EUR/USD holds its ground and clings to modest gains above 1.1700 early Monday after closing the previous week in negative territory.

Gold has resumed its record-setting rally, setting off a new week with a bang, as buyers challenge the $3,800 hurdle for the first time ever.

The Pound Sterling (GBP) reversed early recovery gains and turned negative on the week against the US Dollar (USD), smashing GBP/USD to seven-week lows below 1.3350.

The USD/BRL trades near 5.35 after bouncing from last week’s lows, with looming US government shutdown risks threatening short-term volatility.

The USD/ZAR hovers near 17.25 as the rand strengthens, but storm clouds from a potential US government shutdown may drive volatility and reversal risks.

The US dollar pulled back against the yen on Friday, retesting ¥149 support, with a bullish continuation toward ¥153 likely if buyers return.