The Japanese Prime Minister does not support an interest rate hike next month, and the yen continues to weaken, with 100 yen only exchanging for 5 Hong Kong dollars

AASTOCKS
2025.11.18 17:43

Investors are awaiting U.S. economic data, with the September employment report expected to be released on Thursday for signals on the Federal Reserve's next move. The U.S. Dollar Index was essentially flat on Tuesday, rising 0.1% to 99.61.

At the same time, market concerns about Japan's fiscal situation are growing, as Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda hinted that an interest rate hike could come as early as next month, but Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed dissatisfaction and urged the Bank of Japan to cooperate with government measures to stimulate the economy. The dollar rose to 155.5 against the yen, with 100 yen trading at 5 Hong Kong dollars.

The dollar rose to 0.8 against the Swiss franc.

The pound fell to 1.314 against the dollar.

The euro fell to 1.158 against the dollar.

The dollar fell to 1.4 against the Canadian dollar.

The Australian dollar rose to 0.649 against the dollar

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