The Latest Breaking News from BOJ

Dollar Supported by Euro and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.13%. The dollar is moving higher today amid weakness in the euro after the Eurozone June CPI report showed prices rose less than expected, knocking the euro lower. Also, today’s decline in the yen to a new 39-year low is dollar-supportive....

Barchart · Jul 1

S&P Futures Slip With Focus on U.S. ADP Jobs Report and Warsh’s Remarks

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.27% this morning, starting the third quarter on a cautious note as investors await remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh and a new round of U.S. economic data at a time when bets on Fed rate hikes are ramping up.

Barchart · Jul 1

The Yen Carry Trade Could Spark Fireworks for US Markets This July 4. Here’s What Traders Need to Know.

Forex dynamics and policy intervention could prompt an unwinding of the yen carry trade just as US market volume thins out.

Barchart · Jun 30

JGB yields rise as inflation concerns grow on BOJ policy outlook

Japanese government bond yields climbed as inflation worries grew. Reports suggest the government might steer the Bank of Japan towards its pro-growth economic plans, potentially slowing interest rate hikes. This move, aimed at boosting annual real economic growth beyond 1%, has sparked concerns that the central bank could lag in…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

Dollar Slips as Lower Crude Prices Ease Rate-Hike Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.07%. The dollar moved lower on Friday amid weakness in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil fell more than 3% on Friday to a 4-month low, easing inflation expectations and potentially persuading the Fed to ease monetary policy, a negative factor...

Barchart · Jun 26

Dollar Weakens with Crude Oil Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.32%. The dollar is sliding today amid weakness in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil is down more than 3% today, easing inflation expectations and potentially persuading the Fed to ease monetary policy, a negative factor for the dollar. Losses in...

Barchart · Jun 26

Global Market: Core inflation in Tokyo accelerates as energy-driven price pressures begin to broaden

Tokyo's core inflation surged in June, driven by rising energy costs stemming from the Middle East conflict. This acceleration signals broadening price pressures, prompting the Bank of Japan to consider further interest rate hikes. While some economists express caution about the extent of these pressures, the central bank is closely…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Dollar Slips on Benign US Inflation News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.17%. The dollar was under pressure as Thursday’s stock rally reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Thursday’s benign inflation news may keep the Fed from tightening monetary policy, a negative for the dollar, after the May core PCE price index,...

Barchart · Jun 25

Dollar Weakens on Strength in Stocks and Lower Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.19%. The dollar is under pressure as today's stock rally has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, benign inflation news today may keep the Fed from tightening monetary policy, a negative for the dollar, after the May core PCE price...

Barchart · Jun 25

Speculation of Tighter Fed Policy Boosts the Dollar and Hammers Gold

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.20%. The dollar added to its week-long surge on Wednesday and posted a new 13-month high. The dollar continues to benefit from carryover support from last Wednesday, when the FOMC’s hawkish stance suggested higher interest rates later this year. The dollar...

Barchart · Jun 24