Yen fluctuates, exposed to political impacts
[ad_1] The yen hovered near a three-month low on Friday, set for a fourth consecutive weekly decline, as Japan prepares for a general election that could impact the Bank of…
Continue readingYen-Nikkei correlation strengthens as US yields and dollar rise
[ad_1] Asian markets are gearing up for a potential rebound on Tuesday after a lackluster start to the week. Japanese equities are in a good position to gain momentum as…
Continue readingThe Implications of a Smooth Landing for the US Treasury Market
[ad_1] A potential soft landing for the U.S. economy has significant implications for the Treasury market, according to analysts at BCA Research. With recent positive economic data leading to what…
Continue readingTech stocks drive Wall Street futures higher, Netflix surges on strong earnings
[ad_1] Wall Street futures rose on Friday, with technology shares leading the way and Netflix surging after reporting strong results. Netflix’s stock climbed 5.8% in premarket trading as the company…
Continue readingUS Treasury Foreign Holdings Surpass Previous Record in August
[ad_1] Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries hit a new all-time high in August, according to data from the Treasury Department. This marked the fourth consecutive month of increases. Foreign investors…
Continue readingSeptember Retail Sales Exceed Expectations with 0.4% Increase as Jobless Claims Decline
[ad_1] Consumer spending remained strong in September, indicating a robust economy boosted by the Federal Reserve, according to the latest report from the Commerce Department. Retail sales showed a 0.4%…
Continue readingSeptember 2024 Producer Price Index: Key Insights and Trends
[ad_1] The Labor Department reported on Friday that wholesale prices remained unchanged in September, indicating a continued easing in Inflation. The producer price index, which measures what producers receive for…
Continue readingInflation Rate Exceeds Expectations, Reaching 2.4%
[ad_1] The Labor Department reported on Thursday that Consumer prices rose 0.2% in September, exceeding expectations. The annual Inflation rate reached 2.4%, higher than forecasted. Core prices, excluding food and…
Continue readingFed Officials Divergent on September Rate Cut Decision, Meeting Minutes Reveal
[ad_1] In September, Federal Reserve officials agreed to cut Interest rates by a half percentage point, marking the first time in over four years that such a significant move had…
Continue readingPositive US Bond Term Premium Returns as Election Uncertainty Rises
[ad_1] The U.S. Treasury 10-year term premium, a gauge of investor compensation for holding long-term government debt securities, has shifted into positive territory this week. This move comes as the…
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