Dollar selling prevailed, and EUR/USD rose above yesterday's high, while movements in oil prices drew attention as a factor supporting the euro. At one point, oil moved into the upper ¥90s in after-hours trading.
Dollar selling was somewhat dominant, and EUR/USD rose to 1.1229, exceeding yesterday's high. USD/JPY softened to around ¥157.76. Oil was reported to have risen in the NY market against the backdrop of the previous day's movement.
Reports indicated that U.S. President Trump was considering an attack on Iran, but he later made comments denying the reports, and the rise in oil prices paused. In after-hours trading, NY crude oil also fell to the upper ¥90s.
NY gold futures rose in response to higher oil prices, while U.S. long-term interest rates fell. Caution remains in the market, and it was reported that the U.S. Department of Defense is preparing to resume large-scale attacks on Iran.
Political and economic uncertainty in France also continues to simmer, with two protest actions scheduled for next week: nationwide demonstrations against the rising cost of living and large-scale student demonstrations.
In addition, against the backdrop of developments in the foreign-exchange market, attention is focused on further reports and comments from officials as the situation unfolds.