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Karen Brettell

Karen Brettell

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Japan's yen climbs against US dollar amid signs of intervention

The yen soared against the U.S dollar late on Wednesday, as market participants suspected Japan's monetary

Japan's yen climbs against US dollar amid signs of intervention
Asia|Economy|Finance

Yen higher after suspected intervention

The yen gained on Thursday, following a sudden rally late on Wednesday that traders and analysts attributed to intervention by Japanese authorities, while the

Yen higher after suspected intervention
Europe|News

Euro tumbles as Macron calls snap French election

The euro fell on Monday after gains by the far right in European Parliament elections on Sunday prompted French President Emmanuel Macron to

Euro tumbles as Macron calls snap French election
Economy|Finance|US

Dollar hits four-week high ahead of US inflation report

The dollar hit a four-week high on Tuesday, ahead of a highly anticipated inflation report that is likely to influence the timing of the first rate cut by the U.S

Dollar hits four-week high ahead of US inflation report
Economy|Europe|Finance|News

Election concerns in France give euro worst week in two months

The euro was on track for its biggest weekly fall against the dollar in two months on Friday on concerns that a new government will worsen France's fiscal situation as a

Election concerns in France give euro worst week in two months
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Dollar gains on hawkish Fed, even as inflation cools

The dollar gained on Thursday despite a soft U.S. producer price inflation report for May, after the Federal Reserve adopted a hawkish tone at the conclusion of

Dollar gains on hawkish Fed, even as inflation cools
Economy|Finance

Yen falls as Japan's negative rates expected to persist

The Japanese yen weakened against the dollar for a second day on Monday, giving back most of a rally last week on expectations of less dovish monetary policy,

Yen falls as Japan's negative rates expected to persist
Economy|Finance|US

Dollar steady against euro, yen on intervention watch as it hits one-week low

The dollar was steady against the euro on Wednesday and gained against the yen as it consolidated after a sharp selloff last week on rising confidence that the

Dollar steady against euro, yen on intervention watch as it hits one-week low
Economy|Finance|US

Dollar hits 150 yen then dips on intervention jitters

The dollar touched the closely watched 150 level against the yen on Friday, before falling back again, as investors positioned for the

Dollar hits 150 yen then dips on intervention jitters
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Dollar dips on dovish Powell comments

The dollar dropped on Thursday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was interpreted as being generally dovish in comments made at an economic forum, even as

Dollar dips on dovish Powell comments
Europe|Finance|News|Stock Markets

Euro slips, but off lows as France faces hung parliament

The euro slipped on Monday, but came off of overnight lows against the dollar after France's election pointed to a hung parliament.

Euro slips, but off lows as France faces hung parliament
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Dollar gains as Fed's Powell cautious on rate cuts

The dollar gained on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged progress in inflation and a cooling job market, but did not give a clear signal that

Dollar gains as Fed's Powell cautious on rate cuts
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Dollar dips as Powell remains cautious before CPI data

The dollar dipped on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated that the U.S. central bank is getting closer to cutting interest rates but wants to see

Dollar dips as Powell remains cautious before CPI data
Finance|Stock Markets|US

Treasury likely to keep most auction sizes steady for now

The U.S. Treasury Department is likely to announce next week that it will keep most of its coupon-bearing U.S.

Treasury likely to keep most auction sizes steady for now
Business|Economy|Finance|News

Yen gains on reports of possible BOJ hike to 0.25%

The Japanese yen gained on Tuesday on news reports that the Bank of Japan is considering raising rates to 0.25% when it concludes its two-day meeting on Wednesday.

Yen gains on reports of possible BOJ hike to 0.25%
Business|Economy|Finance|News|US

Dollar falls as Fed signals likely September rate cut

The dollar added to losses on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady but opened the door to reducing borrowing costs as soon as its next

Dollar falls as Fed signals likely September rate cut
Economy|Finance|News|US|World

Dollar gains on geopolitical tensions, pound slips after rate cut

The dollar gained on Thursday as rising geopolitical tensions drove a safe-haven boost, while the British pound fell after the Bank of England cut interest rates

Dollar gains on geopolitical tensions, pound slips after rate cut
Economy|Finance|US

Dollar hits four-month low as weak US jobs data boosts rate cut bets

The U.S. dollar dropped to a four-month low on Friday after a weaker-than-expected employment report for July raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will

Dollar hits four-month low as weak US jobs data boosts rate cut bets
News|US

Yields rebound, curve inverts again after brief positive shift

U.S.

Yields rebound, curve inverts again after brief positive shift
Economy|Finance|News|US

Key US bond yield curve turns positive on recession fears

A closely watched part of the U.S.

Key US bond yield curve turns positive on recession fears
News|Uncategorized|US

Yields rise after weak 10-year auction, heavy corporate supply

U.S.

Yields rise after weak 10-year auction, heavy corporate supply
US

US yields jump on better than expected jobs claims data

U.S.

Business|Economy|Finance|US

US yields dip after volatile week, traders eye inflation data

Longer-dated U.S.

Business|Economy|Finance|US

Dollar hits 7-month low, yen gains as traders wait on Jackson Hole

The dollar fell to a seven-month low and the Japanese yen hit a more than one-week high as traders awaited comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this

Dollar hits 7-month low, yen gains as traders wait on Jackson Hole
Business|Economy|Finance|News|Stock Markets|US

Dollar hits 7-month low before Powell, Swedish crown volatile after rate cut

The dollar hit a fresh seven-month low on Tuesday with traders bracing for comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell due on Friday, which could provide clues about the speed of the

Dollar hits 7-month low before Powell, Swedish crown volatile after rate cut

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