Yen shines as AI jitters spur safe-haven rush

The Japanese yen reached its strongest level in over a month due to increased safe-haven demand. Concerns about the sustainability of the AI spending boom affected currency markets as US Treasury yields fell. Brent crude futures rose above $114 per barrel following geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Economists expect the Bank of Japan to consider an interest rate hike soon.
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- Friday, 23 October 2026, 2:28 am IST
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