Japan’s Nikkei index closed at its lowest in more than a week on Monday, as the yen’s rise weighed on exporters and investors bet that the Bank of Japan may have to adjust its stimulus policies this week at the earliest. The Nikkei closed Monday’s session down 1.14 percent to …
Read More »Yen rises supported by speculation of a policy adjustment by BoJ
The yen continued to rise, supported by speculation that Japan might adjust its ultra-loose monetary policy, while the dollar approached its lowest level since June against major currencies. The Bank of Japan differs from most central banks in the world by sticking to stimulus while other banks raise interest rates, …
Read More »European stocks rose with the support of healthcare companies and headed for a second weekly gain
European stocks rose on Friday, approaching their highest levels in nine months, supported by the rise in health care stocks and the unexpected growth of the British economy in November, as investors awaited the results of the operations of major US banks. The European STOXX 600 index rose 0.2% by …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei falls by more than 1%
The Japanese Nikkei index fell more than 1 percent on Friday, to record its first loss in the last six sessions, and caused more than two-thirds of the decline in Fast Retailing, owner of Uniqlo. Japanese stocks are also under pressure from the yen’s rise to a seven-month high, as …
Read More »China’s exports and imports decline sharply in December, but its oil imports rise
China’s exports contracted sharply in December as global demand slowed, while imports also fell again as rising coronavirus infections and a sharply slumped real estate sector hit domestic demand, highlighting risks to the Asian giant’s economic recovery this year. Exports were one of the few bright spots in the world’s …
Read More »Yen jumps and the dollar stabilizes ahead of US inflation data
The yen received support on Thursday from expectations that the Bank of Japan will review the implications of its easy monetary policy, while the dollar held near a seven-month low against the euro ahead of US inflation data on Thursday. The Japanese yen rose 0.8 percent, to record a session …
Read More »European stocks rise as investors await US inflation data
European stocks rose Thursday, January 12, in light of anticipation ahead of the release of US inflation data, which may affect the course of monetary policy in the largest global economy, while Logitech shares fell as sales expectations were cut after the company failed to achieve its quarterly targets. The …
Read More »Japan’s Nikkei is settled ahead of US inflation data
Japan’s Nikkei closed slightly changed on Thursday amid caution ahead of the release of key US inflation data, while bank stocks rose amid speculation the Bank of Japan’s stimulus package could be modified as next week’s policy meeting approaches. The Nikkei ended Thursday’s session up 0.01 percent at 26,449.82 points, …
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Read More »CAD is waiting for pending orders 12/1/2023
The Canadian dollar achieved some modest positivity during the previous trading session, with a view of retesting the 1.3460 resistance level to settle for recording the highest at 1.3445. Technically, and by looking at the 4-hour chart, we notice the stability of the RSI around neutrality areas, in addition to …
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