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Japanese Yen flatlines near 158.50 as markets seek direction
The USD/JPY pair steadies around 158.50 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. Traders prefer to wait on the sidelines ahead of Japan’s National Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data later on Friday.
Lallalit Srijandorn
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October 20, 2026

Canadian Dollar rallies as oil prices rise, US Dollar softens
USD/CAD extends its losses for the fourth successive day, trading around 1.4090 during Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair loses ground as the commodity-linked Canadian Dollar (CAD) receives support from an upside in oil prices.

New Zealand Dollar holds steady above 0.5650 as PBOC holds Loan Prime Rates steady
The NZD/USD pair trades on a flat note around 0.5665 during the early Asian trading hours on Tuesday. Traders prefer to wait on the sidelines ahead of New Zealand’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data on Thursday.

Australian Dollar holds losses on unchanged PBOC rates
AUD/USD inches lower after two days of gains, trading around 0.6970 during Asian hours on Tuesday. The currency pair remains subdued as the Australian Dollar (AUD) holds its losses following the latest interest rate announcement from the People’s Bank of China (PBOC).

Japan's Katayama says will consider measures for stable funding, maintaining fiscal sustainability
Japanese Finance Minister (FM) Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that there are no decisions made on funding expected defense spending increase. Katayama added that the government will consider measures to ensure stable funding while focusing on fiscal sustainability.

WTI rebounds toward $98.50 as traders weigh escalating conflicts
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price gains ground after registering modest loses in previous day, trading around $98.40 per barrel during Asian hours on Tuesday.

Confirmed: PBOC leaves Loan Prime Rates unchanged in October
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China's central bank, announced to leave its Loan Prime Rates (LPRs) unchanged on Tuesday. The one-year and five-year LPRs were at 3.00% and 3.50%, respectively.

Euro holds gains above 1.1200 despite French turmoil
The EUR/USD pair holds positive ground near 1.1215 during the early European session on Tuesday. However, the potential upside for the pair might be limited as violent protests in France add to concerns about the country's worsening fiscal outlook.

Trump administration has not approved transfer of interceptor missiles to Ukraine
The US President Donald Trump administration has not approved the transfer of interceptor missiles to Ukraine, the Washington Post reported on Monday.

Iran’s IRGC warns blockade could extend to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the Suez Canal
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday that Tehran has not yet completely closed the Strait of Hormuz and can expand the scope of the blockade to the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the Suez Canal, Tehran Times reported.
