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Federal Reserve September Meeting Minutes: Officials Divided on Conditions for Halting Rate Hikes, Most Expect Another Hike Before Year-End
The Federal Reserve's September meeting minutes, released on October 7, indicated that officials believed the Fed could stop raising interest rates even if inflation had not yet reached the 2% target,
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Al Jazeera: Israel's Economy Thrived Amid Years of Conflict, But Rising Prices Spark Voter Concern
Al Jazeera reported that despite three years of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Israel's economy remains strong, with GDP growth of 1% in 2024, 2.9% in 2025, and 3.2% in the first half of 2026. T
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Taiwan's Lai Urges Democracies to Unite After Trump-Xi Summit
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called on democracies in the region to unite against threats to stability, as the island faces pressure from Beijing and concerns that Donald Trump’s rapprochement with C
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RBI Announces Special Oil Window to Supply Dollars to State-Run Oil Companies Starting Monday, Taking Regulatory Steps to Support Rupee
RBI Announces Special Oil Window to Supply Dollars to State-Run Oil Companies Starting Monday, Taking Regulatory Steps to Support Rupee
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Putin tells Trump peace talks with Ukraine are unlikely, citing drone attacks on Moscow during last month's election.
Russian President Vladimir Putin informed US President Donald Trump in a phone call on Friday that an immediate resumption of trilateral peace talks with Ukraine is unlikely. Putin cited large-scale d
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Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin reached a diesel agreement, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused of "playing right into Russia's hands."
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday a diesel supply agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, allowing Russia to supply diesel to the global market in an effort to rapidly lower rec
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Trump sends mixed signals on military action against Iran, saying it's "possible" to act immediately before the midterm elections.
When asked at a White House press conference on Friday why he delayed action against Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that action "may" be taken immediately. This marks a clear reversal from h
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Coinbase and Gennius Plan to Offer ONED Stablecoin Access Through Latin American Banks
Coinbase and Gennius plan to offer access to the ONED stablecoin through Latin American banks. This initiative, first launched in Argentina, will allow customers to convert eligible deposits into ONED
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Trump forms committee to review Fed Governor Cook's removal, hearing set for Nov. 5
Donald Trump announced the formation of a committee to help him decide whether to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Trump has accused Cook of mortgage fraud and previously attempted to dismiss
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Tanker Attacks in Strait of Hormuz Surge to Wartime High, Iran Threatens to Block "Illegal Waterway"
According to CNBC, tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have surged to wartime highs as Iran attempts to stifle a rebound in crude oil exports. In the week ending October 4, a total of 11 tankers we
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Bank of Korea plans to draft stablecoin forex law amendment by year-end, aiming for tighter cross-border controls
The Bank of Korea (BOK) submitted a written opinion to the National Assembly on October 22, stating its plan to draft an amendment to the Foreign Exchange Transactions Act with the government by year-
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Russia has dropped cluster bombs on Kyiv, while Ukraine claims to have recaptured 241 square kilometers of territory and accuses the United States of restricting its drone speed and missile defense capabilities.
Al Jazeera reported that on October 22, Russia dropped three ballistic missiles with cluster warheads on Kyiv, with one hitting an area between a church and a monastery, with Ukraine saying there were
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Former Israeli Ambassador Alon Pinkas: Israelis "deep down" know the West Bank is "on the verge of explosion"
Former Israeli Ambassador Alon Pinkas stated that he does not believe the situation in the West Bank will affect Tuesday's election, as all these factors have already been priced into voting patterns.
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Canada's retail sales rose 1.2% month-over-month in August, with preliminary data also indicating growth in September, which could complicate the Bank of Canada's rate cut outlook.
Canada's retail sales rose 1.2% month-over-month in August and 5.4% year-over-year. Excluding motor vehicles, sales increased by 1.2% month-over-month. Excluding motor vehicles, parts, and gasoline, s
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Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces: Mines have been deployed in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that enemy vessels will be struck if they enter.
Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hatami, revealed that the Iranian military has deployed naval mines and various automated control systems in the area east of the Strait
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Iran issues ultimatum to Middle Eastern countries: Stop supporting the US or be designated "hostile states" if US-Iran conflict reignites.
Maleki, a member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, stated that Iran has issued an ultimatum to countries in the Middle East, demanding that they cease all sup
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Al Jazeera Analysis: Since the US-Israeli attacks on Iran in February, the US-Iran conflict landscape has dramatically shifted, with the Strait of Hormuz becoming the central focus.
According to an Al Jazeera analysis, the positions of Washington and Tehran have shifted significantly since the first US and Israeli attacks on Iran in February this year. Iran stated that seven oil
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Retail Traders Find a Back Door to 24/7 Oil Trading
Retail Traders Find a Back Door to 24/7 Oil Trading
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CoinDesk Analysis: Bitcoin's 90-day realized volatility has fallen to 38%, comparable to NVIDIA (37%), but still 8 times that of EUR/USD (4.6%).
CoinDesk Analysis: Bitcoin's 90-day realized volatility has fallen to 38%, comparable to NVIDIA (37%), but still 8 times that of EUR/USD (4.6%).
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Austria expels several Russian diplomats, accusing them of espionage.
Austria's move signals Vienna is stepping up its crackdown on Russian espionage after years of a lenient approach to Moscow's spy activities, a policy that had previously drawn criticism from Ukraine
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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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