Asia Morning Call: Nikkei rises 1.30%, US 10-year yield at 5.165%
Regional markets were mixed, with Japan's Nikkei 225 up 1.30% and the benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield last at 5.165%. Spot gold was up 0.1% at $4,282.98 an ounce.
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Asia markets mixed as Japanese bond yields rise to historic levels
Global stocks were little changed, while Japanese government bond yields climbed to historic levels and US Treasury yields edged lower. Gold rose and Brent crude eased, with traders still pricing in further Federal Reserve rate hikes.
Dollar dips as oil eases; yen jumps after Japan remarks
The dollar fell as crude prices eased, while the yen strengthened after Japan and the U.S. reaffirmed concern over yen weakness. Sterling rose on hawkish BoE remarks and the euro was set for a third weekly loss.
MUFG: The JPY
We start the final day of the week with some respite for fixed income markets - UST bond yields are down modestly today indicating a potential for at least a pause in the recent strong selling. Yields are currently very tightly correlated with crude oil prices and Brent crude oil is currently over 1 % lower today on re
Yen Remains on Intervention Watch
The Japanese yen traded around 158.5 per dollar on Friday, staying near two-week lows and close to the key 160 level that could test Tokyo’s tolerance for further yen weakness. The currency also remained under pressure from a stronger dollar and surging Treasury yields as expectations grew that the Federal Reserve will
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
MNI EUROPEAN OPEN: Oil Pullback Continues
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JPY: USD/JPY - Disappointed Market Challenging 157-159
The USD/JPY range today has been 157.34-157.67 in the Asia-Pac session, it is currently trading around 157.65, +0.16%. The pair has stalled toward 158.00 with the market wary of intervention after reports the BOJ might have conducted a rate check around that level on Friday night. All in all though last week was not gr
JPY: USD/JPY Challenged Around 157-159 Amid Market Wary of Intervention
The USD/JPY has stalled toward 158.00 with reports of potential BOJ intervention, following a range of 156.83-157.78 and a broader market sentiment influenced by a dovish BOJ stance and hawkish Fed signals. Support has been found around 149-152, with technical testing of 157.00-159.00. The market is reacting to differi
Tech stocks rise on AI fever; oil, bond yields temper rally
Technology shares were boosted by renewed optimism over AI, with Meta Platforms' stock soaring more than 11%. However, rising oil prices and bond yields limited broader market gains. The dollar also rose against the yen as hopes for a Bank of Japan rate hike faded.
Asian stocks rise as tech rally, AI optimism, lower oil prices lift sentiment
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.
Global Markets: Nasdaq hits record high, oil slips, yields fall
The Nasdaq hit a record closing high, boosted by AI stocks, while falling oil prices and retreating Treasury yields improved risk sentiment. European shares rallied, led by banks and tech, and Asian markets were mixed, with Japan higher and China/Hong Kong up on hopes of a trade truce.
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.
Yen eases as investors watch for possible currency intervention
The Japanese yen retreated on Monday and was set for a fifth decline in six sessions as investors tracked signs of potential currency intervention; the dollar gained as markets assessed the path of US rate hikes.
Yen weaker as focus shifts to possible intervention after BOJ guidance
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.
Yen weakens as risk of currency intervention remains in focus
The Japanese yen weakened on Monday, poised to extend softness for a fifth time in six sessions, as investors watched for potential currency intervention. The dollar edged higher as markets assessed the path of U.S. rate hikes.
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French bond yields hit 104-bps premium over German debt
France must pay a 104-basis-point premium on its 10-year bonds over Germany's for the first time since 2012, as investors seek more compensation to hold its debt amid concerns over the country's high budget deficit and upcoming presidential election.
Intervention risk seen limiting yen losses, market talk
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.
Yen steadies as intervention threat persists
The yen steadied after a sharp drop last week, with investors watching potential FX intervention amid ongoing interest-rate outlook concerns.
Yen Intervention Watch As Volatility Climbs, Other Currencies Subdued
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.
Asia shares up on tech, oil dips, dollar steady at 157 yen
Asian share markets edged higher on Monday, boosted by chipmakers, while oil prices eased slightly but remained above $100 a barrel. The dollar held steady against the yen at 157.00, with investors wary of potential intervention by the Bank of Japan.
Yen Slips Ahead of BOJ Decision
The Japanese yen weakened past 156 per dollar on Friday, hovering near two-week lows as investors awaited the latest Bank of Japan policy decision, with markets widely expecting an interest-rate hike. Investors will also seek guidance on the potential for further tightening as policymakers contend with rising inflation
Japanese Yen futures rally ahead of Bank of Japan rate decision
Japanese Yen futures gained upward momentum, rallying in four of the last five sessions and climbing 4.45% above the September low. The move reflects expectations for a potential 25 bps rate increase at the Sept. 18 Bank of Japan meeting.
Bessent says he has 'asymmetric information' in yen intervention
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he has 'asymmetric information' and is 'the house now' when intervening in the Japanese yen, drawing criticism from Wall Street figures.
Bessent says he has inside view on Japanese policy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he now has direct insight into Japanese policy moves and dared traders to bet against him on the yen.
Japanese Yen futures slip after 2% rally on BOJ rate outlook
Japanese Yen futures pulled back after a strong 2% rally amid intervention rumors. The pullback reflects mixed signals: real household spending fell 3.6% in July, while expectations build for a BOJ rate hike on Sept. 18.
Stocks rally as Waller hints at September rate hold
U.S. stocks rose broadly after Fed Governor Christopher Waller signaled he could support leaving rates on hold this month, while traders pared September hike odds to about 50% from 70% earlier in the week.
Yen could weaken if Fed hikes in September, ING says
A possible U.S. Federal Reserve rate rise in September could pressure the yen versus the dollar, ING’s Chris Turner said, as the yen jumps Thursday amid intervention chatter.
Dollar hits six-day low as yen jumps on possible intervention chatter
DXY falls to a six-day low of 99.166, down more than 1% as sharp yen gains lift the dollar’s move against a basket of currencies. Market chatter cites potential yen intervention after recent declines.