Category: Asia
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Asia stocks on tenterhooks as Fed faces crunch time By Reuters
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By Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) – Asian shares opened cautiously on Monday in a week that is almost certain to see the start of a U.S. easing cycle, with the only question mark being the size of the cuts as markets were divided over the likelihood of a major move.…
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Asia FX firms with yen near 8-mth high; dollar down on rate cut bets By Investing.com
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Asian currencies rose on Friday, while the dollar fell as markets bet the Federal Reserve will begin an easing cycle starting next week, with the focus squarely on the scope of a potential interest rate cut. The Japanese yen was the best performer among its Asian counterparts, approaching its strongest…
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Asia FX muted, dollar strong as sticky CPI fuels bets on smaller rate cut By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies moved in a flat-to-low range on Thursday, while the dollar strengthened after a strong reading on U.S. consumer inflation dashed hopes that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates by a large margin. Weak inflation data from Japan weighed on the yen, pushing the currency back from…
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Asia FX firms, yen at 8-mth peak as dollar retreats after presidential debate By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Wednesday as the dollar weakened in the wake of a heated U.S. presidential debate, with focus shifting to key inflation data due later in the day. The Japanese yen was among the biggest beneficiaries of the trade, with safe-haven demand after the discussion sending the…
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Asia FX muted, dollar advances with inflation, Fed on tap By Investing.com
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Investing.com – Most Asian currencies moved little on Tuesday, while the dollar rose in anticipation of key inflation data that is likely to influence U.S. interest rate expectations. Most regional currencies suffered some losses over the past week as risk appetite declined due to concerns about deteriorating global economic conditions.…
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Economic calendar in Asia Monday, September 9, 2024 – Chinese inflation data for August
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Asia to Track Worst US Selloff Since August Crash: Markets Wrap
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Breadcrumbs Path Links PMN Business Asian stocks were set for losses after U.S. indexes posted their worst day since the Aug. 5 market crash, as concerns over growth and monetary policy combined to burn through riskier assets. Article author: Bloomberg News Rob Verdonk Published on September 03, 2024 • Read…
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Asia markets in red, investors access South Korea’s inflation data; eyes on US jobs report
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never Asia-Pacific stock markets were mostly in the red on Tuesday, driven by investor reactions to the latest inflation data from South Korea. Traders are now awaiting U.S. payrolls data, due on Friday, along with local data from China, including a fresh set of purchasing managers’ indices. The figures are…
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Yen on the move in early Asia Monday trade
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Asia Eyes Cautious Open After China Factory Data: Markets Wrap
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Breadcrumbs Path Links PMN Business Asian stocks are set for a cautious start to a historically volatile month for markets as evidence grows that China’s efforts to prop up its ailing economy have yet to pay off. Article author: Bloomberg News Matthew Burgess Published on September 1, 2024 • Read…
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Asia FX muted before PCE test; yen firms on strong CPI, while yuan hits 2024 peak By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies remained in a tight range on Friday as the dollar held onto recent gains in anticipation of key inflation data that is likely to influence interest rate expectations. The Japanese yen strengthened, approaching levels seen at the start of the month, as strong inflation data from Tokyo…
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Asia FX drifts higher as dollar rebound cools ahead of GDP, inflation data By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Thursday, albeit slightly, as the dollar’s recovery stalled ahead of key economic readings likely to weigh on expectations of interest rate cuts. Regional currencies came under renewed pressure this week as the dollar recovered from 13-month lows, amid growing speculation about how far the US…
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Asia FX drifts higher as dollar rebound cools ahead of GDP, inflation data By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Thursday, albeit slightly, as the dollar’s recovery stalled ahead of key economic readings likely to weigh on expectations of interest rate cuts. Regional currencies came under renewed pressure this week as the dollar recovered from 13-month lows, amid growing speculation about how far the US…
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Asia FX weakens as dollar regains some ground; Aussie buoyed by sticky CPI By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies fell on Wednesday as the dollar clawed back more recent losses, while the Australian dollar was an outlier as firm inflation data bolstered the case for a hawkish Federal Reserve. However, the US dollar’s recovery was limited, as were losses in regional markets, as traders remained optimistic…
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Asia stocks fall with Nvidia earnings on tap; Australia dips on sticky CPI By Investing.com
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Most Asian shares fell on Wednesday as technology-based indexes fell ahead of earnings from market darling Nvidia, while Australian shares fell on weak inflation data. Ongoing concerns about China also kept sentiment towards Asia on edge, after Canada said it would impose steep trade tariffs on the region’s largest economy.…
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Asia stocks fall with Nvidia earnings on tap; Australia dips on sticky CPI By Investing.com
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Most Asian shares fell on Wednesday as technology-based indexes fell ahead of earnings from market darling Nvidia, while Australian shares fell on weak inflation data. Ongoing concerns about China also kept sentiment towards Asia on edge, after Canada said it would impose steep trade tariffs on the region’s largest economy.…
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Asia FX weakens amid China trade jitters; yen rally stalls By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies fell on Tuesday as concerns about a trade war over new Canadian tariffs on China mounted, while some weak inflation data held back the Japanese yen’s advance. The dollar’s recovery from 13-month lows also weighed on regional markets, as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Libya…
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Asia FX firms, yen strong as rate cut bets put dollar at 13-mth low By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Monday, with the Japanese yen rising sharply amid growing bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September, putting the dollar at a 13-month low. Most regional currencies extended their gains from last week, especially after comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell…
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Asia FX firms with Powell in focus; yen rises as BOJ’s Ueda talks rate hikes By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies rose on Friday as the dollar’s recovery slowed ahead of a highly anticipated speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, where he is expected to provide further signals on interest rate cuts. The Japanese yen was the best performer in Asia, extending a rally seen earlier this…
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Asia FX weakens as dollar recovers from 3 days of losses; rate cuts in focus By Investing.com
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Most Asian currencies fell on Thursday as the dollar rose from seven-month lows amid some cheap buying, although traders remained largely biased against the greenback amid expectations of interest rate cuts. The Japanese yen retreated after posting strong gains this week, although sentiment towards Japan was supported by positive PMI…