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Takaichi could tolerate another BOJ rate hike by January, economic adviser says
TOKYO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Sanae Takaichi, who is set to become Japan's new prime minister, will likely tolerate another 25-basis-point interest rate hike by January next year if the economy is in firm shape, said Takuji Aida, who is widely considered as among her closest advisers on economic poli...Reuters
Mon, Oct 6
Japanese Yen sinks as Takaichi's win sparks fiscal easing bets, tempers BoJ rate hike bets
The Japanese Yen (JPY) slumps across the board at the start of a new week in reaction to the outcome of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership election, which positions Sanae Takaichi to become the first female Prime Minister.
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Mon, Oct 6
Australian Dollar holds gains following TD-MI Inflation Gauge report release
The Australian Dollar (AUD) gains ground against the US Dollar (USD) following the release of the TD-MI Inflation Gauge data, suggesting that inflation may come in hotter than anticipated in the third quarter, despite the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) efforts to keep inflation within its 2–3% ta
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Mon, Oct 6
FOREX-Yen, bonds selloff as Takaichi win spurs bets of fiscal easing
Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime ministerTakaichi's policies may cause delay to BOJ's rate hike plansEuro hits strongest level against yen since single currency's creationFed funds futures imply 94.6% chance of October U.S. rate cutBy Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPOR...Reuters
Mon, Oct 6
NZD/USD holds gains above 0.5800 on worries over US government shutdown
The NZD/USD pair trades on a positive note around 0.5825 during the early Asian session on Monday. The fears of a prolonged US government shutdown continue to drag the US Dollar (USD) lower against the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).
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Mon, Oct 6
FOREX-Yen sinks as Takaichi win spurs bets of fiscal easing
Takaichi set to become Japan's first female prime ministerTakaichi's policies may cause delay to BOJ's rate hike plansEuro hits strongest level against yen since single currency's creationFed funds futures imply 94.6% chance of October U.S. rate cutBy Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPOR...Reuters
Mon, Oct 6
Japan's Nikkei surges to record after election win by fiscal dove Takaichi
By Junko Fujita and Rocky Swift TOKYO, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share gauge surged past the 46,000 level for the first time on Monday after fiscal dove Sanae Takaichi was elected to lead the ruling party and become the next prime minister.The Nikkei 225 Index .N225 jumped 2.8% to 47,0...Reuters
Mon, Oct 6
USD/JPY rises above 149.50, Takaichi wins as Japan's Prime Minister may delay BoJ rate hikes
The USD/JPY pair climbs to near 149.65 during the early Asian session on Monday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) faces some selling pressure against the Greenback after a ruling-party vote for Sanae Takaichi to become Japan’s next Prime Minister.Fxstreet
Sun, Oct 5
AUD/USD strengthens to near 0.6600 as US government shutdown raises uncertainty
The AUD/USD pair trades in positive territory around 0.6590 during the early Asian session on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) weakens against the Australian Dollar (AUD) amid uncertainty surrounding a US government shutdown and delayed key data releases.Fxstreet
Sun, Oct 5
RPT-ANALYSIS-Takaichi win as Japan leader may delay, not derail, BOJ rate hikes
Takaichi win reduces chance of Oct BOJ rate hike, analysts sayTakaichi government unlikely to squelch rate hikes altogetherJapan needs demand-driven inflation, Takaichi says'Abenomics' acolyte Takaichi more dovish than predecessorsDelaying rate hike too long could unleash unwelcome yen fallB...Reuters
Sun, Oct 5
RPT-Japan's Nikkei seen hitting new highs as yen, bonds sputter on Takaichi victory
Japan yield curve expected to steepen on Takaichi victoryTokyo shares likely to rise, yen to fallTakaichi's mandate seen influencing BOJ's rate-hike policyBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Japanese shares are expected to keep setting records even as the nation's currency and bon...Reuters
Sun, Oct 5
COLUMN-Time for Germany's 'sugar rush' to hit: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - One of the most transformative economic policy shifts in a turbulent year - Germany's market-moving fiscal boost - is about to kick in, but there's some trepidation about how all this spending and reform will actually pan out.Despite all the focus o...Reuters
Sun, Oct 5
Foxconn third-quarter revenue hits record, misses market forecast
Foxconn's Q3, September revenue hit recordsFoxconn benefiting from surge in AI demandFoxconn to report broader Q3 results on Nov 12TAIPEI, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Taiwan's Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics maker, reported record third-quarter revenue on strong demand for artifi...Reuters
Sun, Oct 5
ANALYSIS-Takaichi win as Japan leader may delay, not derail, BOJ rate hikes
Takaichi win reduces chance of Oct BOJ rate hike, analysts sayTakaichi government unlikely to squelch rate hikes altogetherJapan needs demand-driven inflation, Takaichi says'Abenomics' acolyte Takaichi more dovish than predecessorsDelaying rate hike too long could unleash unwelcome yen fallB...Reuters
Sun, Oct 5
Japan's Nikkei seen hitting new highs as yen, bonds sputter on Takaichi victory
Japan yield curve expected to steepen on Takaichi victoryTokyo shares likely to rise, yen to fallTakaichi's mandate seen influencing BOJ's rate-hike policyBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Japanese shares are expected to keep setting records even as the nation's currency and bon...Reuters
Sat, Oct 4
FOREX-US dollar posts multi-week losses on fears of prolonged shutdown
Dollar sees worst week vs yen since MayBOJ's Ueda cautious on global economy, lowers rate-hike betsFedWatch Tool shows 84% probability of December rate cutISM services index falls in SeptemberBitcoin nears all-time peak, hits highest since AugustBy Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Re...Reuters
Fri, Oct 3
EUR/USD steadies as Fed divide offsets shutdown drag
EUR/USD consolidates on Friday amid a quiet trading session due to the lack of a fresh catalyst, sponsored by a US government shutdown that seems poised to extend beyond the current week. The pair trades at 1.1738, up 0.28%, at the time of writing.
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Fri, Oct 3
