The yen weakened against major currencies after the Bank of Japan maintained its cautious stance on future interest rate hikes, despite a recent quarter-point increase. Officials expressed concern over sharp currency movements and hinted at potential intervention, but markets remained unimpressed by the lack of hawkish signals.
US stocks today: US stocks end higher, boosted by tech gains, US-Iran peace hopes
US stocks closed higher as AI-driven tech rally lifted the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to fresh record highs. Nvidia gained after unveiling a new chip