Australian Dollar Dips Amid Renewed US Dollar Demand
Australian Dollar Dips Amid Renewed US Dollar Demand On Thursday, the Australian Dollar (AUD) experienced losses, trading in negative territory. Despite this, the currency’s downside may be limited due to the hawkish stance taken by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) during its June meeting earlier this week. The RBA’s firm approach suggests that they […]
Japan’s Insurers’ Yen Hedge Falls to Decade Low
Japan’s Insurers’ Yen Hedge Falls to Decade Low Japanese life insurers have significantly reduced their protection against a strengthening yen to the lowest level in a decade, and they may continue to cut these positions in the coming months. As of March 31, nine of Japan’s largest life insurers had only 47% of their foreign […]
Chinese Bond Market Heats Up: Firm Considers 50-Year Sale
Amid an unprecedented boom in bond issuance as borrowing costs plummet to record lows, a state-owned Chinese firm is contemplating an unprecedented offering of a 50-year note. This potential issuance would mark the nation’s longest corporate debt tenor if it comes to fruition. Wuxi Industry Development Group Co., which is owned by the Wuxi city […]