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Most Firms See Limited Impact From Past And Further Rate Hikes, One Member Says - Government Urges BoJ To Explain Its Decision And Examine Cumulative Effects Of Past Rate Hikes Carefully
BOJ minutes: one member said central bank must ensure nimble policy decisions by raising policy rate, which stayed below estimated neutral rate range
The Japanese yen traded around 158 per dollar on Thursday, hovering near three-week lows as the dollar strengthened following robust US private-sector activity data that reinforced expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes. Rising Treasury yields and elevated oil prices also highlighted mounting inflation ris
Sept 24 (Reuters) — For other diaries, please see: Top Economic Events M/DIARY Emerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARY Government Debt Auctions D/DIARY Political and General News POL/DIARY U.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARY Today in Washington WASH/DIARY This Diary is filed daily. ** Indicates new events Thursday, Sept
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
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
* 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
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
The Japanese yen weakened to around 157.5 per dollar on Tuesday, falling for a third straight session and keeping traders alert for possible intervention amid an extended holiday in Japan. Tokyo has previously taken advantage of thin holiday liquidity to intervene in currency markets, while concerns intensified followi
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.
The Japanese yen weakened to 157.44 per dollar as traders watched for signs of currency intervention, a day after the Bank of Japan raised rates but offered no hawkish guidance. The dollar index rose 0.12% to 100.39.
MUFG’s Lee Hardman says expectations for potential additional Bank of Japan currency intervention could help curb yen losses after Friday’s BOJ policy decision. He also cites reports of a BOJ rate check signaling policymakers are prepared to intervene again.
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
The yen edged higher after last week's sharp drop spurred speculation of intervention, while investors assessed interest-rate outlooks following central bank hikes. Authorities are reportedly conducting rate checks, a precursor to potential intervention.
The Japanese yen consolidated near 157 per dollar on Monday after falling more than 2% last week, with traders remaining on alert for possible intervention as Japan begins a three-day holiday. Tokyo has previously used periods of thin holiday liquidity to intervene in currency markets, while concerns were heightened by
(Recasts with US market close, adds oil settlement. updates prices) BOJ hike lifts rates to 1.25%, highest level in 31 years Dollar rises against yen after two BOJ board members dissent Brent crude settles lower, gold gains By Amanda Cooper and Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK/LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — An index of global equit
Japanese Yen futures slipped to a 10-session low before trimming losses as markets digested rate hikes from both the Bank of Japan and the U.S. Federal Reserve. While the BOJ raised rates a quarter point to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995, a divided vote and softer core inflation data of 1.7% offered a less hawkish
USD/JPY jumped after two BOJ policymakers dissented from a widely expected rate hike, then pared gains.
The dollar loses some momentum, particularly versus the Japanese yen, as markets price upcoming central bank decisions amid an uncertain outlook and perceive the Fed as more hawkish than the Bank of Japan after both raised rates this week.
(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
(Updates headline and prices throughout with US markets, adds analyst comment) BOJ hike lifts rates to 1.25%, highest level in 31 years Dollar rises against yen after two BOJ board members dissent Brent crude falls, gold gains By Amanda Cooper and Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK/LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Equities around the w
Nikkei reports Japanese authorities conducted rate checks in the FX market, coinciding with a sharp rise in the yen after a currency slide following the BoJ’s Friday rate hike to 1.25%.
By Saqib Iqbal Ahmed and Harry RobertsonThe dollar jumped against the yen on Friday after two policymakers at the Bank of Japan dissented from a widely expected decision to raise interest rates, raising doubt among traders about the likelihood of further hikes.The BOJ pushed rates to their highest…
The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate Friday as expected, lifting its benchmark from 1% to 1.25%—its highest level since 1995. Despite the move, the yen suffered its worst daily drop in nine months. The dollar jumped 1.2% against the currency to a two-week high of 157.84 yen. That's its largest daily gain sinc
Markets are ending the week in a fairly mixed position. US equity futures are struggling for direction, with S&P futures basically flat and Nasdaq futures only slightly higher, while Treasury yields are moving up again despite a third straight day of falling oil prices. That leaves the market caught between some relief
USD/JPY fell further after two BOJ policymakers dissented from a widely expected rate hike, increasing doubts about additional hikes.
(Updates throughout) BOJ hike lifts rates to 1.25%, highest level in 31 years Dollar up 1% to 157.54 yen after two BOJ board members dissent Brent crude falls as much as 2.8% after Reuters report By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Global shares and bonds dipped on Friday while Japan's well-telegraphed hike fe
(The opinions expressed here are those of the author.) By Anna Szymanski Sept 18 (Reuters) — Warnings of machine-driven human extinction kicked off the week, but the market's attention quickly turned to more prosaic matters, namely Middle East energy disruption and the first Federal Reserve rate hike in three years. Am
(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
USD/JPY fell to a two-week low after two BOJ policy makers dissented from a widely expected rate hike, raising doubt about further increases.