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News 2026-10-01 02:25 UTC

Japan 10-Year Yield Rises on Hawkish BOJ Outlook

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to around 3.1% on Thursday, returning to 30-year highs as strong economic data and hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan reinforced expectations for a faster pace of policy tightening. Central bank data showed manufacturing sentiment improved in the third quarter to its hi

News 2026-09-30 08:20 UTC

BOJ policy pivot opens scope for faster rate hikes

Reuters says the Bank of Japan expects rate increases to come faster and more regularly as it pre-empts inflation overshoot risks. Thursday's Tankan survey and Friday's inflation data may shape the timing of the next move.

News 2026-09-24 05:30 UTC

BOJ could raise rates every quarter, ex — policymaker says

September marked sea change in BOJ's policy approach Board seen revising up price forecasts in October, Sakurai says BOJ to raise rates in December, twice more by June 2027 Terminal rate seen at 2% but may be higher if inflation sticky Loose fiscal policy seen keeping yen weak, Sakurai says By Leika Kihara and Takahiko

News 2026-09-23 19:54 UTC

MNI ASIA OPEN: 20Y Highs for 10Y Yld, S&P Flash PMIs Surge

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * MNI FED: Gov Barr: Base Case Is For Further Hikes: #83aa171c-7fc4-49fd-82f5-351bcb071d96 * MNI IRAN: Security Chief Says In No Rush To Negotiate: #5df7e2ac-e490-4920-91fd-84069fe559a3 * MNI IRAN: Pezeshkian Talks On Nuclear, Hormuz & US Stance In UN Address: #c9b6854d-8cab-47cb-8646-ce411062279c * M

News 2026-09-23 19:52 UTC

MNI ASIA MARKETS ANALYSIS: Crude Rebounds, Xi Comes to US

HIGHLIGHTS * Gov Barr (permanent FOMC voter)'s speech Tuesday is primarily on the longer-term outlook for the housing sector, but importantly he notes that his "base case" is for "further policy adjustments" (plural) * Iranian security chief Rezaii via Irib: "Iran has not been in a hurry to negotiate; today, Iran's con

News 2026-09-23 05:29 UTC

MNI EUROPEAN MARKETS ANALYSIS: USD Supported Despite Lower Oil

* Oil has continued to trend lower during Wednesday's APAC session as talks continue on the sidelines of this week's UN gathering. The fact negotiations are even taking place to facilitate Middle East energy shipments is driving optimism in markets but the situation remains very precarious. UST futures are higher, but

News 2026-09-23 05:16 UTC

MNI EUROPEAN OPEN: Oil Pullback Continues

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY * TRUMP HAILS 'VERY GOOD' IRAN TALKS FOLLOWING ANNIHILATION THREAT - BBG: #cdbad0a1-5c8d-4cdb-9819-370162b99299 * ZELENSKY ASKS TRUMP FOR WINTER ARMS PACKAGE, EXPECTS ENERGY-CEASEFIRE PUSH - WSJ: #a4c79a68-e487-466b-a806-4885fa3200e0 * LASTING SHOCKS, FIRMING DEMAND REQUIRE FED ACTION - BARKIN - MNI

News 2026-09-21 19:22 UTC

Yen eases as intervention eyed; dollar gains

The yen weakened 0.38% against the dollar to 157.48 yen, with traders watching for signs of currency intervention after the Bank of Japan offered less hawkish guidance than expected following its rate hike last week. The dollar index rose 0.13% to 100.40.

News 2026-09-21 10:24 UTC

Westpac Morning Report

After a volatile week that included a US Fed rate hike and US Treasury yields pushing towards 5%. market moves were relatively subdued on Friday. Equities were mixed, sovereign bond yields ticked higher, oil prices fell, and the US dollar was broadly unchanged. In energy markets, reports indicated that Saudi Aramco tol

News 2026-09-21 06:42 UTC

South African rand steady as investors brace for inflation data, rate decision

The South African rand was steady in early trade on Monday as investors awaited this week's inflation data and the central bank's policy decision for fresh clues on the interest rate outlook. At 0634 GMT, the rand traded at 16.2375 against the dollar, a whisker away from its previous close. Traders are focused on Augus

News 2026-09-18 17:52 UTC

ANALYSIS — Global rate — hike cycle in view as central banks take on inflation

(Adds Schmid comment, background in paragraph 17-19) Shift in tone towards more interest rate hikes is now evident Growing recognition that no early end to Iran war is in sight Tightening cycle would start from a higher base than in 2022 By Francesco Canepa FRANKFURT, Sept 18 (Reuters) — The prospect of a new global in

News 2026-09-18 10:07 UTC

GRAPHIC — Major central banks on tightening path amid energy price shock

(Adds BOJ decision) Fed recalibrating its policy to a more restrictive stance BoE keeps rates unchanged but will pause bond sales BOJ hikes rates as expected to 31-year high By Stefano Rebaudo and Sophie Kiderlin Sept 18 (Reuters) — Major central banks are on a tightening path, with the Federal Reserve recalibrating it

News 2026-09-18 01:07 UTC

PRECIOUS — Gold rises slightly on lower oil prices, subdued dollar

Sept 18 (Reuters) — Gold inched higher on Friday as lower oil prices and a subdued US dollar offered support, while market participants kept their focus on developments in the Middle East and the outlook for global monetary policy. Fundamentals Spot gold was up 0.3% at $4,352.60 per ounce, as of 0050 GMT. US gold futur

News 2026-09-17 23:02 UTC

INSIGHT — How Bessent, America's bond salesman, cornered Japan on big spending

Late July yen intervention follows June 22 call, months of groundwork, sources say Bessent repeatedly urged Japan to tighten fiscal policy, raise BOJ rates, sources say Katayama told G20 peers Japan would avoid debt-funded tax cuts, excessive stimulus By Tamiyuki Kihara, Makiko Yamazaki, Takaya Yamaguchi and Leika Kiha

News 2026-09-03 13:46 UTC

Brady says fiscal 2026 revenue, adjusted EPS hit records

Brady said fiscal 2026 revenue and adjusted earnings per share reached record highs, marking a sixth straight year of record earnings. It also completed the Honeywell PSS acquisition and set fiscal 2027 guidance.

News 2026-09-01 02:03 UTC

Yen steadies near 159.8 as 160 intervention worries linger

Japanese yen steadied around 159.8 per dollar on Tuesday, trying to rebound from 160 after earlier Japan-US intervention. Investors weighed rate-differential pressure and reports US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Japan/BOJ to raise rates.

News 2026-08-05 04:25 UTC

Japan’s Nominal Wages Rise Again, Backing BOJ Rate Hike Case

US: Strait Of Hormuz Is Open As Bessent Says Deal With Iran Is Close - Fed s Schmid Says Tighter Policy Needed To Reduce Inflation - Trsy s Bessent: US Will Do Whatever It Takes To Support Japan - BoJ Debated Mounting Price Risks Even Upon Hiking Rates In June - Japan s Nominal Wages Rise Again, Backing BoJ Rate Hike C