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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
A holiday in Japan, but not a holiday for Yen

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
Yen's intervention challenge

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
Markets hold their breath ahead of NFP data

US ISM Manufacturing grows, dollar rises

The US ISM Manufacturing PMI grew for the first time since September 2022

2 Apr 2024, 07:22
US ISM Manufacturing grows, dollar rises

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
Light news flow as investors await key economic data

Apple faces regulatory heat, sheds $113 billion in market value

Investors rattled as regulators zoom in on Apple

22 Mar 2024, 07:24
Apple faces regulatory heat, sheds $113 billion in market value

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
5 key points of Bank of Japan interest rate decision

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
Japan’s Shunto negotiations yield 5.28% pay rise, a 33-year high

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 jobs data beat estimates with negative revision

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
US inflation data aligns with market predictions, fuels rate cut speculation