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BUZZ-COMMENT-JPY pairs to fresh lows, US jobs report a speed-bump?
Feb 7 (Reuters) - JPY pairs have extended their drop in Asia Friday ahead of key U.S. jobs data. Although a stronger-than-expected U.S. report could see USD/JPY pop higher, the yen looks set to climb over time on a clear shift in central bank expectations and concomitant moves in yield differentials...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
Yen firm on rate hike bets; US jobs data in focus
TOKYO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The yen climbed to a nine-week high as market players piled on bets for more interest rate hikes in Japan this year, while the U.S. dollar and other major currencies trod water ahead of U.S. monthly payrolls figures due later in the day.
NZD/USD gains traction above 0.5650 ahead of US NFP release
NZD/USD trades in positive territory around 0.5680 in Friday’s Asian session. The employment report keeps the RBNZ on track to cut by 50 bps in February. Fed officials said uncertainty creates the environment for the Fed to slow the pace of cuts.
Fxstreet
Feb 7, 2025
FOREX-Yen marches higher on rate hike bets; US jobs data in focus
Dollar/yen briefly breaks below 151 as traders bet on more BOJ hikesSterling licks wounds after Thursday's BOE meetingOther major currencies steady with focus on US payrolls reportBy Brigid Riley TOKYO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The yen climbed to a nine-week high as market players piled on bets for ...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
IMF expects BOJ to raise rates again this year, eye neutral level by end-2027
Further BOJ rate hikes should be gradual, flexible, IMF saysRising wages to underpin domestic demand, Japan's economyOverseas uncertainty, geopolitical fragmentation among risksRisk of yield spike low due to gradual pace of rate hikes, QTJapan must end fuel subsidies, put in clear fiscal reform ...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
BIS warns on risks to economies, central bank policy over Trump uncertainties
By Marc Jones LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The world's leading central bank umbrella group, the Bank for International Settlements, has delivered its first public warning about the risks posed by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and deregulation plans.BIS head Agustin Carstens said tr...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
BUZZ-USD/JPY off with US yields heavy, on NFP risk, hawkish BOJ
USD/JPY down big leg with US yields heavy, on NFP risk, hawkish BOJ viewDown to 151.24 yesterday, off more in Asia today, to 150.96 EBS, high 151.60US yields up from lows this wk but still heavy, Tsy 2s @4.214%, 10s @4.433%Markets nervous over US jobs report tonight, NFP seen softer at +170kMore haw...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
Australia, NZ dollars fight to keep rally alive after wild week
SYDNEY, Feb 7 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars were weathering a bad case of whiplash on Friday having rallied from dizzying lows hit early in the week, but remain vulnerable to a relapse should looming U.S. jobs data outpace expectations.There is more than the usual uncertainty ar...Reuters
Feb 7, 2025
