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Japan issues warning on yen, bond yields as fiscal pressure mounts

Japan issues warning on yen, bond yields as fiscal pressure mounts

By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 9 (Reuters) - Japanese policymakers said on Tuesday they stood ready to act decisively against excessive yen falls while remaining vigilant to rising bond yields that could hurt the economy, highlighting the dilemma they faced in countering

BOJ to consider pausing bond taper next fiscal year, sources say

BOJ to consider pausing bond taper next fiscal year, sources say

By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO, June 9 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan will consider maintaining the current pace of bond purchases beyond next fiscal year, sources said, pausing a taper process that would mark a turning point in its quantitative tightening (QT) plan.

Japan's economy cools on weak capex in Q1, revised data shows

Japan's economy cools on weak capex in Q1, revised data shows

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, June 8 (Reuters) - Japan's economy lost momentum in the January-March quarter from the previous three months over sluggish capital expenditure, revised gross domestic product (GDP) data showed on Monday, pointing to challenges ahead due to the Middle East conflict.

Morning Bid: Blistering AI rally turns ugly

Morning Bid: Blistering AI rally turns ugly

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee An ugly selloff in technology stocks swept across Asia on Monday as investors slammed the brakes on the red-hot AI rally, with a more than 8% fall in South Korea's KOSPI triggering circuit breakers.

Dollar hovers around two-month high as Iran-Israel truce hangs in balance

Dollar hovers around two-month high as Iran-Israel truce hangs in balance

By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, June 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar held near a two-month high on Tuesday, firming against most major peers as Middle East uncertainty curbed risk appetite and traders ramped up bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike later this year.

Dollar climbs to two-month peak as Fed hike bets ramp up

Dollar climbs to two-month peak as Fed hike bets ramp up

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, June 8 (Reuters) - The dollar was perched near a two-month high on Monday after a blowout U.S. jobs report sent traders ramping up bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike this year, while the yen teetered further into the intervention zone.

Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate-cut call to 2027 on strong US jobs data

Goldman Sachs pushes Fed rate-cut call to 2027 on strong US jobs data

June 8 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs expects the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep rates unchanged through 2026 and delay rate cuts until 2027, it said on Friday, citing stronger economic activity and job growth after a robust payrolls report.

Asia stocks make tentative bounce, bonds pressured

Asia stocks make tentative bounce, bonds pressured

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, June 9 (Reuters) - Asian stock markets tried to stabilise on Tuesday and oil prices came off highs after Israel and Iran said they would halt attacks on each other for now, while ever-hopeful investors bought the latest dip in semiconductor stocks.

Global Tech Stocks Plunge Amid AI Market Selloff and Rate Hike Concerns

Global Tech Stocks Plunge Amid AI Market Selloff and Rate Hike Concerns

Global Tech Stocks Plunge Amid AI Market Selloff and Rate Hike Concerns

President Trump Criticizes Potential Fed Rate Hike Amid Strong Jobs Report

President Trump Criticizes Potential Fed Rate Hike Amid Strong Jobs Report

President Trump Criticizes Potential Fed Rate Hike Amid Strong Jobs Report

President Trump Opposes Interest Rate Hike Following Strong Jobs Report

President Trump Opposes Interest Rate Hike Following Strong Jobs Report

President Trump Opposes Interest Rate Hike Following Strong Jobs Report

U.S. Job Growth Boosts Dollar, Pressures Yen Amid Middle East Tensions

U.S. Job Growth Boosts Dollar, Pressures Yen Amid Middle East Tensions

U.S. Job Growth Boosts Dollar, Pressures Yen Amid Middle East Tensions