Asia FX Discussion – Link Between Monetary and Fiscal Policy – MUFG Research

Market Overview and Currency Trends From a market standpoint, a notable shift has occurred in government bond yields. Specifically, 10-year bond yields have risen to around 2.3%, while 30-year yields are nearing 3.7%. In terms of currency, USD/JPY has shown some resilience due to various global risk sentiment factors. Prime Minister Takaichi, in a recent […]
Announcement by the Monetary Policy Board: Decision on Monetary Policy

During today’s board meeting, the decision was made to keep the cash rate steady at 3.60%. Inflation has been picking up lately. Inflation has decreased from its peak last year, mainly due to higher interest rates helping to balance aggregate demand and supply. However, it has seen a recent uptick. The trimmed average inflation was […]
Yen weakens as Takaichi, who favors a soft monetary policy, is likely to be Japan’s Prime Minister; Australian dollar increases.

Market Updates on Yen and Global Currency Trends The yen experienced a decline on Monday amid reports suggesting that Sanae Takaichi, a staunch supporter of fiscal and monetary stimulus, is likely to be Japan’s next prime minister after securing crucial political backing for the role. As trade tensions between China and the U.S. eased somewhat, […]
Euro recovers some losses versus Swiss Franc after ECB Monetary Policy Accounts confirm stable approach

The euro (EUR) rose slightly against the Swiss franc (CHF) on Thursday, recovering from earlier losses after a shaky start to the day. As of now, the EUR/CHF pair is trading around 0.9320, bouncing back from intraday lows near 0.9300, and trying to make a gradual recovery after hitting a two-month low earlier this week. […]
EUR/USD stays at risk as Fed officials suggest slow monetary easing

The euro is hovering near a low of 1.1730 after experiencing a 0.6% drop on Wednesday. Weak economic reports from the eurozone, along with cautious statements from the Fed, contributed to the euro’s decline. Market sentiment will be influenced today by U.S. Q2 GDP data and more speeches from Fed officials. As of Thursday, the […]
EUR/USD continues to drop as focus shifts to Fed monetary policy

The euro rebounded from recent lows, rising above 1.1750, which is a positive sign on daily charts. Attention is now on upcoming speeches from Federal Reserve officials for insights into the bank’s monetary policy. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is scheduled to address the public on Tuesday, potentially influencing the short-term direction of the USD. […]
GBP/JPY surpasses 200.00 as attention turns to BoE and BoJ monetary policy meetings.

GBP/JPY is set to continue its upward trend for the fourth consecutive day, effectively pushing past the psychological level of 200.00. Technical indicators remain positive, highlighted by a bullish crossover involving the 62.7 RSI and a new MACD signal. Traders this week are focused on significant upcoming events, including UK employment and CPI data before […]
The Pound declines in value compared to the US Dollar, attention turns to the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.

The US dollar remains strong, putting pressure on the pound sterling, which is trading weakly around 1.3350 against it. Investors are anticipating a decision from the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates on Wednesday. UK inflation is rising, which is affecting household spending. The pound sterling (GBP) is hanging around 1.3350 US dollars (USD), hitting a […]
The conclusion of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” signifies more than just a monetary setback.

CBS has reportedly canceled “Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” facing financial losses estimated between $40 million and $50 million annually. Interestingly, sources indicate that political factors were not involved in this decision. The 61-year-old host was let go just days after CBS reached a $16 million settlement with Donald Trump following a contentious “60 Minutes” […]
Understanding Trump’s Unusual Approach to Monetary Policy

Deeper Economics Under Trump’s Monetary Policy Donald Trump recently urged the Federal Reserve to reduce interest rates, claiming that the current strength of the U.S. economy justifies such a move. He stated this in a series of posts on a social platform. In one post, he noted that various sectors, including technology and cryptocurrencies, are […]