Forex

Dollar Declines as Stocks Drop; Treasuries Steady

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November 9, 2017

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Dollar Declines as Stocks Drop; Treasuries Steady

The dollar declined and Treasury yields fluctuated as President Donald Trump challenged China over what he called unfair trade practices. European stocks fell after a volatile session in Asian markets, while the euro and bund yields rose after the European Commission lifted its growth forecasts.

Basic-resources shares weighed on the Stoxx Europe 600 index following a decline in industrial-metals prices. The EC’s bullish outlook for the region’s economy failed to lift stocks as disappointing results from companies including Siemens AG and Vestas Wind Systems A/S added to the malaise. U.S. stock-index futures signaled a lower open. Equities in Asia earlier rose above their 2007 peak before an intraday reversal in Japanese shares on technically-driven trading pared gains in the region. Sterling fluctuated as Brexit talks resumed, while oil halted a two-day drop.

Investor attention has focused on Asia this week, where Trump has embarked on an 11-day tour. In Beijing Thursday, he said China is taking advantage of American workers and companies with unfair trade practices, but he blamed his predecessors in the White House rather than China for allowing the massive U.S. trade deficit to grow. A year after Trump was elected to president, investors are also reflecting on how financial markets have fared in the interim.

Meanwhile, Brexit talks resume Thursday in Brussels with no indication that a breakthrough is in reach. The EC said economic growth in the U.K. is headed for a prolonged slowdown even as the euro-area economy is forecast to expand at the fastest pace in a decade this year. And in the U.S., tax reform discussions continue. The Senate is due to release a “conceptual mark” of a proposal Thursday, according to a spokeswoman.

Elsewhere, the New Zealand dollar held onto Wednesday’s gains after the central bank flagged it may raise interest rates earlier than expected. Bitcoin soared to another record after a technology upgrade that was threatening to disrupt the biggest cryptocurrency was called off. Nickel led the slump in industrial metals.

Stocks

The Stoxx Europe 600 Index sank 0.7 percent as of 12:41 p.m. London time, the lowest in two weeks.
The U.K.’s FTSE 100 Index sank 0.6 percent to the lowest in two weeks.
Germany’s DAX Index fell 0.9 percent to the lowest in more than a week.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell 0.2 percent.
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index gained 0.2 percent to the highest in about 10 years.
The MSCI Emerging Market Index increased 0.1 percent to the highest in more than six years.
Futures on the S&P 500 Index decreased 0.4 percent to 2,581.50, the lowest in a week.

Currencies

The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index declined 0.2 percent to the lowest in more than two weeks.
The euro advanced 0.3 percent to $1.1631, the strongest in a week.
The British pound increased 0.1 percent to $1.3129.
The Japanese yen climbed 0.4 percent to 113.40 per dollar, the strongest in more than a week.

Bonds

The yield on 10-year Treasuries increased less than one basis point to 2.33 percent, the highest in a week.
Germany’s 10-year yield climbed five basis points to 0.37 percent, the highest in a week.
Britain’s 10-year yield advanced four basis points to 1.263 percent, the highest in more than a week.
Japan’s 10-year yield gained less than one basis point to 0.03 percent.

Commodities

West Texas Intermediate crude increased 0.1 percent to $56.86 a barrel.
Gold gained 0.4 percent to $1,285.90 an ounce, the highest in three weeks.
Copper fell 0.8 percent to $3.08 a pound, the lowest in a month.

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Forex

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

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2 days ago

April 26, 2024

Samed Olukoya

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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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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4 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.