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Yen hits 38-year low, Nikkei surges as Trump risk buoys US yields
In a sensational turn of events, the U.S. dollar skyrockets to a 38-year high against the yen amidst speculation of a Trump comeback. The Nikkei soars past 40,000, while oil prices surge at the beginning of the summer driving season. Sterling and the Chinese yuan weaken, with all eyes on the Federal Reserve and upcoming job data.
Rupee declines pressured by weak Asian peers, oil companies' dollar bids
Indian rupee weakens as Asian currencies fall amid strong dollar demand. US bond yield rise impacts currencies, with Chinese yuan and Korean won leading losses.
Dollar soars near 38-year yen peak as Trump risk lifts US yields
Dollar nears 38-year high to yen amid Trump re-election speculations, Biden's debate influence expected, ECB event in focus.
Rupee falls 11 paise to 83.45 against US dollar
The central government's fiscal deficit reached 3% of the annual estimates by May-end 2024-25. India's forex reserves surged to USD 653.711 billion, with FIIs selling shares worth Rs 23.09 crore. The RBI confirmed the increase in reserves, reflecting a positive economic outlook.
JGB yields rise as global politics add to pressure from yen
Japanese bond yields surged on expectations of tighter Bank of Japan policy amid a weak yen. Global concerns over French and U.S. elections drove yields higher. Mizuho Securities forecasts continued increase in bond yields with uncertainty surrounding BOJ's tightening plans and potential rate hike at the July meeting.
Rupee likely to draw support from expected inflows amid rise in US yields
Amidst market volatility, the Indian rupee faces uncertainties from unexpected dips and profit-taking motives. The inclusion of Indian bonds in the JPMorgan index drives interbank short positions, hinting at heightened intraday fluctuations. Rising U.S. yields pose challenges for Asian currencies, while offshore yuan and yen weaken, reflecting broader market shifts.
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Wall Street bucks global rally as bond yields rise
Wall Street's rally, driven by Nvidia and AI enthusiasm, saw record highs. European stocks were boosted by tech and real estate sectors. The STOXX 600 and FTSEurofirst 300 indexes rose, reflecting market optimism.
FPIs’ G-Sec purchases cross $10-billion mark
Nine months after JP Morgan announced the inclusion of Indian government debt in its emerging markets index, foreign portfolio investors have increased their ownership of sovereign bonds by over $10 billion. The influx of funds is expected to continue as India's index weightage grows.
Global trends, foreign investors' move to drive markets in holiday-shortened week, say analysts
With the absence of any major immediate domestic trigger in sight, investors would focus on global trends and trading activity of foreign investors for further cues in a holiday-shortened week ahead, analysts said. Movement of global oil benchmark Brent crude and rupee-dollar trend would also guide the market.
Japan's Nikkei edges up as financials, export shares rise
Japan's Nikkei share average edged up on Monday as export-related stocks rose on a weaker yen following stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data and a rise in domestic yields boosted financial stocks.
India 10-year bond yield sees biggest spike in 8 months on poll results uncertainty
Indian government bond yields surged as early voting trends showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's NDA leading, causing the benchmark 10-year yield to jump to 7.0130%.
GIFT Nifty up 35 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
Tech View: "The recent decline has disrupted the positive momentum, with Nifty falling below its crucial short-term moving average, the 20 DEMA. A decisive break of the 22,400 level could trigger a further drop to the 22,000-22,150 zone. We suggest aligning trades accordingly and adopting a hedged approach," Ajit Mishra, Senior Vice President, Research at Religare Broking.
Dow slides 1% as bond market pressure eases after cooler economic data
The S&P 500 traded 0.2% lower and the Nasdaq composite dropped 0.3%. Yields fell on Thursday after a couple of reports showed the U.S. economy isn’t quite as strong as expected. The hope on Wall Street is that the economy can cool down, but not too much so that the Federal Reserve can hit a precise landing where it gets high inflation under control without causing a bad recession.
Dollar ascendant as surging US yields spur demand for safe havens
The dollar surged to a two-week high against major peers on Thursday due to a rout in Treasuries, boosting its appeal with higher U.S. yields and demand for safe haven assets.
Bond yields climb, stocks under pressure as Fed cut doubts resurface
U.S. Treasury yields rose, impacting global markets. Crude oil climbed ahead of the OPEC+ meeting. Improved U.S. consumer confidence added uncertainty to Fed rate cut expectations.
Japan's Nikkei slumps to weekly loss as Fed outlook weighs
Japan's Nikkei share average fell 1.17% to 38,646.11, influenced by Wall Street's decline due to U.S. economic data impacting Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. The Nikkei, down 0.36% for the week, saw chip stocks like Advantest and Tokyo Electron decline, influenced by Nomura Securities' analysis and 25-day moving average support.
Rupee touches six-week high on likely dollar inflows; forward premiums decline
INDIA-MARKETS/INDIA RUPEE-Rupee touches six-week high on likely dollar inflows; forward premiums decline
Asia stocks edge up on Nvidia hopes, NZ dollar jumps
Markets are braced for fireworks when Nvidia reports after the bell, with options priced for a swing of 8.7% in either direction, worth $200 billion in market value.
Big funds bet the 'anything but bonds' trade is poised to end
Big US bond investors, including mutual fund managers, are aggressively moving funds into long-dated notes, expecting gains from interest rate cuts. Research by JPMorgan Chase shows the top 20 managers increasing duration by piling into high-grade corporate bonds to avoid negative carry. The allure of long-dated corporate bonds is growing as markets anticipate Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Asian shares hit 15-month high as traders wait for CPI
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan climbed slightly and hit its highest since early 2023 in morning trade, as a strong rally in Hong Kong shares extended into a fourth consecutive week.
Clout of Indian bonds takes a lift in Asian bond portfolios, says Morningstar report
The inclusion of Indian local currency sovereign bonds into its Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) along with UOB Asset Management's launch of an India-focused bond fund is a strong indication of the changing trends that are now favouring the local bond markets.
Rupee ends mildly higher aided by gains in Asian peers; falls on week
The Indian rupee closed slightly higher on Friday aided by a rise in its Asian peers but dollar demand from state-run banks limited gains.
Government bonds face FPI selloff as US yields harden
Adding to the sudden reversal in foreign buying interest in bonds is the rise in crude oil prices over the past few weeks due to concerns of tighter supply and a recent flare-up in Middle East tensions. A higher trajectory for crude oil prices imparts uncertainty to the outlook on India's inflation and trade deficit.
India 10-yr yield posts biggest jump in 6 months amid Treasury push
Indian government bond yields jumped on Friday, with the benchmark yield posting its biggest single-day rise in six months, tracking U.S. yields after elevated inflation reaffirmed doubts over interest rate cuts in the near future.
Rupee ends lower pressured by broad dollar rally, notches weekly decline
The Indian rupee weakened on Friday as the greenback extended recent gains and rose to its highest level in nearly five months, while state-run banks' dollar sales helped limit losses, traders said.
Japan's Nikkei falls as bond yield spike sinks tech, property shares
The Nikkei closed down 0.35% to 39,442.63. The index dipped as low as 39,065.31 earlier, threatening to break below the psychological 39,000-line for the first time since the end of last week.
Rupee ends slightly lower pressured by state-run banks' dollar demand
The Indian rupee closed marginally weaker on Monday as dollar demand from state-run banks, likely on behalf of importer clients, eroded early gains in the local unit.
US yields surge after inflation data alters Fed view
The consumer price index (CPI) increased 0.3% last month after gaining 0.2% in December amid a surge in the cost of shelter, the Labor Department said on Tuesday. In the 12 months through January, the CPI increased 3.1%. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast the CPI would gain 0.2% on the month and 2.9% on a year-on-year basis.
Gold climbs as US dollar, bond yields slip
Gold prices surged in the previous session as investors' confidence was elevated about a rate cut following Fed Chair Jerome Powell's comments on Friday.
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