The Daily Brief

One short, calm read on what moved in the world’s currencies — published daily, global in scope, and checked figure-by-figure against our own mid-market data before it goes live.

Thursday, 27 August 2026A board full of moves, and no one saying why Wednesday, 26 August 2026Swiss franc and pound lead a broad dip against the dirham, while the euro slips despite an ECB address Tuesday, 25 August 2026Major currencies edge lower against the dirham, with no clear driver today Monday, 24 August 2026The pound reaches a 30-day high against the dirham as markets reopen after the weekend Sunday, 23 August 2026Currency markets are closed for the weekend; here's where rates settled at Friday's close Saturday, 22 August 2026Currency markets are closed for the weekend, with rates holding at Friday's settled levels. Friday, 21 August 2026Euro touches a 30-day high against the dirham Thursday, 20 August 2026The Swiss franc, euro, pound and yen all rose against the dirham, with several hitting 30-day highs Wednesday, 19 August 2026The euro reaches a 30-day high against the dirham as major currencies edge higher Tuesday, 18 August 2026The Philippine peso and Indian rupee eased against the dirham, while the Swiss franc firmed Monday, 17 August 2026Swiss franc and pound climb since Friday's close, peso and rupee slip Sunday, 16 August 2026Currency markets are closed for the weekend; rates hold at Friday's close. Saturday, 15 August 2026The pound and euro both firmed to 30-day highs against the dirham