Global foreign exchange markets saw sharp swings in recent trading after the Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate steady, while persistent inflation risks at...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Yen Slides to Weakest Level in Nearly Four Decades
Japan’s yen has fallen to its lowest point against the U.S. dollar in roughly 39 years, pressured by a combination of domestic fiscal concerns and rising...
Geopolitical Risk Is Reshaping How Global Markets Price Assets
Rising geopolitical tensions around the world are forcing investors to rethink how they value risk — from equities and bonds to currencies and commodities. The era...
Central Bank Policy Stays the Dominant Force in Global Currency Markets
Interest rate decisions and forward guidance from the world’s major central banks continue to drive the biggest moves in currency markets, as investors watch policy signals...