The Japanese Yen attracts some intraday sellers on Thursday after the Bank of Japan decided to maintain the status quo, though it lacks follow-through.

Amid broad disagreements on the Fed, Chair Jerome Powell balked (on behalf of the Fed) at cutting rates again in December. I see plenty of reasons to expect the Fed to proceed with rate cuts as previously scheduled.

Gold holds steady as markets weigh Fed caution, a stronger Dollar, and ongoing U.S.–China trade talks.