EUR/USD
1.15349
0.090%
Gold
4384.22
-0.549%
Oil
81.025
-0.780%
USD/JPY
159.328
-0.055%
GBP/USD
1.34943
0.001%
GBP/JPY
215.007
-0.046%
Real-time News
Iranian intelligence: Two “terrorist extremist group” action teams were destroyed in southeastern Iran, four terrorists were arrested, and two of them were killed.August 13th - Even after sources indicated that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichis government supported an interest rate hike, the yen remained near a key level against the dollar. The yen held steady on Thursday, trading around 159.36 against the dollar. Historically, when the exchange rate approaches 160, it usually signifies potential government intervention to support the yen. According to sources, the next interest rate adjustment is likely in September or October. They added that the central banks concerns about the weak yen pushing up prices, coupled with the governments desire to enhance the effects of recent US-Japan currency interventions, have led to a consensus on the necessity of an imminent rate hike. Investors said the news had little impact on the yen, as the market had already priced in a rate hike from the Bank of Japan. The yen has continued to weaken recently due to Japans large interest rate differential with the US and its heavy debt burden.A Reuters poll found that 55 out of 69 economists believe the European Central Banks deposit rate will reach 2.50% by the end of 2026. (In a July survey, 49 out of 74 economists held this view.)Indian trade officials: India and the United States are committed to advancing and finalizing the framework agreement reached in February.According to Japans Jiji Press: Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi summoned Russian Ambassador to Japan Nozdrev.
