Yen touches strongest level in six months; Nikkei barely rises, Kospi jumps
The yen hit a six-month high against the dollar as BOJ hike bets built, while China's August imports missed forecasts and the Kospi gained nearly 2%.
2 h ago12 min read
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Japan's fastest wage growth in 27 years reinforces BOJ hike path
Japan's real wages rose 2.4% in July, seventh straight gain, while nominal pay hit 4.7%, fastest since 1997, supporting BOJ rate hike.
6 h ago15 min read
USDJPY Slides 1.15% Leading FX Decline; EUR, GBP Edge Lower
USDJPY dropped 1.15% as yen strengthened on BOJ rate hike bets. Geopolitical tensions pushed oil prices higher. EUR and GBP fell modestly.
17 h ago14 min read
Japan's July household spending sees steepest fall since January 2024
Japan's household spending fell 3.6% in July from a year earlier, the biggest drop since January 2024. A September BOJ hike remains almost fully priced in, at…
04/09/2026 00:223 min read
Yen surges for second day, USD/JPY drops below 156; oil and gold rise
The Japanese yen surged for a second straight day, with USD/JPY falling nearly 300 pips. WTI crude and gold also gained, while bond yields eased.
03/09/2026 12:227 min read
USD/JPY slides below 158 as yen gains strength, technical outlook shifts
USD/JPY fell nearly 1% dropping back below 158 as yen strengthens on BOJ rate hike expectations and yield pullback.
03/09/2026 05:118 min read
Japan services PMI hits five-month high, supports BOJ rate hike case
Japan's services PMI hit 52.5 in August, supporting BOJ rate hike expectations amid sustained cost pressures.
03/09/2026 00:5620 min read
USD mixed, stocks gain amid Iran tensions: Americas FX wrap
USD mixed, stocks rise as Middle East tensions simmer. ADP data shows weak hiring ahead of Friday's payrolls report.
02/09/2026 20:4226 min read