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18+ min ago (158+ words) TOKYO -- The government should consider rising interest rates and Bank of Japan monetary policy trends in making bond issuance plans for fiscal 2026, BOJ monetary policy should be a factor in JGB offering plans: market players Cut issuance of ultralong government bonds, primary dealers tell Finance Ministry TOKYO -- The government should consider rising interest rates and Bank of Japan monetary policy trends in making bond issuance plans for fiscal 2026, securities companies and other big buyers of Japanese government bonds said Friday in a meeting with Ministry of Finance officials. Default insurance costs for Japan government bonds hit 2-year high Japan borrowing costs seen doubling if benchmark yield surges to 2.5% Japan foreign-currency bond offerings break annual record at $160bn As BOJ rate decision nears, Takaichi government signals openness to hike Japan long-term bond yields hit 18-year high on inflation expectations 2-year Japan government…...

38+ min ago (342+ words) The Bitcoin's behavior around US Federal Reserve announcements has become one of the most consistent market patterns of the year. After every FOMC update, the world's largest cryptocurrency has reacted with a noticeable downside move, underscoring how closely the asset is now tied to shifting interest-rate expectations and broader macro sentiment." According to the expert, the actual move on the markets and the direction should come in the next 1-2 weeks, which would give a better outlook going into 2026. The bullish trend has remained intact, and the thesis is still valid. However, BTC shouldn't break the lows during the FOMC flush. Instead, it should break the $92,000 resistance zone to retest the $100,000 level. Bitcoin is still moving in a choppy pattern, driven by illiquid order books and fast moves in both directions. CryptoMichNL has also highlighted that BTC is still in for…...

38+ min ago (50+ words) US equity indexes were mixed this week as Oracle (ORCL) and Broadcom's (AVGO) quarterly results high Oops, something went wrong Broadcom, Oracle-Led Sell-Off in Technology Leaves US Equity Indexes Mixed This Week US equity indexes were mixed this week as Oracle (ORCL) and Broadcom's (AVGO) quarterly results high...

49+ min ago (567+ words) The Federal Reserve's early reappointment of its regional bank presidents took markets by surprise and eased concerns the central bank would soon lose its independence as President Donald Trump continues demanding steeper rate cuts. On Thursday, the Fed announced 11 out its 12 bank presidents were re-upped, except for the Atlanta Fed chief role as Raphael Bostic had announced previously that he's stepping down. The presidents' five-year terms were due to end in February, and prior reappointments have typically come closer to expiration dates as they historically have been routine affairs. But recent suggestions from the Trump administration that new conditions ought to be placed on the presidents raised concerns it was seeking a wider leadership shakeup. Earlier this month, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent floated a three-year residency requirement for Fed presidents. Days later, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, who is…...

52+ min ago (42+ words) US equity indexes closed lower on Friday after Broadcom's (AVGO) disappointing gross margin guidance US Equity Indexes Slump as Broadcom's Outlook for Lower Gross Margin Triggers Technology Exodus US equity indexes closed lower on Friday after Broadcom's (AVGO) disappointing gross margin guidance...

52+ min ago (96+ words) Arizona's unemployment rate hit 4.2% in September, up 0.4% from a year prior. However the state still added over 37,000 jobs in the same time frame. Doug Walls is with the state's Office of Economic Opportunity. "Annual job gains were recorded in eight of Arizona's 12 major industry sectors, led by healthcare and social assistance, professional and business services, leisure and hospitality and financial activities," Walls said. Walls said the government, information, manufacturing, and trade and utilities sectors declined in year-over-year job numbers. Support for KJZZ's business coverage provided by...

54+ min ago (102+ words) India retail inflation to average 2.5% in 2025-26 fiscal: Crisil New Delhi [India], December 13 (ANI): As the base effect on food fades, headline Consumer Price Index or retail inflation is likely to edge up slightly to average at 2.5 per cent this financial year 2025-26, Crisil has asserted. "While weak global crude prices should continue anchoring fuel inflation, GST rate cuts will support core inflation. We expect CPI inflation to average 2.5 per cent this fiscal," rating agency Crisil said in a note. Core inflation excluding gold'eased slightly again in November (2.5 per cent vs 2.6 per cent)....

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1+ hour, 4+ min ago (261+ words) EUR/USD is trimming part of its earlier gains, coming'under some mild downside pressure near'1.1730'as the US Dollar edges higher. Markets are still digesting the Fed's latest rate decision, while also looking ahead to more commentary from Fed officials in the sessions ahead. Disappointing UK data weighed on the Sterling towards the end of the week, triggering a pullback in GBP/USD to fresh daily lows near 1.3360. Looking ahead, the next key event across the Channel is the BoE'meeting on December 18. Gold now gives away some gains and disputes the key $4,300 zone per troy ounce following earlier'multi-week highs. The move is being driven by expectations that the Fed will deliver further rate cuts next year, with the yellow metal climbing despite a firmer Greenback and rising US Treasury yields across the board. Litecoin (LTC) price steadies above $80 at press…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (261+ words) EUR/USD is trimming part of its earlier gains, coming'under some mild downside pressure near'1.1730'as the US Dollar edges higher. Markets are still digesting the Fed's latest rate decision, while also looking ahead to more commentary from Fed officials in the sessions ahead. Disappointing UK data weighed on the Sterling towards the end of the week, triggering a pullback in GBP/USD to fresh daily lows near 1.3360. Looking ahead, the next key event across the Channel is the BoE'meeting on December 18. Gold now gives away some gains and disputes the key $4,300 zone per troy ounce following earlier'multi-week highs. The move is being driven by expectations that the Fed will deliver further rate cuts next year, with the yellow metal climbing despite a firmer Greenback and rising US Treasury yields across the board. Litecoin (LTC) price steadies above $80 at press…...