Market Minutes
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A holiday in Japan, but not a holiday for Yen
Amidst holiday-thinned trading, the yen's sharp slide below 160 against the dollar, followed by a swift rebound, sparks speculation over potential intervention by Japanese authorities amidst concerns over Federal Reserve policy implications.
29 Apr 2024, 08:40
Yen's intervention challenge
Japanese authorities face a dilemma as the yen declines, with options market signals questioning the effectiveness of intervention.
23 Apr 2024, 14:02
Markets hold their breath ahead of NFP data
The Non-Farm payroll is highly anticipated to trigger more volatility today as the US Job sector continues to exceed expectations.
5 Apr 2024, 09:43
US ISM Manufacturing grows, dollar rises
The US ISM Manufacturing PMI grew for the first time since September 2022
2 Apr 2024, 07:22
Light news flow as investors await key economic data
Asian and European sessions witness mixed performance amid light news flow
26 Mar 2024, 11:23
Apple faces regulatory heat, sheds $113 billion in market value
Investors rattled as regulators zoom in on Apple
22 Mar 2024, 07:24
5 key points of Bank of Japan interest rate decision
BOJ ends era of negative rates with few clues on further hikes
19 Mar 2024, 07:14
Japan’s Shunto negotiations yield 5.28% pay rise, a 33-year high
Major Japanese firms have committed to a 5.28% wage increase, marking a 33-year peak.
15 Mar 2024, 12:02
US jobs data beat estimates with negative revision
The US nonfarm payroll employment rose by 275K in February, compared to a downwardly revised 229K in January and above market expectations of 200K.
8 Mar 2024, 14:13
US inflation data aligns with market predictions, fuels rate cut speculation
The US PCE Price Index rose 0.3% in January 2024, matching forecasts and fueling optimism for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts amid slowing core inflation to 2.8%.
29 Feb 2024, 14:27