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USD/CAD rose 0.7% intraday, now at 1.3860.
USD/CAD rose 0.7% intraday, now at 1.3860.
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Mexican President Sheinbaum Expresses Optimism on Trade Deal with Donald Trump
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she was optimistic about reaching a trade agreement with Donald Trump after trade talks with Canada broke down in the United States, with her chief negotiator
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Bessent Expects Major Financial Institution to Face Sanctions by End of This Week Over Iran
Bessent Expects Major Financial Institution to Face Sanctions by End of This Week Over Iran
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Bessent says no specific timelines will be set for cutting Iran ties, but warns patience is not infinite.
Bessent says no specific timelines will be set for cutting Iran ties, but warns patience is not infinite.
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Bessent states dollar access will be cut off for those laundering Iran money
Bessent states dollar access will be cut off for those laundering Iran money
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TotalEnergies CEO stated that the cost of transporting an oil cargo on a supertanker through the Strait of Hormuz is approximately $20 million.
TotalEnergies CEO stated that the cost of transporting an oil cargo on a supertanker through the Strait of Hormuz is approximately $20 million.
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U.S. Trade Representative Greer accused Canada of causing the trade talks to break down, stating that they "wanted more."
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on CNBC on Monday that Canada was to blame for the breakdown of trade talks last week, saying Ottawa changed its demands at the last minute. Greer noted t
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Chile's long-term swap rates rose to an 18-month high last week, as investors remain confident about the economic recovery.
Chile's long-term swap rates rose to an 18-month high last week, reflecting investors' continued confidence in the country's economic recovery, despite recent negative news, persistent weak fiscal con
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Dollar Rises, U.S. Treasury Yields Fall
The DXY dollar index rose, and U.S. Treasury yields fell.
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Wall Street arbitrage trading performs strongly as investors bet on a weaker dollar.
This popular but often risky strategy is getting a boost as investors broadly anticipate a weaker dollar.
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Iran threatens 46 ships in Strait of Hormuz transit crackdown
Iran said the vessels violated protocols for travelling across the waterway and could face fines or confiscation.
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Rabobank's Foley says markets question the credibility of the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury
Rabobank's Foley says markets question the credibility of the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury
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The U.S. dollar hovered near multi-month lows after the U.S. Treasury announced it would double the size of long-dated bond buybacks to $4 billion per operation, sparking concerns about debt.
The dollar recorded its largest weekly drop against Bitcoin in nearly three and a half years on Sunday, and also fell sharply against gold, as markets worried that a U.S. attempt to depress yields wou
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Analysis points out: Donald Trump will find it difficult to break China's economic dominance in Latin America
Analysis indicates that while Donald Trump is expanding U.S. political influence in Latin America, China's economic dominance in the region is harder to dislodge. China has built deep ties over many y
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Indonesian government bonds draw highest foreign inflows since 2019 on rupiah gains and steady rate expectations
The inflows were supported by a stronger rupiah and expectations that the central bank will maintain interest rates after a 100-basis-point increase this year.
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Hedge funds increase dollar short bets, awaiting details of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's fiscal plan to address high borrowing costs
Hedge funds increase dollar short bets, awaiting details of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's fiscal plan to address high borrowing costs
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Iranian Parliament advances plans for Hormuz service fees
The draft law stipulates that ships from countries permitted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will be required to pay for services provided by Iran.
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Nikkei Stock Average rose 0.3% to 66212.61, tracking Wall Street's gains as investors digested the U.S.-Canada trade spat.
Japanese stocks swung between mild gains and losses after talks between the U.S. and Canada to reach a trade deal collapsed late Friday, raising prospects of an all-out trade war. The dollar traded at
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Issuers Turn to Yuan and Hong Kong Dollar Bonds for Cheaper Funding Amid Rising US Costs, Standard Chartered Executive Says
David Yim Sau-king, a senior executive at Standard Chartered Bank, stated that Hong Kong and mainland China are expected to see continued growth in bond issuance denominated in Hong Kong dollars or th
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Analysts say the New Taiwan dollar's August rebound is fragile, and its sustainability is questionable.
Analysts say the New Taiwan dollar's August rebound is fragile, and its sustainability is questionable.
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US-Canada trade talks have broken down. The US has imposed a 50% tariff on some Canadian goods, which has taken effect. Canada announced that it will impose equivalent retaliatory tariffs on US$20 billion worth of US goods on September 8.
U.S. Trade Representative Greer announced that due to Canada's refusal to finalize a trade agreement by the deadline, the United States imposed a 50% tariff on certain Canadian goods on August 22. Can
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Announces "Most Severe" Sanctions Against Iran, Iran Rejects "Economic War" Threat
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a press conference on Monday to announce sanctions against Iran, which he called "the largest coordinated economic isolation action in world history." S
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Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched 2.945%, a new high since September 1996; the Japanese Yen fell towards 159 against the US Dollar, erasing nearly half of its gains this month.
Japan's 30-year government bond yield touched 4.115% on the same day. Analysts noted that the Japanese bond market is sending a significant warning, with core inflation rising to 1.8% in July, and the
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Iran government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions
The move comes as the country faces soaring food and other item prices, with July inflation at 88% year-on-year and food inflation over 128%. The Iranian rial also hit a new all-time low of 2 million
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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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