Japanese Yen Benefits from Hopes of Change in BoJ Approach
Japanese consumer inflation slowed from 2.6% y/y to 2.2% y/y in January. The data was […]
Another Solid String Would Further Cement the Idea of First Fed Cut in July
Markets A news-poor trading session yesterday didn’t prevent German yields from rebounding sharply after Friday’s […]
Inflation in Japan Surprises to the Topside
In focus today In the euro area, we look out for the January monetary aggregates […]
Core inflation in Japan eases to 2%, but surpasses expectations
Japan’s CPI core (all items ex food) slowed from 2.3% yoy to 2.0% yoy, above […]
Nikkei reaches new heights as Yen declines before Japan’s CPI
Nikkei index surged to new record today, signaling robust appetite for risk among Japanese investors, […]
USD/JPY: All Eyes on Japan’s Core-Core Inflation Tomorrow
Japan’s core-core CPI for January 2024 is expected to come in soft at 3.2% y/y […]
Week Ahead – US and Eurozone Inflation, RBNZ Meeting to Test Rate Cut Bets
US core PCE and Eurozone flash CPIs to keep inflation worries in the foreground Japanese […]
Yen Bears Have a Good Chance of Reaching Lows Not Seen Since 1990
The Japanese yen is hovering near 150 per dollar, retreating from last week’s four-month highs […]
Market Optimism Endures Through a Week of Economic Paradoxes
This past week showcased a rollercoaster of economic revelations and market responses. Despite a mix […]
US Data Wraps Up This Week
In focus today In the US, the University of Michigan’s preliminary consumer survey (including inflation […]
USD/JPY: Lingering Below 151.40/95 Major Resistance Zone
JPY weakness failed to materialize after Japan’s Q4 GDP came in way below expectations. Fear […]
BoJ’s Takata urges policy shift, time to exit ultra-accommodative stance
In a significant speech today, BoJ board member Hajime Takata emphasized the need for a […]