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Yen slide deepens as Takaichi triumph in Japan election paves the way for more stimulus
By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The yen extended a string of recent losses in early Asian trading on Monday after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi swept to victory in Sunday's election, easing the path to further fiscal stimulus. The yen JPY= slid as much as 0.3% t...Reuters
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Japan top currency diplomat Mimura says government closely watching FX moves
TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Monday that the government is closely watching foreign exchange moves after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition swept to a historic election win."We are closely watching currency movements with a...Reuters
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Japan markets set for renewed 'Takaichi trade' after landslide election win
Japan PM Takaichi wins big in snap electionYen may face further pressure 'Takaichi trade' has been positive for stocks, not JGBsBy Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Japan's volatile financial markets must now contend with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi firmly in the driver's sea...Reuters
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Yen weakens slightly after Takaichi election win
LONDON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - The yen weakened slightly against the dollar in early Asia trade after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition swept to a historic election win on Sunday, which hands her an electoral mandate to reflate the economy. Since she began her rise to become the nati...Reuters
7 hours ago
Japan markets set for renewed 'Takaichi trade' after landslide election win
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Japan's volatile financial markets must now contend with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi firmly in the driver's seat after her decisive victory on Sunday, which hands her an electoral mandate to reflate the economy.The question for investors is whethe...Reuters
12 hours ago
Japan's election: What you need to know
Takaichi coalition on track for big win, opinion polls suggestPromise to suspend sales tax on food has spooked marketsTakaichi's youth support contrasts with traditional LDP baseElection outcome could affect Japan-China relationsRecord snowfall buries parts of Japan in rare winter electionBy Joh...Reuters
23 hours ago
FOREX-Dollar heads for weekly rise, yen slumps ahead of Japan's election
Dollar retreats from two-week high as risk assets reboundYen softens ahead of Japan's national electionEuro and sterling recover after central bank decisionsBy Laura Matthews NEW YORK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped from two-week highs on Friday, returning some safe-haven gains as risk ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Bessent says Trump administration policies show support for strong dollar
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday that President Donald Trump has a strong dollar policy despite the greenback's recent decline because of steps his administration is taking to make investing in dollar assets more attractive.Bessent, speaking to C...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar recoups most of weekly decline as jobless rate falls
Canadian dollar gains 0.5% against the greenbackFor the week, the loonie is down 0.2%Economy sheds 24,800 jobs in JanuaryBond yields edge higher across the curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened against its U.S. counterpart on Friday as stock markets rebo...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
China steps up crypto crackdown, will vet real-world asset tokens
China says will vet offshore issuance of tokens based on onshore Chinese assetsSome encouraged by signs China is setting up regulatory framework for RWA tokenizationChina bans offshore issuance of yuan stablecoins BEIJING, Feb 6 (Reuters) - China vowed to further tighten its crackdown on virtual ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
INR: RBI signals steady rates – BBH
Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) analysts note the Reserve Bank of India kept its policy rate at 5.25% after earlier cuts and signaled an end to easing while retaining a neutral stance. Despite swaps pricing in future hikes, Governor Malhotra stressed steady rates over the next year.Fxstreet
Fri, Feb 6
FOREX-Dollar retreats from two-week high, yen set for weekly loss
Dollar slips from two-week high as risk assets reboundYen weakens ahead of Japan's national electionEuro and sterling recover after central bank decisionsBy Laura Matthews and Amanda Cooper NEW YORK/LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The dollar fell from two-week highs on Friday, giving up some of its...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
GBP/USD rebounds as Dollar retreats, but weekly losses persist
The Pound Sterling recovers on Friday, up by 0.60% as the Greenback makes a U-turn erasing Thursday’s losses amid a risk-on mood. At the time of writing, the GBP/USD trades at 1.3604 yet poised to finish the week with a 0.56% loss.
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