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BOJ Governor Ueda says policymakers need to carefully assess how the combined effect of five rate hikes could weigh on the economy. Board member Takata says 2026 marks a regime change, requiring a different response and a more nimble approach. Takata says it is not a foregone conclusion that the next hike will be 0.25%.
The yield on the 10-year Japanese government bond climbed 2.5 basis points to 3.105% during remarks by Bank of Japan board member Takata. Earlier today, the yield had risen to 3.005%.
BOJ's Takata declines to comment on JGB yield hitting 3%.
BoJ's Takata: policymakers must track long-term rates, warns neutral rate may diverge from conventional estimates.
Iranian state media report that the IRGC has begun a retaliatory operation, firing missiles and drones at U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan, and Erbil, Iraq. The move follows U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices jumped 6%.
Kalshi, the prediction market, now gives the Republican Party a 52% chance of winning the US Senate. The figure comes from a single post and has not been independently verified. Earlier today, a similar post showed Republicans at 52% for the House. The shift reverses a prior prediction from the previous day that showed Democrats favored to sweep both chambers.
Bahrain's Defence Force says its air defences intercepted and destroyed multiple Iranian aerial attacks. No further details on targets or casualties.
The Istanbul Governor's Office says two Turkish-flagged commercial ships collided in the Marmara Sea off Istanbul. No further details are available yet.
The New Zealand dollar fell 1.03% against the US dollar, trading at $0.5831. The move extends recent losses for the currency.
Jefferies gave USA Rare Earth a Buy rating and $21 price target. The call is from one analyst. No company confirmation yet.
According to an unverified claim on a prediction market, X has started routing US creator payouts for Original Content Rewards and Subscriptions through X Money. No official confirmation has been issued.
ECB Governing Council member Gabriel Makhlouf said policymakers must be prepared to lift interest rates further if needed, according to a Financial Times report. The comment signals a continued hawkish stance from the Irish central bank governor.
The EU is accelerating plans to dismantle its diplomatic service by folding parts of it into the European Commission, per the Financial Times.
Jefferies lifts Barclays target price to 600p from 590p.
China sells 30-year ultra-long special Treasury bonds at 2.1405% yield.
Russia's Siluanov sees potential to strengthen US financial ties.
RBNZ Governor Breman said the current OCR path aligns with the May projection, a further increase is probable, and the export sector has been stronger than expected.
RBNZ Governor Breman: policy not on preset course, rate rise timing highly uncertain.
RBNZ Governor Breman stated that the upcoming election will not influence the central bank's monetary policy decisions. The statement reinforces the RBNZ's independence from political cycles.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand said employment conditions are expected to firm as the economic upswing builds momentum, though the recovery is not yet broadly uniform.
Elon Musk announced that Grok 4.7, the next version of his AI model, will be released in 10 days. The claim has not been independently verified.
WTI advances to mid-$90.00s, fresh high since July 24 amid US-Iran tensions.
UBS: Chinese internet giants to see AI profits in 2-3 years.
Apple disclosed CEO John Ternus's compensation package in an SEC filing, including a $3M salary and $55M equity target. Separately, Apple Maps has renamed Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' for US users following a presidential order.
The U.S. dollar gained 0.20% against the Swiss franc, trading at 0.8134.
Nvidia is nearing a deal to acquire AI startup Hugging Face for roughly $14 billion, including employee retention payments, according to a report. The deal could be announced as soon as this week.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand committee said a phased withdrawal of monetary support is the right approach to restore inflation to the 2% midpoint while preserving support for growth and jobs. The statement reinforces a gradual tightening path.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand stated that no future course for the official cash rate has been set in advance. The committee also noted that the current rate move lowers the chance that larger OCR increases will be required later, with future decisions dependent on the inflation risk balance.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand members indicated that raising the official cash rate to 2.75% would help ensure inflation returns durably to the 2% midpoint. The committee also stated it remains ready to act further if needed.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand said it expects the economic recovery to build momentum and become more widespread, with labour market conditions strengthening.
RBNZ lifts OCR to 2.75% in unanimous decision.
RBNZ: upcoming policy moves guided by assessment of risks around medium-term inflation outlook.
RBNZ: Medium-term price indicators point to inflation eventually moving back to target range.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand members said that under the central scenario, further OCR increases may still be needed. The comment points to a continued tightening bias.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand said the economy still has unused capacity, with particular slack in the labour market. The statement comes from the committee's latest assessment.
RBNZ's Conway and Hansen view inflation risks as evenly balanced.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand members noted material downside risks to economic activity and cautioned that the recovery could remain uneven. The statement suggests a cautious or dovish lean within the central bank.
RBNZ lifts Official Cash Rate by 25bps as Expected.
China's credit impulse is deteriorating. July new yuan loans saw a record ¥340 billion contraction. Outstanding loan growth fell to a record-low 5.1% YoY. The weakening credit impulse has historically preceded slower global growth and reduced risk appetite, which could weigh on US stocks. The data comes from a single unverified source.
The Bloomberg Agriculture Spot Index rose more than 13% in August. That is the largest monthly gain since July 2012. Geopolitical disruptions and extreme weather tightened agricultural supplies.
Philippine peso hits all-time low of 62.571 per dollar.
BOJ board member Takata said rising energy costs risk pushing inflation above the central bank's target. The comment adds to a series of hawkish warnings from the policymaker.
Fitch Ratings stated that Asian utilities' credit profiles should remain resilient despite rising energy prices. The rating agency's view suggests limited near-term credit risk for the sector.
BOJ board member Takata said the central bank must stay alert to the risk that overseas factors could drive inflation higher than expected. The remark signals continued vigilance on external price pressures as the BOJ normalizes policy.
BOJ board member Takata said the central bank is entering a new phase in 2026 where rate increases will be implemented flexibly rather than at a predetermined pace.
Australia's benchmark index was down 1.1% and largely unchanged following the release of Q2 GDP figures that beat estimates.
Australia's economy grew 0.4% in Q2 from the prior quarter, above the 0.3% consensus. Year-over-year growth came in at 2.1%, also above the 1.8% estimate but below the prior 2.5%.
The Israeli military reported sirens in Kfar Yuval warning of a suspected hostile aircraft infiltration. No additional information on the incident is available at this time.
2-year JGB yield rises to 1.830%, highest since April 1995.
The People's Bank of China set the yuan reference rate at 6.7829 per dollar. The fix is the daily midpoint for the onshore yuan trading band.
The British pound weakened against the US dollar. The move was attributed to rising US Treasury yields and higher oil prices. No specific levels were given.
Two VLCCs hit by unknown projectiles while exiting the Persian Gulf. Brent crude jumps above $92; Nasdaq futures drop over 1%.
Global bond yields surged as oil prices climbed above $92 on U.S.-Iran tensions, pushing the 10-year yield to 4.79% and the 30-year to 5.286%. Markets now price a 65-70% chance of a September Fed rate hike.
Taiwan's overnight interbank rate opened at 0.805%, unchanged from the previous session. No change signals stable short-term liquidity conditions in the Taiwanese banking system.
The 5-day moving average of call trading volume fell to about 6.6 million contracts, the lowest since early May. Put volume dropped to about 5.3 million contracts, the lowest since February. The call-to-put ratio rose to 1.25x, near the highest in five years. The ratio has been higher only 11% of the time since 2010. Option investors are waiting for the next catalyst.
Yen consolidates as traders digest Katayama, Ueda remarks.
President Trump announced he is nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao for the role permanently, calling him a 'genuine warrior.' Separately, Trump said G20 finance ministers held productive talks in Asheville and criticized the Biden administration's response to Hurricane Helene.
The State Department says the US intends to provide $60 million to assist Pacific Island nations with the global energy crisis. The aid is aimed at helping these countries manage energy costs and secure supply.
Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau announced the US will provide over $150 million in support to Pacific Island nations, per the State Department. No additional details on allocation or timing were released.
Asian equity markets declined. Rising oil prices and bond yields, driven by renewed US-Iran conflict, weighed on sentiment.
