The euro steadied after recent losses as euro-area inflation returned to target and German growth showed modest improvement, while the yen pushed toward 158 on positioning around the BOJ’s cautious path.

Gold eased from record highs as defensive demand softened, and Brent held in the mid-$60s after risk premiums tied to Iran cooled. Equities were mixed with the US 100 Tech Index slightly firmer, Bitcoin traded defensively, and the offshore yuan stayed near multi-month highs on strong corporate demand and steady guidance from China’s authorities.

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