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.
Oil Price Today (August 26): Crude oil tanks 6% in two days to hover near $85. What’s behind the decline?
Brent crude futures were down $2.35, or 2.65%, at $86 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell $1.94, or 2.36%, to $80.42.