Japan CPI steady in August, core inflation eases ahead of BOJ rate hike
--August Exports to Continue Showing Resilience, July Machinery Orders to Dip After Sharp Rebound, August CPI Seen Steady to Slightly Up around BOJ’s 2% Target
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MPs urge ministers to break off Thames Water talks with US hedge funds
Andy Burnham is under further pressure to take control of ailing Thames Water from a cross-party group of MPs who are calling for ministers to break off talks with the US hedge funds who are effectively running the comp…
Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD rises to near $66.00 as US-10 year yield slides
Silver price (XAG/USD) gains ground for the second successive day, trading around $65.80 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Friday. Non-yielding Silver gained support as falling oil prices helped ease inflation co…
Find a credible plan for British Steel, ministers told as ‘startling’ costs soar
Labour has been urged to lay out a credible plan for the future of British Steel, as the government spending watchdog warned of the “startling” costs of keeping the struggling manufacturer in business with no end in sig…
WTI drops as Middle East supply fears ease
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price remains subdued for the third successive day, trading around $96.40 per barrel during the Asian hours on Friday. Crude oil prices have declined as concerns over Middle East supply…
Early Bowie music available to stream for first time
Ten years ago Alec Palao was casually flicking through a collection of old records when he noticed some faint pencil markings that were enough to draw a gasp. "Davie Jones," it read.
Healey to ask EU finance ministers to let UK into industry scheme
The chancellor is to warn the European Union (EU) not to lock the UK out of its scheme to protect industries from unfair Chinese competition.
Canadian Dollar bears retain control near August 7 low amid US-Canada rate gap/trade war
The USD/CAD pair oscillates in a narrow band during the Asian session on Friday, trading below the 1.4000 psychological mark or the highest level since August 7, touched earlier this week. Nevertheless, spot prices rema…
Japanese Yen flirts with two-week low vs USD after CPI report, ahead of BoJ
The USD/JPY pair attracts fresh buyers during the Asian session on Friday and currently trades above the 156.00 mark, near a two-week high as traders await the outcome of a two-day Bank of Japan (BoJ) meeting.
Singapore Dollar: Strong Dollar keeps pair supported – OCBC
OCBC strategist Christopher Wong highlights that Singapore Dollar (SGD) remains largely driven by the broader Dollar story after the FOMC, given its high sensitivity to USD moves.
British Pound slides after the Bank of England stays put
GBP/USD trades near 1.3350 on Thursday after a session low at 1.3336, its weakest since the end of July, and it has been under its 200-day average since Wednesday.
The virtual worlds where robots are trained
Freddo the robot walks across the office and takes a plastic bottled offered by a staff member.
Forex Today: US Dollar eases ahead of Bank of Japan decision
The US Dollar (USD) is ending Thursday softer. The US Dollar Index (DXY) hovers just above the 100.00 mark after climbing to a seven-week high earlier in the week. The sideways action follows Wednesday's decision by the…
Why we bought our first home with a 100% mortgage - despite the risks
Until last year, Conroy, 32, and his partner Amber, 28, saw little prospect of owning their own home. They were renting in central Manchester where they work and could not afford to save up for a deposit.
Thai Baht: Electronics boom offers limited FX support – MUFG
MUFG’s Lloyd Chan remains cautious on the Thai Baht, keeping the USD/THB forecast at 34.00 by year-end.
Bank of Japan is expected to deliver a hawkish hike, pressured by rising inflation
The Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy meeting will close a week packed with central bank decisions on Friday, with markets particularly interested in confirming expectations of a hawkish shift that has boosted a str…
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Spinning tops warn bulls near 180.00
The EUR/JPY drops by about 0.08% on Thursday, forming back-to-back spinning tops near the 180.00 area, the top of a consolidation range capped to the downside by 178.00. At the time of writing, the cross-pair trades at …
EUR/USD Rebound Hinges on Treasury Yields Staying Below 5%
Will Surging Yen Futures Unravel Global Carry Trades?Macroeconomics and Evolving Market Dynamics The Bank of Japan aggressively normalizes monetary policy. Policy rates now reach 1.00 percent after years of sub-zero lev…
Warm words on Canada's EU 'associate membership' but no guarantees
There is no certainty that the idea will ever get off the ground, let alone become a blueprint for other countries, writes Katya Adler.
Revolut reportedly facing $3m ransom demand after hackers steal hundreds of customers’ data
Europe’s largest financial technology company confirmed it had fallen victim to an impersonation scam last week
Form 8K Zillow Group Inc Class C For: 17 September
Jeremy Wacksman, affiliated with Zillow Group, Inc. (Class C Common), has filed a Form 144 indicating an intent to sell up to 9,339 shares through Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. on or after August 17, 2026 on NASDAQ.
GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Evening star puts 207.00 back in play
GBP/JPY makes a U-turn and loses about 0.39% on Thursday as risk appetite improves, while traders await a potential rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) later in Friday’s session. The cross-pair trades at 208.32 after r…
British Pound loses its footing as BoE hold meets Fed hike
The Pound Sterling (GBP) extends its losses on Thursday after the Bank of England's (BoE) decision to hold rates unchanged in a 6-3 vote, while leaving the door open for a potential hike. This, along with Wednesday Fede…
US 10-Year Likely Gets Above and Stays Above 5% Ahead
Equities fall for 6th time in 7 sessions bringing key downside levels closer as breadth deteriorates, oil approaches 4-year highs and long-term yields hit the highest in nearly two decades