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Kalshi traders see rising odds for Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal, with a 68% chance before Jan. 1, 2028, following Iran's claim of a revenue-sharing deal with Oman.
Kalshi traders see rising odds for Strait of Hormuz traffic returning to normal, with a 68% chance before Jan. 1, 2028, following Iran's claim of a revenue-sharing deal with Oman. Specifically, the od
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Indonesia's sole central bank governor candidate Destry Damayanti outlines 'pro-growth' policies, vows close government synergy while maintaining independence
Damayanti underwent a parliamentary "fit and proper" hearing for the position on August 26.
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CME Group announced plans to launch wind power futures and options contracts in the fourth quarter, aiming to help market participants hedge renewable energy risks.
CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, plans to launch wind power futures and options contracts, which will be cash-settled and are awaiting regulatory review. These new instruments w
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U.S. July PCE inflation data will be released tonight, with core and overall inflation rates expected to remain above 3%.
The U.S. will release July Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data later on Wednesday (26th). The market expects annualized core and headline inflation rates to remain above 3%, far exc
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Brent crude oil fell over 2% to approximately $86 per barrel due to expectations of increased supply from the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude futures fell for a third consecutive session on Wednesday (26th), dropping over 2% to approximately $86 per barrel. Market optimism stemmed from Oman and Iran resuming talks on navigation
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China's Xi Jinping to visit Kyrgyzstan and Egypt from August 30 to September 3
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek as part of a state visit to Kyrgyzstan, before travelling to Egypt. According to Beijing’s Minist
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Economist MacAdam from Capital Economics: European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Schnabel emphasizes need for further rate hikes to tackle inflation risks
Simon MacAdam, Deputy Chief Global Economist at Capital Economics, stated on Bloomberg that European Central Bank (ECB) Governing Council member Isabel Schnabel emphasized the need for further interes
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Iranian Rial Hits New All-Time Low of 2 Million Per US Dollar, Driving Up Prices for Essentials by Over 70%
The Iranian rial has fallen to a new all-time low against the US dollar on the free market, dropping past 2 million rials to $1. This comes after Washington launched its toughest sanctions yet and ami
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U.S. Dollar Jumps Against Canadian Dollar Amid Trade Spat
U.S. Dollar Jumps Against Canadian Dollar Amid Trade Spat
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AUD/USD rose to a three-month high of 0.71865 after data showed Australia's core inflation exceeded expectations.
The AUD/USD rose 0.22% on Wednesday after Australia's trimmed mean CPI, the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) preferred measure of inflation, rose to an annual rate of 3.6%, exceeding expectations. An
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Revolut begins rolling out Euro stablecoin EURR to select customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal
Revolut begins rolling out Euro stablecoin EURR to select customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal
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Kremlin: Putin was informed of CIA chief's visit to Moscow, says it's too early to tell if deep crisis in U.S.-Russia relations can be overcome, and special services contacts continue
Kremlin: Putin was informed of CIA chief's visit to Moscow, says it's too early to tell if deep crisis in U.S.-Russia relations can be overcome, and special services contacts continue
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Revolut Rolls Out Euro Stablecoin EURR in Phased Launch Across Denmark, Poland, and Portugal
Revolut has begun rolling out its first euro-pegged stablecoin, EURR, to customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal. The stablecoin, issued by Bridge Building S.A., is designed to maintain a value of
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Revolut Launches EURR Euro Stablecoin Issued by The Bridge in Three European Markets
Revolut has launched the EURR euro stablecoin, issued by The Bridge, in three European markets. The token will support multiple blockchains and external wallets, and is expected to be listed in the br
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Brent and US crude futures extend losses, falling over 3% as Iran-Oman talks boost optimism over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent and US crude futures extend losses, falling over 3% as Iran-Oman talks boost optimism over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Panama Canal slashes daily vessel crossings to 32 due to insufficient rainfall, shipping costs surge
The Panama Canal Authority announced last week that due to persistent low rainfall, it would reduce the number of daily transiting vessels from 36 to 32, effective September 15. Some climate scientist
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Seoul stocks close nearly 1% higher, KOSPI up 0.97% to 6,808.21, boosted by chip giants' repurchases
South Korean stocks closed up 65.47 points, or 0.97 percent, to 6,808.21 on Wednesday, driven by stock repurchases from the country's chip giants and easing external conditions. Meanwhile, the Korean
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European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Schnabel: Eurozone economy more resilient than expected, inflation risks not receding, rate hikes cannot wait
European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel told Bloomberg on Tuesday that upside risks to inflation remain unabated, and interest rates must be raised further, given the Middle
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DXY edged higher, as markets await the US July PCE data and the Jackson Hole Symposium.
The DXY (US Dollar Index) rose 0.1% to 98.997, as the market closely watches the US July Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, to be released a
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Samsung Electronics and SK hynix's record shareholder returns are expected to trigger billions of dollars in currency conversions, potentially strengthening the Korean won.
Analysts believe the won's recent rally could gain further momentum from these initiatives. The Korean won broke into the 1,300-per-dollar range earlier this month for the first time since October, an
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Financial Times: Four Russian bankers profited millions from EU sanctions
The Financial Times reported that four traders at Gazprombank's Luxembourg branch made millions of dollars from EU sanctions, as Moscow faced Western backlash over the war in Ukraine.
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Goldman Sachs brings forward Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike expectations to September, previously January 2027
Goldman Sachs Japan economist Tomohiro Ota noted in an August 25 research report that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is now expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in September, increasing the un
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Australia's second-largest pension fund makes its biggest bet on yen strength in years
Australian Retirement Trust, which manages about A$370 billion ($265 billion) in savings, has built its largest overweight position in the Japanese yen in years. The fund is betting that markets are u
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Canada announces C$20 billion in retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., doubling steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%.
Canada on Tuesday announced retaliatory tariffs of C$20 billion against the United States, with steel and aluminum tariffs doubling to 50% and covering approximately 700 categories of goods. Canada al
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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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