The recent drop in the Nasdaq and Bitcoin appears linked to soaring Japanese government bond yields and a stronger Japanese yen, a trend reminiscent of Market behaviors seen in August. Analysts suggest that the yen’s rise could trigger increased risk aversion in both stock and cryptocurrency markets. However, with speculators heavily invested in the yen, ...
Recent declines in the Nasdaq and Bitcoin have coincided with rising Japanese government bond yields and a stronger Japanese yen. This shift could indicate a change in risk appetite, as the historically low-yielding yen has previously supported global asset values. Current Market positioning shows that traders are heavily betting on further yen strength, which might ...
In the final quarter of 2024, the crypto Market enjoyed a strong bull run, but rising government bond yields worldwide have begun to shift the trend. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield has climbed to 4.70%, nearing a multi-year high and increasing over 100 basis points since the Federal Reserve first cut rates in September. The ...
As Asian markets open for the first full trading week of 2025, investors are keenly observing several developments. China’s currency and bond yields have sharply declined, raising concerns about the country’s economic outlook. Meanwhile, South Korea faces rising political tensions, and a major U.S.-Japanese corporate merger remains blocked. This week will also bring purchasing managers ...
As the first full trading week of 2025 begins, Asian markets are reacting to a drop in China’s currency and bond yields, alongside rising political tensions in South Korea and a stalled U.S.-Japanese corporate merger. Investors are also watching for purchasing managers index reports that will reveal how Asia’s major economies closed 2024. Despite a ...
European stocks saw a slight decline on Monday as high government bond yields led investors to withdraw from equities following a positive year for regional markets. The pan-European index fell by 0.4%, with technology and industrial sectors taking the largest hits. Trading activity remained low ahead of the New Year holiday, with some European markets ...
US government bond yields rose recently as weak demand in two Treasury note auctions indicated investor anxiety about upcoming supply. This trend comes just ahead of the next financing quarter, raising concerns about how well the market can absorb new debt.
After a week of rising inflation fears and surging bond yields, US presidential politics seemed to heat up. However, risk-asset investors remained largely unfazed. The key takeaway is that despite ongoing economic concerns, markets showed resilience and confidence.
Treasuries rose during Asian trading, mirroring gains in several major equity markets. However, Japan's stock market and currency faced potential selling pressure ahead of an upcoming election.
