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1729 USD/JPY Forecast Comparison: UBS Eyes 158 In 2027, JPMorgan Predicts 164The gap between UBS and JPMorgan's Dollar to Yen forecasts widens next year, with UBS anticipating a partial Yen recovery after renewed weakness into December. UBS's 29 September outlook puts USD/JPY at 160 in December 2026, followed by 158 at the March, June and September 2027 q 2026.10.01 1730 Dollar hits 17-month high versus euro as bond selloff lifts yieldsThe dollar rose to a 17-month high against the euro on Thursday amid a selloff in government bonds across the US and Europe, which pushed Treasury yields to fresh peaks as higher oil prices fanned inflation. The European currency fell below $1.123 for the first time since May 202 2026.10.01 1731 Tokyo CPI preview: core inflation seen jumping to 2.4% as BOJ weighs its next hikeA Tokyo core print at or above 2.4% would reinforce expectations of a follow-up BOJ hike and could support the yen and push short-dated Japanese government bond yields higher, while a miss would give weight to the two board members who argued against the September increase. Becau 2026.10.01 1732 USD/CHF Reverses as Swiss Franc Surges amid Bond CarnageThe Swiss franc surged against every FX major on Thursday as bond markets came under renewed pressure and volatility spiked. With USD/CHF reversing from upper channel resistance, broad CHF strength and signs of a carry-trade unwind could now favour a deeper pullback. Global bond 2026.10.01 1733 Logan: Fed policy is not restrictive, must be modestly tightLogan: Fed policy is not restrictive, must be modestly tight Logan: Uncertainty Remains On How High Policy Rate Must Rise To Bring Inflation To 2% ... Logan: At Minimum, Several More Rate Hikes Would Reverse Last Fall's Reductions ... Higher yields may also reflect higher term premiums, reducing the need to tighten monetary policy, Logan says 2026.10.01 1734 Logan: Opening remarks for moderated conversation at Voices of the Eleventh DistrictI’m delighted to welcome all of you to the Dallas Fed this evening. The perspectives you share with us are invaluable. You help our researchers understand the nuances of the economy, beyond what we can glean from official statistics. And you help me understand where the economy i 2026.10.01 1735 ‘Double Lives of Suburban Wives’ star says she racked up $550K after quitting teaching job for OnlyFansBrianna Coppage may have lost her teaching career, but she certainly didn’t take a pay cut. The “Double Lives of Suburban Wives” star told Fox News Digital that her adult-content business has transformed her family’s finances, revealing that her most successful month brought in a 2026.10.01 1736 Japan Monetary Base (September 2026)table 2026.10.01 1737 Tokyo core inflation jumps in September, bolsters case for more BOJ hikesAnnual core inflation in Japan's capital accelerated in September, data showed on Friday, highlighting mounting price pressures that bolster the case for further interest rate hikes. The data, which is considered a leading indicator of nationwide trends, will be among factors tha 2026.10.02 1738 Why Congress Should Restore The Monetary VetoIts expansion and contraction affect the value of every paycheck, every dollar of savings, and the price of virtually everything that can be purchased. Americans once had the ability to redeem their dollars for gold at a fixed rate. Congress should restore that power. Doing so wo 2026.10.02 1739 Fed Update October 2026: Appetite for DestructionOn September 16, the FOMC unanimously raised the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 bps to 3.75-4.00%. The economic and rate projections provided by the Committee showed a hawkish shift in the Fed’s reaction function. Since the meeting we have seen various Fed speakers 2026.10.02 1740 U.S. unemployment claims dip to the lowest since mid-JulyThe number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week to the lowest level since mid-July as layoffs remain low and most American workers enjoy job security. The Labor Department said Thursday that initial jobless claims ticked down to 197,000 from a revise 2026.10.02