Japan Extends Long Trade Deficit Run, Slow Chinese Demand Stokes Worry
Japan logged a trade deficit for a 16th straight month in November as imports surged to a record level, while subdued growth in exports to China fanned concern about how COVID disruptions there could impact other economies. The trade deficit came in at 2...
Oil rally Stalls on Weak Chinese Data, Uncertainty Over OPEC Cut
Oil prices were muted on Thursday, cutting short a three-day rally after data highlighted growing economic cracks in major crude importer China, while markets also speculated over whether the OPEC’s last meeting for the year will result in a supply cut. Chinese manufacturing activity-...
CFPB Study Outlines Need for “Buy Now, Pay Later” Rules
Researchers found BNPL often relies on data collection and other consumer risks.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is gearing up to place the same type of stringent protections it places on credit card companies on the “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) industry, following the...
Oil Rises on Saudi Supply Signals, But Demand Fears Cap Gains
Oil prices rose on Tuesday following commitments to tightening supply from Saudi Arabia and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), although concerns over slowing demand in China and a potential U.S. recession kept gains muted. Crude markets reversed sharp losses in a volatile...
Asia FX Heads For Weekly Bounce, Dollar at 7-Mth Low on Easing Inflation
Most Asian currencies crept higher on Friday and were headed for steep weekly gains on the prospect of an eventual shift in the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance, which also pushed the dollar to a seven-month low. The Japanese yen rose 0.1% to an over...
Venezuelans Protest and Clash with Police Over Disputed Election Results
Protests Erupt in Caracas
Security forces in Venezuela have used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse protesters in Caracas following a disputed election result. Thousands gathered in the city center on Monday evening, many walking long distances from surrounding slums to protest President Nicolás...
Japanese Yen Rallies to 4-month High on BoJ Policy Tweak, Asia FX Slips
Most Asian currencies fell slightly on Tuesday as fears of a potential recession persisted, while the Japanese yen rallied past its peers after the Bank of Japan tweaked its ultra-dovish policy, drumming up hopes for an eventual pivot. The yen jumped 2.7% to 133.14...
Taiwan October Export orders Likely contracted Again, But at Slower Pace- Reuters Poll
Taiwan's export orders likely contracted again in October as global demand for technology cools though at a slower rate than the previous month, a Reuters poll showed on Friday The median forecast from a poll of 13 economists was for export orders to fall...
Asia FX Weakens as Dollar Steadies from BOJ Shock, Yen Slips
Most Asian currencies fell on Wednesday as the dollar steadied from a sharp tumble against the yen, while the Japanese currency retreated slightly from a four-month high as markets digested a surprise policy shift by the Bank of Japan. The yen fell 0.3% to...
Asia FX Weakens On recession Wo Yen Supported By Yield Cap Bets
Most Asian currencies retreated on Thursday as weak U.S. economic data pushed up fears of a potential recession, while the Japanese yen recouped most of its recent losses on speculation that the Bank of Japan may yet increase its yield control range. The yen...