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Volatile yen draws intervention watch, other currencies subduedIn response to last week's notable drop, currency markets have been closely monitoring the yen. Reports suggest that Japanese officials are...
BoJ has room to accelerate rate hikes as inflation pressures build: ReportJapan is witnessing a surge in underlying inflation, driven by escalating producer prices and wage growth. While government subsidies are c...
Dollar advances vs yen as BOJ dissent clouds rate-hike outlookFollowing the Bank of Japan's decision to increase interest rates, the dollar saw a rise against the yen. Some policymakers expressed skept...
Yen slumps to two-week low after BOJ rate hike underwhelmsThe Japanese yen faced a sharp decline against the dollar in the aftermath of the Bank of Japan's recent interest rate hike. This decision,...
How Bessent, America's bond salesman, cornered Japan on big spendingIn a significant dialogue, US Treasury Secretary Bessent encouraged Japan to implement reforms in its fiscal and monetary policies. Aiming ...
Yen slumps after BOJ hikes rates as expectedThe yen declined against major currencies after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates. Japan's core inflation remained steady near the ce...
Yen weak ahead of BOJ decision; rate hike expectedThe yen dipped against both the dollar and euro as investors speculated about a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. Recent i...
Global Market: BOJ rate hike bets lift short-term JGB yields to multi-decade highsJapanese government bond yields rose at the short end of the curve, with the 2-year yield reaching its highest level in more than three dec...
Dollar rises after Fed hikes rates in bid to counter inflationThe US dollar rises against major currencies after the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates and signals further tightening to tackle inflat...
Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei flat as investors await Fed, BOJ decisionsJapan’s Nikkei was largely flat on Wednesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of interest-rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and ...
Dollar girded by bets on a US hiking cycleOn Wednesday, the dollar maintained its recent strength against leading currencies as traders eagerly awaited the Federal Reserve's anticip...
Global Market: Yen speculators turn net long for first time since FebruarySpeculators turned bullish on the yen for the first time since February as expectations of faster Bank of Japan rate hikes intensified. Fut...
Bessent dares traders to bet against Yen: ‘I am the house now’In a provocative statement, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged traders to reassess their approach to the Japanese yen, indicating t...
Global Market: Japan bond yields ease as yen strength tempers BOJ tightening betsJapanese government bond yields at the short end fell as a stronger yen reduced expectations of aggressive Bank of Japan rate hikes. The tw...
Yen stands tall as dollar wobbles, oil's run towards $100 chills sentimentThe Japanese yen marked a significant climb on Wednesday, nearing its highest level since February as oil prices soared toward $100 per bar...
Japanese investors favoured foreign equities over bonds in AugustJapanese investors significantly increased overseas equity purchases in August. They divested from foreign bonds amid global market selloff...
The yen's sudden surge upsets the carry trade faithfulThe Japanese yen is experiencing a significant rally as anticipation grows for an interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan. This rapid ris...
Global Market: Yen rally threatens to unravel lucrative carry trade ahead of BOJ rate decisionThe Japanese yen has surged ahead of an expected Bank of Japan rate hike next week, disrupting the long-standing yen carry trade and prompt...
Yen extends rally to new seven-month high; dollar subdued ahead of CPIThe Japanese yen achieved impressive seven-month highs against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, driven by traders closing short positions in lig...
Dollar gets little lift from boost in Fed hike expectationsThe dollar faced pressure on Monday as Middle East tensions fueled inflation concerns. Global central banks may tighten policy together, im...