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Japan July trade deficit narrows to ¥634.5bn, strengthening case for yen and rate hikes

Japan’s July trade deficit narrowed to ¥634.5bn, boosting yen strength prospects and influencing rates, equities outlook.
Written on August 20, 2026 at 5:27 am
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Japan’s July Trade Deficit Narrows to ¥686bn, Bolstering Yen Outlook and BoJ Hawkish Bias

Japan’s July adjusted trade deficit narrowed to ¥686bn, easing yen pressure and supporting a more hawkish BoJ outlook.
Written on August 20, 2026 at 5:26 am
Categories: Live Updates
Japan’s July exports jump 23.2%, beating forecasts and fuelling yen and BoJ hike expectations

Japan’s July exports jumped 23.2%, beating forecasts, signaling resilient demand and potential yen-strengthening, volatility-focused trades.
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:26 am
Categories: Live Updates
Trump warns of toughest Iran sanctions as UAE suspends Tehran trade, oil risk premium in focus

Trump escalates Iran sanctions; UAE halts Tehran trade; markets calm, but oil disruption risk grows sharply.
Written on August 20, 2026 at 4:26 am
Categories: Live Updates
USD/JPY Slides to 200-Day EMA as Treasury Buybacks Pull Down Yields, BoJ Hike Bets Rise

USD/JPY slid 0.92% to 158.00 on Treasury buybacks; softer US yields boost yen, eyes BoJ/data.
Written on August 20, 2026 at 3:27 am
Categories: Live Updates
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