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Dollar Declines as China Introduces Stimulus Measures

The yen made a strong move after Shigeru Ishiba, a critic of aggressive monetary easing, won the leadership of Japan’s ruling party. The yen pushed to a one-week high against the dollar in the Asia session. However, Ishiba’s recent comments, broadcast on NHK, suggested that Japan’s accommodative monetary stance would persist due to the fragile economic outlook. Market participants interpreted this as a reason for the yen’s upward momentum to pause, as an accommodative stance implies more support for domestic growth but limits the yen’s strengthening potential. Additionally, the possibility of a snap election could weaken the yen further, at least in the short term, as traders brace for political uncertainties. Meanwhile, commodity-linked currencies received a strong boost on the back of China’s latest round of stimulus measures. The Australian dollar surged to a 20-month high, while the New Zealand dollar followed suit rising, reaching its highest level in over a year. Read more to find out why dollar declining.

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Disclaimer:

In the short term, the dollar could face additional headwinds as global market participants shift toward riskier assets. However, any political instability in Japan could temper gains in the yen, while China’s stimulus efforts may be a decisive factor for commodity currencies in the coming months. Traders are advised to prioritize proper risk management to make well-informed trading decisions.

Publication date:

2024-10-01 21:00:10 (GMT)

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