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S&P Futures Gain as Oil Retreats, Fed Rate Decision in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.26% this morning as a pullback in oil prices helped stabilize sentiment ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision, which is expected to shape the market’s next move.

Barchart · Sep 16

Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei flat as investors await Fed, BOJ decisions

Japan’s Nikkei was largely flat on Wednesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of interest-rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan. Weakness in chip stocks offset gains in energy and trading shares, while the broader Topix outperformed.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Global Market: Bank of Japan poised for rate hike as oil prices fuel inflation

The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its policy rate by 25 basis points to a 31-year high of 1.25% as rising oil and import costs intensify inflation risks. Investors will watch Governor Kazuo Ueda’s guidance for signals on further monetary tightening.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Dollar Climbs as Stocks Sink and Crude Oil Surges

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1.5-week high today and is up by +0.52%. The dollar is moving higher today as T-note yields rise and stocks slump, boosting liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, today’s +3% jump in WTI crude oil raises inflation expectations and could persuade the...

Barchart · Sep 14

Global Market: Yen speculators turn net long for first time since February

Speculators turned bullish on the yen for the first time since February as expectations of faster Bank of Japan rate hikes intensified. Futures positioning swung sharply from net short to net long, reflecting renewed confidence after the currency recovered from a four-decade low.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Global Market: Japan inflation risks put BOJ rate path in focus

Japan’s inflation outlook is becoming increasingly sensitive to import costs, yen movements and supply shocks, raising concerns at the Bank of Japan. Policymakers are assessing whether these pressures could become persistent and influence inflation expectations, as the central bank weighs further rate hikes amid changing domestic and global economic conditions.

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Dollar steady, yen near 7-month high ahead of Fed, BOJ meetings

The dollar maintained its stability as the yen approached a peak not seen in seven months this week. With key policymakers weighing potential interest rate hikes from both the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan, investors are keenly watching for a possible rate increase following the latest consumer price…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

5 world market themes for the week ahead

With the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan set to make pivotal interest rate decisions against a backdrop of escalating energy prices, global financial markets brace for change. Meanwhile, BRICS leaders convene in India to explore the integration of central bank digital currencies for seamless payments. In Sweden, the…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Dollar Gains Ground as CPI Report Produces Higher Odds for a Fed Rate Hike

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.06%. The dollar found support as a hawkish US CPI report pushed odds of an FOMC rate hike next week up to 88% from 75% on Thursday. Also, the 10-year T-note yield on Friday rose by +0.6 bp, supporting the dollar’s...

Barchart · Sep 11

Dollar Eases as Crude Oil Prices Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.10%. The dollar is trading lower as today’s decline of more than -2% in WTI crude oil prices caused the 10-year T-note yield to fall -3.5 bp. Still, the dollar is seeing underlying support after today’s US CPI report pushed the market's...

Barchart · Sep 11