Japan's Suzuki: Intervention Late April/early May a Response to Speculation

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that foreign exchange (FX) intervention had effects to some effects, adding that the central bank will continue to respond appropriately when asked about forex.

FXStreet21:11 ET

Manufacturing PMIs Signal Global Industry Rebound in 2Q -- Market Talk

The latest manufacturing PMIs suggest the global industry recovery has gathered momentum so far in 2Q and price pressures have risen.

WSJ20:42 ET

Japanese Monetary Base Expands Far Less Than Expected in May, Growing 0.9% Versus 2.2% Forecasts

USD/JPY is battling the 156.00 handle in the early hours of the Pacific market session.

FXStreet19:58 ET

EUR/JPY Price Analysis: Pair Struggles to Gain Ground as Momentum Wanes

The daily RSI has shifted downwards and with the MACD showing increasing red bars pointing to a slowdown in upward momentum.

FXStreet18:19 ET

European Central Bank's interest rate decision ahead of the euro outlook: technical analysis of EUR/USD, EUR/CHF.

The euro/US dollar benefited from a weakened US dollar, and is expected to rise further if US data disappoints; Swiss Franc is supported by the inflation comments from Swiss National Bank Chairman Jordan.

FX678 Finance13:21 ET

Is Japan facing a debt crisis?

Michael Hartnett, Chief Investment Officer of Bank of America, pointed out in the latest Flow Show note that Japanese government bond yields are at a 13-year high, the yen exchange rate is at a 34-year low, and the Bank of Japan holds 47% of Japanese government bonds, all of which are signals that Japan may face a debt crisis.

wallstreetcnJun 3 08:08 ET