September’s Final Act: Where Forex Traders Can Strike Gold

Want to supercharge your forex trades next week? You're in the perfect place. From September 22 to 26, 2025, the calendar is packed with key events that could shake up major currency pairs and create some prime trading chances.

Let's break it down day by day, spotting the biggest movers in the pairs and how we can jump in to make the most of them.

 

Monday, September 22, 2025

RBA Governor Bullock Speaks

01:00 AM GMT

Forecast: Policy outlook guidance | Previous: Hawkish stance on rates
Impact: AUD/USD, AUD/JPY

Governor Bullock is set to address policy outlook in light of cooling inflation and steady unemployment around 4.2%. Markets believe rates will be held steady even with global easing trends, unless Australian data shifts significantly. Comments regarding jobs and rate timelines will be key for AUD direction.

Technical Setup
AUD/USD: Currently trading around 0.6610. Major resistance at 0.6690–0.6720 (ascending channel upper boundary). Support at 0.6480 (channel lower boundary). Bullish breakout above 0.6700 could target the 11-month high of 0.6707.

Trading Idea
🎯 Buy AUD/USD on hawkish Bullock comments above 0.6620
📍 Stop-loss: 0.6580 below channel support
🎯 Take-profit: 0.6707 resistance

BOE Governor Bailey Speaks

06:00 PM GMT

Forecast: Growth and inflation outlook | Previous: Cautious on rate cuts
Impact: GBP/USD, EUR/GBP

Governor Bailey continues his “gradual decline” in rates messaging, but the timing of further cuts is uncertain. Labour market issues and sluggish growth remain critical for pound direction. Dovish signals and policy recalibration could propel GBP higher, especially if Bailey indicates a slower pace of cuts.

Technical Setup
GBP/USD: Currently around 1.3453. Key resistance at 1.3670–1.3720. Support at 1.3339. Break above 1.3500 may target 1.3660 (2025 highs).

Trading Idea
🎯 Buy GBP/USD on dovish Bailey speech above 1.3480
📍 Stop-loss: 1.3420 below support
🎯 Take-profit: 1.3550 resistance

 

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

German Flash Manufacturing & Services PMI

07:30 AM GMT

Manufacturing - Forecast: 50.1 | Previous: 48.8
Services - Forecast: 49.5 | Previous: 49.3
Impact: EUR/USD, EUR/GBP

Germany’s manufacturing PMI is close to stabilizing at 50, its highest since mid-2022, signaling a potential end to contraction. New orders are rising and overall output growth is accelerating, but job cuts persist. Strong manufacturing prints can spark euro upside moves.

Technical Setup
EUR/USD: Currently around 1.1746. Key resistance at 1.1880. An advance above 1.1795 confirms bullish momentum towards 1.1880.

Trading Idea
🎯 Buy EUR/USD on strong German PMI above 1.1780
📍 Stop-loss: 1.1725 below range support
🎯 Take-profit: 1.1850 resistance

UK Flash Manufacturing & Services PMI

08:30 AM GMT

Manufacturing - Forecast: 47.2 | Previous: 47.0
Services - Forecast: 53.6 | Previous: 54.2
Impact: GBP/USD, EUR/GBP

Manufacturing remains weak, marking the 11th contraction month. Services are strong, with August’s 54.2 reading at a 16-month high, offsetting factory drag. Strong services PMI drives GBP upside; watch for divergence between sectors.

Technical Setup
GBP/USD: Resistance at 1.3672 (previous highs), support at 1.3339. Break above 1.3500 could trigger rally toward 1.3660 (2025 highs).

Trading Idea
🎯 Buy GBP/USD on strong Services PMI above 54.0
📍 Stop-loss: 1.3420 below support
🎯 Take-profit: 1.3550 resistance

US Flash Manufacturing & Services PMI

01:45 PM GMT

Manufacturing - Forecast: 51.6 | Previous: 53.0
Services - Forecast: 53.0 | Previous: 54.5
Impact: USD/JPY, EUR/USD, GBP/USD

US manufacturing expected to pull back but remain positive, while services may cool from recent highs. Tariff impacts on input costs continue to affect readings. Strong PMIs could counter Fed’s dovish tilt and support USD strength.

Technical Setup
USD/JPY: Currently around 148.00. Testing resistance 148.75–149.00, support at 146.50–147.00; a break above 148.75 could target 150.00.

Trading Idea
🎯 Buy USD/JPY on strong US PMI above 148.20
📍 Stop-loss: 147.00 below support
🎯 Take-profit: 149.50 resistance

 

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Australian CPI y/y

01:30 AM GMT

Forecast: 2.8% | Previous: 2.8%
Impact: AUD/USD, AUD/JPY

Australia’s annual CPI has held at 2.8%, with underlying trimmed mean inflation also stable. Inflation above 3% could challenge rate cut expectations. Disinflation remains broad, but monthly data for August showed energy and travel costs up.

Technical Setup
AUD/USD: Key resistance at 0.6700 (2025 highs), support at 0.6590–0.6620. Breakout above 0.6700 opens path to 0.6760 zone.

Trading Idea
🎯 Buy AUD/USD on CPI beat above 3.0% at 0.6622
📍 Stop-loss: 0.6600 below support
🎯 Take-profit: 0.6750 resistance

 

Thursday, September 25, 2025

SNB Monetary Policy Assessment, Rate Decision & Press Conference

07:30 AM, 07:30 AM, 08:00 AM GMT

Rate Decision - Forecast: 0.00% | Previous: 0.00%
Impact: USD/CHF, EUR/CHF

Swiss National Bank is set to hold rates at zero. Inflation remains below target with mild deflation risk, while US tariffs add more uncertainty. SNB is unlikely to hike soon, likely staying on hold or even cutting if instability persists.

Technical Setup
USD/CHF: Currently around 0.7953. Key support at 0.7850–0.7900; resistance at 0.7980–0.8000. Break below 0.7850 could trigger weakness toward 0.7750.

Trading Idea
🎯 Sell USD/CHF on SNB dovish guidance below 0.7920
📍 Stop-loss: 0.8000 above resistance
🎯 Take-profit: 0.7850 support

US Final GDP q/q & Unemployment Claims

12:30 PM GMT

GDP - Forecast: 3.3% | Previous: 3.3%
Claims - Forecast: 240K | Previous: 231K
Impact: USD/JPY, EUR/USD

US Q2 GDP likely holds at 3.3%, but focus is on jobless claims after last week's distortion from Texas. Market expects modest claims rebound, and persistence above 250K could spur Fed easing bets and weigh on USD.

Technical Setup
USD/JPY: Testing key support at 145.70–146.20, resistance at 148.75–149.00.

Trading Idea
🎯 Sell USD/JPY on weak claims data above 250K
📍 Stop-loss: 148.50 above resistance
🎯 Take-profit: 146.50 support

 

Friday, September 26, 2025

Canada GDP m/m & US Core PCE Price Index m/m

12:30 PM GMT

CAD GDP - Forecast: 0.1% | Previous: -0.1%
US Core PCE - Forecast: 0.2% | Previous: 0.3%
Impact: USD/CAD (GDP), USD/JPY, EUR/USD, GBP/USD (PCE)

Canadian GDP expected to return to growth in July after Q2 annualized drop of -1.6%. For the US, any downside surprise in PCE (Fed’s preferred inflation gauge) will cement dove bets and potentially trigger USD selling.

Technical Setup
USD/CAD: Currently around 1.3793; trading range 1.3750–1.3830, key resistance at 1.3920.

Trading Idea
🎯 Buy USD/CAD on soft Canadian GDP above 1.3780
📍 Stop-loss: 1.3750 below support
🎯 Take-profit: 1.3830 resistance

 

Note: All times are GMT. Trade ideas are for educational purposes; monitor price action for confirmation before entry.