World Market News of the 23 August with FXOpen #crudeoil #brent #wti #usdjpy #stoxx600 #fed

☑️ YEN CLIMBS AS UEDA INDICATES THAT RATES CAN GO HIGHER IN JAPAN The yen led gains among Group-of-10 currencies, Japanese bond futures fell and stocks fluctuated as the central bank indicated that it is likely to continue to raise interest rates. The Japanese currency rose 0.6% to per dollar as of 3:54 p.m. in Tokyo. Benchmark stock indexes swung from an early advance to a decline and then edged back up again after the lunchtime break as traders mulled the outlook for monetary policy. Futures for 10-year government debt were little changed at . Source: Bloomberg ☑️ OIL SET TO END WEEK LOWER ON DEMAND CONCERNS, EASING SUPPLY WOES Oil prices were little changed on Friday but on track to end the week lower, as weaker U.S. employment data raised concerns over demand, and renewed ceasefire talks in Gaza eased worries about supply disruptions. Brent crude futures rose 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $ a barrel at 0642 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Interm