Tag Archives: Yen
Sakura Viewing in Japan is Now Cheaper with Weakening JPY
Pictured: You enjoying the beautiful sakura beneath a pastel blue sky While the entire of Japan has been seeing the Sakura blossom throughout April, the Japanese Yen continued to depreciate following the announcement from the Bank of Japan on maintaining its current interest rate. With that, the JPY/USD fell to a 34-year low of 156,Continue Reading
Japan’s Bond Yields Surge as BoJ Meeting Looms
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield has ascended to a more than five-month peak, increasing by 4 basis points to 0.93%, the highest since November 3, and settled at 0.925%. The two-year yield, reacting to the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy, rose to its highest since July 2009, at 0.315%. This movement reflects anticipation ofContinue Reading
MARKETS TODAY: Yen Shift, Meta Stock Performance
The USD/JPY pair has surpassed the 155.00 mark, a level highlighted by ex-Deputy Finance Minister Michio Watanabe as pivotal. SEE: USD/JPY breaks the 155.00 level on the VT Markets trading app This move comes as the market anticipates key economic data from the U.S., such as GDP and PCE figures. Historically, such breaches have led toContinue Reading
Japanese Rubber Futures Decline From Lower Prices and Market Pressures
24th April 2024 Japanese rubber futures on the Osaka Exchange (OSE) for October delivery experienced a downturn, falling by 5.1 yen or 1.65% to 304.2 yen ($1.97) per kg as of 0208 GMT. Similarly, the rubber contract for September delivery on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) decreased by 155 yuan or 1.08% to 14,215 yuanContinue Reading
Dollar Steadies Around Currency Movement and Economic Data
The dollar index, which tracks the U.S. currency against a basket of six major peers including the euro, sterling, and yen, held steady at 105.64 in early Asian trading, following a decrease of 0.4% overnight. This movement came after the dollar index reached its lowest point since April 12 at 105.23. This recent dip inContinue Reading
