Foreign Exchange
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Woori Bank Becomes First Korean Bank to Complete Offshore Government Bond Settlement
The bank completed a government bond transaction with an overseas financial institution through an international securities settlement network, marking the first such transaction by a domestic bank si
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Carry Trade Demand Pushes Hong Kong Dollar Towards 7.85 Weak End of Trading Band
Demand for carry trades is pushing the Hong Kong dollar toward the weak end of its trading band against the greenback. Data shows that on Wednesday, US dollar-Hong Kong dollar call options traded four
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RBI Governor Malhotra Says Net Short Dollar Position 'Very Manageable'
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that the central bank's net short forward-dollar position remains "very manageable," citing earlier liquidity swaps and recent measures to bolster
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USD/CAD fell 0.71% intraday, now trading at 1.3799.
USD/CAD fell 0.71% intraday, now trading at 1.3799.
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Japan's exports in July accelerated for the fifth consecutive month, growing by 23.2%, exceeding market expectations, thanks to strong chip shipments.
Japan's exports in July rose 23.2%, exceeding economists' median forecast of 19.9% in a Reuters poll, marking the fastest growth since October 2022. Among these, the value of semiconductor equipment s
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USD/KRW falls 1.8% intraday, now at 1,388.1800
USD/KRW falls 1.8% intraday, now at 1,388.1800
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NZD/USD rose 1.11% intraday, now trading at 0.5938.
NZD/USD rose 1.11% intraday, now trading at 0.5938.
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EUR/USD rose 0.87% during the day, now at 1.1680.
EUR/USD rose 0.87% during the day, now at 1.1680.
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USD/JPY fell 0.81% intraday, now at 158.2570.
USD/JPY fell 0.81% intraday, now at 158.2570.
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USD/KRW falls 1.72% intraday, now at 1,389.2600
USD/KRW falls 1.72% intraday, now at 1,389.2600
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USD/CHF fell 1.79% intraday, now at 0.7977.
USD/CHF fell 1.79% intraday, now at 0.7977.
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Donald Trump announces "most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country" targeting Iran, warns allies providing lifeline will face "tremendous economic consequences"
In a statement on Truth Social, Trump declared this would be "Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale," asserting Iran's military and currency are in ruins, and reiterated that "Iran
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USD/CAD fell 0.73% intraday, now trading at 1.3797.
USD/CAD fell 0.73% intraday, now trading at 1.3797.
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USD/CHF fell 1.81% intraday, now at 0.7975.
USD/CHF fell 1.81% intraday, now at 0.7975.
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Trump Says Interest Rate System Doesn't Make Sense, Arguing Rates Go Up When Economy Does Well Instead of Coming Down
Trump Says Interest Rate System Doesn't Make Sense, Arguing Rates Go Up When Economy Does Well Instead of Coming Down
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USD/JPY is down 0.71% today, currently trading at 158.2150.
USD/JPY is down 0.71% today, currently trading at 158.2150.
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China debuts offshore government bond futures trading to encourage international use of the yuan
China debuts offshore government bond futures trading to encourage international use of the yuan
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EUR/USD rose 0.73% intraday, now at 1.1667.
EUR/USD rose 0.73% intraday, now at 1.1667.
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DXY is down 0.7% today, now at 98.949.
DXY is down 0.7% today, now at 98.949.
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USD/CHF fell 0.73% intraday, now at 0.8047.
USD/CHF fell 0.73% intraday, now at 0.8047.
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NZD/USD rose 0.74% intraday, now at 0.5918.
NZD/USD rose 0.74% intraday, now at 0.5918.
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USD/KRW fell 1.77% intraday, now at 1,387.3800.
USD/KRW fell 1.77% intraday, now at 1,387.3800.
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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.
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Currency strategists warn of mounting dollar risks, citing Treasury concerns, softer U.S. data, and uncertain Fed policy as potential weakening factors.
Despite recent strength, currency strategists believe growing fiscal risks, softer economic data, and uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy could intensify pressure on the U.S. dollar. Saxo's Chief
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Emerging market investors are favoring local currency sovereign bonds, as surging U.S. Treasury yields diminish the appeal of dollar-denominated debt.
Emerging market investors are favoring local currency sovereign bonds, as surging U.S. Treasury yields diminish the appeal of dollar-denominated debt.
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China names Li Chenggang its top international trade negotiator ahead of US talks
China elevated Li Chenggang's title on Sunday, hours before delegations from the two countries were set to hold negotiations in New York. This move comes as US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is sche
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Houthis attack Saudi capital and Aramco facilities, US warns of "rapid escalation" of conflict, Saudi Arabia urgently seeks aid from multiple countries.
On September 19, Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a new round of missile and drone attacks targeting "sensitive sites" in the Saudi capital Riyadh and Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu. U.S. embassies in
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Yen vulnerable to sharp moves and further declines as Japan holiday reduces liquidity, investors disappointed by BOJ guidance
The yen is vulnerable to sharp moves and further declines over the next week, with a three-day holiday in Japan set to reduce trading liquidity and investors disappointed that the central bank didn’t
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Hong Kong to expand renminbi-denominated bond, gold and commodity markets, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated on Sunday that Hong Kong would expand its renminbi-denominated bond market and develop renminbi-denominated gold and commodity markets. This initiative aims to str
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Financial Times: Saudi Arabia Exits China-Led Cross-Border Currency Platform
Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from a China-led cross-border currency platform. According to the Financial Times, the Saudi central bank exited the project last year, which was one of China's efforts to d
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Global oil shipping costs have surged to historic highs, with supertankers earning over $1.2 million per day. A South Korean shipping magnate is making a massive bet, investing $7 billion, and is set to profit handsomely.
The global supertanker market is experiencing unprecedented supply-demand tightness, with soaring freight rates rendering some long-haul crude oil trades economically unviable and profoundly altering
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seeks to influence Japan's fiscal and monetary policy, Nikkei Asia reports, stating that Japan's response must be mutually beneficial.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama for the first time after their coordinated intervention. Nikkei Asia noted that the U.S. Treasury's move aims
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Turkish Foreign Minister: Turkey supports Saudi Arabia's security and is prepared to provide military assistance amid escalating Houthi attacks.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Saudi Arabia may have unmet military needs amid Houthi attacks in Yemen, and Turkey would consider how to support Saudi Arabia as part of a tri
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Iran's security chief says conditions for ending war with US, including lifting naval blockade and unfreezing funds, sent to Washington via Qatar; awaits Trump's response
Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, told Al Jazeera in an exclusive interview on Saturday that Tehran has conveyed a formal set of conditions to Washington through Qa
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York on Sunday to discuss AI safety, trade, and economic issues, paving the way for a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York on Sunday to discuss artificial intelligence safety, trade, and broader economic issues. The meeting, he
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Nick Timiraos reposted VKMacro's tweet: Japanese officials say failure to raise interest rates as demanded by the U.S. could escalate into a diplomatic issue.
Nick Timiraos reposted VKMacro's tweet: Japanese officials say failure to raise interest rates as demanded by the U.S. could escalate into a diplomatic issue.
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Pakistan urges Iran to protect energy supplies and shipping, as high-ranking officials from both countries are set to meet.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday, emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted energy supplies and the sa
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Trump Administration Lifts Sanctions on Eritrea to Advance U.S. Regional Interests in Red Sea
The U.S. State Department announced that President Donald Trump chose not to renew sanctions against Eritrea from 2021, a move aimed at "advancing U.S. regional interests." Eritrea, located in the Hor
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Russia attacked two merchant ships in the Black Sea, and Poland raised its air defense alert level.
Ukraine's Air Force stated that Russia used dozens of drones and two anti-ship missiles to attack Ukraine overnight. Russia's Ministry of Defense, meanwhile, claimed that its forces used "Geran-4 Seek
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Hedge funds are bullish on the JPY for the first time since July 2025, holding approximately $1.6 billion in positions, according to CFTC data.
Leveraged traders have unwound their previous short positions in the Japanese Yen and started building bullish positions, now holding approximately JPY 251 billion (about $1.6 billion) in long Yen pos
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The French government stated that its 2027 budget draft will comply with EU spending recommendations, even though its debt burden is projected to rise above 120% of economic output.
The French government stated that its 2027 budget draft will comply with EU spending recommendations, even though its debt burden is projected to rise above 120% of economic output.
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World faces supertanker shortage, threatening long-haul oil flows as costs soar
The rising cost of global oil transportation is rendering some long-distance crude trades uneconomical, potentially disrupting flows at a time when fuel markets are exceptionally tight.
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Brazil's central bank announced a ban on the use of stablecoins for certain cross-border payment settlements, effective October 1, to address regulatory ambiguities.
Brazil's central bank stated that the move aims to address ambiguities in the 2022 virtual assets law, which grants the central bank the authority to determine which crypto operations constitute forei
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The dollar had its strongest week since June after the Federal Reserve's rate hike, with the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index rising 1.1% this week.
The Federal Reserve announced its first interest rate hike in over three years this week, explicitly signaling more to come, which has become a core driver of dollar strength. JPMorgan Chase, Standard
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Citibank Analysis: The Bank of Japan's dovish dissent and the Federal Reserve's rate hikes will accelerate its rate-hiking process, bringing forward the terminal rate achievement to July 2027.
Citibank Japan economist Sosuke Nakamura released a report stating that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its policy rate from 1.00% to 1.25% at its September meeting as expected, but two dovish dissenti
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Trump Administration Refuses to Disclose Details of Venezuelan Oil Revenue, State Department Faces Public Pressure
The Trump administration is facing pressure from the U.S. State Department to disclose the total amount of funds it seized from Venezuelan oil and the amount that has been returned to Caracas, after r
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Analysis suggests Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh is steering decision-making logic towards monetarism, abandoning the neutral interest rate anchor.
Analysts point out that Warsh's characterization of the neutral rate as a purely academic discussion is akin to dismantling the Federal Reserve's policy positioning system, which has been in operation
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U.S. President signs H.R. 5334 bill, expanding sanctions on Russia and extending sanctions on Iran.
On Friday, September 18, the President of the United States signed H.R. 5334, the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanction Russia and Iran Act of 2026." This bill authorizes and expands statutory sanctions, tariff
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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.
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