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South Korea's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%, and significantly revised up its GDP growth forecast for 2026 to 3.3%.
The Bank of Korea announced on Thursday that it would raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%, marking the second consecutive rate hike by the central bank to address stronger-than-
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Wealthy Indians are increasing investments in overseas markets, driven by a weak rupee and limited domestic exposure to global themes.
Wealthy Indians are increasing investments in overseas markets, driven by a weak rupee and limited domestic exposure to global themes.
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Bank of Korea raises benchmark rate by 25 bps to 3% for second consecutive meeting, highest since January 2025
The Bank of Korea (BOK) raised its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage point to 3% at its regular rate-setting meeting on Thursday, marking the highest level since January 2025. This is the central bank
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India's central bank intensifies efforts to support the rupee
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is intensifying efforts to support the rupee, emboldened by a jump in its foreign-exchange reserves to contest the pressure from higher oil prices.
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Bank of Korea hikes rates by 25 basis points to 3%, highest since January 2025, as core inflation remains elevated
The Bank of Korea's decision to raise rates for a second straight time comes as core inflation in Asia's fourth largest economy climbed to 2.6% in July, its highest level since December 2023. Addition
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Donald Trump Says "No Time Limit" for Iran Negotiations, Iran Sets Conditions for Reopening Strait of Hormuz, Shipping Giant Warns Market Underestimates Risk of Long-Term Stalemate
U.S. President Donald Trump said on August 26 that there was "no timeline" for when Iran would return to negotiations, emphasizing that the U.S. was bringing Iran's economy to the brink of collapse th
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Economists at Goldman Sachs, Commonwealth Bank and others expect the RBA to hike interest rates as early as September, following hotter-than-expected inflation data
Overheated Australian inflation data has prompted economists at Goldman Sachs Group, Commonwealth Bank, and others to predict that the Reserve Bank of Australia may raise interest rates again as early
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Colombian Central Bank Chief Warns Soaring Peso Puts Exporters at 'Tremendous Disadvantage', Says Bank Can Do Little to Curb It
Colombian Central Bank Chief Warns Soaring Peso Puts Exporters at 'Tremendous Disadvantage', Says Bank Can Do Little to Curb It
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Iran moves to charge fees for Strait of Hormuz passage, drawing inspiration from Turkey's model
Iran is moving toward a framework for charging fees on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, appearing to draw inspiration from Turkey's setup which saw an eightfold increase in fees in four y
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Iran Stresses Self-Sufficiency to Counter U.S. Economic War, But Acknowledges Severe Challenges in the Coming Year
Iranian authorities are confident that the country's domestic capabilities are sufficient to keep the economy running, despite new economic sanctions announced by the United States this week. Iranian
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Japan's financial watchdog to urge banks to broaden cybersecurity oversight beyond direct outsourcing, encompassing fintech firms and telecom providers amid growing AI risks
Japan's financial watchdog to urge banks to broaden cybersecurity oversight beyond direct outsourcing, encompassing fintech firms and telecom providers amid growing AI risks
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Colombian Peso Stumbles as Dollar Shortage Tests Carry Appeal
The Colombian peso’s rally lost momentum this week as the local financial system experienced a dollar shortage, which is testing the currency’s carry appeal.
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South Korea's Shinhan Financial Group partners with Visa to test stablecoin issuance and B2B settlements
Shinhan Financial Group, one of South Korea's five largest financial conglomerates, will use Visa's stablecoin platform to verify core functions including issuance, remittance, and redemption. The par
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Bessent's "Economic D-Day" against Iran seen as a warning shot, with few details on achieving desired results
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's "economic D-Day" initiative against Iran has been characterized as a warning shot rather than a decisive action, with observers noting a lack of specifics on how
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USD rises by most in nearly four weeks after PCE data, recouping half of losses from Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond market move
The dollar's surge was driven by inflation data, which bolstered market expectations for the Federal Reserve to begin raising interest rates by year-end.
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Capital Economics: July Core PCE Unlikely to Trigger Fed September Hike, Annual Inflation at 3.3% Supports Hold
Capital Economics states that July's core PCE increase is unlikely to trigger a Federal Reserve rate hike in September. However, with annual core inflation at 3.3% and economic growth remaining resili
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ECB Board Member Says Digital Euro Will Offer 'Maximum Level of Privacy'
European Central Bank (ECB) executive board member Piero Cipollone stated that the digital euro would provide users with the highest level of privacy that current technology allows. This addresses con
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Revolut Launches Euro-Pegged Stablecoin EURR, Issued by an Institution Under a Stripe Subsidiary
Fintech company Revolut has launched its euro-pegged stablecoin, EURR, designed to maintain a stable value of 1 euro. The stablecoin is issued by Bridge Building, a MiCA-registered crypto-asset servic
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Revolut starts rolling out EUR-pegged stablecoin EURR to some European customers
Fintech company Revolut has started rolling out its euro-pegged stablecoin, EURR, to select customers in Denmark, Poland, and Portugal. The token is designed to maintain a value of 1 euro and has been
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Senior Iranian source to Reuters: Iran and Oman are still working on the details of an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz
Senior Iranian source to Reuters: Iran and Oman are still working on the details of an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz
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The Donald Trump administration is considering additional trade measures against Canada, after Canadian Prime Minister Carney announced reciprocal retaliation against new US tariffs.
This move comes after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced reciprocal retaliatory measures against new tariffs previously imposed by the United States.
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US July PCE Price Index rises 0.2% M/M and 3.7% Y/Y, both exceeding estimates; Core PCE matches expectations at 0.2% M/M and 3.3% Y/Y
The US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index for July increased by 0.2% month-over-month, surpassing the estimated 0.1% rise. Annually, the PCE Price Index climbed 3.7%, also above the 3
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Iran: Reached an agreement with Oman on the distribution of Strait of Hormuz revenues, oil prices fell more than 9% this week.
Hossein Mohbi, spokesperson for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated on the 26th that Iran and Oman have reached an agreement on issues such as the distribution of revenues from the Strait
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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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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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