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Mexico's Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump, seeking tariff decrease in ongoing trade negotiations
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated she had a "very good" phone call with Donald Trump on Wednesday, aiming for a bilateral trade deal that would reduce US tariffs on Mexican products like stee
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Dollar surges to its best weekly performance since June, driven by US central bank's signal for more rate hikes
The dollar is poised for its best weekly performance in three months after the US central bank signaled more interest-rate hikes are to come.
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Russian Drones Threaten Western Officials Visiting Kyiv, Polish PM Warns of Potential Russian Escalation
Russian drones are threatening the safety of Ukrainian, US, and European officials traveling to and from Kyiv. On September 13, a Russian drone attacked a train locomotive in Ukraine near the Polish b
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The Bank of Japan reportedly conducted a rate check, with the Japanese Yen narrowing its intraday loss against the US Dollar to approximately 0.5%, trading back below 156.80.
Japanese media reported that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) inquired about exchange rate levels from market participants in the foreign exchange market late Friday morning ET during the US stock trading sess
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Nikkei: BOJ's Friday rate hike was influenced by US pressure to shore up the yen, following Treasury Secretary Bessent's call for "decisive" action in August
The Bank of Japan's decision on Friday to raise interest rates, a departure from its usual cautious approach, was reportedly spurred by a "currency alliance" with the US. US Treasury Secretary Scott B
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The Japanese Yen surged above the 156 range against the US Dollar after the Bank of Japan conducted a rate check.
The Japanese yen surged by over 1 yen against the US dollar from late Friday night to early Saturday morning Japan time, reaching above the 156 level. The market typically interprets the Bank of Japan
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Inflation drives BOJ, Fed, ECB into historic alignment on rate hikes
The Bank of Japan's decision on Friday to join the U.S. and European central banks in rate hikes signals a new normal as they grapple with inflation amid political pressure and the impact of artificia
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Yen pares declines as Nikkei reports Japanese officials conducted a rate check in the currency market
The yen pared declines seen after the Bank of Japan disappointed traders who wanted clearer guidance on the central bank’s plans to further raise interest rates, with the Nikkei reporting that officia
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Bank of America strategists warn: Investors should prepare for a Federal Reserve led by Warsh to raise the benchmark interest rate above 5%.
Bank of America strategists warn: Investors should prepare for a Federal Reserve led by Warsh to raise the benchmark interest rate above 5%.
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Al Jazeera Analysis: Iran's Pressure in the Middle East Strains Relations with Gulf States
Commentators note that Tehran's pressure in the Middle East is increasingly straining its relations with Gulf states. This follows Iran's direct attack on Saudi Arabia, which led Riyadh to expel Iran'
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Hong Kong’s securities regulator aims to include yuan-trading counter in cross-border channel by July 1
The measure, announced on Wednesday, is part of a strategic action plan by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to support Hong Kong’s efforts to advance the internationalisation of the Chinese
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NZD/USD fell 0.73% intraday to 0.5690.
NZD/USD fell 0.73% intraday to 0.5690.
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OECD does not believe the Bank of England needs to raise interest rates, citing the UK's 'different starting position' on monetary policy
The Paris-based group stated that the UK is 'starting from a different position' on monetary policy compared with other countries.
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AUD/USD is down 0.71% today, currently trading at 0.7069.
AUD/USD is down 0.71% today, currently trading at 0.7069.
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Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh responded to Donald Trump's demand for interest rate cuts to 1%, emphasizing that inflation has exceeded targets for five consecutive years and that rate hikes were unanimously approved by the committee.
Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh stated clearly at the press conference that inflation has exceeded the target for over five consecutive years, and this 25 basis point rate hike to the 3.75%-4% range al
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Trump threatened to "totally destroy" Iran at the UN General Assembly, and the Iranian military warned of a "more devastating" response; however, US and Iranian officials have already held "very smooth" talks during the UN General Assembly.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to "totally destroy" Iran at the United Nations General Assembly, but hours later said U.S. officials held "very good" talks with Iranian leaders. In
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Dollar hits 8-week high, DXY at 100.862, as Fed hike bets surge; markets price 53% chance of Oct 25bp hike and fully price Dec hike
Dollar hits 8-week high, DXY at 100.862, as Fed hike bets surge; markets price 53% chance of Oct 25bp hike and fully price Dec hike
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Japanese stocks poised to catch up with global AI rally on Thursday, weaker yen keeps intervention risk in focus
Japanese stocks are expected to resume trading on Thursday, with Nikkei 225 futures already reflecting optimism, up about 2.5% from Friday's close. Local markets have been closed for the Silver Week h
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Boston Fed President Collins warns inflation could remain 'notably' above 2% target
Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins stated that there is "an increased likelihood" of inflation staying "notably" above the Federal Reserve's 2% target. She explained her reasoning for back
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UK financial firms closed 238,396 suspected money mule accounts in 2025, up from 2024, but criminals still shift funds through multiple accounts
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reported that financial firms shut down 238,396 suspected money mule accounts in 2025, an increase from 233,269 in 2024 and 184,935 in 2023. Despite these ef
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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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