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The yen has been the biggest mover overnight falling by around 0.5% against the US dollar which has lifted USD/JPY up to a high of 158.44. The main trigger for the yen’s sell-off was the release of the Summary of Opinions from the latest BoJ policy meeting from 17th-18,h September policy meeting. The Summary of Opinion
The Japanese yen weakened past 158 per dollar on Thursday, moving toward one-month lows as the summary of opinions from the Bank of Japan’s September meeting fell short of investors’ expectations for stronger hawkish signals from policymakers. The summary showed the central bank shifting its focus toward preventing inf
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
The Japanese yen weakened past 158 per dollar on Thursday, reversing recent gains as the dollar and Treasury yields continued to rise amid expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates further to contain energy-driven inflation. The Japanese currency also remained under pressure from wide US-Ja
One Member Calls For Early Move To Terminal Rate To Allow Nimble Response To Economic And Price Changes - Another Says No Need To Rush, Though Underlying Inflation Likely To Reach 2% Soon - Members Call For Continued Rate Increases In Line With Economic, Price And Financial Conditions And For Anchoring Underlying Infla
BOJ summary: one member said chance terminal rate could exceed estimated range, market expectations, depending on overseas developments
The yen is consolidating against other currencies as traders await the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey and the summary of opinions from its September meeting. The Tankan is expected to show firmer business sentiment and elevated inflation expectations, potentially bolstering the case for future BOJ rate hikes.
UK second-quarter growth was revised up to 0.5% from 0.4%, reinforcing expectations for Bank of England tightening by year-end. Sterling rose 0.4% to $1.3292 and hit its highest against the euro since mid-August.
Private-sector members of Japan's key economic advisory panel said the government and Bank of Japan should coordinate closely while respecting the BOJ's independence. Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi said the two sides maintain close communication and do not have any major discrepancy on economic and price conditions.
Private-sector members of Japan's economic advisory panel said the government and the Bank of Japan should coordinate closely while respecting the central bank's independence. The statement comes as Japan's long-term interest rates have risen sharply and markets scrutinise fiscal and monetary policy.
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.
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield slipped to around 3.08% on Wednesday, retreating from 30-year highs as strong demand for government debt at this week’s auctions eased market concerns. Auctions for Japan’s 2- and 40-year government bonds saw better-than-expected demand, with elevated yields encouraging investors t
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield slipped to around 3.08% on Tuesday, retreating from 30-year highs after the latest 40-year bond auction drew its strongest demand since 2020 amid elevated yields. The bid-to-cover ratio rose to 3.1, up from 2.82 at the previous auction and above the 12-month average of 2.67. Japan’
The benchmark 10-year yield rose to 3.090%, near the 30-year high of 3.115% touched last week. The finance ministry plans to sell about 300 billion yen of 40-year JGBs later in the session, followed by 2-year notes on Wednesday.
Tokyo, Sept. 28 -- Japan's service-sector inflation rose to a more than two-year high in August, strengthening expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could continue raising interest rates.The Services Producer Price Index (SPPI), which measures the prices companies charge each other for services…
Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities brought forward its projected timing for Bank of Japan rate hikes to December 2026 and April 2027 from its earlier forecast of January and June 2027. "Expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes increase the chance that the BOJ will move somewhat fast…
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed toward 3.1% on Monday, remaining at its highest level since 1996 as persistent concerns over energy-driven inflation raised expectations that the Bank of Japan could accelerate its rate-hiking cycle. Oil prices rose after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest propos
Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell on Monday, driving yields back towards multi-decade highs, as inflation concerns and expectations for further central bank tightening spurred selling.Here are a few details
July meeting minutes showed some policymakers wanted quicker rate increases as inflation risks mounted.
By Rocky SwiftJapanese government bond (JGB) yields extended their climb to historic levels on Friday as a global fixed-income selloff and expectations of further rate hikes by the Bank of Japan reinforced upward pressure on borrowing costs.Here are a few details
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
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
Asian markets advanced on Tuesday, led by technology stocks, as lower oil prices boosted sentiment and investors anticipated positive outcomes from US-Iran talks. The dollar held firm against the yen on expectations of further interest rate hikes.
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
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.