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Generational change or gender breakthrough, whoever Japan’s next PM is will have a mountain to climb

Two candidates have emerged as favourites to head Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party, ahead of the party vote next week

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Dollar Climbs with Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.31%. Higher T-note yields on Friday supported the dollar. The dollar also found support Friday on weakness in the British pound, which fell to a 2-week low after the UK’s Aug government borrowing exceeded estimates. The dollar fell back from its...

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Higher Bond Yields Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22%. Higher T-note yields today are supporting gains in the dollar. The dollar is also climbing today on weakness in the British pound, which fell to a 2-week low after the UK's Aug government borrowing exceeded estimates. The dollar fell back...

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Japan Inflation Slows In August, Rice Price Surges Ease

Inflation in Japan slowed to 2.7 percent in August due partly to government energy subsidies, official data showed Friday, with the cost of rice easing following a huge price spike.

International Business Times

Dollar Finds Support from Higher Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.50%. The dollar moved higher Thursday on positive carryover from Wednesday when Fed Chair Powell said higher goods prices are feeding through to inflation and that the FOMC expects inflation to continue to build into next year, which may limit how...

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Dollar Moves Higher with Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.57%. The dollar is climbing today on positive carryover from Wednesday when Fed Chair Powell said higher goods prices are feeding through to inflation and that the FOMC expects inflation to continue to build into next year, which may limit how...

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Dollar Rebounds on Hawkish Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.22%. The dollar whipsawed higher on Wednesday after recovering from a 3.5-year low. The dollar initially retreated on Wednesday after the FOMC cut interest rates by -25 bp and signaled another -50 bp of rate cuts by year's end. However, the...

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Dollar Posts Modest Gains Ahead of FOMC Decision

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.07%. The dollar is posting modest gains today ahead of the results of today’s FOMC meeting. Weakness in stocks today is boosting some liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar are muted after the US Aug housing starts and...

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Dollar Slumps on Fed Easing Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.69% and posted a 2.5-month low. The dollar remains under pressure on expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates by -25 bp at Wednesday’s conclusion of the 2-day FOMC meeting. Also, increased expectations for Fed easing through year-end are bearish...

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Dollar Slides and Gold Rallies to a Record High on Fed Easing Prospects

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.27%. The dollar was under pressure on Monday as the Fed is expected to cut the fed funds target range by -25 bp at the conclusion of the Tue/Wed FOMC meeting. Also, Monday's rally in the S&P to a new record...

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Dollar Weighed Down by Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.11%. The dollar is under pressure today as the Fed is expected to cut the fed funds target range by -25 bp at the conclusion of the Tue/Wed FOMC meeting. Also, today's rally in the S&P to a new record high...

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Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.04%. The dollar posted modest gains on Friday due to higher T-note yields, which have strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar fell back from its best level after the University of Michigan US Sep consumer sentiment index fell more...

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Dollar Climbs with T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.15%. The dollar is climbing today due to higher T-note yields, which have strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials. Weakness in stocks today has also boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar fell back from its best level after the...

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Dollar Falls on Fed-Friendly US Economic Reports and Euro Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.28%. The dollar gave up an early advance and retreated Thursday after US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rose to a 3.75-year high and Aug CPI was right on expectations, cementing expectations for at least a 25 bp rate cut by the...

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Dollar Undercut by Fed Rate Cut Expectations and Euro Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today gave up overnight gains and is down by -0.24%. The dollar retreated today after US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rose to a 3.75-year high and Aug CPI was right on expectations, cementing expectations for at least a 25 bp rate cut by the Fed...

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Dollar Little Changed Ahead of the US August CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.03%. The dollar found support on Wednesday on an increase in safe-haven demand from an escalation of geopolitical risks in Europe after Poland shot down Russian drones that had entered its airspace. However, the dollar gave up most of its advance...

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Dollar Pressured by Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.16%. The dollar gave up an early advance and turned lower today after bond yields declined on a weaker-than-expected US Aug PPI report, which cemented expectations for at least a 25 bp rate cut by the Fed at next week's FOMC...

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Dollar Supported by Higher T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday recovered from a 1.5-month low and rose by +0.36%. Higher T-note yields on Tuesday strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials and sparked short covering in the dollar. The dollar initially whipsawed lower and then higher on Tuesday after preliminary benchmark payroll revisions to...

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Dollar Recovers as T-note Yields Climb

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today recovered from a 1.5-month low and is up by +0.08%. Higher T-note yields today strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials and sparked short covering in the dollar. The dollar today initially whipsawed lower and then higher after preliminary benchmark payroll revisions to US payrolls...

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Japan’s ruling LDP to pick new leader after PM Ishiba resigns

The embattled party faces mounting pressure over soaring rice prices, declining birth rates and immigration.

International Business Times

Japan Ruling Party To Pick New Leader On October 4

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will pick its new leader on October 4, the party's election committee said Tuesday, replacing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba who resigned after huge election setbacks.

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Dollar Slides and Gold Rallies to a Record on the Outlook for Fed Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.32% and posted a new 1.5-month low. The dollar is under pressure from last Friday's weak US unemployment report and the increased expectations for Fed easing through year-end. The dollar is also being undercut by concerns over Fed independence, which could...

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Dollar Weighed Down by the Prospects of Easier Fed Policy

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.17% but remains above last Friday's 1.5-month low. The dollar is under pressure from last Friday's weak US unemployment report and the increased expectations for Fed easing through year-end. The dollar is also being undercut by concerns over Fed independence, which...

The Independent UK

Who could replace Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s prime minister?

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faces critical leadership contest

International Business Times

'Geek' Shigeru Ishiba Quits Dream Job As Japan PM

Shigeru Ishiba likes the nitty-gritty of policy and geeky pursuit of making military models, but his dream job as Japanese prime minister crumbled Sunday.

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