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

UK policymakers link the decline to potential cost-of-living relief for policies tied to inflation.

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

In Australia, Reserve Bank observers note inflation data is key for shaping interest rate expectations.

Traders in South Africa await the release of key economic figures after this week's turbulence in the rand.