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Dollar falls to 3.00 shekels and stabilizes globally ahead of August US employment data
The dollar has fallen to 3.00 shekels, while the euro dropped to 3.49 shekels. Markets are awaiting US employment data, with forecasts of 55,000 new jobs and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
Japanese Yen Surges Against the Dollar: What Is Behind the Unusual Move
The Japanese currency is strengthening sharply as statements from the Bank of Japan and American support increase market bets on a shift in monetary policy.
Mixed trend in Asia; inflation in Japan rose to its highest level this year
The Nikkei index is down 0.4%, the Kospi is up 0.8%, and the Hang Seng is climbing 0.7%. Japan's inflation rate reached 1.9% in July amid rising energy costs.
Dollar at a Six-Week Low; Japanese Yen Struggles to Maintain Gains
Global currency markets saw quieter trading on Wednesday amid cautious anticipation. The US dollar continues to trade near a six-week low, while the Japanese yen faces sharp fluctuations due to political tensions in the Persian Gulf and upcoming US employment data.
Japanese yen surges sharply: Markets estimate that Japan intervened in foreign exchange trading
The yen's surge has reignited assessments that authorities in Japan entered the foreign exchange market to curb the currency's weakening. The Bank of Japan is expected to publish its interest rate decision tomorrow, with expectations of no change.