Gold prices fall over 4%; Asia-Pacific shares trade mixed after Trump says he will name new Fed chair

Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he will announce his choice for the next Federal Reserve chair on Friday.

# Gold prices fall over 4%; Asia-Pacific shares trade mixed after Trump says he will name new Fed chair Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he will announce his choice for the next Federal Reserve chair on Friday. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/asia-pacific-markets-today-friday-nikkei-225-kospi-jakarta-composite-index-us-shutdown-deal-trump.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*