Currencies
Coverage of Currencies in the Nexus archive.
- Scott Bessent Is Moving Markets Everywhere, With a Lot at Stake
Scott Bessent's actions have reportedly moved markets everywhere, with a large amount at stake. Currencies, gold, and Bitcoin prices reacted directly to his bond buyback gambit.
- Emerging-Market Stocks, Currencies Gain After Soft US Jobs Data
Emerging-market stocks and currencies climbed at the start of a new week after expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes eased. This shift in expectation followed Friday’s unexpectedly weak US employment report.
- Despite 40 years of our Big Mac index, currencies are still mispriced
The article discusses how currencies remain mispriced despite 40 years of the Big Mac index, suggesting that three McDonald’s trips offer a simpler alternative to understanding exchange-rate theory.
- Indonesian central banker’s exit signals dilemma over rate policy, growth target
The sudden resignation of Bank Indonesia’s governor highlights a dilemma for central bankers in the region between tightening interest rates to defend currencies and control inflation or loosening them to support economic growth. Analysts speculate the governor, Perry Warjiyo, faced pressure to align with President Prabowo Subianto’s economic agenda.
- Chips Drag Emerging Stocks to April Low, Oil Shields Currencies
The decline in Asian tech stocks pushed the emerging markets benchmark to a three-month low. Oil price declines helped protect European stock markets and currencies from the selloff.
- Emerging-Market Stocks Mixed as Investors Weigh Iran Tensions
Emerging-market stocks and currencies showed mixed performance as investors assessed heightened US-Iran tensions and a technology sector-driven market decline that affected global markets last week.
- Emerging Market Stocks Fall on Korea Selloff; Currencies Weaken
Emerging market stocks declined due to a selloff in Korea, and currencies weakened. The market reaction highlights concerns over regional financial stability.
- Indonesia and Philippines raise rates to combat energy shock
Indonesia and the Philippines have raised interest rates to combat an energy shock. The countries aim to strengthen their currencies, which have been among the worst-performing in the region this year.
- EM Stocks, Currencies Dragged Down by Korean Market Selloff
Emerging market (EM) stocks and currencies declined due to a selloff in the Korean market. The downturn highlights interconnectedness between regional financial markets and investor sentiment.
- EM Stocks Hit Record High on AI, Currencies Lower as Oil Climbs
Emerging market stocks reached a record high driven by AI, with South Korea’s Kospi index hitting a new peak. Currencies declined while oil prices rose.
- Aggressive Asia Hikes Show Few Signs of Stabilizing Currencies
Aggressive hikes in Asia show few signs of stabilizing currencies. The situation suggests ongoing challenges in achieving currency stability despite aggressive measures.
- Roche First-Quarter Sales Drop, Hurt by Copycats and Currencies
Roche Holding AG reported a first-quarter sales decline, primarily due to competition from generic drugs (copycats) and adverse currency effects. The company's headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, was highlighted in the report.