Japan's MoF Asakawa: BOJ, MoF, FSA share view FX volatility rising

Masatsugu Asakawa, vice finance minister for international affairs, is crossing the wires, noting that BOJ, MoF, FSA ( Financial Services Authority) share view that FX volatility is rising. USD/JPY is last trading at 104.50/60, after a sharp fall from levels above 106.00 last Thursday, following the decision by the BoJ to leave its policy unchanged.

Jun 17, 2016

AUD/USD recovery loses steam ahead of 0.7400

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Gold extends drop from 2-year highs, near $ 1280

Gold extends a sharp reversal from two-year highs in the Asian session, as a favourable risk sentiment persists after the Asian equities rebounded, fo