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FOREX-Dollar treads water as Trump tariff clarity, central banks awaited
Trump's mooted levies so far viewed as moderate Bank of Japan poised to raise rates on FridayFed, ECB set policy next weekUpdates prices ahead of European market openBy Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The dollar traded in narrow ranges against major peers on Thursday, as the currency...Reuters
Jan 23, 2025
JGB yields climb as BOJ meeting begins with rate hike on table
By Brigid Riley TOKYO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Thursday as market players braced for an expected interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) at the conclusion of its two-day monetary policy meeting this week.The 10-year JGB yield JP10YTN=JBTC ticked up...Reuters
Jan 23, 2025
USD/CHF consolidates around 0.9060-0.9065 area, above two-week low set on Wednesday
The USD/CHF pair struggles to capitalize on the previous day's modest bounce from the 0.9035-0.9030 area, or over a two-week low and oscillates in a narrow range during the Asian session on Thursday.
Fxstreet
Jan 23, 2025
China's yuan slips on worries over Trump tariff plans, pre-holiday dollar demand
SHANGHAI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - China's yuan slipped against the dollar on Thursday, as investor concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policy and pre-holiday greenback demand outweighed Beijing's latest supportive measures to underpin the stock market. China announced plans on T...Reuters
Jan 23, 2025
FACTBOX-How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike this week?
Updates ahead of BOJ's meeting concluding on Jan. 24By Leika Kihara Jan 23 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan concludes its first policy meeting of the year on Friday with the outcome to be announced days after the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump.Here is a guide on what to expect and w...Reuters
Jan 23, 2025
INDIA RUPEE-Relief for rupee expected to be short-lived amid weak Asian peers
By Nimesh Vora MUMBAI, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee, after a small relief rally, is poised to decline on Thursday, tracking declines in Asian peers on lingering worries over U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies.The 1-month non-deliverable forward indicated that the rupee INR=I...Reuters
Jan 23, 2025
Japanese Yen hangs near one-week low against USD; focus remains on BoJ meeting
The Japanese Yen (JPY) edges higher during the Asian session on Thursday following the better-than-expected release of Trade Balance data from Japan, though it remains close to a one-week low against its American counterpart touched the previous day.
Fxstreet
Jan 23, 2025
Australian Dollar steadies following Trump’s decision to refrain from imposing tariffs
The Australian Dollar (AUD) remains steady against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday, as market concerns eased following news that the China-specific tariffs proposed under US President Donald Trump’s revised plan are significantly smaller than initially expected.
Fxstreet
Jan 23, 2025
Australia, NZ dollars climb on yen as BOJ decision looms
SYDNEY, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The Australian and New Zealand dollars clung onto gains against the yen on Thursday as traders braced for an interest rate decision from the Bank of Japan, while tariff uncertainty kept the two mostly steady against the greenback. The Aussie held at 98.07 yen ADUJPY=R, hav...Reuters
Jan 23, 2025
BUZZ-Japanese good buyers of foreign assets Jan 18 week
MOF flow data for wk-ended Jan 18 show good Japanese buys of foreign assetsNet Y489.8 bln foreign stocks, Y819.3 bln bonds, Y194.2 bln bills boughtBig chunks of these flows related to new-NISA, to continue into March-endTokyo sees such flows coming in chunks at least twice a month (if not more)Locki...Reuters
Jan 23, 2025
RPT-BUZZ-COMMENT-Even if BOJ holds off Jan hike, March likely in play
Repeats from Monday with no changesJan 20 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is now widely expected to raise rates at its Jan 23-24 Policy Board meeting, but even if it holds off this month, the market will look towards a move in March.Short-end Japanese government bonds appear to have discounted a 25-ba...Reuters
Jan 23, 2025
