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Citadel Securities Warns: U.S. Treasury's Expanded Buybacks of Treasuries Constitute "Financial Repression," Risk Shifting Pressure to Exchange Rates and Fueling Inflation
Citadel Securities, a top Wall Street market maker, stated in a client report that the U.S. Treasury's expansion of 10-year to 30-year Treasury buybacks aims to lower long-term borrowing costs, but th
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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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Option Traders Bet Korean Won’s Asia-Leading Rally Has Further to Run
The premium for one-month options betting on a stronger won (relative to the dollar) narrowed for a third day on Wednesday, indicating growing expectations for further won strength.
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BNP Paribas Asset Management is shorting offshore RMB interest rate swaps to hedge its long positions in emerging market bonds.
James McAlevey, head of global aggregate and absolute return at BNP Paribas Asset Management, said the firm has been shorting offshore RMB interest rate swaps to hedge its bullish bets on emerging mar
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Palestinian Americans meet US lawmakers to demand policy shift as Trump administration reportedly seeks $2.8bn military aid for Israel
More than 300 Palestinian American constituents from across the country met with over 100 US lawmakers' offices on Tuesday, advocating for a shift in US policy towards Israel and Palestine. The advoca
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Options traders are increasing their hedges against a shallower Federal Reserve hiking cycle than the market anticipates.
Bloomberg Markets reports that options traders are hedging against the possibility that the Federal Reserve's rate hikes might be smaller than currently priced in by the market.
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Donald Trump stated at the UN General Assembly that the United States would use its power to confront enemies, prohibit communism, and reject global control.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, emphasized that under American leadership, the United States is stronger than ever before. He stated that the
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EU to lift sanctions on Russian oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and Alisher Usmanov
The move comes as part of a deal to extend the bloc’s curbs for three years, with the two individuals being removed from the sanctions list.
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Iranian President Pezeshkian arrives in New York for UNGA, to address US 'war on Iran' and seek resolution
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his delegation arrived in New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where he is scheduled to address the 193-member assembly on Wednesday. Pezesh
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The Wall Street Journal: Xi-Biden Meeting Not Expected to Yield Major Agreements, Will Focus on Trade Truce, AI, and Rare Earths
The Wall Street Journal reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to lead a delegation of Chinese corporate CEOs to Washington this week, lowering expectations for a major business deal b
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Payward's Reap plans to launch a non-USD stablecoin for 24/7 cross-border FX settlement.
Reap, a fintech platform and a principal issuing member of Visa, is preparing to integrate Mexican peso stablecoins into its card, cross-border payment, and treasury management products. The company i
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Donald Trump will meet with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Tuesday during the UN General Assembly to discuss the Iran conflict and shipping issues in the Strait of Hormuz.
The meeting comes as the US-Israel conflict with Iran continues for nearly seven months, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed and triggering a global energy crisis. Donald Trump stated that he i
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Argentine President Milei's US Trade Deal Threatened by Demands for Better Terms
Argentine President Milei's US Trade Deal Threatened by Demands for Better Terms
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent warns companies against servicing Iranian airlines, effective Wednesday, as China calls measures "illegal"
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that all Iranian airlines could be shut out of international operations from Wednesday, September 23, warning companies globally against providing service
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Rubio says he is open to meeting with Iran at the UN, according to NBC News
Rubio says he is open to meeting with Iran at the UN, according to NBC News
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Iran hints at potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 7 days if the US eases military pressure; WTI crude falls to $89.
According to multiple reports citing a senior Iranian official, Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States eases military pressure and lifts the port blockade. Follo
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Hong Kong regulators to provide details on new offshore yuan strategy on Wednesday
Hong Kong's banking and securities regulators are set to provide further details on Wednesday regarding a new phase of offshore yuan development, following recent meetings in Beijing and the city's un
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Goldman Sachs analysts say Turkish investors are primarily moving funds withdrawn during the redemption crisis into Lira deposits.
Goldman Sachs Group analysts stated that Turkish investors, who withdrew funds from money market funds during the redemption crisis, likely transferred most of their savings into lira deposits.
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Two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran claimed to have received intelligence that the US was planning new attacks.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported on Monday that two oil tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. This came a day after Iran stated it had received intelligence that the United St
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USD/KRW fell 1.49% intraday, now trading at 1,355.0136.
USD/KRW fell 1.49% intraday, now trading at 1,355.0136.
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European Central Bank (ECB) Chief Economist Philip R. Lane expects energy shocks to persist longer, with inflation potentially higher and more prolonged, targeting mid-2027.
Philip R. Lane, Chief Economist of the European Central Bank (ECB), stated in an interview with Le Temps that after a second wave of energy price increases, the energy shock is expected to last longer
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FT: Yen carry trade faces risks as Japan's central bank tightens monetary policy
The Financial Times reports that investors who leveraged the yen for higher yields may be forced into a sell-off of those positions as Japan's central bank tightens monetary policy.
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RBNZ Warns Near-Term Inflation May Beat Estimates, Adding to Signs of Another Rate Hike as Soon as October
RBNZ Warns Near-Term Inflation May Beat Estimates, Adding to Signs of Another Rate Hike as Soon as October
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USD/KRW fell 1.09% intraday, now at 1,360.5442.
USD/KRW fell 1.09% intraday, now at 1,360.5442.
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The Trump-Xi summit is being held this week and is expected to extend the trade truce and discuss Iran.
China's Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States from Wednesday to Friday for a summit with US President Donald Trump. The two sides are expe
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Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warns: New US tariffs could push Q4 economic growth below 1%, high oil prices exacerbate inflation.
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem stated on Monday that a new round of U.S. tariffs could prompt businesses to delay investment and hiring, causing Canada's fourth-quarter economic growth to "rough
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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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Goldman Sachs analysts say Turkish investors are primarily moving funds withdrawn during the redemption crisis into Lira deposits.
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Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, killing at least 3 people and cutting power to nearly 100,000 residents in the Chernihiv region.
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