Cautious Markets as Policy Uncertainty Supports Dollar, Lifts Yen and Gold

Global markets are trading cautiously as policy uncertainty continues to shape investor positioning, keeping the US Dollar supported while boosting demand for traditional safe havens. The Japanese Yen and Gold both attract buying interest amid intervention concerns, geopolitical risks, and lingering political uncertainty, while the Chinese Yuan remains steady under close PBOC management. Meanwhile, trade policy worries and partial US shutdown risks weigh on sentiment, adding to broader market defensiveness.