Charting the Global Economy: Fed, ECB Press on With Rate Hikes
The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank of Japan headlined a pivotal week for central banks, with
2023-07-29 17:25
European Stocks Track Longest Weekly Winning Streak Since April
European stocks were lower on Friday, although still on track to complete their third straight weekly gain in
2023-07-28 17:23
BOJ Loosens Grip on Long-term Yields in Ueda’s First Surprise
The Bank of Japan jolted financial markets by loosening its grip on bond yields in Governor Kazuo Ueda’s
2023-07-28 12:18
Japan Yield Breaks BOJ Ceiling as Policy Speculation Mounts
Japan’s benchmark government bond yield pierced the central bank’s ceiling amid speculation that policymakers are discussing loosening their
2023-07-28 09:47
Yen Jumps on Report That BOJ Will Discuss Tweaking Yield Curve Control
The yen climbed against all of its major peers after a report that the Bank of Japan plans
2023-07-28 05:47
Hedges Against Risk of Yen Surge Hit Four-Month High Before BOJ
Traders are ramping up protection against a surge in the yen as speculation remains alive that the Bank
2023-07-27 09:55
IMF Chief Economist Suggests BOJ Move Away From Yield Control
The International Monetary Fund said Japan’s inflation risks are on the upside, and it recommends the Bank of
2023-07-26 11:25
European Stocks on Longest Winning Streak Since Jan; Miners Jump
European shares rose for a sixth straight day, the longest streak since January, as miners rallied on China
2023-07-25 23:45
Bearish Yen Positioning by Asset Managers Cut by Most Since 2020
Asset managers trimmed bearish positions on the yen by the most in more than three years as inflation
2023-07-24 10:47
Dollar Bearish Bets Climb to Record High Among Asset Managers
Asset managers boosted bearish dollar bets to a record amid speculation slowing US inflation will hasten the end
2023-07-24 10:25
Japan’s Mom-and-Pop Traders Boost Emerging-Market Currency Bets
Japanese retail investors — who dominate spot trading in Tokyo’s foreign-exchange market — have increased bets on volatile
2023-07-24 06:57
Most Expensive Euro on Record Has Traders Braced for Declines
By some measures, the euro is at its most expensive level on record, potentially setting itself up for
2023-07-23 15:19