Asian currencies were broadly steady on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar held near a three-week low, after the Dollar Index fell 0.3% on Tuesday to its lowest since Oct. 1. Lower crude prices and falling Treasury yields reduced the greenback's appeal, while the yen traded near 158 per dollar amid intervention fears. The Australian dollar rose 0.1% to $0.7010, near a three-week high, after RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser said uncertainty remained over further rate hikes. The Indian rupee was the standout performer, with USD/INR down 0.2% to 94.57 for a ninth straight session, supported by RBI measures to curb dollar demand and expected inflows from the Jio Platforms IPO, though Brent crude rising above $110 remains a key risk.
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DXY
▼ Likely negativeRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/20/2026 | 101.70 |
| Change that session | -0.28% |
XAU/USD
▲ Likely positiveRelevance: low
| Market | Gold |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/20/2026 | 4,125.21 |
| Change that session | -0.38% |
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