- Gold prices in Japan reached a record high of 30,248 yen per gram on Thursday.
- Investors are increasing their demand for gold as a safe-haven asset due to geopolitical tensions and US-Europe friction.
- US policy uncertainties and expectations of interest rate cuts are contributing to a weaker dollar and further gold price increases.

A: Hey Sakura! Did you hear about the gold price news? Crazy, right?

B: No way, Kenji! What’s going on?

A: Gold is super expensive now in Japan! It hit a new record.

B: Seriously? How much?

A: Like, 30,248 yen per gram! That’s about 198 dollars. It's the first time it’s been over 30,000 yen.

B: Wow! That's a lot. Why is it so high?

A: People are worried about the economy. They want to avoid risk.

B: So they’re buying gold instead? Makes sense. What’s making them worried?

A: Well, the US and Europe are arguing about Greenland, and everyone’s nervous about Iran.

B: Ugh, more political drama!

A: Exactly! Plus, President Trump is pushing for lower interest rates in the US.

B: So, people are selling dollars and buying gold then?

A: Yep! They think the dollar will be weak, and gold will go up even more.

B: That’s interesting. Sounds like a complicated situation.

A: It is! But just means maybe we should look into gold, huh? *laughs*

B: *laughs* Maybe! Let's just watch for now.