Forex

Yen Extends Gains as Stock Rally Fades After Fed

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7 years ago

January 5, 2017

Yen Extends Gains as Stock Rally Fades After Fed

The yen extended gains and a stock rally fizzled as traders in Asia digested minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December meeting. Crude oil maintained an advance.

Japan’s currency rose 0.5 percent against the dollar and the Bloomberg Dollar Index retreated for a second day. Equity indexes in Japan swung between gains and losses, while Australian shares advanced and South Korea’s Kospi index dropped. The S&P 500 Index rose a second day overnight and the greenback fell as the Fed minutes highlighted concerns about the impact of a strong currency on the new U.S. administration’s stimulatory economic policies.

Uncertainty over the path of U.S. fiscal policy weighed heavily on the Fed’s discussion of the economy and the path of monetary policy when it decided to lift rates last month, minutes from that meeting showed. Despite growing attention to the risks of fiscal policy spurring faster growth than currently forecast, most on the committee reiterated that a “gradual” pace of rate hikes over the coming years would likely remain appropriate. Stocks have rallied with the dollar, while Treasuries have plunged since Trump’s election.

“Stop-loss orders were probably taken out after dollar-yen broke 117,” said Shigeki Yoshitoshi, head of Japan foreign-exchange and commodities sales at Australia & New Zealand Bank Group Ltd. in Tokyo. “Along with the caution about a strong dollar in the FOMC minutes, the tone wasn’t as hawkish as I expected.”

Stocks

The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.6 percent as of 10 a.m. in Tokyo. The Topix index added 0.1 percent and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 Index advanced 0.3 percent. South Korea’s Kospi index slid 0.1 percent and New Zealand’s S&P/NZX 50 Index lost 0.2 percent.
Futures on the S&P 500 fell 0.1 percent after the underlying gauge rose 0.6 percent in New York. The Dow Jones Industrial Average resumed its pursuit of 20,000, rising to 19,942.16.
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index fell 0.1 percent to halt a three-day advance that took the measure into a bull market.

Currencies

The Bloomberg Dollar Index extended losses, declining 0.3 percent, after touching its highest level since its 2004 inception on Wednesday. The measure has jumped 1.7 percent since Dec. 13.
The yen rose 0.5 percent to 116.66 per dollar after rising 0.4 percent the previous session. South Korea’s won jumped 1.2 percent, the most since September.
The euro climbed 0.4 percent to $1.0533 after jumping 0.8 percent in its first gain against the dollar this year, after the region’s inflation accelerated in December to the fastest pace since 2013.

Commodities

Crude oil futures were little changed after Wednesday’s 1.8 percent advance. U.S. crude inventories were projected to have declined while OPEC and other producers implement promised production cuts.
Gold rose 0.7 percent in early trading.

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Yen Hits 34-Year Low Against Dollar Despite Bank of Japan’s Inaction

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1 day ago

April 26, 2024

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The Japanese yen plummeted to a 34-year low against the US dollar, sending shockwaves through global financial markets.

Despite mounting pressure and speculation, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) chose to maintain its key interest rate.

The yen’s relentless slide, extending to 0.7% to 156.66 against the dollar, underscores deep concerns about Japan’s economic stability and the efficacy of its monetary policies.

BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda’s remarks at a post-meeting news conference did little to assuage fears as he acknowledged the impact of foreign exchange dynamics on inflation but downplayed the yen’s influence on underlying prices.

Investors, already on edge due to the yen’s dismal performance this year, are now bracing for further volatility amid speculation of imminent intervention by Japanese authorities.

The absence of decisive action from the BOJ has heightened uncertainty, with concerns looming over the potential repercussions of a prolonged yen depreciation.

The implications of the yen’s decline extend far beyond Japan’s borders, reverberating across global markets. The currency’s status as the worst-performing among major currencies in the Group of Ten (G-10) underscores its significance in the international financial landscape.

Policymakers have issued repeated warnings against excessive depreciation, signaling a commitment to intervene if necessary to safeguard economic stability.

Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki reiterated the government’s readiness to respond to foreign exchange fluctuations, emphasizing the need for vigilance in the face of market volatility.

However, the lack of concrete action from Japanese authorities has left investors grappling with uncertainty, unsure of the yen’s trajectory in the days to come.

Market analysts warn of the potential for further downside risk, particularly in light of upcoming economic data releases and the prospect of thin trading volumes due to public holidays in Japan.

The absence of coordinated intervention efforts and a clear policy stance only exacerbates concerns, fueling speculation about the yen’s future trajectory.

The yen’s current predicament evokes memories of past episodes of currency turmoil, prompting comparisons to Japan’s intervention in 2022 when the currency experienced a similar downward spiral.

The prospect of history repeating itself looms large, as market participants weigh the possibility of intervention against the backdrop of an increasingly volatile global economy.

As Japan grapples with the yen’s precipitous decline, the stakes have never been higher for policymakers tasked with restoring stability to the currency markets. With the world watching closely, the fate of the yen hangs in the balance, poised between intervention and inertia in the face of unprecedented challenges.

Naira

Dollar to Naira Black Market Today, April 25th, 2024

As of April 25th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,300 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

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2 days ago

April 25, 2024

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Naira to Dollar Exchange- Investors King Rate - Investors King

As of April 25th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,300 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

For those engaging in currency transactions in the Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market), buyers purchase a dollar for N1,260 and sell it at N1,250 on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 based on information from Bureau De Change (BDC).

Meaning, the Naira exchange rate declined when compared to today’s rate below.

This black market rate signifies the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for Naira outside the official or regulated exchange channels.

Investors and participants closely monitor these parallel market rates for a more immediate reflection of currency dynamics.

How Much is Dollar to Naira Today in the Black Market?

Kindly be aware that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not acknowledge the existence of the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market.

The CBN has advised individuals seeking to participate in Forex transactions to utilize official banking channels.

Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Buying Rate: N1,300
Selling Rate: N1,290

Naira

Dollar to Naira Black Market Today, April 24th, 2024

As of April 24th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,260 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

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3 days ago

April 24, 2024

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As of April 24th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,260 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

For those engaging in currency transactions in the Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market), buyers purchase a dollar for N1,250 and sell it at N1,240 on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 based on information from Bureau De Change (BDC).

Meaning, the Naira exchange rate declined slightly when compared to today’s rate below.

This black market rate signifies the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for Naira outside the official or regulated exchange channels.

Investors and participants closely monitor these parallel market rates for a more immediate reflection of currency dynamics.

How Much is Dollar to Naira Today in the Black Market?

Kindly be aware that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not acknowledge the existence of the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market.

The CBN has advised individuals seeking to participate in Forex transactions to utilize official banking channels.