Category: Asia
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Asia FX firms slightly, dollar steady as CPI data looms By Investing.com
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Investing.com — Most Asian currencies rose slightly on Thursday, recovering some of recent losses, while the dollar held near a seven-week high ahead of key consumer inflation data. Regional currencies suffered losses over the past week amid growing doubts about the pace of future interest rate cuts by the Federal…
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Asia FX muted with Fed, inflation cues on tap; Kiwi sinks on RBNZ cut By Investing.com
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Investing.com — Most Asian currencies remained range-bound on Wednesday, while the dollar stabilized in anticipation of further signals from the Federal Reserve and US inflation on the path to interest rates. The New Zealand dollar lagged behind its peers, falling sharply after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut interest…
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Asia stocks surge on US payrolls cheer, China stimulus hopes By Investing.com
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Investing.com — Asian stocks rose on Monday, with Japanese shares leading gains as strong U.S. jobs data quelled concerns about an economic slowdown, while hopes for more stimulus measures in China also boosted sentiment. Regional stocks received positive signals from Friday’s rise on Wall Street, which came on the heels…
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Asia FX weak, dollar strong amid bets on smaller US interest rate cut By Investing.com
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Investing.com — Most Asian currencies fell on Monday with the Japanese yen taking sharp losses, while the dollar stabilized from a recent rebound as strong jobs data sparked bets on smaller interest rate cuts. Regional trading volumes were affected by the holiday in China, and markets are scheduled to open…
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Asia shares fall, oil set for weekly gains on Mideast risks By Reuters
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By Ray Wee SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Asian stocks fell on Friday while oil prices headed for their biggest weekly gain in more than a year, as rising tensions in the Middle East kept markets on edge ahead of the U.S. jobs report due later in the day. US President Joe…
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Economic calendar in Asia 30 September 2024 – China PMIs for September
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Note that New Zealand switches to daylight saving time over the weekend as summer approaches. Speaking of New Zealand, the ANZ New Zealand Business Survey for September 2024 is due out today. August data improved compared to July but remained poor: But the focus will be on data from China.…
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Stocks Rally With Asia as China Pledges Fiscal Aid: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — European stocks and U.S. stock futures rose, tracking gains in Asia after China pledged fiscal stimulus, and technology shares rose. Most Read from Bloomberg Europe’s Stoxx 600 index rose 1% and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced after a strong revenue outlook from Micron Technology Inc. sent the stock higher…
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Stocks Rally With Asia as China Pledges Fiscal Aid: Markets Wrap
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(Bloomberg) — European stocks and U.S. stock futures rose, tracking gains in Asia after China pledged fiscal stimulus, and technology shares rose. Most Read from Bloomberg Europe’s Stoxx 600 index rose 1% and Nasdaq 100 futures advanced after a strong revenue outlook from Micron Technology Inc. sent the stock higher…
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Asia FX firms as dollar steadies before Powell, inflation cues By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Thursday while the dollar held steady ahead of further signals on interest rates, particularly from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech later in the day. The Chinese yuan extended gains after hitting a 16-month high as traders took comfort from Beijing’s stimulus measures earlier this…
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Economic calendar Asia Thursday, September 26: Bank of Japan meeting minutes, RBA info too
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Asia FX ticks higher, yuan hits 16-mth high on China stimulus cheer By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose slightly on Wednesday as the dollar was hurt by continued bets on interest rate cuts, while China’s yuan hit a 16-month high on optimism about more stimulus measures. The Australian and New Zealand dollars made strong gains thanks to their exposure to China, while the Japanese…
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What does a dovish Fed mean for Asia FX? Goldman Sachs answers By Investing.com
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Goldman Sachs said the U.S. Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in more than four years has eased market fears of a recession, with improved risk appetite likely to boost interest-rate-sensitive Asian currencies. GS said in a recent note that it expects many emerging market currencies in Asia to outperform, while…
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Asia FX muted with more Fed cues on tap; Aussie rises before RBA By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies moved in a narrow range on Monday, while the dollar steadied after recent losses as traders awaited a series of additional signals on the Federal Reserve and U.S. inflation. The Australian dollar was among the best performing currencies, rising ahead of a Reserve Bank of Australia meeting…
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Asia FX rises as rate cut dents dollar; yen firms as BOJ holds course By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Friday, while the dollar suffered losses after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a wide margin and began an easing cycle. The Japanese yen was among the best performing currencies, rising after the Bank of Japan kept interest rates on hold and said it…
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Asia FX muted as dollar rises past bumper rate cut; yen down before BOJ By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies moved in a flat-to-low range on Thursday as the dollar rose sharply after a large interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve was offset by less dovish signals on future interest rates. The Japanese yen was among the worst performing currencies on the day, falling amid pressure…
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It’s a huge day coming up in Asia on Friday – Japan CPI, PBOC rate setting, BOJ meeting
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Japan’s national CPI data for August is due out on Friday. We got the Tokyo CPI data for August, which came in higher than July: Tokyo area inflation data for August: 2.6% y/y (2.2% previously) The Bank of Japan statement comes a few hours later. No change in interest rates…
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Asia FX firm, dollar drifts lower with Fed rate cut in sight By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Wednesday, while the dollar fell as markets braced for a widely expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve later in the day. Public holidays in Hong Kong and South Korea limited overall trading volumes, while the Chinese yuan weakened as domestic trade resumed after…
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Asia FX firms, yen strong as dollar retreats on bets of bigger rate cut By Investing.com
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Asian currencies rose on Tuesday, with the Japanese yen nearing a 2024 high as the dollar retreated amid growing bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates by a wide margin this week. Regional trading volumes were subdued due to holidays in markets in China and South Korea. Anticipation…
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Asia FX muted, dollar edges lower as Fed, BOJ meetings loom By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies were little changed in thin holiday trade on Monday, while the dollar fell as markets awaited a Federal Reserve meeting where the central bank is likely to cut interest rates. Regional trading volumes were thin due to holidays in markets in Japan, China and South Korea. But…