The US dollar has fallen to an eight-week low against the Japanese yen, attributed to a reduction in trade war risks. Concurrently, the Chinese yuan has also experienced a decline due to ongoing trade-war anxiety. The Japanese yen has rallied following positive wage data and a more favorable outlook for its economy. In the UK, the Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates by 25 basis points, leading to a drop in the British pound. This decision comes amid rising concerns of stagflation, with two officials advocating for a more substantial 50 basis point cut. The pound's decline follows the BoE's dovish stance, despite the central bank raising its inflation forecast. The yen's rise and the pound's fall are indicative of shifting market sentiments influenced by central bank policies and economic data.
The yen touched an eight-week high versus the dollar on Thursday after a Bank of Japan policy board member advocated continued interest rate hikes, while sterling slid as the Bank of England cut rates. https://t.co/TLiZUFNwJz https://t.co/ctfEZEFz8j
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Japanese yen hits 8-week high, British pound drops after Bank of England rate cut https://t.co/czr38dXz2f via @Reuters https://t.co/SlISLMXq4g