Tag: currency markets
Yen Hits 18-Month Low as Dollar Loses Momentum
The Japanese yen weakened sharply on Tuesday, falling to its lowest level since July 2024, while the U.S. dollar remained under pressure as investors...
Dollar Rises Against Major Currencies After Strong U.S. Jobs Report
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Friday after fresh data pointed to slower-than-expected job growth in the United States, reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve...
Weak U.S. Dollar Outlook Persists Amid Fed Independence Concerns
The outlook for the U.S. dollar remains bearish at the start of 2026, according to a survey of currency strategists conducted by Reuters. Analysts...
China’s Forex Reserves Rise in December, Miss Expectations
China’s foreign exchange reserves increased in December, but the rise came in slightly below market expectations, according to official data released on Wednesday. The...
Japan Stocks Rally as Nikkei 225 Jumps Over 3%
Japanese stocks finished higher on Monday, supported by strong gains in the real estate, banking, and textile sectors, which lifted overall market sentiment.
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Dollar Strengthens After Claims Surprise, Still Down for the Year
The U.S. dollar strengthened on Wednesday, recovering earlier losses after a stronger-than-expected labor market report. Despite the rebound, the greenback remained on track for...
Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Fed Minutes as 2025 Ends Weakly
The U.S. dollar traded largely unchanged on Tuesday as markets waited for the December meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve, which are expected to...
Asia FX Quiet in Year-End Trade, Won Rises on Government Backing
Most Asian currencies and the U.S. dollar traded largely flat on Monday as thin year-end conditions kept market activity subdued. The standout was the...
BOJ Rate Hike Lifts Yen—But Is Government Intervention Next?
The Japanese yen regained some lost ground on Monday after suffering a sharp decline late last week. Markets remained cautious as investors assessed the...
Yen Strengthens as Japan Signals Intervention, Dollar Softens
The Japanese yen strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Monday after senior officials warned against “one-sided and sharp” currency moves, signaling a willingness to...
