The greenback hit a 24-year high of 139.59 against the yen in early Asia trade, a gain of about 0.5% on the previous day’s close. Expectations for a 75-basis-point U.S. rate hike at next month’s Federal Reserve meeting are rising on the back of solid economic data, with Fed funds futures last pointing to a 73% chance of such an increase.
Global Markets | Asian stocks track US rally on Iran peace push
Asian markets opened higher, mirroring Wall Street’s positive trend. Hopes for further United States-Iran talks have boosted investor confidence. This optimism is also contributing to
April 15, 2026