Gold hovered near $3,970 per ounce as investors sought safety amid the U.S. government shutdown, political unrest, and expectations of further Fed rate cuts. 

Bitcoin traded around $124,600, slightly lower on the day but still up 100% over the year, with forecasts pointing to gradual gains ahead.

The Japanese yen slipped to 150.5 per dollar as Sanae Takaichi’s leadership victory increased expectations for more fiscal spending and loose monetary policy.

Brent crude rose to $65.7 per barrel following a smaller OPEC+ output increase and supply disruptions in Russia.

The U.S. 100 Tech Index climbed 0.78% to 24,998, supported by strong tech performance.

The USD/CNH continued to edge higher amid weak Chinese data and limited PBoC intervention.

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