Financial markets delivered a mixed performance this week as participants weighed policy signals, trade developments, and fresh macro data. The euro edged lower to $1.16, with attention turning to upcoming European Central Bank speeches for direction ahead of next week’s policy meeting.

The yen weakened past 152 per dollar after Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister, as investors assessed the fiscal outlook under the new coalition government.

Commodities remained volatile: gold fell over 6% to $4,100 per ounce on profit-taking and dollar strength, while Brent crude steadied around $61.5 per barrel as oversupply concerns persisted.