US stocks rise as Nasdaq leads the way

The major US stock indices are closing the day higher with the Nasdaq index leading the way. The gains today negated the losses yesterday. Recall, that the major indices are up 4 consecutive weeks. Those strings are on the line for the major indices. For the day: DJI (Dow Jones Industrial Average): 35416.97, up by

USD moves lower despite rise in yields

The USD is moving to new session lows vs all the major currencies with the exception of the JPY. The declines come despite rise in US yields. The US 2-year is up 3.2 bps, the 10-year is up 5.8 bps, and the 30-year is up 5.6 bps. EURUSD: EURUSD moves from 100 hour MA The

USD/JPY could rise further – MUFG

Share: USD/JPY is back below the 150.00 level. Nonetheless, economists at MUFG Bank expect the pair to rise further. Yen sellers will remain reassured until the next BoJ policy meeting in December Rising US interest rates continue to put upward pressure on the USD/JPY.  Concerns about currency intervention by the Japanese authorities have

Inflation likely to slow, then re-accelerate as wages rise

Share: The Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) published its quarterly outlook report, following its October policy meeting, with key highlights noted below. Key takeaways (via Reuters) Japan’s economy likely to continue recovering moderately. Inflation likely to slow, then re-accelerate as wages rise, inflation expectations heighten. Uncertainty over Japan’s economic, price outlook very high . Must be vigilant to

GBP Strengthens, AUD Lags as US Bond Yields Rise By Investing.com

© Reuters. The British Pound (GBP) is outperforming as the strongest major currency with the Australian Dollar (AUD) lagging, while the U.S. Dollar (USD) exhibits mixed performance. This comes as U.S. bond yields rise, reflecting market expectations for sustained high-interest rates driven by a robust U.S. economy. The Federal Reserve Chair has hinted at a