Eamonn Sheridan

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Forex
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Forex

Former "Mr Yen" Watanabe warns of risk of renewed yen selling backlash into Japan election

  • Former vice finance minister Hiroshi Watanabe. This position is often referred to as Mr Yen given the responsibility for instructing Bank of Japan yen intervention.
News
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News

Australia manufacturing PMI hits five-month high as growth accelerates in January

  • The stronger PMI reinforces signs of domestic growth resilience, though rising cost pressures and supply constraints may complicate the inflation outlook and policy expectations.
Forex
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Forex

Japan PM softens weak yen comments as election and intervention risks collide

  • Mixed political messaging keeps FX markets alert to intervention risk, with USD/JPY sensitive to both election rhetoric and official signals on volatility.
Central Banks
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Central Banks

Economic and event calendar in Asia Monday, February 2, 2026 - Bank of Japan Opinions

  • Asian Economic Calendar: Key events and consensus expectations for 02 February 2026
News
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News

China Pres Xi revive push for yuan as reserve currency amid global dollar dominance debate

  • The renewed rhetoric reinforces China’s strategic de-dollarisation agenda, but near-term market impact is limited as capital controls and policy caution continue to cap yuan reserve demand.
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