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Oil dips, tech shares retreat as European markets open July
Oil prices continue to ease and tech shares retreat as European markets open the new month, with WTI crude down 0.7% to $69.00 and S&P 500 futures falling 0.2%.
Dollar Hits 40-Year High vs Yen as Markets Brace for Busy Session
The U.S. dollar surged to a 40-year high against the Japanese yen at 162.83, while Treasury yields rose and stock futures pointed lower as traders positioned for a busy day of economic data and central bank events.
FX option expiries for 1 July: no major strikes, focus shifts to NFP
No major FX option expiries are due on 1 July, allowing trading to refocus on dollar sentiment and risk mood ahead of US non-farm payrolls data.
Japan FX diplomat says April intervention slowed yen decline
Japan's top currency diplomat stated that the April intervention helped slow the yen's decline, but traders quickly pushed USD/JPY to 40-year highs, testing the effectiveness of future interventions.
Korea exports surge on AI chip boom as KOSPI slides on profit-taking
South Korea's exports surged well above forecasts in June, driven by AI chip demand, while the KOSPI fell on profit-taking and the won weakened amid broader risk-off positioning.
Japan June Manufacturing PMI Revised Down to 54.8, Still Strong
Japan's final June manufacturing PMI came in at 54.8, slightly below the preliminary 54.9 but still marking the sixth straight month of expansion, supporting yen-positive sentiment amid BoJ tightening expectations.
Japan Tankan sentiment beats forecasts, firms raise inflation expectations
Japan's Q2 Tankan survey beat expectations across all categories, with big manufacturers' index at 22 versus 16 forecast, while firms raised one-year inflation expectations to 2.7%, reinforcing the case for further BoJ normalization.
Westpac Sees RBNZ Hold on July 8, Kiwi Under Pressure on Rate Differentials
Westpac expects the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to hold rates at its July 8 meeting, but a lower projected OCR peak and widening rate differentials against the US and Australia keep the kiwi under downside pressure.
BoE's Bailey: No rush to raise rates on oil-driven inflation spike
Bank of England Governor Bailey said the MPC will not rush to raise rates on an oil-driven inflation spike, as higher market yields already tighten conditions, diverging from the ECB's recent hike.
Oil shock torpedoes NZ recovery, sends inflation surging: IMF
The IMF warns that an oil-driven inflation spike to 4% and a likely Q2 contraction complicate the RBNZ's path to neutral, keeping rate cut expectations in check.
Over 140 Companies Join Open USD Stablecoin Launch Including BlackRock and Coinbase
Over 140 major companies, including BlackRock, Coinbase, and Visa, have partnered to launch Open USD, a new stablecoin governed by an independent entity that distributes reserve earnings to members.
ECB reportedly mulls doubling bank reserve requirement to 2%
The ECB is reportedly considering raising the minimum reserve requirement for euro-area banks from 1% to 2%, a move that would reduce bank income by forcing them to hold more zero-yielding reserves.
Great West Prices €500M Senior Fixed Rate Euro Bonds at 3.625%
Great-West Lifeco priced €500 million in 7-year senior fixed-rate euro bonds at a yield of 3.695%, marking its fourth euro market debt issuance.
USD surges against EUR, JPY, GBP as USDJPY breaks above 162
The US dollar strengthened broadly in Asian trading, with USDJPY breaking above the key 162 level for the first time in decades, pressuring yen crosses and weighing on EURUSD and GBPUSD.
Eurozone inflation eases in France, Germany and Italy, ECB rate hike in July unlikely
Inflation data from France, Germany and Italy showed further easing, reducing the likelihood of an ECB rate hike in July ahead of the Eurozone CPI report tomorrow.
BOJ's Sato Says Short-Term Yen Volatility Undesirable, Signals Dovish Lean
BOJ policymaker Sato signaled a dovish bias and described short-term yen volatility as undesirable, reinforcing expectations of cautious policy guidance ahead of the July meeting.
PBOK sets USD/CNY central rate at 6.8109, weaker than estimate
The People's Bank of China set the USD/CNY central rate at 6.8109, weaker than the market estimate of 6.7877, signaling a slight yuan depreciation bias.
UK shop prices flat in June as business confidence dips on cost fears
UK shop prices held steady in June, but a sharp drop in manufacturing confidence and rising cost fears signal headwinds for the economy, complicating the Bank of England's rate outlook.
RBA Minutes Eyed for Hike Threshold Clues After Unanimous Hold
The RBA's June minutes are set to provide clues on the tightening threshold after a unanimous hold, with any hawkish tilt likely to boost the AUD against the USD and JPY.
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