Tag: Trump
Asian currencies, stocks slip on rising concerns about Fed’s independence
Asian shares fell on Tuesday following President Donald Trump’s shock dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sparking fresh concerns about political interference in...
Trump’s Fed battle raises risks of ever-higher yields for Japan
TOKYO — Japanese government bond yields tested record highs on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump’s attempt to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook,...
Dollar jolted lower after Trump fires Fed’s Cook
SINGAPORE — The dollar skidded in a volatile session on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he was removing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa...
Japan remains alarmed over forex movement, finance minister says
TOKYO — Japan remains alarmed over foreign exchange movement, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday, after the yen strengthened following US President Donald...
TREASURIES-Short-end US yields fall after Trump fires Fed’s Cook
SINGAPORE — Short-end US Treasury yields fell on Tuesday after President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in an unprecedented move, fuelling...
