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Bitcoin dips below $84,000 as oil jumps on Iranian tanker attacks, lifting dollar and Treasury yields
Bitcoin fell about 1.5% to just above $84,200 in Asian morning hours on Wednesday, briefly breaking below the $84,000 level that FxPro analysts flagged as a key support. This comes as Brent crude oil
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A Panama-flagged oil tanker was attacked and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring 12 crew members. The Royal Air Force of Oman has evacuated 10 crew members.
Oman's Ministry of Defense stated that the oil tanker "On Peace" was attacked and caught fire on Tuesday, 9 nautical miles off the coast of Lima Port, Oman. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs rep
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China's foreign exchange reserves fell to $3.4003 trillion at the end of September, a decrease of $38.1 billion month-over-month.
China's foreign exchange reserves stood at $3,400.3 billion as of the end of September 2026, a decrease of $38.1 billion or 1.11% from the end of August, according to data released by the State Admini
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RBI Meeting Focuses Beyond Interest Rates
While a rate hike is expected, traders are also closely watching for more liquidity-draining measures and commentary on the rupee from the Reserve Bank of India's meeting.
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France proposed several deficit reduction plans, and the 10-year government bond yield fell by 12 basis points on Tuesday.
The French government has recently proposed a series of deficit reduction plans in an attempt to reverse its deteriorating fiscal situation. French Finance Minister Lescure stated that the government
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Yemeni government forces launched an offensive against Houthi-controlled al-Waziiya district in Taiz province. Pakistan and Turkey will deploy troops to support Saudi Arabia.
Forces of Yemen's internationally recognized government have launched an offensive against Houthi-controlled al-Waziiya district in Taiz province, aiming to retake the Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Man
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Coinbase Launches 15-Minute And Hourly Up-Or-Down Crypto Price Contracts
Coinbase on Tuesday added short-dated up-or-down contracts on bitcoin, ether and eight other tokens to its prediction markets. Kalshi lists the contracts and already runs the same 15-minute markets on
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Trump says he has a call scheduled with Putin soon to discuss the plague
Trump says he has a call scheduled with Putin soon to discuss the plague
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Ships’ captains paid $100,000 monthly to transit Strait of Hormuz
Salaries and bonuses are spiraling for seafarers willing to risk the perilous trip through the waterway in the face of Iranian attacks.
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Trump says "we have a very strong dollar"
Trump says "we have a very strong dollar"
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Vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz reached at least 28 in October, marking a new monthly high since the current conflict began.
According to data compiled by the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, cited by Reuters, commercial shipping attacks in the Strait of Hormuz in October were the most severe since the current con
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Syrians protest Israeli incursions in areas near the Golan Heights
Syrians are protesting against the Israeli occupation of parts of the country's south near the Golan Heights. The Israeli army has bulldozed olive groves, set up checkpoints, and detained local reside
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Gold fell below $4,000 on Friday to a more than three-month low, while the Japanese Yen rose to a one-year high against the Euro, and U.S. Treasury bonds were sought after, indicating a divergence in safe-haven assets.
Global market risk aversion surged this week, yet traditional safe-haven assets showed significant divergence: Gold fell below $4,000 per troy ounce on Friday, hitting a three-month low of $3,986.50,
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U.S. Executive Resigns Over Allegations Russia Secretly Controls $25 Billion Alaska Natural Gas Project
US executive resigns over claims Russia secretly controls $25 billion Alaska LNG project. The former CEO of Polar Train LNG told the Financial Times that Russian gas giant Novatek funded and controlle
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Iranian President Pezeshkian will attend the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow next week and plans to meet with Putin.
Iranian President Pezeshkian will attend the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow next week and plans to meet with Putin.
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Moody's affirmed France's Aa3 credit rating, but the outlook remains negative, after the French 10-year government bond yield exceeded 5% this week.
Moody's affirmed France's Aa3 credit rating, but the outlook remains negative, after the French 10-year government bond yield exceeded 5% this week.
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Iranian trade official accuses Trump of reconsidering Iran strikes due to oil prices nearing $120
Majidreza Hariri, president of the Iran-China Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated on X that Trump was "bragging about attacking Iran until last night," but "today, as oil prices approach $120, he
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Brigadier General Yadollah Javani, head of the Political Bureau of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, warned that Iran would become the aggressor's grave if enemies launched a ground invasion.
Brigadier General Yadollah Javani, head of the Political Bureau of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stated that Iran would become the aggressor's grave if the enemy launched a ground i
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Under pressure from the Republican Party, President Donald Trump will cut some tariffs imposed on Canada.
Under pressure from the Republican Party, President Donald Trump will cut some tariffs imposed on Canada.
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Egypt, Saudi, Turkiye, Pakistan foreign ministers: Israeli occupation is main source of regional instability
The foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan issued a joint statement after their R4 meeting in Istanbul, asserting that the Israeli occupation is the fundamental source of inst
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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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Japan's core CPI for September rose to 2.1%, exceeding 2% for the first time this year; over 80% of economists expect the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise interest rates in December.
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Financial Times: Escalating US-China trade tensions are forcing economies like Mexico to choose sides in trade policy.
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Chinese humanoid robots are accelerating their entry into the into the South Korean market, as Seoul heavily bets on physical AI.
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