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European tensions lifted safe-haven demand, pushing the Swiss franc up weekly. Gas prices hit a year-high due to lower storage.
Oil prices rose Thursday after Ukraine fired Storm Shadow missiles at Russia, while Moscow's nuclear threat was largely ignored.
Sterling rose against the euro as Bailey said the BOE must carefully assess the impact of higher employer national insurance before rate cuts.
Gold extended its rally as the US dollar cooled and Russia-Ukraine tensions boosted safe-haven demand after six days of losses.
The yen fell as Japan's central bank hinted at further tightening, but timing remains uncertain, leaving markets unsure of action next month.
The euro steadied Friday but was set for its worst weekly performance in seven months, hitting a one-year low amid parity fears with the dollar.
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Oil prices fell slightly on Thursday due to higher global production expectations, weak demand growth forecasts, and a stronger dollar.
Gold prices stayed near a two-month low, weighed down by a strong dollar and optimism about economic growth under Trump’s second term.
Despite PM Shigeru Ishiba's coalition losing its majority in last month's election, the yen steadied after his re-election.
Sterling hit a two-year high against the euro on Monday, as investors bet the ECB would ease monetary policy faster than the BOE.
Trump's return may boost fossil fuels and affect oil prices, with trade wars, geopolitical tensions, and low demand adding pressure.
A retreat in the US dollar drove a 1% rise in gold prices on Friday. The Fed cut interest rates by 25 bps as expected this month.
The dollar held near a four-month high as markets digested Trump's win, with attention shifting to central bank meetings, including the Fed.
