The US dollar is preparing for French elections risk over the weekend, with early recovery thanks to recent statements by Trump and Suzuki. The PCE data is in line with expectations, with the index hovering around 106.00, back to Wednesday’s levels. Traders are still digesting the Trump-Biden debate, where many …
Read More »Japan’s Economic Contraction Expected to Narrow in Q1, but Risks Persist
According to a Reuters poll, Japan’s economy likely contracted at a slightly slower pace than initially reported in the first quarter of 2024, due to upward revisions in capital spending figures. However, economists warn that significant risks continue to cloud the outlook for recovery. The revised gross domestic product (GDP) …
Read More »Japan’s Suzuki: Early May intervention was in a response to speculations
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that foreign exchange (FX) intervention had effects to some effects, adding that the central bank will continue to respond appropriately when asked about forex. At the time of writing, USD/JPY is 0.19% higher on the day trading at 156.38. the USD/JPY pair …
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