The Indonesian rupiah slipped toward IDR 17,940 per dollar on Wednesday, extending a three-day decline as the U.S. dollar firmed on growing expectations the Fed could raise rates later this year.Locally, sentiment was weighed down after Indonesia posted a trade deficit in May, the first since April…
Valuation in the long end of the Norwegian government bond yield curve appears attractive, which is further supported by easing supply pressure, SEB's Marthe Eide and Erica Dalsto say in a note. Norges Bank will offer 3 billion kroner in August 2030- and June 2036-dated bonds on Wednesday in Norway…
By Daiki KawasakiYomiuri Shimbun Staff WriterMeiji Yasuda Life Insurance Co. intends to double its planned purchase of Japanese government bonds to about 2 trillion yen this fiscal year, a company executive told The Yomiuri Shimbun.JGBs are the core of the company's portfolio. In the wake of rising…
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.It's been a hesitant start to the new quarter in Asia, partly as the market digests the meaty gains made last quarter and partly as the U.S.-Iran talks are busy going nowhere.It seems President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Ku…
The Indian rupee hovered around 94.7 per dollar, extending its recent losses as rising US Treasury yields strengthened the greenback and weighed on Asian currencies.Higher bond yields dampened demand for emerging-market assets, while renewed dollar buying and weaker regional currencies kept pressur…
The Malaysian ringgit could remain under pressure in the near term amid a stronger U.S. dollar outlook following a more hawkish Fed stance, Hong Leong IB analysts say in a note. Lingering geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and rising domestic political risks ahead of a potential general el…
Foreign inflows into Indian bonds that are open to unrestricted global investment hit a record monthly level after the government scrapped taxes on foreign investors, according to Bloomberg.
Japan's 10-year government bond yield climbed above 2.7% on Wednesday, reaching its highest level in three weeks as the sharp depreciation of the yen strengthened expectations of further monetary policy tightening by the Bank of Japan.The yen slid to a four-decade low amid wide interest rate differ…
By Dharamraj DhutiaIndian government bonds are likely to remain largely unchanged on Wednesday as traders look for fresh triggers at the start of a new quarter, although underlying sentiment remains bullish after the 10-year yield logged its biggest monthly decline in seven years.The benchmark 6.94…
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note held around 4.46% on Wednesday after climbing about 10 basis points in the previous session, as signs of a resilient economy reinforced expectations of a hawkish Federal Reserve.Data released on Tuesday showed US job openings rose to a two-year high in May…
By Wayne ColeAsian share markets started the new quarter in a cautious mood on Wednesday as talks between the United States and Iran hit new hurdles, while investors were on alert for possible Japanese intervention as the yen plumbed fresh 40-year lows.Tehran said on Tuesday it would not meet wi…
The dollar index rose to around 101.3 on Wednesday, recouping losses from earlier in the week as investors looked ahead to the latest US monthly jobs report for fresh insights into the strength of the labor market and the outlook for Federal Reserve policy.The greenback also drew support from highe…
TOKYO--Japan's Ministry of Finance said Wednesday it plans to auction Y3.5 trillion of treasury discount bills on Jul. 8, 2026. Issue TD-Bill Auction Date Jul 8, 2026 Settlement Date Jul 10, 2026 Maturity Date Jan 12, 2027 Offer Amount…
Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose on Wednesday, with longer-dated yields hovering near one-month highs, as a weaker yen and fiscal expansion risks weighed on sentiment.Here are a few details:
BOJ JUNE TANKAN SHOWS FINANCIAL POSITIONS LITTLE CHANGED TO ONLY SLIGHTLY TIGHTER VS. MARCH AMID GRADUAL BOJ RATE HIKES
JGBs fall in the morning Tokyo session, tracking overnight price declines in U.S. Treasurys. Both JGBs and Treasurys tend to move in tandem. JGB prices may also be weighed down by ongoing yen weakness, which typically leads to higher import prices and inflation in Japan and could prompt the Bank of…
By Patrick Thomas and Dave MichaelsOn Dec. 19, 2022, executives from America's three biggest egg producers got on a call. The subject: how to keep the price of eggs high.With Christmas a few days away, the chief executive of Arizona-based Hickman's Egg Ranch had an idea for how to push an industry…
By Leika KiharaPolitical pressure on the Bank of Japan to slow its interest rate hikes is growing amid a push by Sanae Takaichi's government to restore dovish policymakers to the bank, a shake-up that could change its long-term policy direction.While recent calls by Prime Minister Takaichi and her…
Key annual interest rates paid to borrow or lend money in U.S. and international markets. Rates below are a guide to general levels but don’t always represent actual transactions.Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Inflation May index Chg From (%) level A…
By Miriam GottfriedAmerica knows how to manufacture millionaires.Over 440,000 people — or more than 1,200 a day — became millionaires in the U.S. in 2025, accounting for nearly half of the world's new millionaires, according to an annual report on global wealth published Tuesday by UBS.Here are a f…
