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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Agreed with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to extend the trade truce until January 10 next year.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that he and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng have agreed to extend the trade truce until January 10 next year, two months beyond the original November
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Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a state visit to the United States.
Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a state visit to the United States.
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Circle launches 24/7 StableFX engine on Arc blockchain, targeting $10 trillion global FX market
The StableFX service allows screened businesses to request competing quotes from multiple liquidity providers and settle stablecoin currency trades simultaneously on Circle's newly launched Arc blockc
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Spain's Sánchez Says EU Should Negotiate With China to Cut Trade Deficit, Not Engage in Damaging Dispute
Spain's Sánchez Says EU Should Negotiate With China to Cut Trade Deficit, Not Engage in Damaging Dispute
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FT investigation: Rosneft's billions fueled Kremlin-backed money laundering network to circumvent sanctions
FT investigation: Rosneft's billions fueled Kremlin-backed money laundering network to circumvent sanctions
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Zelenskyy called for sustained pressure to end "Putin's mad war" at the UN General Assembly, urging world leaders to limit trade with Russia and cut its revenue.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking at the UN General Assembly, called Russian President Vladimir Putin "patient zero" and urged world leaders to continue applying economic pressure on M
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Analysts point out that a 25 basis point interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve will result in US credit card borrowers paying an additional $2 billion in interest over the next 12 months, with young and low-income households being more significantly affected.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate at the conclusion of its September meeting and hinted at another potential rate hike this year. Analysts noted that this 25-basis-point increase
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Argentine President Milei accuses UN of "looking the other way" on Falkland Islands dispute
Argentine President Javier Milei, speaking at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, accused the United Nations of ignoring Argentina's long-standing sovereignty dispute with the UK over the Falkland I
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US diesel futures sink over 7% to intraday low, while European diesel futures surge over 7% to session high.
US diesel futures sink over 7% to intraday low, while European diesel futures surge over 7% to session high.
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EUR/USD is down 0.72% today, currently trading at 1.1371.
EUR/USD is down 0.72% today, currently trading at 1.1371.
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al-Sayed cited geopolitical upheaval and growing economic fragmentation as threats to global investment prospects
Qatar's Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Ahmad bin Mohammed al-Sayed has warned that trade and investment cannot flourish without peace and security. Speaking at the UN-led World Investment
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analyzed that recent developments indicate the US and Israel are preparing for a new round of attacks on Iran
According to Al Jazeera, Mohamad Elmasry, a professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, analyzed that recent developments indicate the US and Israel are preparing for a new round of attacks
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Musk admitted that SpaceX limited Ukraine's Starlink connectivity
Musk admitted that SpaceX limited Ukraine's Starlink connectivity, citing Ukraine's violation of service terms by using it for offensive military activities. Services now appear to have been restored,
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Kraken's parent company Payward on October 14 agreed to acquire Lithuania's Saldo Bank, aiming to integrate deposit accounts
Kraken's parent company Payward on October 14 agreed to acquire Lithuania's Saldo Bank, aiming to integrate deposit accounts, lending, and payment services into its offerings to expand its banking bus
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He emphasized that the region should achieve peace and stability without external interference
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated at a public event in Tehran that the conflicts of the past year and a half were a turning point, and the regional situation would "no longer be the same.
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Al Jazeera analysis suggests that Israel's upcoming general election could lead to a new government that might curb far-right influence and bring changes to key policies such as a Gaza ceasefire, hostage release, judicial reform, and settlement projects, potentially easing regional tensions.
Al Jazeera analysis suggests that Israel's upcoming general election could lead to a new government that might curb far-right influence and bring changes to key policies such as a Gaza ceasefire, host
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After Bitcoin fell below $80,000, prominent Bitcoin critic and gold advocate Peter Schiff warned that Bitcoin could drop further to $75,000
After Bitcoin fell below $80,000, prominent Bitcoin critic and gold advocate Peter Schiff warned that Bitcoin could drop further to $75,000. He noted that if this level fails to hold, it could trigger
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The Korea Herald reports that the traditional correlation between the KOSPI and the Korean won is fading
The Korea Herald reports that the traditional correlation between the KOSPI and the Korean won is fading. In the past, their movements typically synchronized, as foreign investors selling Korean stock
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The Financial Times reports that energy trader Mercuria is challenging the "shipping Dow Jones," the Baltic Exchange
The Financial Times reports that energy trader Mercuria is challenging the "shipping Dow Jones," the Baltic Exchange, in court over losses incurred in the Strait of Hormuz. The case will test the Balt
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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthi group reiterated its warning to airlines, airport staff, and travelers not to use King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The group's spokesperson, Yahya Saree, state
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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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U.S. embassies tighten security as DNI director Jay Clayton warns Iran is in "advanced stages" of planning attacks against Americans; oil prices soar
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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs record $773.43 million in two-day net outflows, with BTC price testing $80,000
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NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD have prepaid over $5 billion to secure high-end IC substrate capacity.
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New protests erupted in France over the weekend, with the government deploying 70,000 security personnel and the Louvre Museum closing. The spread between French and German 10-year government bond yields surged to 178 basis points, reaching its highest level since the Eurozone debt crisis, as economic activity contracted and spread across Europe.
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Google quietly updated its privacy policy, effective Oct. 16, to allow connected Gmail, Drive, and Photos data to personalize ads when users opt into its Personal Intelligence AI features.
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Former Hedge Fund Manager: Retail Investors Not More Sophisticated Than 30 Years Ago, Should Favor Index Funds
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Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa spoke with the Governor and Mayor of Hebron Governorate to discuss needs following the Israeli raid.
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