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Dollar recovers as Fed hints at cuts; yen firms on BOJ hawkishness
An eventful Wednesday saw the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raise interest rates to levels not seen in 15 years. This prompted traders to reassess popular carry trades before the Federal Reserve held rates steady but hinted at potential rate cuts as U.S. inflation cools.
Japan banks lead Nikkei higher following BOJ rate hike
Key points: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, buoyed by banking stocks after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates for the second time since 2007. The Nikkei index was up 0.25% at 38,620.85 as of 0421 GMT, reversing earlier losses. The broader Topix index also turned positive, trading 0.37% higher. See: Nikkei225Continue Reading
Australian dollar drops to 3-month low as market anticipates rate cuts
The Australian dollar fell to a three-month low on Wednesday following a softer reading on core inflation. This change in data dampened expectations for further rate hikes and caused a surge in bond futures.
Emerging Asian currencies and stocks surge anticipating Fed decision
Emerging Asian currencies and stocks experienced gains on Wednesday as traders awaited the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The South Korean won and the Thai baht led the way among currencies, rising by 0.6% and 0.5%, respectively.
Dollar and yen remain steady as markets await BOJ and Fed decisions
The Japanese yen took a breather from its recent rally as the BOJ began its two-day meeting on Tuesday. Last week, the yen surged over 2% against the dollar.
Rupee likely to stay near record lows due to high dollar demand
The Indian rupee faces renewed pressure this week, with traders expecting it to stay near its record low against the U.S. dollar. The rupee closed last week at 83.7275, its weakest level ever, and non-deliverable forwards suggest it will open around 83.71-83.72 per dollar on Monday.
Week ahead: Volatility anticipated for US markets
This week, expect some additional volatility in the US as a slew of important data releases hover in the horizon. Before we delve into that, we take a quick a look at some of the key observations this week. The Nasdaq 100, heavily influenced by tech stocks, continued its descent as earnings reports from majorContinue Reading
Canadian dollar dips in anticipation of key economic data releases
CAD weakens against USD as the markets await the May manufacturing and wholesale sales data of Canada. Read more for forecasts and the market implications.
Yen poised for best weekly gain in three months as carry trades unravel
The yen (USDJPY) dominated currency markets this month, climbing to a near three-month high of 151.945 per dollar on Thursday. This is a major shift from its 38-year low of 161.96 per dollar at the start of the month. By Friday, the yen was at 153.66, set for a 2.5% rise for the week.
US dollar gains momentum as euro dips below its weekly peak
Key points: The EURUSD pair moved lower as technical traders took control in a week lacking major economic news. The euro dipped below $1.0850, extending its decline from the $1.09 level. This marks the second consecutive day of negative performance for the pair, which is now down approximately 100 pips from its mid-July peak ofContinue Reading
