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Dollar hugs 13-month peak as market awaits next Fed cue The U.S. dollar hovered near a 13-month high as investors weighed the Federal Reserve's interest rate trajectory. The euro faltered due to European uncertainty, while bitcoin approached the $100,000 threshold. Meanwhile, Japan's yen strengthened as ...
22 Nov, 2024, 07.25 AM ISTDollar pulls ahead as markets focus on Trump policies, Fed outlook The U.S. dollar strengthened as traders awaited clarity on President-elect Trump's policies and the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans. The dollar's rise was fueled by speculation that Trump's policies could boost inflation. Meanwhile, the euro w...
21 Nov, 2024, 07.22 AM ISTDollar rally stalls, giving yen respite The Japanese yen stabilized against the US dollar after a recent decline, as the US currency experienced profit-taking following a rally. Despite the yen's struggles, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda provided no hints about potential interventions....
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Dollar sitting pretty, yen bears wary of BOJ hawks The dollar's value surged due to high U.S. Treasury yields and expectations of fewer interest rate cuts, making it more appealing to investors. However, concerns about potential intervention by Japanese authorities to support the weakening yen cause...
18 Nov, 2024, 07.17 AM ISTJapan's 5-year bond yield hits 15-year high amid BOJ rate hike bets Japan's five-year government bond yield soared to a 15-year high, driven by a weakening yen and speculation of a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. The yen's decline to a five-month low against the US dollar, fueled by expectations o...
13 Nov, 2024, 11.51 AM ISTJapan's Nikkei ends lower on profit booking after sharp gains Japan's Nikkei share average reversed early gains to close lower on Thursday as investors took profits after the previous session's surge. The index, influenced by Donald Trump's presidential election win, saw early gains but ended down 0.25%. Fast ...
07 Nov, 2024, 01.21 PM ISTYen is first of many Japanese assets set to pivot on US election The US election outcome will significantly impact Japan. A Harris win might strengthen the yen, while a Trump victory could boost the Tokyo stock market but weaken the yen. Market volatility is expected regardless of the winner. The impact of the el...
05 Nov, 2024, 08.25 AM ISTYen struggles before BOJ decision; dollar stalls ahead of jobs data The yen is under pressure as the Bank of Japan is expected to maintain ultra-low interest rates. The dollar has paused ahead of U.S. jobs data and the presidential election. Economic data from China and nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. also hold investo...
31 Oct, 2024, 07.26 AM ISTYen mired in political uncertainty; dollar looks to key data releases The yen remains near a three-month low after Japan's ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority in recent elections, increasing political and monetary uncertainty. Meanwhile, the dollar eases slightly but remains strong due to resilient U.S. e...
29 Oct, 2024, 07.19 AM ISTJapan stocks rally amid weakening yen after coalition drubbing Japanese stocks surged as the yen hit a three-month low after Prime Minister Ishiba's coalition lost its parliamentary majority, raising uncertainty over policy direction. The Nikkei gained 1.5%, while the yen weakened, reflecting political instabil...
28 Oct, 2024, 07.41 AM ISTYen slips as Japan's election result clouds BOJ rate hike prospects The yen hits a three-month low following Japan's ruling coalition losing its parliamentary majority, triggering investor concerns over slower interest rate hikes. Meanwhile, the dollar gains strength on rising U.S. yields and economic optimism, lead...
28 Oct, 2024, 07.18 AM ISTOil slides on Mideast respite, yen down as Japan govt loses majority In Japan, the LDP which has ruled for most of the post-war years and junior coalition partner Komeito won 215 lower-house seats at Sunday's election, public broadcaster NHK reported. This falls well short of the 233 needed for a majority and the yen...
28 Oct, 2024, 07.16 AM ISTOil slides on Mideast respite, yen down as Japan govt loses majority In Japan, the LDP which has ruled for most of the post-war years and junior coalition partner Komeito won 215 lower-house seats at Sunday's election, public broadcaster NHK reported. This falls well short of the 233 needed for a majority and the yen...
28 Oct, 2024, 06.37 AM ISTYen wobbles, vulnerable to political reverberations Yen nears three-month low ahead of Japan's election, adding pressure on BOJ policy plans. The dollar retreats slightly but remains strong, while uncertain Eurozone and UK economies face further struggles. U.S. election uncertainty also impacts globa...
25 Oct, 2024, 07.32 AM ISTFed outlook pushes dollar to 2 1/2 month peak; yen under pressure The U.S. dollar remained strong as investors anticipated gradual interest rate cuts and monitored the presidential election. The yen weakened, reaching a three-month low. Treasury yields increased with the benchmark 10-year note hitting its highest ...
23 Oct, 2024, 07.27 AM ISTDollar at over two-month high, yen near 150/dlr The U.S. dollar has reached a two-month high as traders expect the Federal Reserve to implement modest rate cuts soon. Meanwhile, the yen is approaching a key level of 150 per dollar. ECB is expected to cut rates in its upcoming meeting. The recent ...
15 Oct, 2024, 07.16 AM ISTBerkshire Hathaway raises $1.9 bln in global yen bonds, set to boost Japan bets Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway raises $1.9 billion through a yen-denominated bond sale, marking its largest Japanese currency bond deal in five years. The raised funds will be used for general corporate purposes, signaling increased interest in...
11 Oct, 2024, 07.22 AM ISTDollar on a roll after US jobs data and Middle East flare-up Japan's yen drops to its lowest level in nearly two months, influenced by robust U.S. jobs data and mounting Middle East tensions. The dollar continues its rally as the Federal Reserve considers smaller rate cuts, while oil experiences the largest w...
07 Oct, 2024, 07.15 AM ISTJapan's Nikkei plunges 4% on stronger yen after Ishiba win Japan's Nikkei share average fell over 4% due to a stronger yen after Shigeru Ishiba, perceived as a monetary policy hawk, won the prime ministerial contest. The broader Topix index also declined, and government bond yields rose. Ishiba's stance on ...
30 Sep, 2024, 07.28 AM ISTYen steadies, dollar slips as China reaches for stimulus Japan's yen steadied after a surge, with incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba indicating monetary policy should remain accommodative. The dollar slipped against commodity currencies amid expectations of a turnaround in China's economy. Analysts ar...
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