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

UK policymakers associate the decline to prospective household expense relief for steps tied to inflation.

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

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

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