There is not a lot on the data agenda for the session ahead, the Reserve Bank of Australia statement will be the focus although it shouldn’t move the AUD too much upon release. The Statement on Monetary Policy (SoMP) will update economic forecasts and the Bank’s assessment on the balance of risks to the outlook
© Reuters. Investing.com– Most Asian currencies moved little on Thursday as disappointing inflation data from China weighed on sentiment, while weakness in the Japanese yen saw traders on edge over any government intervention. The dollar was steady in Asian trade, sticking to a recent rebound as Federal Reserve officials continued to offer hawkish signals on
© Reuters. Investing.com– Most Asian currencies fell on Tuesday as a warning from Federal Reserve officials and signs of more economic headwinds for China dented sentiment, while the Australian dollar tumbled after the Reserve Bank struck a seemingly dovish tone. The U.S. dollar rebounded from six-week lows, firming in Asian trade after Minneapolis Fed President
© Reuters. Investing.com– Most Asian currencies strengthened on Monday, while the dollar hovered near six-week lows as softer-than-expected U.S. payrolls data and less hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve drove up bets that the bank was done raising interest rates. Focus now turns to key upcoming economic readings from China, as well as a Reserve
© Reuters. Investing.com– Most Asian currencies advanced on Friday, while the dollar eased further as traders bet that the Federal Reserve was done with its interest rate hikes, although anticipation of key nonfarm payrolls data kept gains in check. Regional trading volumes were also somewhat muted on account of a Japanese market holiday. Rate-sensitive, risk-heavy
© Reuters Investing.com– Most Asian currencies strengthened on Thursday, while the dollar fell sharply after mixed signals from the Federal Reserve ramped up bets that the central bank will not raise interest rates further. The was among the best performers for the day, surging 0.7% and blazing past weaker-than-expected . Markets were growing increasingly confident
It’s a packed data agenda ahead, the highlight is the Bank of Japan statement. There is never a scheduled time for the release of the Bank’s statement. Its likely to be sometime in the 0230 to 0330 (GMT) time window (10.30 to 11.30 pm US Eastern time). Expectations of any change in policy from the
© Reuters. Investing.com– Most Asian currencies moved little on Monday, while the dollar steadied as traders hunkered down before a string of central bank meetings this week, most notably the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan. Persistent concerns over the Israel-Hamas war remained in play, as Israel launched a large-scale ground assault on Gaza. But
© Reuters Investing.com– Most Asian currencies moved little on Friday as markets hunkered down before a series of major central bank meetings next week, while the Japanese yen strengthened slightly on strong inflation data, but remained close to a one-year low. The and both moved little in Asian trade, but retained most gains made this
Investing.com– Most Asian currencies fell on Thursday as concerns over higher U.S. interest rates pushed up the dollar and Treasury yields, with traders now watching for any Japanese government intervention after the yen slid to a one-year low. Dollar at near two-week high amid Fed jitters The and both rose 0.2% in Asian trade, hitting
