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Yen's slide to weekly loss prompts bets for another intervention

Yen's slide to weekly loss prompts bets for another intervention

SINGAPORE, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The yen headed for its biggest weekly loss in three months on Friday as the impact of U.S. and Japanese intervention faded, leaving traders to wager another round of official buying would be needed to stem the rot.

Japan may see more yen intervention, faster BOJ rate hikes, ex-top FX diplomat says

Japan may see more yen intervention, faster BOJ rate hikes, ex-top FX diplomat says

By Leika Kihara and Takaya Yamaguchi TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japan may conduct joint yen intervention "at any time" and signal the chance of faster-than-expected interest rate hikes to stem the currency's falls, said Tokyo's former top currency diplomat Mitsuhiro Furusawa.

Japan's wholesale inflation stays hot, bolstering odds of September BOJ hike

Japan's wholesale inflation stays hot, bolstering odds of September BOJ hike

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Japan's annual wholesale inflation remained elevated in July, data showed on Thursday, highlighting broadening price pressures and reinforcing market expectations of an interest rate hike in September.

Asian stocks set for weekly gain on fading US rate hike wagers

Asian stocks set for weekly gain on fading US rate hike wagers

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Friday, poised for their strongest week in two months as benign inflation data dented expectations of an imminent U.S. rate hike, although faltering talks to end the war in the Middle East are likely to keep risk sentiment in check

Analysis-Rate hike bets leave yen's post-intervention gains at BOJ's mercy

Analysis-Rate hike bets leave yen's post-intervention gains at BOJ's mercy

By Rocky Swift and Junko Fujita TOKYO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Joint Japanese-U.S. efforts to shore up the battered yen two weeks ago have heightened market bets the Bank of Japan will need to hike rates faster and further, raising the stakes for the currency at next month's policy meeting.

Japan's July core inflation seen at 1.8% on higher energy costs

Japan's July core inflation seen at 1.8% on higher energy costs

By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer inflation likely accelerated in July from the previous month, as faster food price gains and cost pressures on energy from the war in the Middle East pushed prices higher, a Reuters poll of economists showed.

Morning Bid: Yen stuck in twilight zone

Morning Bid: Yen stuck in twilight zone

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The yen is back in the intervention zone, but its fate now appears to rest with the Fed's policy path and hopes of aggressive hikes from the Bank of Japan, after a joint operation with the U.S. failed to stem the fragile

European stocks steady, oil rises before CPI

European stocks steady, oil rises before CPI

By Samuel Indyk and Rocky Swift LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Global equity markets held steady and oil prices inched higher after new attacks on shipping in the Middle East dimmed expectations for an end to the Iran war, as markets turned their attention to U.S. inflation data later in the day.

Global stocks inch up, oil steady before US CPI

Global stocks inch up, oil steady before US CPI

By Samuel Indyk and Rocky Swift LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Global equity markets edged higher and oil prices steadied after talks to end the Iran war hit an impasse and markets turned their attention to U.S. inflation data later in the day.

Yen steadies as intervention boost fades; RBA in focus

Yen steadies as intervention boost fades; RBA in focus

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The yen steadied on Tuesday after a sharp drop in the previous session as the joint U.S.-Japan intervention failed to deliver a lasting boost, while the Australian dollar was at an eight-week high ahead of a policy decision from the country's central

Yen wobbles as intervention afterglow dims; RBA keeps rates unchanged

Yen wobbles as intervention afterglow dims; RBA keeps rates unchanged

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The yen wobbled near the crucial 160 level on Tuesday, as joint U.S.-Japan intervention failed to deliver a lasting boost, while the Australian dollar held its ground near eight-week highs after the central bank held rates as expected.

Morning Bid: Long bond bother

Morning Bid: Long bond bother

By Mike Dolan Aug 11 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets With U.S.