### Summary
Asian stocks were mixed as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's summer conference to determine if more interest rate hikes are necessary to deal with inflation.
### Facts
- 📉 Shanghai and Hong Kong stocks retreated, while Tokyo and Seoul stocks advanced.
- 📉 The Hang Seng in Hong Kong lost 1.1%.
- 📈 The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo advanced 0.6%.
- 📈 The Kospi in Seoul gained 0.6%.
- 📊 The S&P 500 index ended the week lower by 0.1%.
- 💵 Some investors are shifting money to bonds as higher interest rates make their payout bigger and less risky.
- 💹 Tech and other high-growth stocks are some of the biggest losers due to higher rates.
- 📉 Ross Stores jumped 5% after reporting stronger-than-expected results, while Estee Lauder fell 3.3% despite reporting stronger profit and revenue than expected.
- ⛽ Benchmark U.S. crude gained 73 cents to $81.39 per barrel, while Brent crude reached $85.55 per barrel.
- 💲 The dollar slightly edged up to 145.35 yen, while the euro rose to $1.0882.
(Source: AP News)
While strategic competitors in emerging markets are calling for change and the share of the US dollar held as official foreign exchange reserves has declined, it is unlikely that there will be a major shift in the US dollar's role as the central global currency due to the stability and reputation of the US government, as well as the challenges and limitations of other options like the renminbi.
The US dollar remains strong against major peers and the yen, as Treasury yields rise amid expectations of high US interest rates for a longer period, while China's central bank sets a stronger-than-expected daily midpoint for the yuan to counter mounting pressure on the currency.
Asian currencies slightly rose as U.S. yields increased, prompting Thailand's and China's central banks to stabilize their currencies, while the Philippines' central bank stated it may intervene to support its currency; additionally, traders are anticipating the U.S. Federal Reserve's symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Asia-Pacific markets rise ahead of central bank rate decisions from South Korea and Indonesia, while South Korea's producer price index grows at a slower pace for the 13th consecutive month.
In August, the USD strengthened against major currencies, with the dollar index up 2.28%, EURUSD down 1.83%, USDJPY up 2.83%, GBPUSD down 1.96%, USDCAD up 3.25%, and AUDUSD down 4.64%. Meanwhile, major global stock indices experienced declines, led by Hong Kong's Hang Seng index and China's Shanghai composite index.
The US Dollar performed well against major currencies, with the British Pound, Euro, and Canadian Dollar underperforming, while the Chinese Yuan and Australian Dollar fared better; the Federal Reserve's indication of a higher terminal rate and potential further borrowing cost increases contributed to the market sentiment, leading to lower US equity markets; upcoming economic data includes consumer confidence, inflation gauges from key European countries, and manufacturing PMI gauges from China.
The USD/JPY spiked to a cycle high but reversed course, while weak labor market figures were reported in both the US and Japan, supporting the dovish stance of the Bank of Japan.
Asia-Pacific markets set to rise following tech rally on Wall Street, Australian inflation numbers anticipated, and the U.S. dollar reaches its highest level against the yen in 2023.
Asian equities rise as weak U.S. labor data suggests the Federal Reserve is done with interest rate hikes, while Chinese stocks gain for a third consecutive day.
The US dollar experienced a major technical reversal due to a weaker JOLTs report, leading to a drop in US interest rates, while market positioning played a role in the price action; the focus now shifts to personal consumption figures and US jobs data, with the euro and sterling firm but most other G10 currencies softer, and emerging market currencies mixed. In Asia, most large bourses advanced, but Europe's Stoxx 600 fell after rallying in previous sessions, while US index futures traded softer; European bonds are selling up, gold is consolidating, and oil prices are firm. Australia's CPI slowed more than expected, China is expected to release the August PMI, and Japan reports July retail sales. The US dollar has seen no follow-through selling against the yen, yuan, or Australian dollar, while the euro and sterling staged impressive price action. The JOLTS report saw the dollar and US rates reverse lower, and today the US reports advanced merchandise trade figures for July, with the Canadian dollar as the worst performing G10 currency yesterday.
Asia stocks fall as weak economic data in China and Europe raise concerns over global growth, while the dollar strengthens as investors assess the outlook for U.S. interest rates.
Asian markets are weighed down by concerns over high U.S. bond yields, a strong dollar, China's economic struggles, and rising oil prices.
Asian equities face a cautious start to trading while the yen strengthens following potentially hawkish remarks from the Bank of Japan governor, with futures for Australia slightly higher, US-listed Chinese stocks falling, and contracts for Japan showing a small gain.
Asia stock markets are softer ahead of U.S inflation data, with investors looking for signals about the Federal Reserve's next moves on interest rates.
The Japanese yen strengthens against the US dollar as Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda hints at a potential shift away from negative interest rates.
Asian stock markets rose slightly as comments from central banks in China and Japan interrupted the dollar's rally, while investors awaited U.S. inflation data that could impact future Federal Reserve rate hikes.
The dollar remains steady ahead of a key U.S. inflation report, but rises against the yen as traders digest comments from Japan's central banker on a possible early exit from negative interest rates.
The dollar remains stable in Asia, while the yuan strengthens due to positive economic data from China.
The US dollar remains stable in Asian trades as the yen and sterling experience slight fluctuations due to upcoming central bank meetings, including the Bank of Japan's policy meeting, the US Federal Reserve's hawkish pause, and the Bank of England's possible interest rate increase.
The US dollar remained strong against other currencies as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's rate decision, while the yen hovered near a 10-month low amidst speculation of intervention.
Asian markets will be influenced by three monetary policy decisions in Asia and the Bank of England's decision on interest rates, as investors react to the Federal Reserve's policy decision and revised forecasts.
The Japanese yen remains weak against the U.S. dollar due to high U.S. Treasury yields and anticipation of the Bank of Japan maintaining its current monetary policies, while the dollar is boosted by the prospect of higher U.S. interest rates.
Summary: The US Dollar had mixed performance against major currencies, with the British Pound weakening and the New Zealand Dollar rallying; Wall Street took a hit after the Federal Reserve announcement, and the 10-year Treasury yield surged to its highest level since late 2007.
Asia-Pacific markets are mixed as investors await inflation data from Singapore, Australia, and Japan, with Japan's inflation data for the Tokyo region seen as a leading indicator of nationwide trends.
The Japanese yen is approaching the key level of 150 per dollar, increasing the likelihood of forex intervention by Japanese authorities, while the US dollar continues its gains after the Federal Reserve signaled a longer period of higher interest rates.
Most Asian currencies were mixed on Monday, with the Indian rupee leading losses, following hawkish comments from the U.S. Federal Reserve, while the Philippine peso and South Korean won strengthened.
Most Asian currencies, including the Thai baht and Malaysian ringgit, weakened against the US dollar as the greenback continued to strengthen due to hawkish Federal Reserve rhetoric and rising US Treasury yields, leading to concerns over inflationary pressures in net importers such as Thailand and India.
Asian currencies, including the Malaysian ringgit, rose in holiday-thinned trading despite a challenging week for regional currencies due to hawkish U.S. Fed rhetoric and surging oil prices, while the U.S. dollar index remained largely flat and Asian stocks mostly traded higher.
The US Dollar performed well against major currencies in Q3 2023, driven by expectations of higher interest rates, while equities remained positive but showed signs of concern as the Fed adjusts policy; the outlook for GBP/USD, EUR/GBP, GBP/JPY and other currencies in Q4 is analyzed in depth.
Gold and silver prices are falling due to a strong U.S. dollar, rising U.S. Treasury yields, and upbeat risk attitudes, while Asian and European stocks are mixed, and the Bank of Japan is monitoring the depreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar.
Asian currencies against the dollar remained relatively stable, with minimal changes observed in the latest rates, according to data compiled by Reuters.
Asia-Pacific markets rise as U.S. Treasury yields ease from 16-year highs following weak jobs data, with Japan, South Korea, and Australia all trading higher, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index looks set for a rebound after losses on Wednesday; Carter Worth, CEO of Worth Charting, predicts lower interest rates and stocks by the end of 2023, contrary to consensus forecasts, while Vanguard's Aliaga-Diaz believes there is a limit to how high yields will go due to rate uncertainty; oil prices fall sharply, hitting their lowest level since September 5.
Asian shares slide on stronger-than-expected U.S. consumer prices, increasing the likelihood of the Federal Reserve keeping rates higher for longer.
Asian policymakers are using unconventional measures, such as bond sales, to protect their currencies from the impact of rising US interest rates and global tensions, which are causing outflows from the region's lower benchmark rates; while these measures don't replace the use of foreign-exchange reserves, they reduce the amount needed.
The Asian trading session saw the Chinese GDP grow by 4.9% in Q3, beating expectations, leading to gains for the AUD/USD and NZD/USD pairs; meanwhile, the US Dollar weakened against major currencies, especially the Australian Dollar.
Southeast Asian currencies are trading near their lows for the year against a surging dollar, causing concern for regional governments and businesses due to higher import costs and uncertainties in big markets.
The Japanese Yen is struggling against the US Dollar as the Bank of Japan considers changes to its yield curve control program, while Treasury yields remain strong and a clean break above 150 for USD/JPY could lead to volatility.
The Asian financial markets are experiencing turmoil as the region's currencies decline and foreign capital outflows increase due to the divergence in global monetary policies and the rise in US Treasury bond yields, although Asian economies are in a stronger position now than they were a decade ago.
