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Global Market: Japan’s yen intervention puts BOJ in spotlight over rate hike path

Japan’s coordinated yen-buying intervention with the U.S. and South Korea has heightened expectations of faster Bank of Japan rate hikes. Markets now price a 76% chance of a September hike, up sharply from 24%. With the yen weakening after initial gains, policymakers face pressure to tighten policy and reinforce currency…

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Yen's slide to weekly loss prompts bets for another intervention

The Japanese yen is facing its steepest drop in three months, prompting traders to expect more government action to support its value. Key to this situation is the Bank of Japan's position on interest rates, which directly impacts yen stability. Additionally, rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle…

The Economic Times

Dollar Ends Little Changed Despite Dovish US PPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday ended the day little changed despite downward pressure from the dovish US PPI report, which lowered the odds of a Fed rate hike in September to 35% from 40% on Wednesday. In addition, the 10-year T-note yield fell -5 bp, undercutting the dollar's...

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Dollar is Undercut by Dovish US PPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.09 (-0.09%) on the dovish US PPI report, which caused the odds for a Fed rate hike in September to drop to 35% from 40% on Wednesday. In addition, the 10-year T-note yield is down -7 bp, undercutting the dollar's interest rate...

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Stocks Rise Before the Open as Oil Prices Ease, U.S. PPI Data on Deck

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.19%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.10% this morning, buoyed by a drop in oil prices, while investors await crucial U.S. producer inflation data for further clues on the Federal Reserve’s policy path.

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Global Market: Japan wholesale inflation stays elevated, bolstering September rate hike bets

Japan’s wholesale inflation stayed elevated in July, with producer prices rising 7.2% year-on-year, reinforcing expectations of a September Bank of Japan rate hike. Broad-based cost pressures, higher import prices and yen weakness are raising inflation risks, while stronger metal and raw-material costs could further pressure consumer prices and accelerate monetary…

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Global Market: Japanese bond yields hold near highs as markets brace for BOJ rate hike

Japanese government bond yields remained broadly steady as investors increased bets on a possible Bank of Japan rate hike in September. Short-term yields stayed near multi-year highs, while longer-term yields rose amid fiscal concerns and expected government spending. Markets now largely anticipate further monetary tightening, though fiscal risks could limit…

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Dollar Ends Higher Despite Dovish US CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.20 (+0.20%), recovering from early losses tied to the dovish US CPI report and reduced expectations for a Fed rate hike. The dollar rebounded higher as T-note prices closed just mildly higher, weighed down by the fact that Wednesday's 10-year T-note...

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Dollar Slips on Dovish US CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down -0.08% as expectations for a Fed rate hike eased on today’s favorable CPI report. The dollar was also undercut by today’s -2.1 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield, which undercut the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Today’s July US CPI report was exactly...

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Global Market: Japanese bond yields rise as traders price September BOJ rate hike

Japanese government bond yields rose on Wednesday as markets increasingly priced in a September Bank of Japan rate hike. The benchmark 10-year yield climbed to 2.85%, while the two-year yield hit its highest level since 1995. Higher oil prices added to inflation concerns, while investors awaited U.S. inflation data for…

The Economic Times

Dollar Slightly Higher as Crude Oil Rallies and Stocks Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.06% on Tuesday. The dollar found support on Tuesday after WTI crude oil prices rose more than +1% to a 1-week high, which raises inflation expectations and may persuade the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar. Also, weakness...

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Dollar Posts Modest Gains as Crude Oil Fluctuates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.05% today. The dollar found support today after WTI crude oil prices rose more than +2% to a 1-week high, which raises inflation expectations and may persuade the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar. However, the dollar...

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Dollar Pushes Higher as Crude Oil Surges and T-Note Yields Rise

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.29% on Monday. The dollar pushed higher on Monday amid higher T-note yields, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Also, Monday’s +5% surge in WTI crude oil prices raised inflation expectations and may persuade the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive...

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Dollar Climbs with Crude Prices and T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.22% today. The dollar is climbing today amid higher T-note yields, which are strengthening the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Also, today’s more than +2% increase in WTI crude oil prices is raising inflation expectations and may persuade the Fed to tighten monetary...

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Stocks Set for Muted Open as Oil Rises on Hormuz Uncertainty, U.S. Inflation Data Awaited

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.02%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.12% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street as oil prices rose amid growing doubts that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen anytime soon.

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Global Market |Bank of Japan signals vigilance on Yen weakness, keeps door open for rate hikes

The Bank of Japan monitors yen weakness closely, with Governor Kazuo Ueda highlighting its impact on import costs and inflation. While short-term rates remain at 0.75%, currency movements increasingly influence price trends. Policymakers balance supporting economic recovery with managing inflation risks amid global uncertainties and sustained yen depreciation.

The Economic Times

Global Market: BOJ rate hike case strengthens as policymakers warn of rising inflation risks

The case for a Bank of Japan rate hike as soon as September has strengthened, with several policymakers signalling support for a faster pace of monetary tightening. Rising inflation risks, yen weakness and higher import costs are adding pressure on the central bank, while markets increasingly expect a rate increase…

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Dollar Retreats and Gold Rallies on Fed Rate Hike Doubts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) dropped to a 7-week low on Friday and finished down -0.41%. The dollar tumbled on Friday after the US July payroll report showed an unexpected decline in nonfarm payrolls and a smaller-than-expected increase in average hourly earnings, dovish factors for Fed policy. Also, Friday’s rally...

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Dollar Falls and Gold Soars on the Weak US Payroll Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) dropped to a 7-week low today and is down by -0.34%. The dollar tumbled today on the US July payroll report that showed an unexpected decline in nonfarm payrolls and a smaller-than-expected increase in average hourly earnings, dovish factors for Fed policy. Also, today’s rally...

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Dollar Rallies on Solid US Economic News and Soaring Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.26% on Thursday. The dollar rallied on Thursday amid favorable US economic news. Weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, Q2 nonfarm productivity rose more than expected, and Q2 unit labor costs rose less than expected. Gains in the dollar accelerated on Thursday...

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Dollar Gains on Favorable US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.17% today. The dollar is moving higher today on some favorable US economic news. Weekly jobless claims rose less than expected, Q2 nonfarm productivity rose more than expected, and Q2 unit labor costs rose less than expected. The dollar also has support...

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Dollar Slides on Stock Strength and Weakness in US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.20% today. The dollar is falling today as stock strength has reduced demand for liquidity in the dollar. Also, today’s weaker-than-expected reports on July ADP employment and July ISM services were bearish for the dollar. Losses in the dollar are limited on...

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Global Market: Bessent's BOJ comments raise expectations of September rate hike, spark independence concerns

US Treasury Secretary's comments boost expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike. Market watchers anticipate a potential increase at the September policy meeting. This follows a joint currency intervention aimed at supporting the Japanese yen. The Bank of Japan faces increasing pressure to tighten monetary policy. Future meetings will…

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Scott Bessent Touts 'Strong Relationship' Between Trump, Takaichi as Reports Emerge Japan PM Asked BoJ to Buy Bonds

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reportedly urged Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda during a meeting in May to purchase Japanese government bonds if necessary to curb rising long-term interest rates.

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Strength in Stocks and Lower Crude Prices Weigh on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.03% on Tuesday. The dollar was under pressure Tuesday as hopes for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have boosted stocks and knocked crude oil prices sharply lower. The slide in crude oil prices lowers inflation expectations and could prompt the...

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