The BOJ has some officials tilting to a hike sending the USDJPY lower
The USD is mixed vs the major currencies with gains vs the EUR (0.10%), CHF (+0.06%), CAD (+0.06%) and declines vs the JPY (-0.63%), GBP (-0.20%) , AUD (-0.30%), and…
Read More »AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Resumes upward journey above 100-day EMA near 95.50
The AUD/JPY cross attracts some buyers to around 95.45 during the early European session on Friday. The uncertainty over the likely timing of the next interest rate hike by the…
Read More »Asia stocks dither as US tariff deadline nears; Nikkei falls ahead of BOJ decision
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Read More »BOJ “split” on rate outlook amid tariff concerns and rising inflation
The summary of the Bank of Japan’s June policy meeting (headlines here from earlier) shows some members urged keeping rates steady due to uncertainty over the impact of U.S. tariffs…
Read More »BoJ’s Ueda: Close to inflation target but not quite there
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday that while the Japanese central bank are now closer to the inflation target than any time during the last few decades, the…
Read More »BOJ expected to pause rate hikes through September amid tariffs uncertainty – poll
59 of 62 economists (95%) see no change to interest rates in June meeting 39 of 58 economists (67%) see interest rates staying unchanged in Q3 (previously 36%) 30 of…
Read More »BoJ’s Uchida says will raise rates if inflation rises and economy improves
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said on Friday that the central bank will raise interest rates if underlying inflation heightens against the background of continued improvements in the economy.
Read More »Forexlive Americas FX news wrap 14 Mar. Sharply lower Univ. of Michigan ignored. Stocks up
Broader US stock indices close higher but still down for the fourth consecutive week Pres. Trump: Will know more about Russia’s readiness to agree to a cease-fire on Monday What…
Read More »BOJ Ueda says policy still accommodative, will adjust if underlying prices rise
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda: Accommodative environment continues Will adjust monetary policy if underlying prices raise Underlying inflation is still slightly below 2% On that last point … that’s not…
Read More »ForexLive European FX news wrap: Yen holds firm in quieter start to the new week
Headlines: Reminder: It is a long weekend in the US Weekly update on interest rate expectations BOE’s Bailey: We still see gradual disinflation going on Eurozone December trade balance €15.5…
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