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The USD/JPY pair remains under pressure below 150.50, struggling to extend its recovery during Friday’s Asian session. The Japanese Yen (JPY) finds support after Japan’s core Consumer Price Index (CPI) surged to a 19-month high in January, fueling expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) may raise interest rates again this year.

Gold prices have recently soared to all-time highs, yet the path to $3,000 per ounce may not be as smooth as some investors hope. Despite the strong bullish momentum, analysts warn that short-term obstacles, including U.S. monetary policy, a strong dollar, and shifting market dynamics, could slow down gold’s upward trajectory.

Gold prices continued their downward trend after the release of the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes, which reaffirmed a hawkish stance on monetary policy. The central bank emphasized that despite some progress in taming inflation, it remains cautious about cutting interest rates too soon, fueling uncertainty in the gold market.

The NZD/USD pair is showing signs of a momentum shift, trading near key support and resistance levels as traders navigate a week packed with high-impact economic events. Investors are closely watching central bank policies, inflation trends, and employment reports, which will likely dictate the next major move for the pair.