UK inflation fell to 2.6% in June from 2.8% in May, propelled by lower petrol prices.

UK policymakers link the decline to possible household expense relief for policies tied to inflation.

The South African rand remained unchanged ahead of its own inflation data release.

In Australia, Reserve Bank observers highlight inflation data is crucial for guiding interest rate expectations.

Traders in South Africa look for the release of important economic figures after this week's fluctuations in the rand.