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The yen's sudden surge is upsetting the carry trade faithful

The yen's sudden surge is upsetting the carry trade faithful

By Ankur Banerjee and Rocky Swift SINGAPORE, Sept 8 (Reuters) - A blistering rally in the Japanese yen ahead of an expected interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan next week is upending the long-established and lucrative carry trade, as investors rethink the path ahead for the volatile currency.

Yen stands tall as dollar wobbles, oil's run towards $100 chills sentiment

Yen stands tall as dollar wobbles, oil's run towards $100 chills sentiment

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Sept 9 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen steadied near its strongest level since February on Wednesday, keeping the dollar on the defensive as traders grappled with oil prices pushing towards $100 per barrel in the face of a widening war in the Middle East.

Yen climbs to seven-month high on hawkish BOJ bets

Yen climbs to seven-month high on hawkish BOJ bets

By Jiaxing Li and Sruthi Shankar Sept 8 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen climbed to a near seven-month high on Tuesday, as growing expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike next week sent bearish traders scurrying for cover, putting pressure on the dollar ahead of U.S. inflation data this week.

Yen's rally to seven-month high weighs on dollar ahead of US CPI

Yen's rally to seven-month high weighs on dollar ahead of US CPI

By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen climbed to a seven-month high against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, as traders continued to unwind short positions amid growing bets of a Bank of Japan interest-rate hike, putting pressure on the dollar ahead of CPI data this week.

Japan revises Q2 GDP up to annualised 1.4% expansion

Japan revises Q2 GDP up to annualised 1.4% expansion

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew faster than initially estimated in the April-June quarter from the previous three months, supported by capital expenditures which were less weak than initially estimated, revised data showed on Tuesday.

Analysis-Why the BOJ will bet small on rate hikes now to avoid a bigger shock later

Analysis-Why the BOJ will bet small on rate hikes now to avoid a bigger shock later

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The last time Japan's central bank lifted its main policy rate half a percentage point, prices were so hot the land the Imperial Palace sat on was said to be worth more than the combined real estate of California.

Wall Street slides, oil surges amid worries over inflation, Middle East

Wall Street slides, oil surges amid worries over inflation, Middle East

By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Stocks slipped on Tuesday and oil continued to head higher as investors fretted over potential inflation concerns and ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Asia tech shares rally, others hesitate as oil climbs

Asia tech shares rally, others hesitate as oil climbs

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Asian tech shares rallied on Monday as the robust U.S. jobs report was seen as positive for global growth even as it narrowed the odds on a rise in interest rates, while oil edged higher after the U.S. and Iran attacked ships in the Gulf.

Global shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Global shares are mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul

Global shares are mixed, with benchmarks in Tokyo and Seoul leading gains thanks to buying of computer chipmakers

Japan upgrades Q2 GDP on slight capex improvement

Japan upgrades Q2 GDP on slight capex improvement

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew faster than initially estimated in the April-June quarter from the previous three months, supported by business spending that was less weak than the first reading, revised data showed on Tuesday.

Asia tech shares rally, others hesitant as oil rises

Asia tech shares rally, others hesitant as oil rises

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Asian tech shares rallied on Monday as the robust U.S. jobs report was seen as positive for global growth even as it narrowed the odds on a rise in interest rates, while oil edged higher after the U.S. and Iran attacked ships in the Gulf.

Asia shares bounce, others cautious as oil rises

Asia shares bounce, others cautious as oil rises

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Asian shares rallied on Monday as the robust U.S. jobs report was seen as positive for global growth even as it narrowed the odds on a rise in interest rates, while oil edged higher after the U.S. and Iran attacked ships in the Gulf.