Top 5 Things to Watch Today in Investing

Yen Strengthens After BoJ’s Kuroda Dismisses Helicopter Money

The yen experienced a notable surge following comments from Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda, who ruled out the possibility of implementing helicopter money. Meanwhile, European stocks and U.S. futures declined as optimism around BoJ stimulus measures waned.

Attention is now shifting towards the upcoming European Central Bank monetary policy decision, along with a press conference by former ECB President Mario Draghi.

In the U.S., the quarterly earnings season for the second quarter is gaining momentum, with numerous companies set to release their financial results. Additionally, reports on weekly jobless claims and existing home sales are expected soon.