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27 August 2024
Japanese yen slips as the U.S. dollar rebounds

The Japanese yen falls back, retreating from a three-week high as the U.S. dollar regains ground. Explore the factors influencing the movement of JPY and the potential trading opportunities ahead. -vtmarkets.com

20 August 2024
Japanese yen gains strength on Fed rate cut expectations

The JPY gains strength against the U.S. dollar, supported by expectations of a Fed rate cut and robust Japanese economic data. Read more for insights on the monetary policy of BoJ.

19 August 2024
U.S. dollar steady as markets await FOMC minutes and Powell’s remarks

The U.S. dollar struggled to gain momentum on Monday, trading within a tight range against its major peers. Investors are holding their breath as they await key events later this week that could offer new insights into the future path …

16 August 2024
Nikkei continues the rally on strong US retail sales data 

The Japanese stock market index, Nikkei share average (Symbol: Nikkei225) climbed close to 3%, setting the stage for its best weekly performance in over four years.  

15 August 2024
Nikkei rises on strong economic growth and positive U.S. signals

Japan’s Nikkei index showed a strong performance on Thursday, rising by 1% to reach 36,808.75 by midday. This positive movement was largely driven by new data showing that Japan’s economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, with an …

13 August 2024
Nikkei rises as Japanese yen stabilises, with tech shares leading gains

The Nikkei 225 index (Symbol: Nikkei225) jumped as traders returned from the Obon holiday, driven by a more stable yen and strong gains in tech stocks.

7 August 2024
Dollar steady, yen wobbles as traders assess rate cut bets and carry trades

The dollar held its ground on Wednesday, while the yen retreated from a seven-month peak. Currency markets stabilised after a turbulent start to the week driven by recession fears and the unwinding of carry trades. 

6 August 2024
Strong yen brings down Japan Inc’s high-flying success

In just three trading sessions, the Nikkei share average (NI225) has lost a fifth of its value. On Monday, it tumbled 12.4%, marking its second-largest decline on record and its biggest since the Black Monday crash of October 1987.

5 August 2024
Japanese yen strengthens on BOJ rate hike speculations 

The Japanese yen climbs high at 145 per dollar, driven by BOJ rate hike expectations and weak US jobs data. Explore the market implications and opportunities.

2 August 2024
Yen and Swiss franc near highs as US slowdown fears grow; sterling dips

Key points: Yen and Swiss franc near multi-month highs due to U.S. manufacturing slump. Sterling hits one-month low as Bank of England starts rate-cutting cycle. The Japanese yen and Swiss franc traded close to multi-month highs against the dollar on …

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