Key Takeaways:
Most Asian currencies strengthened as the dollar fell after the U.S. presidential debate
The Japanese yen reached an 8-month high due to safe haven demand and hawkish BOJ comments
Broader Asian currencies saw some relief as the dollar weakened
The dollar index dropped after the debate, highlighting market uncertainty over the 2024 election
Markets anticipated key inflation data and a potential rate cut at an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting
Most Asian currencies gained ground as the dollar retreated after the U.S. presidential debate
Broader Asian currencies advanced despite recent steep losses amid waning risk appetite- Dollar index and futures fell in Asian trade post-presidential debate, raising uncertainty for markets
Expectations for a contentious 2024 presidential race affect market sentiment- Yen was the best performing currency in Asia
Focus on key consumer price index data for further interest rate signals- Broader Asian currencies saw slight gains ahead of U.S. CPI reading
Chinese yuan weakened against the dollar amid U.S. trade restriction proposals
South Korean won and 
Singapore dollar weakened against the dollar
Indian rupee steadied while 
Australian dollar remained flat after recent highs
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The yen reached an eight-month high against the dollar after US presidential contenders Harris and Trump debated- Market uncertainty and nervousness remain with a focus on a key U.S. inflation report
Bank of Japan is expected to keep rates unchanged on Sept. 20, with potential further tightening by year-end
The Federal Reserve is likely to ease policy for the first time in over four years, but the size of the cut is uncertain
Traders are split between a 25-basis point or 50-basis point reduction by the Fed- U.S. headline CPI is expected to have slowed in August, influencing the Fed’s potential policy decisions
Asian Currencies React to U.S. Presidential Debate and Market Uncertainty
Asian currencies experienced mixed movements in response to the U.S. presidential debate and market uncertainty surrounding the upcoming election. Most Asian currencies strengthened as the dollar fell after the debate, with the Japanese yen reaching an 8-month high due to safe haven demand and hawkish Bank of Japan comments.
Broader Asian currencies saw some relief as the dollar weakened, despite recent losses amid waning risk appetite. Market uncertainty over the 2024 election was highlighted by the drop in the dollar index post-debate, with expectations for a contentious race affecting overall market sentiment.
Traders are closely watching key inflation data and anticipating a potential rate cut at an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting. The Fed’s policy decisions and the size of the expected cut are sources of nervousness and uncertainty in the market. Focus is also on key consumer price index data for further signals on interest rates.