Swiss Franc Rises to Three-Month High Against Euro
The franc reached a three-month high against the euro as concerns over French protests and fiscal risks weighed on the single currency and boosted safe-haven demand.
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Tax-free JGB incentive could support yen, MUFG says
MUFG Bank's Derek Halpenny said Japan potentially introducing tax-free opportunities to hold domestic government bonds could support the yen and affect flows into foreign equity markets. He also noted record foreign equity purchases through Japan's NISA program and said the dollar rose 0.2% to 158.23 yen.
Bitcoin falls as crypto trading volumes jump
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies fell in risk-off trade as volumes rose and long positions were liquidated, according to Coinglass. Bitcoin dropped 2.7% to $81,151, while ethereum fell 4.9% and XRP slid 5%.
Forex, bond markets move on higher yields, dollar strength
The dollar index is firmer and Treasury yields are near multiyear highs, pressuring grain futures and other commodities. The roundup also includes analyst views on euro weakness, euro adoption prospects and fixed-income valuations.
Dollar gains eyed ahead of Fed minutes
The dollar's recent advance could continue if the Fed minutes show broad support for further rate hikes, according to Infinox's Thadeu Dos Santos. A more cautious readout could reverse the move, while Thursday's jobless claims report is also seen as a possible catalyst.
France bond yield spread widens on deficit fears, rattles euro
The euro hit a 17-month low below $1.12 as fears of contagion from rising French borrowing costs spread across the euro area. The gap between French and German government bond yields widened to its highest since the euro debt crisis.
Euro hits 17-month low below $1.12 as French bond contagion fears rattle bloc
The euro hit 17-month lows below $1.12, down over 4% this year, as fears grow of contagion from rising French borrowing costs spilling into the broader euro area. The French/German yield gap is near its widest since the euro debt crisis, with Italian bond yields also wider.
FOREX — Dollar hovers near 2 — month peak, Swiss Franc falls, Norwegian crown rises
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
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