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Yen hit by scale of reported fiscal plan, new bond talk

EghtesadOnline: Reports of a larger than previously expected fiscal stimulus plan for Japan had the yen back on the defensive on Wednesday, as investors bet the Bank of Japan (BOJ) would match that with a new bout of money-printing aimed at weakening its currency.
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Publish Date:27/July/2016 | 10:25

Dollar, yen gain as investors seek safety from Italy turmoil

EghtesadOnline: Investors piled into safe-haven bets on Tuesday as political turmoil in Italy sparked fears of another euro crisis, driving up the Japanese yen and pushing the U.S. dollar to a 10-month high against the euro.
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Publish Date:30/May/2018 | 13:15

Euro/Swiss franc at two-month lows as Italy concerns weigh

EghtesadOnline: The Swiss franc and the Japanese yen rose against the dollar on Wednesday as a wave of caution swept currency markets a day after U.S. President Donald Trump tempered optimism over progress made in trade talks with China.
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Publish Date:23/May/2018 | 10:36

Trade and growth fears spark dash for safe havens

EghtesadOnline: Investors sold equities on Wednesday and raced to buy yen and government bonds from the United States and Germany on fears that setbacks to U.S-China trade talks would undermine increasingly fragile-looking world growth.
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Publish Date:23/May/2018 | 10:31

Global Stocks Extend Rebound; Treasuries Decline

EghtesadOnline: The global stock rally marched ahead to reverse more of this month’s correction as investors took in stride a jump in benchmark Treasury yields. S&P 500 equity-index futures rose, the dollar fell for a fifth day and the yen advanced.
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Publish Date:15/February/2018 | 14:38

Treasuries Slide, Dollar Gains as Busy Week Begins

EghtesadOnline: U.S. Treasuries extended a selloff that’s taken yields to the highest since early 2014 as traders gear up for a hectic week of data and policy announcements. The dollar climbed and stocks edged lower as the euro, Swiss franc, yen and pound all retreated.
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Publish Date:29/January/2018 | 14:01

Stocks Decline Globally as Oil Slides; Euro Gains

EghtesadOnline: The risk-off mood gripping global markets showed little sign of easing as European stocks followed declines in Asia. Taking impetus from a selloff in energy commodities, the slide also spread to U.S. equity futures as bonds and gold advanced with the yen and euro.
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Publish Date:15/November/2017 | 13:32

Treasuries Extend Slide With Gold; Pound Rallies

EghtesadOnline: U.S. Treasuries extended their declines and the dollar traded near its three-month high amid continued optimism over the global growth outlook. Safe-haven assets such as the yen and gold slipped, while global shares were mixed as the earnings season continued to unfold.
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Publish Date:25/October/2017 | 13:10

Yen Falls, Japan Stocks Advance on Abe Victory

EghtesadOnline: A landslide election victory for Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent the yen down and stocks in Tokyo higher, with the path paved for a continuation of loose monetary policy.
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Publish Date:23/October/2017 | 05:43

Asian Stocks Fall as North Korea Worries Persist

EghtesadOnline: Stocks fell in most Asian markets as nations grapple with how to deal with escalating provocations from North Korea. The yen was near its strongest level for the year and U.S. Treasury yields were at their lowest since the aftermath of Donald Trump’s November election win.
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Publish Date:06/September/2017 | 05:50

Yen Losing its Haven Sheen to Gold on North Korea

EghtesadOnline: The yen’s underperformance relative to gold may indicate the currency is losing its haven appeal, with North Korea firing a missile over Japan and testing nuclear weapons just across the sea.
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Publish Date:05/September/2017 | 06:41

Yen , Treasuries Advance as Korea Threats Linger

EghtesadOnline: Asian equities were mixed, the yen and gold extended gains, and Treasuries rallied as traders digested reports of North Korean plans for a ballistic missile launch on the heels of Sunday’s nuclear test.
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Publish Date:05/September/2017 | 05:11

Asian Stocks Fall, Yen Jumps After Korea Bomb Test

EghtesadOnline: Asian stocks fell as investors turned to haven assets after North Korea’s dictatorship tested a nuclear bomb on Sunday, sending the yen, gold and Treasury futures higher.
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Publish Date:04/September/2017 | 06:11

Dollar recovers from lows vs major rivals as North Korea fears recede

EghtesadOnline: The dollar pulled away from the previous session’s 4-1/2 month lows against the yen on Wednesday as investors’ concerns over North Korea’s latest missile test eased for now, while the Australian dollar surged on upbeat construction data.
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Publish Date:30/August/2017 | 06:20

Most Asian Stocks Rebound as Korean Fears Abate

EghtesadOnline: Most Asian stocks advanced after President Donald Trump’s measured response to North Korean missile launches and comments from Kim Jong Un suggested geopolitical tensions will ease off. The yen fell for a second day.
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Publish Date:30/August/2017 | 05:08