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Japan's super-long bonds briefly change course to fall after weak auction

Japan's long-dated bond market saw a dip Friday after a 20-year bond auction attracted weak investor interest. Concerns over increased government spending, particularly a substantial new growth strategy, weighed on demand. This fiscal worry overshadowed positive sentiment from falling oil prices and comments from a Bank of Japan official, leading…

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Nasdaq Futures Gain After Brutal Tech Selloff, Micron Earnings in Focus

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are up +0.40% this morning as investors bought the dip in technology stocks after a brutal selloff in the previous session.

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Dollar hits 13-month high as rate-hike bets, stock rout boost demand

The US dollar has hit a 13-month peak, fueled by a selloff in tech stocks and growing expectations for interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve. Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets as global stock markets falter. The dollar index has reached its highest level since May 2025, while the…

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Global Market: BOJ policymakers push for faster rate hikes as inflation risks mount

The Bank of Japan is growing more concerned about persistent inflation, with some policymakers advocating faster interest rate hikes after raising the policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 years. Officials cited rising cost pressures from a weak yen, high energy prices and strong AI-driven demand, with some members…

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Dollar at 13-month high as rate hike bets, stock rout boost demand

The U.S. dollar surged to a 13-month high, driven by a tech stock sell-off and anticipation of Federal Reserve rate hikes. Investors are flocking to the dollar as a safe haven amid global market jitters. Markets are now pricing in a higher probability of interest rate increases in July and…

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Japan bond yields mixed after relatively weak 5-year auction

Japanese government bond yields showed mixed movements on Tuesday, with a weaker-than-expected auction for 5-year bonds. Yields on shorter maturities edged up, while longer-term bonds saw slight declines. Discussions between Japan's Finance Minister and the U.S. Treasury Secretary about global markets and currency swings have fueled speculation about potential acceleration…

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Global Market: Japan's benchmark bond yields extend gains as inflation, fiscal concerns weigh

Japanese government bond yields are climbing as persistent inflation and fiscal concerns weigh on investors. A new government growth strategy, aiming for substantial public and private investment, is fueling worries about further inflationary pressures and potential interest rate hikes. Despite recent inflation data remaining below target, markets anticipate the Bank…

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Yen nears weakest in 40 years as BOJ hike fails to stem rout

The yen remains near four-decade lows despite intervention and a Bank of Japan rate hike, as investor confidence is undermined by government spending plans. Analysts predict further intervention to defend key levels, while inflation is expected to rise despite current fuel subsidies. Other currencies saw little movement.

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Dollar on the defensive ahead of first Fed decision under Warsh

The dollar weakened ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with optimism over a U.S.-Iran peace deal boosting risk appetite. The yen also struggled against a softer dollar after a widely anticipated Bank of Japan rate hike offered few surprises. Investors remained cautious before the Fed's announcement, with focus on…

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Japan hikes interest rates to highest since 1995 as Middle East tensions fuel inflation fears

Decision by BOJ influenced by higher energy costs due to instability in the Middle East

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Explained: Why Japan's Nikkei soared to lifetime high even after BOJ hiked interest rates to 31-year high

Japan's Nikkei index surged past 70,000 for the first time as the Bank of Japan raised its short-term policy rate to 1%, the highest in 31 years. The central bank's gradual tightening, coupled with diminished Middle East conflict risks, supported equities. Simultaneously, an Iran-US peace deal boosted sentiment, leading to…

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The Week Ahead (June 15-21): G7 Summit Opens in France; Warsh Chairs First Fed Meeting

Bank of Japan is widely expected to hike interest rates, European leaders to discuss economic challenges at EU summit

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Japan's Nikkei ends nearly 3% higher on renewed hopes for Middle East peace

Japanese stocks surged on Friday, with the Nikkei index climbing close to 3 percent. Investors reacted positively to news of a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran. Chip-related companies saw significant gains. Banks also advanced ahead of a Bank of Japan policy meeting. The market experienced volatility…

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FOREX-Dollar steadies following US strikes on Iran and ahead of inflation data

The dollar held steady as U.S. strikes on Iran followed a helicopter incident, though President Trump downplayed the event. Investors await U.S. inflation data for Federal Reserve policy clues. Meanwhile, the yen weakened as Japan's wholesale prices surged, with markets anticipating a Bank of Japan rate hike.

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Dollar clings to 2-month high as Gulf hostilities flare, yen wobbles near intervention zone

Heightened Middle East tensions, including Iranian attacks and U.S. strikes, propelled oil prices and boosted the dollar's safe-haven appeal near a two-month peak. The yen teetered around the 160 mark, sparking intervention fears. Meanwhile, strong U.S. services inflation data reinforced expectations of sustained high interest rates, while the Bank of…

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Global Market Today: Asian stocks edge up, Yen nears 160 per dollar

Asian stocks followed Wall Street higher, driven by renewed enthusiasm for AI-linked equities, pushing the S&P 500 to a ninth consecutive gain. The yen neared the 160-per-dollar level as traders awaited clues on Bank of Japan interest rate policy. Meanwhile, Brent crude rose amid reports of US forces intercepting Iranian…

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Global Market: Japan inflation remains below BOJ target as energy costs rise

Tokyo's inflation eased for a sixth month in May, staying under the Bank of Japan's target. Government subsidies helped cushion rising global energy costs. Meanwhile, Japan's factory output rebounded in April, driven by AI-related demand. Policymakers watch these trends closely as they consider future interest rate decisions amid global economic…

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Global Market: OECD sees Bank of Japan raising rates to 2% by 2027 amid inflation shift

Japan's central bank might increase interest rates to two percent by late 2027. This move signals confidence in Japan's economy moving past decades of low inflation. Stronger wages and consumer demand allow for gradual borrowing cost hikes. The Bank of Japan is also expected to reduce bond purchases. This shift…

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The Week Ahead (April 27-May 1): China Implements Zero Tariffs on All African Partners

U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady, Bank of Japan convenes its policy meeting amid lowered rate hike expectations

The Independent UK

Iran war worries fail to dampen business sentiment in Japan

Bank of Japan surveys shows sentiment among major manufacturers improving for fourth consecutive quarter

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Stock Index Futures Muted in Thin Pre-Christmas Trade, U.S. Jobless Claims Data on Tap

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.03%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.01% this morning ahead of a holiday-shortened pre-Christmas trading session.

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S&P Futures Muted With U.S. GDP Data in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.04% this morning, steadying after a three-day rally as investors await a trio of reports delayed by the government shutdown, with a particular focus on the initial estimate of third-quarter GDP.

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Stocks Set to Extend Tech-Led Rally, U.S. Economic Data Awaited

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are up +0.31%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are up +0.54% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street as the tech-driven rally looks set to carry into the holiday-shortened trading week.

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Bank of Japan hikes interest rates: Is a global bond crisis looming?

The Bank of Japan lifted interest rates to their highest level in three decades, signalling further tightening ahead. The shift is reviving concerns over rising global bond yields and the risk of capital repatriation from Japanese investors.

The Independent UK

Quarterly 'tankan' survey shows slight improvement as Bank of Japan weighs a rate hike

A quarterly survey of major Japanese manufacturers shows business sentiment improving to its best level in four years, even after President Trump raised tariffs on goods from the U.S. ally to a baseline level of 15%

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