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Commodity Currencies Rise Amid Risk-on Mood

The commodity currencies such as Australia, the New Zealand and the Canadian dollars strengthened against their major currencies in the Asian session on Thursday amid increased risk-on mood, as traders booked some profits after the recent upside in markets and a report showing the U.S. economy unexpectedly shrank in the first three months of 2025 generated some optimism about the outlook for interest rates.
RTTNews | 7天前
Yen Slides Against Majors

Yen Slides Against Majors

The Japanese yen strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Thursday.
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Bank Of Japan Retains Rate As Expected; Cuts Growth Outlook Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Bank Of Japan Retains Rate As Expected; Cuts Growth Outlook Amid Tariff Uncertainty

The Bank of Japan left its interest rate unchanged for the second consecutive meeting on Thursday, and downgraded its growth projections citing trade tariff threats. The policy board decided, by a unanimous vote, to hold the uncollateralized overnight call rate to remain at around 0.50 percent. This was the highest level since the global financial crisis in 2008.
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European Economic News Preview: UK Mortgage Approvals, Factory PMI Due

European Economic News Preview: UK Mortgage Approvals, Factory PMI Due

Mortgage approvals and final manufacturing Purchasing Managers' survey results from the UK are the major reports due on Thursday, while most of the European markets are closed for the Labor day holiday. At 2.30 am ET, Switzerland's Federal Statistical Office releases retail sales data for March. Sales are forecast o grow 1.9 percent on a yearly basis, following a 1.6 percent rise in February.
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Australian Market Turns To Modest Gains In Mid-market

Australian Market Turns To Modest Gains In Mid-market

The Australian market is turning its early losses to modest gains in mid-market moves on Thursday, extending the gains in the previous five sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is staying well above the 8,100 level, with gains in some technology stocks nearly offset by weakness in mining and energy stocks amid softer commodity prices.
RTTNews | 7天前
Asian Markets Mostly Higher In Holiday Trade

Asian Markets Mostly Higher In Holiday Trade

Asian stock markets are mostly higher on Thursday, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight, with most major markets in the region closed for Labor Day, including China. Traders booked some profits after the recent upside in markets and a report showing the U.S. economy unexpectedly shrank in the first three months of 2025 generated some optimism about the outlook for interest rates.
RTTNews | 7天前
Japanese Market Slightly Higher

Japanese Market Slightly Higher

The Japanese market is trading slightly higher on Thursday, extending the gains in the previous five sessions, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is moving above the 36,100 level, with a mixed performance across most sectors as traders remain cautious ahead of the Bank of Japan's latest monetary policy decision.
RTTNews | 7天前
Australian Market Slightly Lower

Australian Market Slightly Lower

The Australian market is trading slightly lower on Thursday, snapping a five-session winning streak, following the mixed cues from Wall Street overnight. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 is staying above the 8,100 level, with slight weakness across most sectors led by mining and energy stocks. Some gold stocks were gaining.
RTTNews | 7天前
Little Movement Seen For Japan Stock Market

Little Movement Seen For Japan Stock Market

The Japanese stock market has finished higher in five straight sessions, rallying almost 1,850 points or 5 percent along the way. The Nikkei 225 now sits just beneath the 36,050-point plateau and it's likely to hold steady in that neighborhood again on Thursday.
RTTNews | 7天前
Japan Rate Decision On Tap For Thursday

Japan Rate Decision On Tap For Thursday

The Bank of Japan will wrap up its monetary policy meeting on Thursday and then announce its decision on interest rates, highlighting a modest day for Asia-Pacific economic activity. The BoJ is widely expected to leave its benchmark lending rate unchanged at 0.50 percent.
RTTNews | 7天前

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