Japan Manufacturing PMI Shows Slight Improvement
The manufacturing sector in Japan continued to contract in May, albeit at a slower pace, the latest survey from Jibun […]
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Trade Rhetoric Sours Sentiment Again as US-China Tensions Resurface
Market sentiment took another bearish turn today following renewed rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who accused China of having
Japan Housing Starts Plunge 26.6%
Japan’s housing starts decreased sharply in April after a surge in the previous month, data from the Ministry of Land,
Markets Turn Cautious Again on Trade Stalemates; Euro Picking Up Momentum in Some Crosses
Asian markets returned to a risk-off tone today, with investor sentiment once again weighed down by the lack of clarity
Japan Retail Sales Climb 3.3% On Year In April
The value of retail sales in Japan was up 3.3 percent on year in April, the Ministry of Economy, Trade
Dollar Recovery Slows Ahead of FOMC Minutes as Market Seeks Clarity
Dollar’s near-term rebound is still intact as markets head into US session. But appears to be fading as traders await
Dollar Rides Optimism Wave; RBNZ Lifts Kiwi, Aussie Ignores CPI Surprise
Dollar’s broad-based rebound gained further momentum in Asian session today. The turnaround in risk appetite has been key in lifting
Yen Crushed as Super-Long JGB Yields Plunge on Supply Cut Speculation
Yen is under intense selling pressure today, dragged down by a sharp plunge in super-long JGB yields. The 30-year yield
Markets Stay Guarded Despite China Profit Gains
Markets were subdued in the Asian session today, showing little enthusiasm in response to China’s better-than-expected industrial profit figures. Profits
Dollar Drops as Tariff Confusion Reignites and Trade Talks Drag On
Dollar extended its slide as the new week opened in Asia, with investors once again thrown off balance by US
Markets Rattled as Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on EU, Dollar Tumbles
Global financial markets are thrown back into turmoil today after US President Donald Trump reignited trade tensions by announcing he
Focus Turns to Fragile Trade Progress as Dollar Lags in Cautious Markets
Dollar is once again under pressure in a relatively calm Asian session, as broader financial markets appear to have stabilized
Dollar Recovers as Markets Stabilize, Euro Pressured by PMI and Dovish ECB Accounts
Dollar staged a broad recovery today as financial markets found some footing following a volatile stretch dominated by US deficit
US Deficit Jitters Roil Markets as Yields Surge, Dollar Sinks, Bitcoin Hits Record
The dominant driver in global markets at the moment is rising concern over the US fiscal deficit. 30-year yield surged
US Assets Remain Under Pressure; Sterling Gains Muted Despite Hot CPI
Dollar’s selloff moderated slightly during European session, but pressure on US assets remains firmly in place. DOW futures are down
Dollar Selloff Accelerates on Fiscal, Trade, and FX Policy Risks
Dollar came under broad selling pressure in Asian session, with fresh technical signals suggesting that the near-term recovery has already
Aussie Dips on RBA’s Dovish Tilt, But Risk Sentiment Provides Cushion
Aussie softened modestly following the RBA’s widely expected 25bps rate cut to 3.85%. But selling was contained as broader market