Yen hits six-week high NEW YORK: The yen jumped to a six-week high against the dollar on Friday after faster-than-expected inflation in... Published 30 Nov, 2024 07:41am
Business & Finance Dollar set for strong weekly rise NEW YORK: The US dollar was set for its biggest weekly gain in over a month on Friday, as markets reassessed... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance Dollar down against yen NEW YORK: The dollar fell against the yen on Friday, and was softer against other peer currencies after ... Published 17 Aug, 2024 07:27am
Markets Yen rises to 7-month highs as US slowdown fears spill over SINGAPORE: Japan’s yen hit its highest levels against the dollar since January on Monday, as marketsextended moves... Published 05 Aug, 2024 10:22am
Markets Yen, Swiss franc near highs amid US slowdown fears; sterling swoons TOKYO: The safe-haven Japanese yen and Swiss franc traded near multi-month highs against the dollar on Friday after... Published 02 Aug, 2024 10:05am
Business & Finance Yen weakens before BOJ rate decision NEW YORK: The Japanese yen weakened on Tuesday before the Bank of Japan’s decision on whether to hike rates while... Published 31 Jul, 2024 06:50am
Business & Finance Yen bags limelight with strongest week in 3 months LONDON/SINGAPORE: The yen headed for its biggest weekly gain since late April on Friday as traders unwound long-held... Published 27 Jul, 2024 06:16am
Business & Finance Yen hits 2-1/2-month high vs dollar NEW YORK: The Japanese yen rallied for a fourth straight session against the dollar on Thursday, hitting a... Updated 26 Jul, 2024 06:14am
Markets Yen jumps as carry trades unwind, risk mood sours SINGAPORE: The yen rose to its strongest level against the dollar in 2-1/2 months on Thursday and scaled multi-month... Published 25 Jul, 2024 09:42am
Business & Finance Yen gains for 2nd day against dollar NEW YORK: The yen rose for a second straight session against the dollar on Tuesday, boosted by comments from a ... Published 24 Jul, 2024 05:38am
Markets Euro lower after ECB stands pat NEW YORK: The euro was lower on Thursday after the European Central Bank (ECB) held rates steady as was widely... Published 19 Jul, 2024 06:11am
Business & Finance Yen hits 4-week high against dollar NEW YORK: The yen hit an almost four-week high against the US dollar on Friday, raising speculation that Japanese... Published 13 Jul, 2024 06:13am
Business & Finance Dollar edges down after US jobs data NEW YORK: The US dollar index fell slightly on Friday after data showed US job growth slowed marginally in June ... Published 06 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Technology Japan launches banknotes with hologram portraits TOKYO: Japan began circulating its first new banknotes in 20 years on Wednesday, featuring three-dimensional... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:22am
Markets Oil drops more than $1 as OPEC+ decision spotlights shaky demand LONDON: Oil prices fell more than $1 on Tuesday on scepticism about an OPEC+ decision to boost supply later this... Updated 04 Jun, 2024 07:29pm
Business & Finance Most Asian currencies subdued BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies moved in a narrow range on Friday but were set for monthly gains, while shares rose... Published 01 Jun, 2024 06:59am
Markets Dollar drifts as traders eye US inflation data; frail yen in focus SINGAPORE: The dollar was steady on Tuesday as investors awaited an inflation report this week that will likely... Published 14 May, 2024 10:09am
Markets Dollar nurses losses after another set of soft jobs data SINGAPORE: The US dollar had a soft tone in early Asian trading on Friday after losing ground overnight to the euro... Published 10 May, 2024 10:07am
Business & Finance Dollar weaker against most currencies, pound recovers NEW YORK: The dollar weakened against most currencies on Monday after economic data showed more signs of softening ... Published 10 May, 2024 04:17am
Business & Finance Dollar gains on rate outlook NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Wednesday as investors continued to bet on the US economy outperforming peers and was... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Markets Yen eases despite intervention threat, Aussie steady before RBA TOKYO: The yen continued to drift lower against the dollar on Tuesday as gaping interest rate differentials weighed... Published 07 May, 2024 10:04am
Business & Finance Yen slightly higher after suspected intervention NEW YORK: The yen was slightly stronger on the day on Thursday after a sudden rally late on Wednesday that traders ... Published 03 May, 2024 06:29am
Business & Finance Japanese yen surges against dollar NEW YORK: Japan’s currency surged as much as 5 yen against the dollar from a fresh 34-year low hit earlier on... Published 30 Apr, 2024 03:43am
Business & Finance Asian currencies subdued after mixed US data BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies were subdued on Friday as mixed US data solidified bets of fewer rate cuts, while... Published 27 Apr, 2024 05:03am
Business & Finance Swiss franc, yen pare gains NEW YORK: The safe-haven Swiss franc and Japanese yen pared gains on Friday after Tehran signalled that it has no... Published 20 Apr, 2024 04:18am
Markets China’s yuan bounces from 5-month low on state bank support, upbeat Q1 data BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China’s yuan briefly hit a five-month low against the dollar before recouping some of the losses... Published 16 Apr, 2024 12:01pm
Markets Dollar firms after hot retail sales, yen languishes; China data awaited TOKYO: The dollar stood just off its highest since early November against a handful of peer currencies on Tuesday,... Published 16 Apr, 2024 10:29am
Business & Finance Dollar jumps, yen weaker NEW YORK: The dollar reached its highest since early November against a basket of currencies on Monday, and sent the... Published 16 Apr, 2024 03:38am
Markets Dollar firm ahead of US CPI release; yen to face crucial test TOKYO: The dollar consolidated on Wednesday ahead of a key inflation report later in the day, while the yen remained... Published 10 Apr, 2024 11:23am
Markets Yen feels the heat as US Treasury yields climb SINGAPORE: The dollar was tentative on Tuesday as it failed to get a meaningful boost from a rise in U.S. Treasury... Published 09 Apr, 2024 10:22am