Japan 10-Year Yield Nears 2-Decade High

Japan 10-Year Yield Nears 2-Decade High

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USD/JPY Forecast: Mild Gains Despite Upbeat Japan CPI, Eyes on BoJ

USD/JPY Forecast: Mild Gains Despite Upbeat Japan CPI, Eyes on BoJ

The USD/JPY forecast is expected to tilt downside as the BoJ rate hike expectations increase the yen’s demand. The US CPI data showed a cooling momentum, while Japan’s inflation remains sticky. Fed-BoJ divergence could support the USD/JPY in the near term. The USD/JPY is trading under pressure in anticipation of the Bank of Japan’s policy

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0550 vs. 7.0583 previous

PBOC sets USD/CNY reference rate at 7.0550 vs. 7.0583 previous

On Friday, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) sets the USD/CNY central rate for the trading session ahead at 7.0550 compared to the previous day’s fix of 7.0583. PBOC FAQs The primary monetary policy objectives of the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) are to safeguard price stability, including exchange rate stability, and promote economic growth.

Australian Housing Credit Growth Maintains St…

Australian Housing Credit Growth Maintains St…

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Japan November Inflation Climbs 2.9% On Year

Japan November Inflation Climbs 2.9% On Year

Overall consumer prices in Japan were up 2.9 percent on year in November, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday. That was in line with expectations and down from 3.0 percent in October. On a monthly basis, inflation was unchanged at 0.4 percent. Core CPI was up 3.0 percent on year –

Tesla Cybercab reportedly spotted testing on public roads in Austin (Bullish!)

Tesla Cybercab reportedly spotted testing on public roads in Austin (Bullish!)

Summary Reports suggest Cybercab testing on public roads Austin seen as key autonomy testing hub Autonomy central to Tesla’s long-term narrative Shares of Tesla are likely to draw fresh attention after social media reports suggested the company’s long-awaited Cybercab vehicle has been spotted testing on public roads in Austin, Texas for the first time. While

ECB Holds Rate Steady Again, Lifts Eurozone Growth Forecasts

ECB Holds Rate Steady Again, Lifts Eurozone Growth Forecasts

The European Central Bank left its key interest rate unchanged for the fourth policy session in a row and raised the growth forecasts for the euro area citing support from domestic demand, but the bank also lifted the inflation projection for next year as policymakers expect services inflation to ease more slowly than expected earlier.

Participants are doubting the CPI report – Market Update

Participants are doubting the CPI report – Market Update

Things have changed quite remarkably since the broadly optimistic morning session. As pointed out in this interesting report, there might have been some selection biases in the BLS construction of this CPI release, tilting the numbers to the downside. Accuracy issues for data releases may hurt confidence prospects for Public data going forward. With the

Dealers warn of capital squeeze from increased FX hedging

Dealers warn of capital squeeze from increased FX hedging

A surge in uncollateralised foreign exchange forwards hedging from buy-side clients could put bank balance sheets under pressure, dealers warn. FX hedge ratios at asset managers and pension funds have not materially increased in 2025, despite the selloff in the US dollar in the second quarter. This may change, though, as narrowing interest rate differentials could

U.S. Natural Gas Storage Deficit Narrows in D…

U.S. Natural Gas Storage Deficit Narrows in D…

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Tech sector rallies: Semiconductors and communication services take the lead

Tech sector rallies: Semiconductors and communication services take the lead

Sector Overview: Semiconductors and Communication Services Surge Todays market snapshot reveals a significant uptick in the semiconductor and communication services sectors. These sectors showcase outstanding performance, primarily driven by robust gains in several major stocks. Micron Technology (MU) leads the pack with an impressive gain of 13.02%, followed by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) surging by

Hawkish BoE Cut Lifts Sterling, Dollar Weakens on Soft CPI

Hawkish BoE Cut Lifts Sterling, Dollar Weakens on Soft CPI

Sterling rallied broadly after the BoE delivered a widely expected rate cut that came with a distinctly hawkish undertone. The 5–4 vote, with four members dissenting in favor of holding rates steady, was a surprise and prompted a reassessment of how smooth the easing path ahead will be. Fundamentally, the BoE still sees scope for

EUR/USD extends losses ahead of ECB’s decision, US CPI release

EUR/USD extends losses ahead of ECB’s decision, US CPI release

EUR/USD has been rejected at 1.1750 and trades lower for the third consecutive day, changing hands at 1.1715 at the time of writing, but still within the weekly range, above 1.1700. The pair is suffering as the US Dollar accelerates its recovery, with investors reluctant to take excessive risks ahead of key interest rate decisions

WH Smith Full-Year Results Preview: Accounting Issues Delay Publication

WH Smith Full-Year Results Preview: Accounting Issues Delay Publication

Exceptional turbulence surrounds delayed results WH Smith PLC enters what should have been a routine full-year reporting season in an exceptionally turbulent context. The company’s results for the year ended 31 August 2025 – originally scheduled for publication in mid-November – have been delayed twice, most recently to the 19th December 2025 to give auditor PwC

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