Asian currencies against the dollar had minor fluctuations, with the Japanese yen, Singapore dollar, and Taiwanese dollar showing slight gains, while the Chinese yuan experienced a slight decline; overall, there were small changes compared to the end of 2022.
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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.
Summary: U.S. markets end mixed with Nasdaq up over 1% due to the surge in technology stocks, Asian markets show positive gains with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 1.05%, and European markets are higher as the tech sector gains ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole gathering, while crude oil prices decrease slightly.
Asian markets are expected to follow the global trend of weakness in stocks, a buoyant dollar, elevated bond yields, and souring investor sentiment, with no major catalysts to change the current market condition.
The dollar is hesitant as traders wait for economic data, while the yen struggles near levels that resulted in intervention last year.
The yen's weakness against major currencies is driving up import costs in Japan, leading to higher prices for necessities like energy and food.
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.
The Japanese yen has reached a 10-month low against the US dollar, while the euro and sterling remain near three-month lows, as investors show confidence in the US economy despite global growth concerns.
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.
Asian currencies saw mixed movements against the US dollar, with the Japanese yen and Singapore dollar strengthening, while the Taiwanese dollar and Indonesian rupiah weakened.
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 stocks rise as US CPI data solidifies Federal Reserve pause bets, leading to a positive market sentiment and a weaker US Dollar.
India and Saudi Arabia are discussing the possibility of trading in their local currencies, potentially ending their reliance on the US dollar for cross-border transactions.
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.
Asian shares sink on worries about the Chinese property sector and Japanese investors sell chip stocks, while benchmark U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar remain high ahead of key central bank decisions.
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 currencies showed mixed performance against the U.S. dollar, with the yen and yuan experiencing slight declines while the rupee remained stable.
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.
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.
The Thai baht and Indonesian rupiah have weakened against the US dollar due to the dollar's strength and concerns about Pheu Thai's spending plans, while other Asian currencies have also seen losses.
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.
Japanese stocks soar as the yen reaches its lowest point in nearly a year and the US avoids a government shutdown, while other equity markets in the region remain mixed.
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 shares slide to their lowest this year as concerns over higher U.S. interest rates and a wobbling yen keep traders on high alert.
Asian currencies against the dollar remained relatively stable, with minimal changes observed in the latest rates, according to data compiled by Reuters.
Asian markets are expected to open defensively following a volatile day in world markets, with a crushing selloff in U.S. Treasuries, political turmoil in Washington, and suspected currency market intervention from Japan.
