The US market's closing prices for the 12th, currency movements, oil and gold prices, and trends in major stock prices were reported. Related information was also provided, focusing on movements in the Dow and Nasdaq, including remarks related to the Federal Reserve and warnings about downgrade risks.
Stocks were mixed in the New York market on the 12th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished higher than the previous day, while the Nasdaq Composite fell. Meanwhile, crude oil futures rose, and buying of the US dollar prevailed against the backdrop of higher oil prices.
The dollar-yen exchange rate moved in the upper ¥158 range, briefly reaching ¥158.75, its highest level since the end of September. The euro fell against the yen amid concerns about France's fiscal position and warnings over credit ratings in Europe, while the euro also continued to decline against the dollar.
The euro-dollar rate fell below its low on the 5th, setting a new low since May last year. Fitch's comments on pressure on France's credit rating heightened awareness of the risk of a downgrade for France. Remarks related to the FOMC also affected the yen.
Gold futures fell for the first time in 3 days, affected by higher oil prices and a stronger dollar. With earnings announcements from major US companies approaching, market attention also focused on movements in semiconductor stocks. The market for 10-year US Treasuries was closed.