US Unemployment Steady at 4.3% Amid Ongoing US-Israel War with Iran

[New York Gold Prices] Sudden Plunge Amid Risk Aversion—Silver Drops as Much as 11%

Gold prices in New York saw a sudden sharp decline, breaking below $5,000 per ounce amid risk aversion and a tech stock sell-off, while silver futures plunged as much as 11% as investors liquidated positions to cover equity losses.

Government Bond Futures Fall on US Jobs Surprise—10-Year Contract Down 3 Ticks

South Korean government bond futures declined as a robust US jobs report weakened rate cut expectations, with 10-year contracts down 3 ticks and trading volumes sharply lower.

[Asia FX Market] Dollar Index Falls Ahead of US Jobs Report

The US dollar index declined in Asian trading as investors awaited the US nonfarm payrolls report, with weak December retail sales fueling expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut and boosting major currencies against the dollar.

[New York Gold Prices] Decline on Eve of US Jobs Data—$5,000 Level Holds Firm

Gold prices fell ahead of the US January jobs report, with April futures dropping 0.77% but holding above $5,000 per ounce, as traders await key economic data and dollar weakness provides support.

[Son Ji-hyun's Bond Analysis] Shifting Benchmarks in Interest Rates

South Korea’s government bond yields surged to multi-year highs, with spreads over the policy rate widening sharply as investors shift funds into equities amid a record KOSPI rally, challenging traditional rate benchmarks and fueling caution in the bond market.

[New York Foreign Exchange Market - Weekly]Developed Economies Poised for First Policy Tightening Shift—ECB Comments on Euro Strength in Focus

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to lead developed economies in policy tightening with a likely 25bp rate hike, while the ECB’s response to euro strength and key US jobs data will drive forex market volatility this week.

Richmond Fed President Says December Jobs Report Encouraging—Fine Balance Continues

Richmond Fed President Thomas Barkin described December's U.S. jobs report as encouraging, highlighting a continued fine balance between modest job growth and labor supply, while noting persistent inflation and subdued hiring.

US Dollar Strengthens—Volatile After Jobs Report, Returns to Previous Levels

The US dollar strengthened after the December jobs report, with the Dollar Index rebounding as a drop in unemployment offset weaker job creation; markets remained range-bound amid limited bond market reaction.

[Bond Market - Weekly]Early-Year Fund Flows Drive Supply-Demand Balance as Treasury Issuance Kicks Off

South Korea’s bond market is set for a firm start to the year, with robust short-term demand, falling CD rates, and the first government bond auctions of 2026, as investors watch U.S. jobs data and policy signals from the Bank of Korea.