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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.
The 2-year US Treasury yield slipped after New York Fed President John Williams said there was 'no urgency' for further action, while major stock indexes eased. US crude fell and the dollar firmed against the yen as investors awaited Wednesday's PCE inflation data.
Japan's top currency diplomat said markets should take Tokyo and Washington's message on the yen at face value. The yen rose after his remarks, breaking through 157 per dollar and trading around 156.75.
Stocks fell, Brent crude rose as much as 3% to $107.16 a barrel and 30-year Treasury yields climbed to 5.517%, near the highest since 2004. The dollar firmed, gold fell 3% and the yen strengthened after Japan's top currency diplomat warned against excessive falls.
Brent rose 1.6% to $106.00 a barrel and US crude added 1.1% to $93.47. The 30-year Treasury yield nudged up to 5.5185% while the dollar index hit two-month peaks.
(The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) By Mike Dolan Sept 24 (Reuters) — Just as some investors were wondering whether it was time to return to battered bond markets, Wednesday's fresh rout offered a clear answer: not yet. US Treasury and global government bond yields soared to
Dollar treads water as markets assess US rate outlook Swiss Franc up, Norwegian crown down after central bank decisions Japanese yen slips to lowest level in three weeks (Adds reaction to SNB, Norges Bank and Riksbank decisions) By Stefano Rebaudo Sept 24 (Reuters) — The dollar steadied near a two-month high on Thursda
Dollar slips slightly with markets assessing the rate outlook Yen on track for first daily rise in five sessions Peace hopes fade as geopolitical tensions persist (Recasts throughout, adds comments, background) By Stefano Rebaudo Sept 24 (Reuters) — The dollar eased slightly from a roughly two-month high on Thursday as
By Takaya Yamaguchi and Makiko YamazakiJapanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Thursday that the principles underpinning the coordinated Japan-US currency intervention in July remain in place, signalling Tokyo's readiness to take joint action again if needed."The principles since the pre…
By Emily Ou Yong Sept 24 (Reuters) — Japanese rubber futures surged to a 15-year high on Thursday as the market reopened after a three-day holiday, driven by firm raw material costs and supply concerns caused by port congestion in one of the top rubber producers, Ivory Coast. The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract fo
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
By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, Sept 24 (Reuters) — The dollar clung to a two-month high on Thursday after a strong manufacturing reading reignited inflation fears and rate-hike bets, while a weak Treasury auction sent yields higher across the curve, providing fresh impetus to the US currency. The broad dollar strength pushed
* 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 yen weakened against a firm dollar as traders bet that Japanese policymakers will lag behind a hawkish shift by other central banks, widening the interest rate gap. Bitcoin surged to an eight-month high.
US stocks rallied on Monday, pushing the Nasdaq to a record closing high, as a surge in chipmakers, a drop in oil prices and easing Treasury yields boosted investor sentiment.
US airfares surged 2.7% in August and 23.4% year-on-year, with TSA throughput down 3.2% from last year, as rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions impact demand.
The debate over AI guardrails is less about choosing between safety and innovation and more about finding the right balance, according to Philip Palumbo, founder, CEO and chief investment officer of Palumbo Wealth Management. He argues that while safety testing and privacy protections are important, regulations champio
Global equity markets closed mixed, with Europe down and Wall Street ending a volatile week with modest gains. US Treasury yields topped 5%, while Brent crude remained above $100. Asian markets showed mixed performance.
Global equity markets experienced a mixed session on Friday, with gains on Wall Street partially offsetting losses in Europe. Bond yields continued to climb, with US 10-year Treasury yields topping 5%, while currency markets saw the dollar strengthen against the yen. Spot gold and Brent crude prices showed modest movem
The past month has reminded us that international investing is never simply a matter of finding a cheap stock market and waiting for investors to notice. Politics, energy, trade policy, currencies, and interest rates all affect corporate earnings. The Middle East conflict has made that especially clear as it has disrup
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
(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
(Recasts, updates prices to market close) By Emily Ou Yong Sept 18 (Reuters) — Japanese rubber futures rose for a third straight session on Friday, supported by a weaker yen and a rally in Tokyo equities, though the contract posted a weekly decline as oil prices fell. The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for Februa
The Japanese yen weakened past 157 per dollar on Friday, hitting two-week lows after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates in a widely telegraphed move, with two officials dissenting to the decision. The currency later pared its decline after Governor Kazuo Ueda said at the post-meeting press conference that the BOJ
(Updates post market open) By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, Sept 18(Reuters) — The Indian rupee traded modestly higher on Friday, steadied by portfolio inflows and lower oil prices, but was on track for a weekly decline as investors assessed the outlook for domestic interest rates after a week of global central bank decisions
JOHANNESBURG, Sept 18 (Reuters) — The following scheduled economic events, company announcements, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Friday. Economic Events South African inflation-linked bond auction Global Markets Asian stocks rose and the dollar held its ground on Friday as investor
BOJ set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high Traders brace for hawkish rhetoric from policymakers to tackle inflation Brent falls 1% on hopes for alternate Middle East supply routes By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 18 (Reuters) — Asian stocks rose and the dollar held its ground on Friday as investors contended wi
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
The Japanese yen traded around 153.4 per dollar on Thursday, staying near its strongest level in seven months ahead of an expected Bank of Japan rate hike next week.