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Yen about to mark second monthly loss in row
Yen about to mark second monthly loss in row
Mar 31, 2026
The Japanese yen fell in Asian trading on Tuesday against a basket of major and minor currencies, resuming losses that had briefly paused yesterday against the US dollar, and moving back toward its lowest levels in 20 months, under the watch of Japanese authorities who have issued strong warnings against excessive movements in the domestic currency in the foreign exchange...
Yen tries to recover as Japanese authorities keep a close eye
Yen tries to recover as Japanese authorities keep a close eye
Mar 30, 2026
The Japanese yen rose in Asian trading on Monday at the start of the week against a basket of major and minor currencies, as it attempts to recover from a 20-month low against the US dollar, supported by notable buying activity from lower levels. The yen climbed back above the key 160 yen threshold, amid close monitoring by Japanese authorities,...
Yen tries to recover as US delays hitting Iranian power stations again
Yen tries to recover as US delays hitting Iranian power stations again
Mar 27, 2026
The Japanese yen rose in Asian trading on Friday against a basket of major and minor currencies, in an attempt to recover from a one-week low against the US dollar, benefiting from a slowdown in the US currency after Donald Trump announced a new delay in targeting Iranian energy facilities, which renewed hopes of reaching a ceasefire agreement in the...
Dollar rebounds on haven demand, heads for best monthly performance since July
Dollar rebounds on haven demand, heads for best monthly performance since July
Mar 27, 2026
The US dollar is on track to post its strongest monthly gains in nearly a year, supported by safe-haven demand as the war in the Middle East escalates and hopes for de-escalation fade. Market movements have been driven by heightened tensions following another volatile week, especially after US President Donald Trump once again extended the deadline for targeting Iranian energy...
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Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Slipping Tuesday Afternoon
Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Slipping Tuesday Afternoon
Apr 8, 2025
01:58 PM EDT, 04/08/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were decreasing Tuesday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) down 0.5% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) shedding 0.2%. Redbook US same-store sales accelerated by 7.2% from a year earlier in the week ended April 5 after a 4.8% year-over-year increase in the previous...
Sector Update: Energy Stocks Fall Tuesday Afternoon
Sector Update: Energy Stocks Fall Tuesday Afternoon
Apr 8, 2025
01:56 PM EDT, 04/08/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Energy stocks were lower Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Energy Sector Index falling 1.9% and the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) dropping 1%. The Philadelphia Oil Service Sector index fell 2.5%, while the Dow Jones US Utilities index was up 0.2%. Front-month West Texas Intermediate crude oil was declining 0.9% to $60.14...
Sector Update: Health Care Stocks Move Higher Tuesday Afternoon
Sector Update: Health Care Stocks Move Higher Tuesday Afternoon
Apr 8, 2025
02:04 PM EDT, 04/08/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Health care stocks were marginally higher Tuesday afternoon, with the NYSE Health Care Index up 0.2% and the Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) adding 0.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was down 1.9%. In corporate news, CVS Health ( CVS ) shares jumped 6% after the company announced a new chief...
Sector Update: Tech Stocks Mixed Tuesday Afternoon
Sector Update: Tech Stocks Mixed Tuesday Afternoon
Apr 8, 2025
02:01 PM EDT, 04/08/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Tech stocks were mixed Tuesday afternoon with the Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) up 0.5% and the SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) falling 1.7%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor index rose 0.4%. In corporate news, Microsoft ( MSFT ) and Alphabet's (GOOG) cloud computing partnerships with AI companies came under scrutiny from US senators...
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