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Markets Today 2026-08-18: Key Rates across Treasuries, FX, and Digital Assets

A daily summary of US Treasury yields, European Central Bank reference exchange rates, and crypto spot prices on 18 August 2026.

US Treasury yields and curve movements

On 18 August 2026, rates across the US Treasury par yield curve recorded varied daily movements (US Treasury par yield curve). The US two-year Treasury rate stood at 4.19 per cent, reflecting a change of plus zero basis points on the day (US Treasury par yield curve).

Meanwhile, longer-term yields experienced slight declines during the session (US Treasury par yield curve). The US 10-year Treasury rate stood at 4.71 per cent on 18 August 2026, representing a decrease of one basis point on the day (US Treasury par yield curve). At the far end of the yield curve, the US 30-year Treasury rate settled at 5.28 per cent on 18 August 2026, marking a drop of three basis points on the day (US Treasury par yield curve).

Cryptocurrency spot prices

Data from CoinGecko indicates that the spot price of Bitcoin (BTC) is $64,635 (CoinGecko). Over a 24-hour period, Bitcoin has recorded a price movement of +0.52% (CoinGecko).

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Data from CoinGecko also shows that the spot price of Ethereum (ETH) is $1,914.35 (CoinGecko). Over the same 24-hour period, Ethereum has recorded a price movement of +0.49% (CoinGecko).

According to the figures provided by CoinGecko, Bitcoin stands at $64,635 with a +0.52% change over 24 hours (CoinGecko). Meanwhile, Ethereum stands at $1,914.35 with a +0.49% change over 24 hours (CoinGecko).

Major US dollar and European currency pairs

According to the European Central Bank reference rates for the fixing on 18 August 2026, EUR/USD stood at 1.1576, reflecting a decline of 0.15% compared to the fixing on 17 August 2026 (ECB). During the same fixing, GBP/USD was set at 1.3526, down 0.25% from the previous day's reference rate (ECB). The USD/JPY exchange rate rose to 159.7, representing an increase of 0.3% against the 17 August 2026 fixing (ECB).

In European cross-currency movements, EUR/GBP increased by 0.1% to reach 0.8558 (ECB). Meanwhile, USD/CHF was recorded at 0.8125, which marks a 0.33% gain relative to the prior fixing (ECB). Additionally, EUR/CHF was fixed at 0.9406, up 0.18% from the 17 August 2026 reference level (ECB).

Asia-Pacific and cross-currency rates

The European Central Bank reference rate for AUD/USD stood at 0.7111 on 18 August 2026, representing a decline of 0.19% compared to the 17 August 2026 fixing (ECB). Meanwhile, the NZD/USD reference rate fell by 0.55% against the previous fixing to reach 0.5885 (ECB).

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In Japanese yen cross-currency pairs, the EUR/JPY reference rate rose to 184.87 on 18 August 2026, an increase of 0.15% from the 17 August 2026 fixing (ECB). The GBP/JPY reference rate was recorded at 216.01, representing a gain of 0.05% versus the prior day's fixing (ECB).

Additionally, the USD/CAD reference rate was set at 1.3874 on 18 August 2026, which is a 0.1% increase compared to the fixing on 17 August 2026 (ECB).

Emerging market currency fixings

According to European Central Bank reference rates published for the 18 August 2026 fixing, the USD/ZAR exchange rate stood at 16.22 (ECB). This level represents an increase of 0.27% compared to the fixing recorded on 17 August 2026 (ECB).

For the USD/SGD currency pair, the European Central Bank fixing on 18 August 2026 was set at 1.2777 (ECB). This figure reflects a rise of 0.11% versus the fixing from 17 August 2026 (ECB).

Additionally, the EUR/PLN fixing was reported at 4.319 for 18 August 2026 (ECB). The rate indicates a 0.29% gain in comparison to the previous fixing on 17 August 2026 (ECB).

Frequently asked questions

What were the US Treasury yields on 18 August 2026?

The US two-year Treasury rate was 4.19% (unchanged), the 10-year rate was 4.71% (down 1 basis point), and the 30-year rate was 5.28% (down 3 basis points).

How did Bitcoin and Ethereum prices change on 18 August 2026?

Bitcoin rose 0.52% to $64,635, while Ethereum increased 0.49% to $1,914.35 over the 24-hour period.

What were the major currency pair movements on 18 August 2026?

EUR/USD fell 0.15% to 1.1576, GBP/USD dropped 0.25% to 1.3526, USD/JPY rose 0.3% to 159.7, EUR/GBP gained 0.1% to 0.8558, USD/CHF rose 0.33% to 0.8125, and EUR/CHF increased 0.18% to 0.9406.

What were the emerging market currency fixings on 18 August 2026?

USD/ZAR rose 0.27% to 16.22, USD/SGD increased 0.11% to 1.2777, and EUR/PLN gained 0.29% to 4.319.