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Rupee to decline alongside Asian currency weakness and central bank decisions
Indian rupee likely to maintain a depreciation bias as Asian currencies slip and focus shifts to central bank policy decisions.
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.
Yen dips as Nikkei rises, central bank meetings near
Key points: On Monday, the yen ticked lower, easing to 154.24 yen against the dollar early in the Asian trading day, a 0.29% rise for the dollar after the yen’s recent surge to 151.945, its strongest in 12 weeks. This shift comes after the yen’s remarkable performance last week, where it gained 2.36% against theContinue Reading
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.
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
Yen climbs as investors pull back from risky trades
Key points On Thursday, the yen experienced a rise, drawing support from the unwinding of carry trades ahead of the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy meeting next week. This comes as a rotation out of megacap growth stocks dampened risk appetite broadly, providing safe haven bids for the Japanese currency. Yen surges amid BOJ rateContinue Reading
Japan’s Nikkei hits one-month low with mixed US tech earnings and a yen rally
Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped for a sixth consecutive session on Wednesday, closing at a one-month low of 39,154.85, down 1.11%. This marked its longest losing streak since October 2021. The broader Topix index also slid 1.42% to 2,793.12.
Euro and the British pound directionless as China rate cuts and US election uncertainty creeps in
Euro and the British pound trades directionless as forex markets react to China’s rate cuts and Biden’s election decision. Read more for market analysis and forecast
