The Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino of the Bank of Japan has highlighted the significant impact of exchange rate fluctuations on economic activity. These fluctuations not only affect inflation through direct impact on import prices, but also have broader and sustained implications. While the Bank of Japan aims to cap the upside through intervention threats, a
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During Monday’s trading session, the GBPJPY pair continued its upward movement, hitting a peak of approximately 202.50, the highest level seen since 2007. Despite initial efforts by sellers to drive the pair down to 106.14, buyers managed to take control and push the pair to new cycle highs. The Daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) at
The Bank of Japan is sending strong signals regarding its quantitative tightening (QT) plan, hinting that it may be bigger than anticipated by the markets. Furthermore, there is talk of a possible interest rate hike accompanying this move, signifying a significant shift away from its massive monetary stimulus. These hawkish hints come in response to
The Jibun Bank Services PMI unexpectedly fell to 49.8 in June, marking the first contraction since August 2022. This decline, coupled with a slowdown in output price inflation, has raised concerns about the strength of the Japanese economy. As a result, the Bank of Japan may need to reassess its monetary policy approach and place
The recent drop in the CB Consumer Confidence Index below 100 for the first time since July 2022 has raised concerns among investors. Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson attributed this decline to consumer worries about inflation. This development underscores the importance of monitoring FOMC member commentary for insights into inflation, economic outlook, and potential Fed
Moody’s credit-rating firm has noted that Japan’s ability to meet its primary budget-balancing target next fiscal year is not a make-or-break situation in terms of their credit rating. Christian de Guzman, the Japan sovereign analyst at Moody’s, emphasized that the target should be seen as a commitment to fiscal reform rather than an absolute benchmark
The market saw a mixed reaction in stock futures as June came to a close, with the first half of 2024 ending at near record highs. The S&P 500 hit an intraday record last Thursday, continuing its bullish trend with an 0.6% gain for the eighth positive week in nine. Nvidia, a key player in
The recent violent reaction of bond vigilantes to the spendthrift policies of French politicians serves as a stark reminder for the United States. It underscores the fact that the market will likely determine the tipping point for debt sustainability, and forecasting it accurately will be a tough task. While there has been growing concern among
In a recent statement, Masato Kanda, Japan’s top currency diplomat, emphasized the role of the Bank of Japan (BoJ) in intervening in foreign exchange markets when deemed necessary. Kanda highlighted the need for appropriate measures to address excessive forex movements, signaling that Japan is closely monitoring exchange rate fluctuations. Following Kanda’s remarks, the Japanese Yen
In a recent television interview, Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated Germany’s coalition government’s commitment to its social agenda despite economic challenges. He emphasized the importance of defending and further developing the welfare state while addressing other pressing issues, such as military aid to Ukraine. The three-way coalition in Germany, comprising the Social Democrats (SPD), pro-business liberals
Germany’s Economy Minister, Robert Habeck, recently visited China to discuss the proposed European Union tariffs on Chinese goods. Contrary to popular belief, Habeck emphasized that these tariffs are not a form of punishment. This visit marks the first by a senior European official since the EU suggested imposing significant duties on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs)
The gold price is currently hovering near a two-week high due to market expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September. This anticipation of a rate cut has bolstered the XAU/USD pair, despite the rise in US bond yields, which in turn supports the US Dollar and acts as a ceiling for
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