Reuters

Bond prices gained while the dollar pared losses on what was seen as only minor tweaks to the BOJ’s ultra easy policy.

The U.S. dollar slipped against the euro on Monday, as the single currency recovered recent losses while most major currency pairs stuck to narrow trading ranges.

The Canadian dollar edged higher against its U.S. counterpart on Monday as higher oil prices helped the loonie add to last week’s gains.

Major currencies largely stuck to familiar ranges on Monday as investors shied away from taking big positions ahead of crucial economic data and central bank meetings this week.

Oil rose on Monday as investors remained cautious over the supply outlook, although the fallout from global trade tensions limited price gains.

European shares tumbled from a six-week high on Monday as industrials and tech stocks slipped and disappointing earnings dented investors’ confidence.

The benchmark 10-year yield touched its highest in almost a year and a half, as the market tries to test the BOJ ahead of its policy decision.

Asian shares drifted lower while currencies kept to familiar ranges at the start of a busy week.

The U.S. economy grew at its fastest pace in nearly four years in the second quarter as consumers boosted spending and farmers rushed shipments of soybeans to China.

The dollar rose on Friday to its highest level in five days as investors waited to see if U.S. economic growth figures do anything to interrupt its months of strength.