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Morgan Stanley Strategists Say Yen's Recent Surge Is Unlikely to Derail Popular Carry Trades Across Emerging Markets
Morgan Stanley Strategists Say Yen's Recent Surge Is Unlikely to Derail Popular Carry Trades Across Emerging Markets
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JPMorgan Chase: We do not recommend simply shorting the US dollar. A better option is to go long on the US dollar and short low-yielding currencies such as the Swedish Krona, New Zealand Dollar, and Canadian Dollar.
JPMorgan Chase's latest analysis indicates that the U.S. dollar offers strong real yield protection in a global inflationary environment, with the U.S. real policy rate close to 2%. The dollar's yield
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Japanese media: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) plans to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.25% next week, and is considering accelerating the pace of rate hikes to "once per quarter."
According to Kyodo News and Reuters, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) plans to raise its policy interest rate by 25 basis points from approximately 1.0% to around 1.25% at its monetary policy meeting on Septem
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Al Jazeera Analysis: BRICS Summit Could Be the Only Venue for an Iran Ceasefire
Al Jazeera analysis suggests that the BRICS summit, to be held in New Delhi on September 12, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in attendance, could be the only venue for achieving a ceasefire i
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BMO's Davis Says CPI Can Give Fed 'Easy Out' on a Rate Hike
Earl Davis, head of fixed income and money markets at BMO Global Asset Management, is looking ahead to Friday's US CPI data and explains he is watching mortgage convexity sellers.
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Expectations are rising for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike next week, following an upward revision of Japan's Q2 GDP and the largest increase in real wages in five years in July, leading the Nikkei 225 to fall nearly 2% on Tuesday.
Expectations are rising that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will almost certainly raise interest rates next week, supported primarily by the upward revision of Japan's Q2 GDP estimate released on Tuesday and
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The US 10-year government bond yield rose to 4.802%, the DXY (US Dollar Index) fell 0.2% to 98.989, and the Japanese Yen strengthened against the US Dollar to a six-month high of 152.89.
The US 10-year government bond yield rose to 4.802%, the DXY (US Dollar Index) fell 0.2% to 98.989, and the Japanese Yen strengthened against the US Dollar to a six-month high of 152.89. The rise in U
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Bybit Lists EURUSDUSDT TradFi Perpetual Contract, Offering Up to 100x Leverage
Bybit Lists EURUSDUSDT TradFi Perpetual Contract, Offering Up to 100x Leverage
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DBS targets Gen Z in Singapore with new credit and debit card offerings, including adaptive rewards and zero FX fees
Singapore-headquartered DBS has introduced two new payment cards: Chromo, launched on September 5, and TravelLah!, scheduled for September 13. Chromo is designed to automatically adapt to Gen Z spendi
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Bybit Lists USDJPYUSDT TradFi Perpetual Contract, Offering Up to 100x Leverage
Bybit Lists USDJPYUSDT TradFi Perpetual Contract, Offering Up to 100x Leverage
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The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) New Zealand Reserve Bank Shadow Board recommends a 25 basis point rate hike this week, bringing the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 3%.
The New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) New Zealand Reserve Bank Shadow Board recommends a 25 basis point rate hike this week, bringing the Official Cash Rate (OCR) to 3%.
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The offshore yuan (CNH) traded at 6.6676 per U.S. dollar in late New York trading on Monday (October 26)
The offshore yuan (CNH) traded at 6.6676 per U.S. dollar in late New York trading on Monday (October 26), up 14 points from late New York trading on Friday. The currency traded within a range of 6.669
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Brazil's wealthiest banker lost approximately $9 billion on Monday after an unexpected left-wing election victory triggered a market rout
Brazil's wealthiest banker lost approximately $9 billion on Monday after an unexpected left-wing election victory triggered a market rout, with the market turmoil forcing a temporary trading halt on t
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The European Union will from Sunday slap a €2 (US$2.25) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc, on top of its existing €3 fee, in a bid to curb the influx from China.
The European Union will from Sunday slap a €2 (US$2.25) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc, on top of its existing €3 fee, in a bid to curb the influx from China.
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Senior representatives from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan held talks with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday
Senior representatives from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan held talks with Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, amid widespread concerns that the U.S. and Israel might soon launch a new round of
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Canadian Prime Minister Carney stated he was unwilling to sign the U.S. trade agreement offered by the Trump administration in August.
Canadian Prime Minister Carney stated he was unwilling to sign the U.S. trade agreement offered by the Trump administration in August.
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A senior US official told Al Jazeera that Iran has been "systemically dismantled" militarily and financially
A senior US official told Al Jazeera that Iran has been "systemically dismantled" militarily and financially, and that the Strait of Hormuz remains open because the United States is in a "very strong
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and will not allow U.S. armed forces to conduct anti-drug operations directly within Mexico
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on October 26 that since Donald Trump took office as U.S. President, the U.S. has repeatedly requested to send personnel into Mexico to participate in operat
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According to Iranian state television
Iranian security official Ali Bagheri Kani stated that Iran might establish regional security arrangements with countries such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. According to Iranian state televis
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Iran has stated that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within 4-5 days
Iran has stated that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within 4-5 days, rather than the previously proposed 7 days, if the U.S. blockade is lifted, according to Iranian state television. Discussions a
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EQ9 Token Analysis: Project Positioning, Market Performance, and Future Development Prospects
The EQ9 (Equals9) token aims to revolutionize the traditional foreign exchange sector by providing low-cost, high-efficiency international currency management services through its Polygon-based technology platform. The project plans to transition to a proprietary chain in the future to further enhance performance. However, EQ9's current market performance faces challenges, with extremely low 24-hour trading volume, significant discrepancies in circulating market capitalization data, and severe price volatility. Investors need to be wary of its liquidity risks and closely monitor the project's subsequent technological developments and market dynamics.
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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