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Currency market 2026-09-02: NZD/USD drops 1.08%, GBP/JPY falls 0.71%
ECB reference rates for 2 September 2026 show broad dollar strength with notable moves in the New Zealand dollar and sterling-yen cross.
NZD/USD and GBP/JPY
The ECB reference rate fixing for 2 September 2026 recorded NZD/USD at 0.5827, down 1.08 per cent from 1 September 2026 (ECB reference rates). In the same fixing, GBP/JPY was quoted at 215.19, 0.71 per cent lower than the previous business day (ECB reference rates).
Major dollar pairs
The ECB's reference rates for 2 September 2026 showed mixed movement across major dollar pairs. EUR/USD was fixed at 1.1578, down 0.1% from the previous day (ECB reference rates). GBP/USD fell 0.35% to 1.3483 (ECB reference rates). USD/JPY declined 0.35% to 159.6 (ECB reference rates). USD/CHF rose 0.42% to 0.814 (ECB reference rates). AUD/USD edged up 0.09% to 0.7147 (ECB reference rates). USD/CAD increased 0.27% to 1.3925 (ECB reference rates). USD/ZAR dropped 0.38% to 16.094 (ECB reference rates). USD/SGD was little changed, slipping 0.02% to 1.2732 (ECB reference rates).
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Euro cross rates
The ECB's reference rates for 2 September 2026 showed mixed movement across major euro crosses. EUR/GBP rose 0.25 per cent to 0.8587 (ECB reference rates, https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/). EUR/JPY declined 0.46 per cent to 184.78 (ECB reference rates, https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/). EUR/CHF advanced 0.32 per cent to 0.9424 (ECB reference rates, https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/). EUR/PLN slipped 0.11 per cent to 4.3265 (ECB reference rates, https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/eurofxref/). The data reflect the ECB's daily fixing procedure and capture the euro's performance against sterling, the yen, the Swiss franc and the Polish zloty on the session.
Frequently asked questions
What was the NZD/USD rate on 2 September 2026?
The ECB reference rate fixing recorded NZD/USD at 0.5827, which was a 1.08 per cent drop from the previous business day.
How did major dollar pairs perform on this date?
Major dollar pairs showed mixed movement, with EUR/USD down 0.1%, GBP/USD down 0.35%, and USD/CHF rising 0.42%.
What changes were noted in euro cross rates?
Euro crosses recorded mixed results, including EUR/GBP rising 0.25% to 0.8587 and EUR/JPY declining 0.46% to 184.78.
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