The forex markets have experienced a notable slowdown due to recent bank holidays across several countries, including Switzerland, Germany, and the United States. On May 25, 2026, multiple bank holidays were observed, which typically results in reduced trading volumes and liquidity.
As a result, major currency pairs such as EUR/USD and GBP/USD have shown limited movement. The EUR/USD is currently trading at 1.1643, reflecting a slight bullish trend with a change of +0.01%. Meanwhile, GBP/USD is also showing a neutral trend at 1.3479, with a similar change of +0.01%.
Market participants are now looking ahead to upcoming economic indicators that could influence trading decisions. Notably, the BRC Shop Price Index for the UK is set to be released today, with a forecast of 1.1%, compared to the previous 1.0%. Additionally, the US will see the release of the HPI m/m and S&P/CS Composite-20 HPI y/y, both scheduled for later today.
Overall, the impact of the bank holidays has created a cautious atmosphere in the forex markets, with traders awaiting fresh data to drive market movements.