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Dollar gains, euro sags as Iran war lifts energy prices
GLOBAL-FOREX/:FOREX-Dollar gains, euro sags as Iran war lifts energy prices
2 min read2 Mar 2026Are rising Japanese bond yields the next challenge for the Indian stock market?
Rising Japanese bond yields could emerge as a fresh headwind for the Indian stock market, which has already been under pressure due to sustained FPI outflows. A key risk is the potential acceleration of the unwinding of the yen carry trade across global financial markets.
3 min read9 Feb 2026Japan's Sanae Takaichi Cabinet approves $135 billion stimulus to combat inflation
In response to rising inflation, Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi's cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen stimulus package.
2 min read21 Nov 2025Dollar extends autumn rally but yen is the currency to watch for stocks
A rapid reversal of the yen carry trade could cause havoc in financial markets.
3 min read9 Oct 2025Yen tumbles as prospect of Bank of Japan rate hike fades
If the yen slumps toward the key 160 level against the dollar, it could prompt intervention and complicate U.S.-Japan trade relations.
2 min read8 Oct 2025India makes a push for cheaper foreign loans in yen, rupee
India is steadily expanding its exposure to yen-denominated loans for leveraging ultra-low interest rates, stable repayment profiles
4 min read5 Jul 2025US dollar advances against major currencies amid Middle East conflict, all you need to know
The US Dollar has surged against major currencies in the world while the conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran continues to increase.
1 min read14 Jun 2025Global markets: Hitachi, Sony to Nintendo — top 5 stocks that are fueling Japanese Nikkei today
Global markets today: Nikkei 225 index gained as much as 1.04% in trade today to hit the day's high of 37,371.5 as against its last close of 36,985.87. Despite the gains, Japan's Nikkei index was on track to break its four-week winning streak, according to a Reuters report.
1 min read23 May 2025Investors take cover in Asia ahead of US election
USA-ELECTION/MARKETS-ASIA (ANALYSIS, PIX):ANALYSIS-Investors take cover in Asia ahead of US election
3 min read30 Oct 2024Yen’s Drop to Three-Month Low Reignites Intervention Concern
The yen dropped to its weakest level against the dollar in almost three months, reviving concern that Japanese officials may act to support the currency if it keeps on depreciating.
2 min read24 Oct 2024