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Oct 23, 2026

The US Dollar holds the yield advantage: Why safe-haven demand still sank it against the Japanese Yen

The US Dollar (USD) has experienced a sharp setback against the Japanese Yen (JPY), with USD/JPY plunging from the 158.20 area to intraday lows around 156.08 as falling US Treasury yields and a spike in geopolitical risk aversion triggered aggressive safe-haven demand for the Yen.

Gold: Cautious near term outlook – OCBC

OCBC strategists Christopher Wong and Sim Moh Siong highlight renewed weakness in Gold despite falling US Treasury yields and rising geopolitical risks. They note that surging Oil prices are reviving inflation concerns and expectations of prolonged restrictive Fed policy, weighing on Gold. They remains cautious, saying easing Oil prices, lower real yields and a better price response are needed for Gold to regain traction near term.