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MUFG says U.S. dollar remains undervalued against 8 of 9 G10 currencies, citing Middle East ceasefire expectations, U.S.-Japan yen intervention, and concerns over Fed independence
The bank suggests an extra risk premium is still priced in, noting that despite a small rebound, the DXY remains near a seven-week low. Concerns over Fed independence stem from reports that President
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Invesco analysis suggests that the Federal Reserve is not behind the curve, and current interest rates are still restrictive or neutral.
Invesco noted that its estimated neutral interest rate is between 3.5% and 4.0%, which is close to the Federal Reserve's current policy range of 3.50% to 3.75%. The institution also stated that inflat
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Bonds and the dollar are weighed down by Washington policy decisions, leading investors to ponder if the 'Sell America' trade is returning.
Bonds and the dollar are weighed down by Washington policy decisions, leading investors to ponder if the 'Sell America' trade is returning.
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South Korean Won Rises to Highest Against US Dollar Since October on Exporters' Dollar Sales
The South Korean won rose to the strongest level in almost 10 months as exporters converted their dollar earnings into the local currency.
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Dollar faces summer turning point amid yen interventions and upcoming US jobs report, with Aug. 7 employment data key for Fed policy direction.
Dollar faces summer turning point amid yen interventions and upcoming US jobs report, with Aug. 7 employment data key for Fed policy direction.
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France's financial situation worsens: H1 deficit reaches 107 billion euros, Fitch downgrades its sovereign credit rating to A+, full-year deficit ratio may rise to 8%
Data from the French Ministry of Finance shows that as of the end of June 2026, France's central government fiscal deficit was approximately 107 billion euros, 14.4% higher than the government's budge
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U.S. Treasury Website indicates removal of Iran-related sanctions
U.S. Treasury Website indicates removal of Iran-related sanctions
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Japanese Yen Stabilizes After Joint Intervention by Japanese Government and US, Dollar Weakens on Optimism Over Iran Conflict
The Japanese Yen stabilized at 157.55 against the US Dollar on Wednesday, following its most volatile period in months. This comes after the Japanese government, in conjunction with the United States,
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FED'S KASHKARI: MY GOAL IS NOT TO SLOW ECONOMY, MY GOAL IS TO BRING DOWN INFLATION
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari stated that his primary objective is to bring down inflation, not to deliberately slow the economy.
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US Mortgage Rates Mixed on Aug 5: 30-year fixed at 6.60% (down 4 bps), 15-year at 6.09% (up 2 bps), 5/1 ARM at 6.79% (up 6 bps), amid Iran-Hormuz negotiations
US Mortgage Rates Mixed on Aug 5: 30-year fixed at 6.60% (down 4 bps), 15-year at 6.09% (up 2 bps), 5/1 ARM at 6.79% (up 6 bps), amid Iran-Hormuz negotiations
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Japan's inflation rate dips 0.1 percentage point after CPI revision, extending streak of undershooting BOJ's 2% target to six months
Japan's inflation rate dips 0.1 percentage point after CPI revision, extending streak of undershooting BOJ's 2% target to six months
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Bloomberg economists expect the US core CPI year-over-year growth to slow to 2% in July, a new low since March 2021, supporting the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged in September.
Bloomberg economists, including Anna Wong, noted in their latest weekly outlook report that market expectations for a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve have cooled following the unexpectedly
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Gold bulls bet $180 million on optimistic gold price outlook as U.S. government bond yields stagnate
Despite a 25% drop in gold prices from their January highs, gold supporters are aggressively buying call options after bond yields stalled. Data shows that last Friday, call option purchases for the S
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New York Fed: US consumers' one-year inflation expectation for July slightly decreased to 3.6%, unemployment expectation rose
The New York Fed's Survey of Consumer Expectations, released on Friday, showed that U.S. consumers' inflation expectations for the year ahead slightly decreased from 3.7% in June to 3.6%. However, inf
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U.S. non-farm payrolls unexpectedly decreased by 23,000 in July. Coupled with the Japanese Finance Minister's warning of intervention, the USD/JPY pair once fell 1.1% to 156.68.
The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Friday that non-farm payrolls decreased by 23,000 in July, significantly lower than market expectations of an 80,000 increase, while June data was also revise
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NY Fed: US Consumers' Inflation Expectations for July Show Little Change
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's latest Survey of Consumer Expectations report indicates that Americans' outlook for inflation in July was largely unchanged from the prior month. Consumers now e
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Fed's Barkin: Doesn't think there is wage inflation right now.
Fed's Barkin: Doesn't think there is wage inflation right now.
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BlackRock's Rick Rieder: July US employment report makes Fed rate hike 'not make sense right now', rate cut still possible this year
Rick Rieder, CIO of global fixed income at BlackRock, stated on Bloomberg that the July US employment report likely takes a Federal Reserve rate hike off the table. He added that a rate cut is still p
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US Treasuries Rally After Employers Unexpectedly Cut Jobs in July, Trimming Fed Rate-Hike Bets
US Treasuries Rally After Employers Unexpectedly Cut Jobs in July, Trimming Fed Rate-Hike Bets
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Yen Jumps 1% Against Dollar After US Jobs Data
Yen Jumps 1% Against Dollar After US Jobs Data
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USD/KRW Summary
The pair's value is a critical barometer of South Korea's export-oriented economy, which is a global leader in semiconductors, electronics, and automotive manufacturing. Consequently, the USD/KRW exchange rate is highly sensitive to global trade flows, commodity prices (especially oil), and the performance of the technology sector. Key drivers include the monetary policies of the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Korea (BOK), particularly interest rate differentials between the two nations. Economic indicators such as GDP growth, inflation, and employment data from both countries, as well as geopolitical developments on the Korean Peninsula, can also induce significant volatility.
For investors in the cryptocurrency and broader macro space, the USD/KRW pair offers valuable insights into risk sentiment in Asian markets and the global tech industry. A strengthening won (a falling USD/KRW) often coincides with a 'risk-on' environment, which can be favorable for growth assets like tech stocks and digital currencies. Conversely, a weakening won (a rising USD/KRW) may signal 'risk-off' sentiment, potentially driving capital towards safe-haven assets. The pair's connection to the semiconductor cycle also makes it a relevant indicator for the hardware infrastructure that underpins the digital economy.
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