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Goldman Sachs lowers its diesel spread forecast, turning bullish on European gasoline, as refiners squeeze gasoline output to compensate for tight diesel supply.
Goldman Sachs noted in its latest report on September 16 that the global fuel market tightness is spreading from diesel to gasoline. Refiners, in an effort to address tight diesel supply, have increas
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Wall Street banks, including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, are rethinking the 'one-and-done' Fed hike after the hawkish September meeting, with many now expecting another 25bp hike
Following the Federal Reserve's hawkish September meeting, several banks, such as NatWest, Rabobank, Swedbank, and Commerzbank, are now forecasting an additional rate hike or fewer rate cuts. The medi
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Croatian Central Bank Governor Žigman warns inflation can jeopardize growth, urges ECB to control it
Croatian National Bank Governor Ante Žigman told BTV's Oliver Crook on Thursday that the European Central Bank (ECB) must get inflation under control, otherwise it "can jeopardize the growth." This wa
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Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf Mocks US Interest Rate Hike, Fed Raises Rates by 25bps Citing Iran Conflict
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted on X, citing the Taylor equation to mock US interest rates and claiming Iran sets the Strait of Hormuz risk premium. Hours later, the US Fede
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BOE's Bailey Says Feed-Through of Energy Shock Has Been 'Subdued' So Far, But It Is Early Days
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the feed-through of the energy shock into wider inflation has been "quite subdued" so far, but cautioned that "it is early days." He made the comments after
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Standard Chartered expects the US Fed to deliver a 25 bp rate hike in December 2026, revising its prior forecast of no policy change this year
Standard Chartered expects the US Fed to deliver a 25 bp rate hike in December 2026, revising its prior forecast of no policy change this year
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USD/JPY falls below 156. The probability of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raising interest rates by 25 basis points at its September meeting reaches 98.2%.
Expectations for an widening of the U.S.-Japan interest rate differential have resurfaced after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points and delivered hawkish signals, causing USD/
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ECB’s Rehn Sees No Second-Round Inflation Effects From War Shock
European Central Bank Governing Council member Olli Rehn stated that the energy-price shock from the conflict in the Middle East has not yet fed through to other parts of the economy, thus far prevent
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The Bank of England is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, but may signal a hawkish stance to leave room for a November rate hike. August inflation at 3.1% exceeded forecasts, and the scale of quantitative tightening for the new fiscal year may be reduced to £50 billion.
The market widely expects the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to keep the benchmark interest rate at 3.75% on Thursday, but it may signal a hawkish stance, leaving room for a Novembe
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Uganda's Central Bank Hikes Reserve Ratio to Defend Shilling
The Bank of Uganda raised the cash reserve requirement for commercial banks as the shilling continues to slide.
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Qatar cannot impose its will, and the ultimate outcome still depends on the willingness of both the United States and Iran
Sheikha Alanoud Hamad Saud Al Thani, a research fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, stated that talks conducted by Qatari mediators in Tehran were "routine exchanges" and not necessar
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Brazilian markets are bracing for steep losses today after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's election victory over Flávio Bolsonaro, the candidate preferred by many investors.
Brazilian markets are bracing for steep losses today after Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's election victory over Flávio Bolsonaro, the candidate preferred by many investors.
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The Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) is tightening regulation on the city's booming premium financing market
The Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) is tightening regulation on the city's booming premium financing market, as this once niche lending arrangement has spread to lower-tier insurance purchasers. Th
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Donald Trump ruled out the possibility of an attack on Iran today, while Iran stated that US and Israeli attacks would not change the outcome. Earlier, Iran had said that further attacks by the United States and Israel "would not achieve any different results."
Donald Trump ruled out the possibility of an attack on Iran today, while Iran stated that US and Israeli attacks would not change the outcome. Earlier, Iran had said that further attacks by the United
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The Korean won's nominal effective exchange rate rose to a two-year high of 94.83 as of last Tuesday, according to data released Monday by the Bank for International Settlements. This marks its highest level since October 9, 2024, when the NEER stood at 94.91. The previous month's rate was 91.99.
The Korean won's nominal effective exchange rate rose to a two-year high of 94.83 as of last Tuesday, according to data released Monday by the Bank for International Settlements. This marks its highes
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The Thai baht may be poised for a rebound after an eight-month decline, supported by foreign capital inflows into Thai bonds and an improving current account, according to analysts cited by Bloomberg Markets.
The Thai baht may be poised for a rebound after an eight-month decline, supported by foreign capital inflows into Thai bonds and an improving current account, according to analysts cited by Bloomberg
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Donald Trump reiterated his endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Donald Trump reiterated his endorsement of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recalling military and economic actions against Iran during his administration, claiming Iran's inflation rate rea
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Anchorpoint, a stablecoin joint venture led by Standard Chartered, announced plans to launch a retail product on public blockchains
Anchorpoint, a stablecoin joint venture led by Standard Chartered, announced plans to launch a retail product on public blockchains, following HSBC's launch of its HKD-backed HSBC RedCoin on Friday (O
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Central Command (CENTCOM), lauded the U.S. role in the export of 1.5 billion barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz
Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), lauded the U.S. role in the export of 1.5 billion barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israeli
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Harari expects a new Israeli government to "substantially" facilitate a reset in US-Israel relations
Former Israeli Ambassador Michael Harari told Al Jazeera that US President Donald Trump's support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Israeli elections "had no impact," as voters who
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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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