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European shares steady as defence stocks climb on Russia sanctions threat
May 27 (Reuters) - European shares remained stable on Tuesday, supported by defence stocks after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened additional sanctions on Russia, though broader gains were restrained by ongoing caution over U.S. trade policy shifts.Reuters
Tue, May 27
Japan's super-long bond yields plunge on issuance cut speculation
TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - Yields on super-long Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell sharply on Tuesday after Reuters reported the country's finance ministry might issue fewer of these bonds.The 30-year JGB yield JP30YTN=JBTC fell sharply following the report, dropping 18.5 basis points (bps) to...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Japan Loses Top Creditor Status! Will the Central Bank Raise Rates Again This Year?
TradingKey - Data released on Tuesday by Japan's Ministry of Finance shows that while Japan’s overseas asset holdings hit a record high, the country unexpectedly lost its position as the world’s largest creditor nation for the first time in 34 years.TradingKey
Tue, May 27
Oil falls as higher OPEC+ output expectations weigh on sentiment
May 27 (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped for a second session on Tuesday on increasing expectations members of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries and their allies, known as OPEC+, will decide to increase their output at a meeting later this week.Reuters
Tue, May 27
Japan's super-long bond yields slide on optimism over likely cut in MOF sales
TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - Yields on super-long Japanese government bonds (JGBs) fell sharply on Tuesday after Reuters reported the finance ministry may reduce the issuance of those bonds.The 30-year JGB yield JP30YTN=JBTC extended the declines, falling 12.5 basis points (bps) to 2.91%, its lowest...
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Tue, May 27
Dollar stutters as US tax bill stirs anxiety over debt; yen gains
TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - The dollar struggled on Tuesday to regain its footing as investor concerns over a sweeping tax and spending bill and its implications for the U.S. debt profile added to the recent erosion of confidence in American assets.
China's yuan slips as PBOC appears to reinforce currency stability via guidance fix
SHANGHAI, May 27 (Reuters) - China's yuan slipped against the dollar on Tuesday, as the central bank set a slightly weaker-than-expected midpoint fixing for the second day in a row, a signal that investors interpreted as an official intention to reinforce currency stability.
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Tue, May 27
Bitcoin Eyeing $112,000 After Bullish Double Bottom Breakout, Analyst Says
After a slight weekend slump that saw Bitcoin (BTC) dip to $106,600, the leading cryptocurrency has recovered most of its losses and is currently trading close to the $110,000 level. With bullish momentum building, several crypto analysts now believe that BTC may be on track to hit a new all-time hi
Nikkei slips as stronger yen weighs, market lacks clear direction
TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average dropped on Tuesday, pressured by a stronger yen that dampened sentiment, while most investors refrained from active trading amid a lack of clear market-moving catalysts.Reuters
Tue, May 27
Japan net external assets hit record, but surrenders world's top creditor spot
TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - Japan's net external assets rose to a record 533.1 trillion yen ($3.73 trillion) in 2024, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday, rising for a seventh straight year thanks to a weak yen and strong appetite for overseas corporate acquisitions.Reuters
Tue, May 27
Japanese Yen refreshes monthly high against USD on strong domestic inflation data
The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts fresh buyers during the Asian session on Tuesday following the release of strong inflation data. Adding to this, Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda's comments left the door open for further policy tightening by the central bank.Fxstreet
Tue, May 27
PRECIOUS-Gold edges higher as dollar dips, US fiscal worries mount
May 27 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged up on Tuesday, supported by a weaker dollar and concerns over the U.S. fiscal outlook, while investors looked for further clarity on trade policy after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed a planned tariff hike on European goods.Reuters
Tue, May 27
