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Japan's 10-year yield hits 3%, a first since 1996 as rate hikes dominate the G20

Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched 3% on Tuesday for the first time since 1996, part of a deepening global sovereign debt sell-off, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used the G20 finance meeting to press Tokyo for faster rate hikes.

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Japan's finance minister, BOJ chief to attend G20 gathering next week

Japan's finance minister and central bank governor will attend the upcoming G20 meeting. Policymakers will discuss the global economic fallout and the persistently weak yen. Financial markets are watching for potential meetings with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The yen has shown some recovery after joint intervention but remains under…

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Japan and the U.S. just spent billions to try to save the yen. Why is it already losing ground?

Economists point out that the U.S.-Japan intervention—as significant as it may be—doesn’t tackle the underlying reasons behind the yen’s weakness.

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Yen holds gains after Japan, US confirm joint intervention, signal more action

Japan and the United States intervened jointly to support the Japanese yen currency. This rare action aimed to prevent further declines and global economic spillovers. Central bank data suggests Japan spent billions of dollars during the intervention. Officials vowed to take further coordinated action if needed to stabilize the yen.…

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Japan to announce Tokyo, Washington took joint action on yen: Report

Japan's Finance Minister plans to reveal a cooperation with Washington regarding currency market interventions aimed at arresting the yen's drastic decline to levels not seen in 40 years. Sources suggest that both nations have engaged in yen-buying strategies, marking their first collaborative effort since 2011. The operation is ongoing, as…

The Economic Times

Dollar Declines on a Benign US CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.32% on Tuesday. The dollar retreated on Tuesday after US June consumer prices rose less than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Also, the benign CPI report has reduced the chances of a Fed rate hike at the FOMC meeting later this...

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Dollar Falls and Gold Rallies as US CPI Trails Estimates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.55% today. The dollar is retreating today after US June consumer prices rose less than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Also, the benign CPI report has reduced the chances of a Fed rate hike at the FOMC meeting later this...

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S&P Futures Muted as Investors Weigh Big Bank Earnings, U.S. Inflation Data and Warsh’s Testimony in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.06% this morning as investors digest earnings reports from big U.S. banks, with the focus now turning to key U.S. inflation data and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s congressional testimony.

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Yen tumbles to 4-decade low. Here are 3 reasons behind the historic slump

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said authorities were ready to respond appropriately at any time, without giving stronger signals. The sharp decline has fuelled growing speculation that Tokyo could be edging closer to direct intervention to support the currency.

The Economic Times

India-Japan relationship could become world’s most important: Japanese Finance Minister

Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama believes the India-Japan relationship could become the world's most important. Speaking at a Tokyo conclave, she lauded PM Modi and emphasized cooperation between nations sharing common values. The event highlighted significant Japanese investment and business presence in India, with Maruti-Suzuki's record production underscoring the economic…

The Economic Times

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…

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan warns against excessive currency volatility as Yen nears key threshold

Japan signals readiness to step into currency markets if the yen weakens further. The currency is nearing a critical 160 per dollar mark. This comes after significant yen-buying intervention and a record drop in foreign reserves. Officials are exploring new ways to fund dollar support operations. Investors watch for further…

The Economic Times

Dollar steady as traders await progress on Middle East peace talks

The US dollar held steady as global markets adopted a cautious stance. Investors are closely watching Middle East peace talks and upcoming economic data. Any progress towards de-escalation in the region could impact the dollar's safe-haven status. Traders are also anticipating key speeches and reports that may influence central bank…

The Economic Times

OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan's finance minister says

The release of new models of ‌AI able ⁠to code ⁠at a high level has given hackers an unprecedented ability to identify cybersecurity risks and devise ways to exploit them.

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Dollar Retreats on Iran Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 6-week high on Wednesday and finished down by -0.24%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Wednesday and moved lower after comments from President Trump that the US was in the “final stages” with Iran, which knocked crude oil prices down...

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Dollar Erases Early Gains as Crude Prices Fall and Stocks Rally

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 6-week high today and is down by -0.09%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and moved lower after crude oil prices fell by more than -2%, which lowered inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to ease monetary policy, a...

Euronews

Economic growth in the Pacific could slow as energy disruptions spread, ADB warns

Rising fuel and fertiliser import costs are placing growing pressure on economies across Asia and the Pacific, especially small island states that rely heavily on imports. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) says governments are accelerating energy transition and resilience measures in response.

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Dollar Weakens as Japan Intervenes in Forex Market to Support the Yen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday tumbled to a 1.5-week low and finished down by -0.95%. Thursday’s +2% rally in the yen weighed on the dollar after the Nikkei reported that the Japanese government and the BOJ conducted yen-buying operations. Earlier on Thursday, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned...

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Dollar Falls as the Yen Rallies on Intervention Talk

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 1-week low and is down by -0.67%. Today’s +2% rally in the yen is weighing on the dollar after Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned that Japan is close to intervening in the forex market to support the yen. Also, lower...

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Japan narrowly avoids a technical recession in 2025, government report shows

Japan's economy grew at only a 0.2% annual pace in the last quarter of 2025, according to a government report released this Monday. Growth for all of last year came in at just 1.1%.

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Asian markets rise after Takaichi election win, while US futures trend lower

Asian markets rose after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a two-thirds supermajority in a historic landslide victory in Japanese elections, boosting fiscal stimulus prospects.

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S&P Futures Muted With Focus on Trump’s Davos Address and Corporate Earnings

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.04% this morning as investors cautiously await U.S. President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, as well as a new round of economic data and corporate earnings reports.

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Dollar Recovers on Fed Chair Speculation

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.04%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Friday and moved higher after President Trump expressed reluctance to nominate Kevin Hassett as Fed Chair. Hassett was seen by markets as the most dovish candidate, so nominating someone like Kevin Warsh, a...

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Dollar Drops as the Yen Gains on Verbal Warnings

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.14% as it consolidates modestly below Thursday's 6-week high. The strength in equity markets today has curbed some liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, some hawkish comments today from Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama pushed the yen higher and weighed on...

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Nasdaq Futures Climb on AI Optimism

March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are trending up +0.59% this morning, signaling that a tech rally fueled by strong earnings from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which revived optimism around AI, looks set to continue.

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