EUR/JPY and USD/JPY continue to rise, with EUR/JPY reaching ¥162.47 and targeting resistance at ¥163.60-¥163.89. Meanwhile, AUD/USD is trading near a 13-month low at $0.6337, with minor resistance at $0.6435. Upcoming Fed and BoJ rate meetings may influence these trends.
U.S. stock indexes pulled back, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% and Nvidia's stock falling 1.2%, marking its eighth loss in nine days. Despite this, the S&P 500 is up nearly 27% for the year, buoyed by strong economic resilience and expectations of favorable policies from President-elect Trump. Bitcoin briefly surpassed $108,000 before retreating to around $106,500.
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Asian stocks fluctuated as the dollar remained stable ahead of key central bank meetings, with expectations of a U.S. rate cut and the Bank of Japan maintaining its current stance. Bitcoin hovered near its record high, while the yen struggled amid low rate hike prospects. The Fed's upcoming dot plot will be closely watched for indications of future monetary policy adjustments.
Asian shares showed mixed results following a record-setting day for the Nasdaq, with Tokyo's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.2% while Chinese markets declined. Investors await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with expectations of a third consecutive cut to support the job market. Bitcoin reached a new high, boosting MicroStrategy shares, while oil prices fell slightly.
Asian shares showed mixed results following a record-setting day for the Nasdaq, as investors await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. Tokyo's Nikkei rose 0.2%, while Chinese markets declined, reflecting disappointment over economic policy announcements. The S&P 500 reached an all-time high, driven by expectations of further rate cuts, as Bitcoin surged past $107,000.
GAM Investments has urged SBI Holdings to implement an XRP buyback program to unlock shareholder value, citing a significant gap between the company's market value and its crypto assets, particularly its indirect holdings in Ripple, valued at over JPY 1.6 trillion. The proposal includes increasing transparency through daily XRP valuations and regular updates on net asset value. By adopting this strategy, similar to MicroStrategy's Bitcoin accumulation, GAM believes SBI could enhance its market capitalization, which currently stands at JPY 1.2 trillion.
Asian shares fell as China reported disappointing economic data for November, while bitcoin surged to new highs, exceeding $106,000. Japan's Nikkei 225 and Hong Kong's Hang Seng both declined, reflecting broader market unease ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's upcoming meeting, where further interest rate cuts are anticipated. Oil prices also dropped, with U.S. crude at $70.82 per barrel.
Most Asian stocks declined ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, with Chinese shares falling due to disappointing retail sales data, raising concerns about the economy's recovery. Japan's market remained stable as the Bank of Japan is expected to maintain current rates, while South Korea's index showed little change following the president's impeachment. Overall, investor sentiment was cautious globally as markets awaited clarity from the Fed amidst persistent inflation concerns.
Asian stock markets are cautious as rising bond yields challenge equity valuations, particularly in the tech sector. Disappointing retail sales data from China, which rose only 3.0% in November, underscores the need for aggressive stimulus. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates by 25 basis points this week, with future easing plans closely watched amid a backdrop of fluctuating currencies and geopolitical uncertainties.
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