Gold extended its rally beyond $4,000, supported by safe-haven demand and uncertainty, though overbought signals suggest a short-term correction.

Bitcoin held around $121,800, up modestly on the day, maintaining yearly gains above 100% despite short-term volatility.

The yen weakened past 152 per dollar after weak wage data reduced BoJ hike expectations, while new PM Takaichi’s pro-stimulus stance reinforced dovish sentiment.

Brent crude rose toward $66 as OPEC+ output hikes came below forecasts, though record U.S. production capped gains.

The Nasdaq slipped 0.55% to 24,892, trimming weekly gains amid ongoing volatility.

The offshore yuan weakened past 7.15 per dollar as shutdown worries lifted the U.S. dollar and trade tensions lingered ahead of the Trump–Xi meeting.

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