9.547 52W 9.144–10.297
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.632 | 9.609 | 9.580 | 9.528 | 9.505 | 9.476 |
With the US session now active, USD/NOK trades at 9.570 (+0.20% vs. yesterday's close), at the 37th percentile of its 9.144–10.297 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 9.547–9.581 (0.034 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 9.557.
Price is closest to R1 at 9.580 — a decisive break above R1 (9.580) opens R2 (9.609). The R1–S1 corridor (9.580–9.528) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/NOK, price is in the lower half of its annual range, keeping the path of least resistance lower. The 52-week range of 9.144–10.297 places the pair at the 37th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/NOKRangebound
USD/SEK
10.000 ▲0.08% Day H 10.016 / L 9.972 52W 8.737–10.105
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.089 | 10.049 | 10.020 | 9.951 | 9.911 | 9.882 |
With the US session now active, USD/SEK trades at 10.000 (+0.08% vs. yesterday's close), just 1.06% below its 52-week high of 10.105. Today's intraday range of 9.972–10.016 (0.044 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 9.980.
Price is closest to R1 at 10.020 — a decisive break above R1 (10.020) opens R2 (10.049). The R1–S1 corridor (10.020–9.951) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/SEK, upside momentum is intact; the 52W high is the key target on a sustained break above R2. The 52-week range of 8.737–10.105 places the pair at the 92th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/SEKRangeboundNear 52W High
EUR/NOK
10.723 ▲0.21% Day H 10.753 / L 10.691 52W 10.673–12.012
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.799 | 10.776 | 10.738 | 10.678 | 10.654 | 10.617 |
With the US session now active, EUR/NOK trades at 10.723 (+0.21% vs. yesterday's close), just 0.47% above its 52-week floor at 10.673. Today's intraday range of 10.691–10.753 (0.062 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 10.715.
Price is closest to R1 at 10.738 — a decisive break above R1 (10.738) opens R2 (10.776). The R1–S1 corridor (10.738–10.678) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For EUR/NOK, the annual support remains the decisive level — bulls need a firm hold here to prevent a deeper pullback. The 52-week range of 10.673–12.012 places the pair at the 4th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
EUR/NOKRangeboundNear 52W Low
NOK/SEK
1.0443 +0.00% Day H 1.0469 / L 1.0306 52W 0.9064–1.0497
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0579 | 1.0517 | 1.0480 | 1.0381 | 1.0319 | 1.0282 |
With the US session now active, NOK/SEK trades at 1.0443 (+0.00% vs. yesterday's close), just 0.52% below its 52-week high of 1.0497. Today's intraday range of 1.0306–1.0469 (0.0163 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 1.0418.
Price is closest to R1 at 1.0480 — a decisive break above R1 (1.0480) opens R2 (1.0517). The R1–S1 corridor (1.0480–1.0381) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For NOK/SEK, upside momentum is intact; the 52W high is the key target on a sustained break above R2. The 52-week range of 0.9064–1.0497 places the pair at the 96th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
NOK/SEKRangeboundNear 52W High
Exotic Pairs
USD/TRY
49.335 ▲0.59% Day H 49.341 / L 49.223 52W 41.638–49.342
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.639 | 49.490 | 49.268 | 48.898 | 48.749 | 48.527 |
With the US session now active, USD/TRY trades at 49.335 (+0.59% vs. yesterday's close), just 0.01% below its 52-week high of 49.342. Today's intraday range of 49.223–49.341 (0.117 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 49.120.
Price is closest to R1 at 49.268 — a decisive break above R1 (49.268) opens R2 (49.490). The R1–S1 corridor (49.268–48.898) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/TRY, upside momentum is intact; the 52W high is the key target on a sustained break above R2. The 52-week range of 41.638–49.342 places the pair at the 100th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/TRYBullishAbove R1Near 52W High
USD/MXN
18.406 +0.00% Day H 18.430 / L 18.376 52W 16.855–18.768
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18.910 | 18.703 | 18.555 | 18.199 | 17.992 | 17.843 |
With the US session now active, USD/MXN trades at 18.406 (+0.00% vs. yesterday's close), at the 81th percentile of its 16.855–18.768 52-week range. Today's intraday range of 18.376–18.430 (0.055 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 18.348.
Price is closest to R1 at 18.555 — a decisive break above R1 (18.555) opens R2 (18.703). The R1–S1 corridor (18.555–18.199) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/MXN, intraday momentum is constructive; the upper half of the annual range favours dip-buyers. The 52-week range of 16.855–18.768 places the pair at the 81th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/MXNRangebound
USD/PLN
3.9164 ▲0.11% Day H 3.9185 / L 3.8960 52W 3.4750–3.9298
| R3 | R2 | R1 | S1 | S2 | S3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9625 | 3.9437 | 3.9279 | 3.8934 | 3.8745 | 3.8588 |
With the US session now active, USD/PLN trades at 3.9164 (+0.11% vs. yesterday's close), just 0.34% below its 52-week high of 3.9298. Today's intraday range of 3.8960–3.9185 (0.0225 pips) is above the average daily range. The intraday bias tilts bullish with price above the daily pivot at 3.9091.
Price is closest to R1 at 3.9279 — a decisive break above R1 (3.9279) opens R2 (3.9437). The R1–S1 corridor (3.9279–3.8934) defines the equilibrium zone for the afternoon session; a sustained directional break will likely set the tone into tomorrow's Asian open.
For USD/PLN, upside momentum is intact; the 52W high is the key target on a sustained break above R2. The 52-week range of 3.4750–3.9298 places the pair at the 97th percentile annually. Key risk: any USD-moving headline into the NY close could extend the intraday range well beyond current pivot boundaries.
USD/PLNRangeboundNear 52W High
Informational purposes only — not investment advice. Pivot levels computed from yesterday's session OHLC via standard floor-pivot formula. Prices sourced from MetaTrader 5 as of Monday 12 October 2026 midday (15:30 CET). Past performance is not indicative of future results.
