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Global Market: JGB yields climb as investors await BOJ, Fed policy decisions

Japanese government bond prices declined as a rally in AI-related equities reduced demand for safe-haven assets. The benchmark 10-year JGB yield rose to 2.795%, while shorter- and longer-term yields mostly increased. Investors are awaiting policy signals from the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan, particularly guidance on the timing…

The Economic Times · 5h ago

Yen slips ahead of central bank bonanza, dollar firms on tech rebound

Yen vs Dollar : The Japanese yen fell against the US dollar as market sentiment shifted towards risk-taking. Major banks, including the Bank of Japan, are expected to announce monetary policy decisions this week. A rise in Japan's service-sector inflation suggests increasing price pressures that may lead to future interest…

The Economic Times · 11h ago

Dollar Posts 1-week High on Positive US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.17%, with some technical buying emerging after today’s 1-week high. The dollar is trading higher despite today’s -1.4 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield to 4.980%. In some supportive news for the dollar, the Sep Chicago Fed National Activity index rose...

Barchart · 22h ago

Dollar Sees Support as T-note Yields Rise

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up +0.10%, supported by today’s +4 bp rise in the 10-year T-note yield. The dollar also found support from today’s stronger-than-expected US manufacturing PMI and consumer sentiment reports. The dollar has safe-haven support from Middle East tensions as concerns continue about Houthi attacks on...

Barchart · Oct 23

Safe-haven demand pushes Japan’s 10-year yield to two-month low

Japanese government bonds saw a rally on Friday, leading to the benchmark 10-year yield hitting a two-month low. This surge occurred in response to a global selloff in tech stocks, prompting investors to flock to safer investment options. The approaching Bank of Japan policy meeting is the center of attention…

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Global Market: Japan’s core inflation accelerates, putting BOJ rate hikes in focus

Japan’s core inflation rises to 2.1% in September, exceeding the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for the first time in nine months. Higher energy costs, yen weakness and AI-related demand could strengthen the case for further interest rate hikes.

The Economic Times · Oct 23

Dollar Fades on Weaker US Interest Rate Differentials

The dollar index (DXY00 ) gave up an early gain and ended the day down -0.18%. The dollar saw some early safe-haven support but faded during the day as US interest rate differentials sagged. The 10-year T-note yield on Thursday plunged by -17 bp, and the 2-year T-note yield fell...

Barchart · Oct 22

Dollar Moves Higher on Safe-Haven Demand

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up +0.06% on some safe-haven demand tied to today’s sharp sell-off in tech stocks and Middle East tensions. The safe-haven demand has outweighed the bearish factor of today’s -8 bp decline in the US 10-year T-note yield. Also on the bearish side for the...

Barchart · Oct 22

Global Market: Japanese banks see rising corporate loan demand ahead of BOJ meeting

Japanese banks report rising corporate funding demand despite the Bank of Japan’s 1.25% interest rate, reinforcing expectations of further monetary tightening. Persistent inflation risks, resilient lending and government concerns will shape the central bank’s upcoming policy decision.

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Global Market: Japanese bond yields fall to multiweek lows ahead of BOJ meeting

Japanese government bond yields fell to multiweek lows on Thursday as geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns boosted safe-haven demand. The 10-year yield dropped to 2.88%, while investors awaited the Bank of Japan’s policy meeting, with markets weighing potential rate hikes and global economic uncertainties.

The Economic Times · Oct 22