Intel Stock Drops Amidst Weak Forecast; Yen Volatility Surges
News Context
At a glance
- Intel shares fell sharply in premarket trading Friday after CEO Lip-Bu Tan issued a weak forecast and cited ongoing manufacturing challenges.
- The bank of Japan maintained its overnight call rate at 0.75%.
- Bloomberg's "Opening Trade" program, hosted by Anna edwards, Guy Johnson, and Tom Mackenzie, provides European market analysis and commentary.
Intel shares fell sharply in premarket trading Friday after CEO Lip-Bu Tan issued a weak forecast and cited ongoing manufacturing challenges. The stock was down over 5% as of 8:30 AM EST.
The bank of Japan maintained its overnight call rate at 0.75%. The yen subsequently weakened against the dollar. Following a rapid decline of over 150 pips, a Japanese finance ministry official declined to confirm or deny government intervention in currency markets.
Bloomberg’s “Opening Trade” program, hosted by Anna edwards, Guy Johnson, and Tom Mackenzie, provides European market analysis and commentary. Listen here.
