Asia-Pacific markets mixed as traders digest RBA decision, yen falls despite fresh warning

Asia-Pacific markets mixed as traders digest RBA decision, yen falls despite fresh warning. Japan may intervene if the yen fluctuates excessively, a top forex official warns. RBA leaves cash rate unchanged at 4.35%, as expected. The Japanese yen depreciated again past 154 per dollar.

IMF 2024 Spring Meetings Takeaways: Emerging Market Stars Shine Bright

EM investors and policymakers are enjoying their moment. IMF upgraded US growth forecasts for 2024 by +0.6% of GDP and Chinese PMIs are back to expansion. Most of the concerns over emerging markets have been addressed. The mood at the 2024 IMF Spring meetings was notably upbeat.

Yen Slips, Yuan Jumps, Dollar Is Mostly Softer

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Asia-Pacific markets higher, tracking gains in global markets after soft U.S. jobs report

Asia-Pacific markets higher, tracking gains in global markets after soft U.S. Jobs report. China's services growth remains solid at 52.5 in April amid improved demand conditions. Markets in Japan and South Korea are closed for a public holiday. U.s. Stock futures edged higher on Monday.

LABU, YANG and LABD among weekly ETF movers

LABU, YANG and LABD among weekly ETF movers. T-Rex 2X Long Apple Daily Target ETF (AAPX) among weekly gainers. YANG, LABDPPI, AAPB, AAPU, EVAV, TSDD, TSLZ, AAPX among weekly losers.

Asia-Pacific markets mixed ahead of US payrolls data, yen extends gains

Asia-Pacific markets mixed ahead of US payrolls data, yen extends gains. The Japanese yen strengthened to around 153 per dollar on Friday and was set to gain more than 3% this week. Australian data - March housing finance higher: Home loans +2.8% m/m. U.S. Stock futures climb higher ahead of April jobs report.

Asia-Pacific markets mixed as traders react to Fed decision, focus on more corporate earnings

Asia-Pacific markets mixed as traders react to Fed decision, focus on more corporate earnings. U.S. Stock futures rose on Thursday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady. Consumer confidence index in Japan declined to 38.3 in April 2024. Hong Kong Monetary Authority maintained its base rate steady.

Asia markets lower in thin holiday trade, tracking sharp selloff on Wall Street; eyes on Fed decision

Asia markets lower in thin holiday trade, tracking sharp selloff on Wall Street; eyes on Fed decision. Japan's yen depreciated to 158 per dollar on Wednesday. Markets in South Korea, Hong Kong and China are closed for the Labor Day holiday. U.S. Stock futures edged lower on Wednesday as investors geared up for the Federal Reserve's policy decision.

AGG, YANG: Big ETF Inflows

China's April Manufacturing PMI Moderated To 50.4 But Still Points To Expansion For A Second Consecutive Month

Asia markets mostly rise tracking positive lead on Wall Street; traders digest China's PMI data for April

Asia markets mostly rise tracking positive lead on Wall Street; traders digest China's PMI data for April Apr. 30, 2024. Japan's housing starts declined by 12.8% year-on-year in March 2024. All three major U.S. Indexes ended higher on Monday, building on last week's gains.

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Asia markets rise, Japanese yen strengthens on suspected intervention, eyes on Fed meeting

Asia markets rise, Japanese yen strengthens on suspected intervention, eyes on Fed meeting this week. The Japanese yen rebounded as much as 2% toward 155 per dollar on Monday after sinking to 160.2 earlier in the day. In the U.S., all three major indexes ended higher on Friday. The major averages are looking ahead to the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision on Wednesday.

Asia markets mixed as BOJ holds rates; focus on US PCE inflation data

Asia markets mixed as BOJ holds rates; focus on US PCE inflation data. Japan's yen hits weakest level in three decades as BOj keeps interest rate unchanged. Shanghai Composite extends winning streak to a third day. Investors now shifting focus to China's PMI data scheduled for release.

Asia markets mixed tracking decline in global markets, investors focus on earnings

Asia markets mixed tracking decline in global markets, investors focus on earnings in China. Bank of Japan kicks off its two-day monetary policy meeting today. South Korea's economy expanded 3.4% in the first quarter from a year ago. In the U.S., all three major indexes ended little changed on Wednesday. The yen weakened to 34-year lows against the dollar.

Rising Treasury Yields, Falling Oil Prices, And Hawkish Talk From The Fed

Home Market Outlook Economy Analysis Rising Treasury Yields, Falling Oil Prices, And Hawkish Talk From The Fed. The 10-year US Treasury yield rose to levels not seen since last November. Prices for West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell last week from recent highs despite tensions in the Middle East.

Asia markets rise tracking global markets as strong corporate earnings boost sentiment

Asia markets rise tracking global markets as strong corporate earnings boost sentiment. U.S. Stock futures climb higher on Wednesday as investors react to corporate earnings reports. On Tuesday, all three major indexes in the US ended higher. Investors continue to monitor geopolitical developments in the Middle East.

Asia markets mostly rise tracking a tech-led rebound on Wall Street, focus on busy earnings week

Asia markets mostly rise tracking a tech-led rebound on Wall Street, focus on busy earnings week. Japan's yen hits new 34-year lows against the dollar. China created 3.03 million new urban jobs in the first quarter of 2024. In the U.S., on Monday, all three major indexes rebounded from their worst week of the year.

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