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Dollar near 19-month high on Fed hike bets, yen tests 160

Dollar near 19-month high on Fed hike bets, yen tests 160

SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE, Nov 13 (Reuters) - The dollar held near a 19-month high on Friday after a strong week of gains on rising bets of a larger Federal Reserve rate hike, pushing the Japanese yen back near the key 160 mark that has left traders on alert for intervention.

Stocks recover from Nvidia whiplash, dollar climbs with US yields

Stocks recover from Nvidia whiplash, dollar climbs with US yields

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Stocks in Asia were on steadier footing on Friday after a turbulent week dominated by revelations of extramarital affairs involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang that culminated in his resignation, in a blow to the global AI boom he helped advance.

Asian markets mostly gain on AI chip demand despite Wall Street's retreat on inflation data

Asian markets mostly gain on AI chip demand despite Wall Street's retreat on inflation data

Asian shares are mostly higher, following a retreat on Wall Street as the U.S. inflation rose higher than expected in October

Dollar advances as markets price in December Fed rate hike

Dollar advances as markets price in December Fed rate hike

By Chibuike Oguh and Shashwat Chauhan NEW YORK, Nov 11 (Reuters) - The dollar strengthened against major currencies on Wednesday, buoyed by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates after hot US inflation data and hawkish remarks from policymakers.

Dollar drops slightly from 19-month highs, rate divergence in focus

Dollar drops slightly from 19-month highs, rate divergence in focus

By Stefano Rebaudo and Javi West Larrañaga Nov 12 (Reuters) - The dollar edged lower on Thursday after reaching the highest level in about 19 months earlier in the session as strong inflation data triggered a hawkish repricing of the Federal Reserve's rate path, driving short-dated US Treasury

Asian shares mostly rise on AI chip demand despite Wall Street's retreat on inflation data

Asian shares mostly rise on AI chip demand despite Wall Street's retreat on inflation data

Asian shares are mostly higher Wednesday, following a retreat on Wall Street as the U.S. inflation rose higher than expected in October

Dollar almost unchanged after reaching 19-month high, rate divergence in focus

Dollar almost unchanged after reaching 19-month high, rate divergence in focus

By Stefano Rebaudo and Javi West Larrañaga Nov 12 (Reuters) - The dollar was almost unchanged on Thursday after reaching the highest level in about 19 months earlier in the session as strong inflation data triggered a hawkish repricing of the Federal Reserve's rate path, driving short-dated US

Stocks cut gains, dollar and yields up as US CPI cements December rate hike bets

Stocks cut gains, dollar and yields up as US CPI cements December rate hike bets

By Shashwat Chauhan Nov 10 (Reuters) - US stocks were set for a lower open on Tuesday and European shares pared gains after a hotter-than-anticipated inflation reading bolstered the case for a US Federal Reserve interest rate hike next month.

Stocks climb as oil prices dip heading into US CPI print

Stocks climb as oil prices dip heading into US CPI print

By Shashwat Chauhan and Ankur Banerjee Nov 10 (Reuters) - World stocks rose on Tuesday as a drop in oil prices after US President Donald Trump said he plans to hold off on new military strikes against Iran lifted sentiment ahead of US inflation data that could sway the near-term interest rate

Asian stocks climb as sliding oil prices buoy sentiment

Asian stocks climb as sliding oil prices buoy sentiment

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose on Tuesday as a drop in oil prices after US President Donald Trump said he plans to hold off on new military strikes against Iran lifted sentiment ahead of US inflation data that could sway the near-term interest rate outlook.

Dollar reaches 19-month high as rate expectations dominate

Dollar reaches 19-month high as rate expectations dominate

By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, Nov 12 (Reuters) - The dollar rose against major currencies on Thursday, climbing to its highest level in about 19 months as investors pushed Treasury yields higher following a hawkish reassessment of the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path.

Asian stocks tumble, Nvidia stings as board to decide CEO's fate

Asian stocks tumble, Nvidia stings as board to decide CEO's fate

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Global stocks tumbled on Thursday, led by losses in chipmakers and data centre operators as Nvidia shares cratered in after-hours trading on news that its board may oust longtime CEO Jensen Huang.