Group 1 - The chief negotiator of Japan, Minister of Economic Revitalization Akizawa Ryozo, noted the comments made by US Treasury Secretary Basent regarding the extension of the deadline for trade negotiations from July [1] - Any agreement reached between Japan and the US is expected to be a comprehensive one [1] - There is an expectation that a bilateral agreement will differentiate Japan from other countries [1]

Group 1 - The international gold market is experiencing a significant decline, with prices hovering around $3280 after a period of selling pressure, indicating a reversal in bullish sentiment among both Wall Street institutions and retail investors [1] - Kitco's latest weekly gold survey shows that only a few analysts and retail investors maintain a bullish stance, highlighting a clear shift in market sentiment [1] Group 2 - Japanese Deputy Finance Minister Mitsuura denied media reports suggesting a desire for a weaker dollar and a stronger yen, emphasizing that no ideal exchange rate was discussed in talks [2] - Despite Japan's inflation exceeding the 2% target for the third consecutive year, concerns over potential GDP reductions due to new U.S. tariffs lead to expectations that the Bank of Japan will maintain its current policy stance [2] - There is an increasing likelihood of the Bank of Japan tightening monetary policy further by 2025 due to significant wage growth from large corporations over the past two years [2] - Market participants are betting that the Federal Reserve will restart its rate-cutting cycle in June, potentially lowering rates by 1 percentage point by the end of the year, which could support the yen [2] Group 3 - International gold prices fluctuated last week, starting from a range of $3346-$3351, peaking at $3370 before declining to around $3287, indicating a volatile trading environment [3] - Current resistance levels for gold are identified at $3336-$3343 and $3316, suggesting potential challenges for upward price movement [3]