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Dollar Strengthens on Solid U.S. Job Data
The U.S. dollar climbed to a one-month high against the yen, supported by robust job numbers, while the yen weakened after Japan signalled no urgency for rate hikes. Meanwhile, the euro remains under pressure amid geopolitical tensions and expectations of an ECB rate cut. -vtmarkets.com
Nikkei Rebounds on Softer Yen after Sharp Sell-off
Japanese stock market index Nikkei (Symbol: Nikkei225) bounced back, rising by more than 1% in early Tuesday trading after a steep decline in the previous session. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar Declines as China Introduces Stimulus Measures
The yen made a strong move last Friday after Shigeru Ishiba, a critic of aggressive monetary easing, won the leadership of Japan’s ruling party. The yen pushed to a one-week high of 141.75 against the dollar in the Asia session on Monday. -vtmarkets.com
Week Ahead: Ishiba to Reshape the Japanese Economy
As Japan’s new prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, steps into the role, markets are already reacting to the potential changes that his leadership could bring. The liberal shift in Japan’s governance signals a possible recalibration of the monetary policy approach that could impact both domestic and global markets. -vtmarkets.com
USDJPY Stalls Near Key Resistance Ahead of Tokyo Fiscal Half-End
USDJPY pulls back on narrowing US-Japan interest rate differentials. With the fiscal half-end of Tokyo approaching, volatility is expected. Insights into support and resistance levels for traders. -vtmarkets.com
Week ahead: US growth slows as inflation pressures persist
As global markets brace for a slowdown in US growth, attention turns to Japan, where inflation pressures are already driving key decisions from the country’s central bank. The Bank of Japan’s decision to maintain its short-term interest rate at 0.25% has continued to spark discussion among market participants. This move comes in the wake ofContinue Reading
Japan’s Nikkei posts best week since mid-August, but yen strength caps gains
The Nikkei index surged by as much as 2.21% during early trading on Friday before paring gains later in the day, closing 1.53% higher at 37,723.91. This marks its best weekly performance in over a month, with a weekly rise of 1.57%. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar continues downward trajectory as markets eye Fed rate cut
As the dollar remains near its lowest levels this year, markets are poised for a potential U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut that could shift currency movements across the board. Traders are pricing in either a 25 or 50 basis point cut, leading to speculation about its impact on major currencies like the yen, euro, and sterling. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar-yen pair under scrutiny as traders eye central bank moves
Tokyo’s markets reopened on Tuesday after a long weekend, but traders appeared hesitant to push the yen back toward the strong 140 per dollar mark. Earlier, low liquidity had driven the yen briefly beyond this level. -vtmarkets.com
Dollar weakens against yen as Fed rate cut looms
The dollar weakened further on Monday, reaching 139.58 yen as investors grew increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve might implement a larger-than-expected rate cut later this week. This recent dip marks a continuation of the dollar’s retreat from 140.285 yen, a level last seen in December 2022. -vtmarkets.com
