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  "id": 18419773,
  "title": "Dollar holds, yen gains as equity rout saps risk appetite ahead of payrolls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dollar-holds-yen-gains-as-equity-rout-saps-risk-appetite-ahead-of-18419773",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-06T01:51:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/business/2026/11/06/dollar-holds-yen-gains-as-equity-rout-saps-risk-appetite-ahead-of-payrolls"
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  "account": "The dollar index remained steady at 101.55 on Friday, as investors sought refuge in haven assets following a significant decline in US equities. This reaction followed a Democratic sweep in Congress, which negatively impacted US stocks on Thursday. Concerns about increased regulation of the artificial intelligence industry further unsettled global markets. The yen gained 0.2%, reaching a one-week high of 157.40 against the US dollar. The Swiss franc also strengthened by 0.2% against the US currency. Analysts noted that the AI downturn creates conflicting forces for the dollar, while falling US yields diminish its safe-haven appeal, making the yen the most appealing hedge against potential volatility. The 10-year Treasury yield dropped to 4.84%, close to its lowest since September, reflecting a shift in expectations for Federal Reserve policy. The euro remained flat at USD1.1222 but was expected to rise by 0.5% over the week, recovering from two weeks of declines. Investors are eagerly awaiting the US non-farm payrolls report, which could provide insight into the Federal Reserve's rate-hike trajectory. Recent data showed a slight improvement in the labor market, as initial jobless claims decreased to 189,000, slightly below expectations.",
  "summary": "The equity sell-off drove investors towards bonds and safe-haven currencies, lifting the yen 0.2% to a one-week high of 157.40 per US dollar before it pared gains.",
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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Dollar holds, yen gains as equity rout saps risk appetite ahead of payrolls",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/dollar-holds-yen-gains-as-equity-rout-saps-risk-appetite-ahead-of-18430327",
        "published": "2026-11-06T02:44:45.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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