The EUR/USD pair held near 1.1620, as the U.S. Dollar edged up 0.05% ahead of September’s CPI release. Attention stayed on U.S.-China trade discussions and the 23-day U.S. government shutdown, both key themes shaping sentiment.

The Japanese yen slipped past 152 per dollar, nearing an eight-month low, as expectations grew that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will unveil a major stimulus package next month, possibly larger than last year’s ¥13.9 trillion plan aimed at easing inflation pressures. 

Gold rebounded to $4,130 per ounce, snapping a two-day slide after new U.S. trade restrictions on China and fresh sanctions on Russia.

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