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Forex Movers: Swiss Franc Leads YTD, Aussie Dollar Dominates in September
- The Swiss franc has ruled 2025 so far, but September opened with the Aussie dollar stealing the show.
Japan’s Hayashi said Tokyo pleased with implementation of tariff agreement with the US
- Both sides continue to navigate broader issues ranging from agricultural trade to supply-chain security.
USDJPY remains stuck in the range as traders await the FOMC and BoJ decisions
- The USDJPY pair couldn't break free despite all the dovish catalysts we got for the greenback. What's next?
BOJ needs to be mindful of inflation risks arising from weak yen, says former FX official
- Remarks by former Japan foreign exchange troubleshooter, Toyoo Gyoten
US tariffs of 15% could cut Japan's corporate earnings by up to 3% - Akazawa
- Remarks by Japan's top trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa
Japan to restrict exports to some entities in China, Turkey re sanctions against Russia
- Japan Trade Ministry flexing
US, Japan reaffirm FX commitments; Kato cites significance after US tariff order
- US Japan FX agreement
Japan and the US have reaffirmed their agreement not to manipulate FX rates. Yeah, right.
- Not targeting forex rates for competitive purposes
USDJPY remains stuck in the range ahead of the US CPI report. What's next?
- The USDJPY pair continues to trade in the same old range as traders lack conviction for a breakout and await more catalysts
BOJ faces sticky inflation as wholesale index rises 2.7% in August
- Japan wholesale inflation quickens to 2.7% in August, keeping BOJ hike expectations alive.
Japan firms oppose tighter foreign worker curbs as labour woes fuel record bankruptcies
- Japanese firms say stricter limits on foreign workers would be counterproductive amid a shrinking population and rising labour shortages, which have already triggered a record pace of bankruptcies.
Japan August PPI +2.7% y/y (expected +2.7%)
- Japan's wholesale inflation indicator, PPI, is also known as the Corporate Goods Price Index
Reuters Tankan: Japan manufacturers at 3-year peak, services rebound to +27
- Japanese manufacturers’ confidence hits three-year high on easing tariff worries.
USD/JPY retraces lower on the week after report on BOJ rate hike prospects
- The pair opened with a gap higher yesterday but has completely come undone after
BoJ is said to see chance of a hike this year despite politics
- Headlines via Bloomberg
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