U.S. stock futures all fell, Asia-Pacific stock markets were mixed, the U.S. dollar index fell below 99, and spot gold rose above $3,350 during the session

After the US-Japan negotiations on Wednesday, the Japanese side stated that both parties would not quickly reach an agreement. On Monday, April 21, US stock futures collectively fell, Asian-Pacific stock markets showed mixed results, the US dollar index fell sharply in the short term, the USD/JPY fell 0.5% during the day, spot gold rose slightly, and US Treasury bonds remained generally flat. According to Xinhua News Agency, Japan's Minister of Economic Revitalization, Akizawa Ryo, will visit the US starting from the 16th to conduct the first round of trade negotiations with the US since April 2 regarding tariffs. After meeting with Trump, Akizawa stated at a press conference upon returning home on Friday, that Trump's attendance indicates that the US side hopes to accelerate the negotiation process. However, Akizawa emphasized that despite the president's high hopes, reaching any agreement may take some time. However, according to Fox News senior reporter Charles Gasparino's revelation on Monday on the X platform, US Treasury Secretary Besant is about to announce a trade agreement with Japan. The three major US stock index futures collectively fell. Asian-Pacific stock markets showed mixed results, with the Nikkei 225 index opening down 0.75% and the South Korea Composite Index opening up 0.1%. The yield on the US 10-year benchmark Treasury bond remained basically stable, currently reported at 4.341%. The US dollar index fell sharply by 99 points, currently reported at 98.78, down 0.46%. The USD/JPY fell further by 0.5% during the day, reported at 141.45. Spot gold rose slightly, up 0.6% to $3,346.84 per ounce, briefly breaking through the $3,350 mark during the session.