Bitcoin is gunning for a record and no one is talking about it
Bitcoin has more than doubled since December and many fans are once again eyeing the $20,000 level as the next barrier to breach.
Bank of Japan closely watching forex market after Biden's win
The BOJ is concerned that any sharp rise in the yen's value against the dollar will deal a serious blow to the Japanese economy already struggling with the coronavirus pandemic.
BOJ official says digital currency needs public support first
China’s plans to issue a digital yuan, while still not fleshed out, have heightened global interest in digital currencies among central banks and policymakers.
Japan must revise BOJ law to speed up digital currency, senior LDP official says
Japan has been cautious about moving too quickly on digital currencies given the social disruptions it could cause.
China acts to slow yuan’s rapid ascent without halting its rise
Economic recovery, a yield premium in sovereign debt over Treasuries and the prospect of a Democrat victory in the U.S. presidential vote are all boosting the currency.
Japan has no plan for digital currencies yet but will delve deeper
Japan has no plans now to issue central bank digital currencies but must deepen research on the possibility, the government's top spokesman said Friday. Major central banks across the world are studying the idea of issuing digital currencies amid the popularity of bitcoin and other ...
A currency war is the last thing the world needs
The Federal Reserve’s recent shift to an even more dovish stance looks set to exacerbate the dollar’s decline.
The dollar strengthened to levels above ¥106 in Tokyo trading Wednesday, aided by buying stemming from Tokyo stock rebound. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥106.06-07, up from ¥105.65-65 at the same time Tuesday. The euro was at $1.1874-1874, down from $1.1990-1991, and at ...
The dollar pared earlier losses to retake ¥105.80 in Tokyo trading Monday. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥105.81, down from ¥106.06 at the same time Friday. The euro was at $1.1893, up from $1.1891, and at ¥125.84, down from ¥126.12. After drifting around ¥105.30 ...
Dollar loses gains from Fed news to trade around ¥106 in Tokyo
The dollar was trading slightly higher above ¥106 in Tokyo on Friday after cutting early gains following reports that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is stepping down. At an afternoon news conference, Abe said he is resigning because his chronic ulcerative colitis has returned. At 5 p.m., ...
Dollar weakens to around ¥106 in Tokyo on South China Sea tensions
The dollar was weaker at around ¥106 in Tokyo trading on Thursday amid growing concern about U.S.-China tensions regarding the South China Sea. At 5 p.m., the dollar stood at ¥106.00-00, down from ¥106.30-30 at the same time Wednesday. The euro was at $1.1834-1834, up ...
