Market analysts warn of Yen and bond volatility

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned, triggering political uncertainty that could impact the yen, Japanese government bonds (JGBs), and equity markets. Analysts highlight fiscal policy risks, bond yield pressures, and potential delays in Bank of Japan tightening amid leadership changes.

US stocks end lower as jobs data fuels economic worries

The U.S. economy created 22,000 jobs last month instead of an estimated 75,000, confirming softening labor market conditions, according to the Labor Department report. The three major U.S. stock indexes initially rose and broke records following the data, as traders of futures tied to the Fed’s policy rate boosted bets that the U.S. central bank will trim rates in quick succession, starting this month, with a 50-basis-point easing now on the table.

Will Indian banks meet the SWIFT ISO 20022 implementation deadline?

Indian banks are accelerating efforts to fully implement SWIFT’s ISO 20022 messaging standard by the November 2025 deadline, driven by directives from the Ministry of Finance and the RBI. Several major banks, including SBI and ICICI Bank, have already migrated to the new system. Failure to comply with the deadline could result in payment disruptions and penalties.