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Dollar Sees Support from Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.11%. The dollar is seeing support from a +4.3 bp rise in the 10-year T-note yield to 4.496%. The dollar is also seeing support from hawkish comments today by several Fed officials and reduced expectations for Fed rate cuts. Fed Governor Michelle...

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BOJ Expected To Pursue Gradual Rate Hikes: Former Executive

Former BOJ executive suggests gradual rate hikes to manage inflation and support growth in Japan.

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Dollar Softens and Gold Rallies as US Jobless Claims Climb

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.30%. The dollar gave up an early advance Thursday and fell moderately after US weekly jobless claims rose more than expected to an 8-1/2 month high, a dovish factor for Fed policy. The dollar was also weighed down Thursday by a...

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Dollar Falls on Dovish Jump in US Jobless Claims

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is down by -0.18%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and turned lower after US weekly jobless claims rose more than expected to an 8-1/2 month high, a dovish factor for Fed policy. The British pound (^GBPUSD ) today fell to...

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Dollar Gains on Hawkish Fed Comments and Higher Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.13%. Higher T-note yields Wednesday supported modest gains in the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from Boston Fed President Collins were bullish for the dollar when she said interest rates will likely need to be held higher for longer to reduce price...

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Dollar Rises with Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is up by +0.10% on support from higher T-note yields. Today’s stock weakness is also boosting some liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar fell back from its best levels after US Mar wholesale trade sales unexpectedly declined. US Mar wholesale trade sales...

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BOJ To Raise Interest Rates If Inflation Meets Forecast

Learn about the Bank of Japan's readiness to adjust interest rates based on inflation alignment with forecasts and its commitment to price stability and ec...

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Dollar Climbs on Hawkish Fed Comments and a Weak Yen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.31%. Hawkish comments Tuesday from Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari supported the dollar when he said it's likely the Fed will keep interest rates where they are "for an extended period of time." Also, weakness in the yen was positive for the dollar...

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Dollar Climbs on Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is up by +0.06%. Hawkish comments from Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari supported the dollar when he said he questions if Fed policy is restrictive enough given recent inflation data. Lower T-note yields today are limiting gains in the dollar. The yen is under...

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Dollar Retreats as Weak US Reports Bolster Fed Rate Cut Hopes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell to a 3-week low and finished down by -0.25%. The dollar sank Friday as T-note yields retreated on the weaker-than-expected reports on US Apr nonfarm payrolls and the Apr ISM services index. The weak reports boost the chances of the Fed cutting...

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Dollar Falls on Weaker Than Expected US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is down by -0.28% and fell to a 3-week low. The dollar sank today as T-note yields retreated on the weaker-than-expected US Apr unemployment report and Apr ISM services index. The reports boost the chances of the Fed cutting interest rates this year,...

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Dollar Falls with Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell to a 2-1/2 week low and finished down by -0.40%. The dollar was weighed down Thursday by a decline in T-note yields. Also, Thursday’s stock rally reduced the liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, the dollar had a negative carryover from...

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Dollar Recovers and Gold Falls as T-Note Yields Climb

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is up by +0.12%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and moved higher as T-note yields rose after today’s US economic reports showed weekly jobless claims rose less than expected and Q1 unit labor costs rose more than expected, hawkish factors for...

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Japan's .6 Billion Yen Intervention On May 1

Japan's recent .6 billion intervention in the foreign exchange market aimed to stabilize the yen's value and protect its export-driven economy.

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Japan Signals 160 Yen Line In FX Intervention

Japan's intervention at 160 yen line aims to stabilize currency market and economy, with global implications.

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Dollar Rallies Ahead of an Expected Hawkish FOMC Wednesday

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose to a 1-week high and finished up by +0.60%. The dollar rallied Tuesday after T-note yields jumped when the US Q1 employment cost index rose more than expected, a sign of wage pressures and a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Falling stock...

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Why is Japan’s yen falling and why is it so weak against the US dollar?

The weakness of the Japanese currency is back in the spotlight after sinking to its lowest level since April 1990.

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Why has the yen fallen to a decade’s low and what does it mean for Japan’s economy?

The accelerating slide in the value of Japan’s currency could ultimately be bad news for people in Japan who are heavily reliant on imports

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Dollar Gains on Persistent US Price Pressures and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.37%. The dollar on Friday recovered from a 2-week low and rose moderately. The dollar strengthened Friday as stronger-than-expected US economic reports on Mar personal spending and Mar core PCE deflator were hawkish for Fed policy and may further delay rate...

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Dollar Climbs as Strong US Economic News May Delay Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00 ) this morning is up by +0.23%. The dollar today recovered from a 2-week low and is moderately higher. The dollar strengthened today as stronger-than-expected US economic reports on Mar personal spending and Mar core PCE deflator were hawkish for Fed policy and may further delay...

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Stock Index Futures Climb on Upbeat Big Tech Earnings, U.S. Inflation Data Looms

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24) are up +0.63%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.86% this morning as upbeat quarterly results from tech titans Alphabet and Microsoft boosted sentiment, while investors geared up for the release of the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge.

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Weak Yen Pressures Bank Of Japan Rate Decision

The Bank of Japan was widely expected to keep its ultra-low interest rates unchanged Friday but analysts say the tumbling yen is putting pressure on officials to act.

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Tokyo Inflation Below BOJ Target For 2Nd Month

Tokyo's inflation below BOJ target raises concerns for economic growth and policy decisions.

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Dollar Gives Up Early Gains on Stagflation Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell to a 1-1/2 week low and finished down by -0.28%. Stagflation concerns weighed on the dollar Thursday after revised US Q1 GDP showed slower-than-expected economic growth, along with persistent price pressures. The dollar initially moved higher Thursday after bond yields jumped when Thursday’s...

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Dollar Moves Higher as T-Note Yields Jump and Stocks Falter

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rebounded from a 1-1/2 week low and is slightly higher. The dollar saw support today after bond yields jumped when today’s US economic news showed signs of persistent inflation and labor market strength, hawkish factors for Fed policy. Also, today’s slump in stocks has...

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