Reported about 16 hours ago
Asian stocks and currencies experienced gains ahead of a pivotal speech by the Bank of Japan's Deputy Governor, Ryozo Himino. Investors reacted to the Federal Reserve's decision to pause interest rates, with the yen appreciating against the dollar as traders adjusted their positions. Despite mixed signals from major U.S. companies, local events, particularly the BOJ speech, captured traders' attention, suggesting potential monetary policy shifts in Japan. SoftBank shares fluctuated after news of a substantial investment consideration in OpenAI.
Source: YAHOO