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

UK policymakers link the decline to potential living-cost 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 key for forming interest rate expectations.

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