Rush to reassure on BOJ independence after bonds and yen signal concern

India-Japan: Strengthening bonds

India-Japan: Strengthening bonds

Investors have more to worry about than yen bears on the hunt

Why are global investors so bearish on the yen? There are good reasons Japan’s currency should be gaining in value. Last month, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates to a 31-year high of 1 per cent and signalled it would continue increasing borrowing costs. Bond markets are currently pricing in a nearly 90 per cent probability of another increase by December. Nominal wages in Japan have risen by more than 3 per cent for four straight months, the longest streak since 1992. Moreover, the...

Asian markets cautious as US Iran talks stall and dollar strengthens

Asian financial markets began the new quarter on a cautious note as renewed uncertainty over US-Iran diplomacy tempered investor sentiment, while rising US Treasury yields and a stronger dollar added pressure across global asset markets. Investors also remained focused on the outlook for US monetary policy, upcoming employment data and the possibility of Japanese intervention [] The post Asian markets cautious as US Iran talks stall and dollar strengthens appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

A weak yen spells trouble for Japan—at home and abroad

Japan’s weak yen is not a market anomaly. Structural capital outflows, shifting investment patterns, and dollar strength are keeping pressure on the currency—and creating potential new tensions with Washington. The post A weak yen spells trouble for Japan—at home and abroad appeared first on Atlantic Council.

FX Daily: USD rally getting tired?

Risk sentiment remains shaky, but the dollar hasn't taken advantage of the latest correction in Asian equities. That may fit our view that USD is pricing in quite a lot of positives and faces downside risks, especially beyond the very near term. Elsewhere, markets may be growing some conviction that 162.0 is the new line in the sand for USD/JPY intervention

Yen's Sharp Gain Unlikely a Market Movement, Natixis Says

Alicia Garcia Herrero, chief APAC economist at Natixis, says that Japan may already have intervened in currency markets after the yen strengthened sharply against the dollar on Thursday. Nobody said so, but I would argue that that correction can't happen if everybody's reading your screens thinking that US data will be strong, Garcia Herrero tells Bloomberg Television. The abrupt move came as traders await US jobs figures later Thursday, which have the potential to move the dollar-yen currency pair. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg global index entry in sight for Indian G-Secs

Indian government bonds are on the cusp of inclusion in Bloomberg's Global Aggregate Index, with a decision anticipated mid-July. Tax exemptions and recent policy reforms have fueled market optimism, driving a bond rally. Foreign investors have already poured record sums into Indian debt, anticipating this significant development. While a deferral could cause yields to rise, most experts foresee a positive outcome, potentially attracting billions in passive inflows.

Japan: The First Domino in the Sovereign Debt Crisis?

The Japanese government is now openly admitting what I have been warning about for years. Rising interest rates are beginning to dramatically increase the government’s debt-servicing costs. For decades, Japan survived by suppressing interest rates to nearly zero while endlessly rolling over debt. That strategy only works so long as rates remain artificially low. Once []

Hyundai Card Reopens Korea's Kimchi Bond Market, Expands Funding Portfolio with Dual-Currency USD-CNY Issuance

As financial market volatility continues to rise, Korean credit card companies are rethinking how to raise funds. ...

SCHE: Emerging Markets ETF Without South Korea

SCHE: Emerging Markets ETF Without South Korea

Bank for International Settlements Flags Debt, Inflation, AI Risks

BIS flags rising debt, inflation pressures and AI-driven market risks as key threats to global financial stability.

Are Total Market Bond Funds a Smart Addition to Your Portfolio? A Financial Planner Outlines Possible Risks and Rewards

Are Total Market Bond Funds a Smart Addition to Your Portfolio? A Financial Planner Outlines Possible Risks and Rewards

Financial watchdog set to punish MBK Partners over Homeplus management

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Japan’s yen crisis could trigger shock in US treasury market

The greatest risk to global portfolios from Japan’s currency crisis isn’t the yen, it’s the potential for disruption in the US Treasury market, warns the CEO of financial advisory giant deVere Group exclusively to AzerNEWS, as the Japanese currency sinks to its weakest level against the dollar since 1986.

Yen hits 40-year low against the dollar, breaking ¥162 level

The market remains skeptical about the effectiveness of government efforts to prop up the yen, and pressure on the currency has been steady.

Japan considers policy wording change as BOJ independence fears roil bonds

Japan considers policy wording change as BOJ independence fears roil bonds

The yen is at its weakest level since 1986 - what that means for you | Econ World

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Live markets: Japan's collapsing yen is pushing companies into bitcoin and XRP

Live markets: Japan's collapsing yen is pushing companies into bitcoin and XRP

"Japanese bond yields are the highest in 40 years"

Tokyo also wants more spending, and it will be hard to keep control of yields while further increasing Japanese deficits.

Bonuses at South Korean chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix create inflation fears

Bonuses at South Korean chip giants Samsung and SK Hynix create inflation fears

A line in the sand for the world’s largest creditor has been breached

Last week the Japanese yen crashed through a ‘red line’ level against the US dollar. How the Bank of Japan responds could cause chaos in the world’s bond markets.

Ketidaktentuan tarikh PRU16 dijangka tekan pasaran ekuiti

PETALING JAYA: Pasaran ekuiti tempatan diunjur berdepan cabaran dalam tempoh terdekat ekoran ketidaktentuan tarikh Pilihan Raya Umum ke-16 (PRU16) yang dibimbangi memberi tekanan kepada aliran dana asing. Malacca Securities menge­kalkan pandangan berhati-hati terhadap sentimen pasaran ke­rana menyifatkannya sebagai fasa yang mencetuskan kebisingan jangka pendek dengan jumlah pengeluaran bersih pelabur asing setakat ini mencecah RM6.19 bilion ... Read more The post Ketidaktentuan tarikh PRU16 dijangka tekan pasaran ekuiti appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.