Asian currencies were mixed in early trade as an overnight US tech sell-off, driven by earnings and post-election concerns about potential limits on data-center development, dented risk appetite and could pressure market sentiment. Deutsche Bank research said the rout appears to reflect a reassessment of AI investment prospects and position-driven liquidations. FX moves: USD/JPY up 0.02%, AUD/USD up 0.1%.

2026-11-06

Asian currencies were mixed in early trade as an overnight US tech sell-off, driven by earnings and post-election concerns about potential limits on data-center development, dented risk appetite and could pressure market sentiment. Deutsche Bank research said the rout appears to reflect a reassessment of AI investment prospects and position-driven liquidations. FX moves: USD/JPY up 0.02%, AUD/USD up 0.1%.