Yen trims weekly advance as investors weigh BOJ, election impacts
The yen edged lower on Friday, trimming its sharpest weekly gain in more than four months, as traders considered the impact of potential rate increases by the Bank of Japan…
Weak yen may actually deter Bank of Japan from hiking rates soon
The yen's fresh slide to a 34-year low complicates the Bank of Japan's deliberations on the timing of a next interest rate hike, as a resulting rise in import costs…
Dollar eases as inflation in focus, BOJ governor nomination awaited
The dollar treaded water on Tuesday as investors braced for an highly anticipated inflation report, while the yen strengthened ahead of the expected announcement of surprise pick Kazuo Ueda as…
Gold sees glimmer of hope as US dollar hits rough patch
Gold slumped to a 16-month low last week but managed to recover and end the week with a 1.1 per cent gain bringing a halt to its five week losing…
Yen on the ropes as BOJ defends yield target
SINGAPORE: The yen fought for a footing on Tuesday, following its worst session in 16 months, as the Bank of Japan pins down bond yields at a time when they…
Yen back under pressure as BOJ steps in Bitcoin takes a leap
HONG KONG: The Japanese yen resumed its slide on Monday morning, after the Bank of Japan stepped into the market to defend its implicit yield cap, and bitcoin rose to…