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UBS: Gold's upward logic has shifted from "interest rate trade" to "dollar depreciation trade," with medium-to-long-term upside risks rising but 2026 target price lowered.
UBS noted in its precious metals research report on August 27 that gold has seen a strong rebound of 17% so far in August, with its driving logic fundamentally shifting from the traditional "interest
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PHP/USD: Philippine Peso Falls Past 62 Per Dollar on Elevated Oil Prices
The Philippine peso weakened past 62 per dollar on Friday, breaching a level some analysts had flagged as potentially prompting authorities to step in to support the currency.
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RMB Exchange Rate Remains Calm Amidst US Sanction Threats Over Iran Issue
The RMB exchange rate was almost unaffected this week, despite continuous sanction threats from the United States due to China's relationship with Iran, which has strengthened some strategists' bullis
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Donald Trump threatens sanctions on Chinese banks after US-China officials meet in Beijing to discuss Xi's visit to the US
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he might sanction Chinese banks involved in Iranian oil transactions. This follows a meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials in Beijing on Wednesda
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Nikkei Asia Review: Japan should not use foreign exchange reserves to finance food tax cuts, as this could push up US Treasury yields and weaken the yen.
Nikkei Asia Review: Japan should not use foreign exchange reserves to finance food tax cuts, as this could push up US Treasury yields and weaken the yen.
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The Bank of Korea raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 3% for the second consecutive time, reaching a three-year high to combat high inflation and financial risks.
The Bank of Korea announced on Thursday that it would raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3%, the second consecutive hike, in response to strong economic growth and persistent high
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Yen intervention leaves Japanese investors divided on foreign assets
Portfolio flow data released on Thursday showed that Japanese investors remain divided on investing in overseas bonds and equities after currency authorities in Japan and the U.S. undertook a historic
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Yen Intervention Gains Fade One Month Later as Fundamentals Bite
About one month after Japan and the US joined forces to prop up the yen, strategists say the intervention succeeded in slowing the currency’s short-term slide but did little to alter the forces drivin
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) hawkish policy board member Naoki Tamura attended the Jackson Hole Symposium, while Governor Kazuo Ueda was absent, cooling market expectations for an interest rate statement.
The move was seen as unusual and dispelled market speculation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) would make any statements on the future direction of interest rates. Naoki Tamura is considered one of the mo
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The Jackson Hole Economic Symposium has commenced, with central bankers from around the world gathering in Wyoming.
The Jackson Hole Economic Symposium has commenced, with central bankers from around the world gathering in Wyoming.
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The dollar recovered some losses after Kansas City Fed President Schmid stated that current interest rates remain accommodative.
DXY rose about 0.3% to 99.158 on Thursday, recouping some of last week's losses, as investors focused on the Federal Reserve's policy path ahead of the Jackson Hole Symposium. This followed data showi
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HSBC Private Bank hires senior bankers from UBS and Bank of Singapore
HSBC Private Bank has made a series of senior appointments across its India, Singapore and China-facing operations. Vivek Pandohi will take charge of the Global India franchise in the Middle East, Har
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European Central Bank (ECB) Meeting Minutes: Markets anticipate one rate hike each from the European Central Bank (ECB) in September and February 2027, with medium-term inflation risks skewed to the upside.
The minutes of the European Central Bank (ECB) monetary policy meeting on July 22-23 showed that financial markets continue to be driven by the evolving conflict in the Middle East and the development
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Traders increased hedges against a potentially larger rebound in the dollar following Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh's speech on Friday.
Currency traders are increasing hedges against further dollar gains ahead of a key speech by Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole symposium on Friday.
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BOJ Deputy Gov. Himino underscored inflation risks, but avoided direct signals on a September rate hike
Himino stated in a meeting with business leaders on August 27 that the Middle East conflict, demand for funds for AI buildout, and a weaker yen could raise inflation, reinforcing market expectations f
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Indonesian Rupiah Weakens 0.3% to 17,758 Against US Dollar, 10-Year Bond Yield Rises 5 Basis Points to 7.10% as Investors Eye Jakarta Protest
Indonesian Rupiah Weakens 0.3% to 17,758 Against US Dollar, 10-Year Bond Yield Rises 5 Basis Points to 7.10% as Investors Eye Jakarta Protest
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Hedge Funds Bet Aussie to Outrun Kiwi on RBA Hike, NZ Vote Risks
Hedge Funds Bet Aussie to Outrun Kiwi on RBA Hike, NZ Vote Risks
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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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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Agreed with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to extend the trade truce until January 10 next year.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox News that he and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng have agreed to extend the trade truce until January 10 next year, two months beyond the original November
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Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a state visit to the United States.
Xi Jinping arrives in Washington for a state visit to the United States.
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Circle launches 24/7 StableFX engine on Arc blockchain, targeting $10 trillion global FX market
The StableFX service allows screened businesses to request competing quotes from multiple liquidity providers and settle stablecoin currency trades simultaneously on Circle's newly launched Arc blockc
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Spain's Sánchez Says EU Should Negotiate With China to Cut Trade Deficit, Not Engage in Damaging Dispute
Spain's Sánchez Says EU Should Negotiate With China to Cut Trade Deficit, Not Engage in Damaging Dispute
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FT investigation: Rosneft's billions fueled Kremlin-backed money laundering network to circumvent sanctions
FT investigation: Rosneft's billions fueled Kremlin-backed money laundering network to circumvent sanctions
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Zelenskyy called for sustained pressure to end "Putin's mad war" at the UN General Assembly, urging world leaders to limit trade with Russia and cut its revenue.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking at the UN General Assembly, called Russian President Vladimir Putin "patient zero" and urged world leaders to continue applying economic pressure on M
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Analysts point out that a 25 basis point interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve will result in US credit card borrowers paying an additional $2 billion in interest over the next 12 months, with young and low-income households being more significantly affected.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate at the conclusion of its September meeting and hinted at another potential rate hike this year. Analysts noted that this 25-basis-point increase
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Argentine President Milei accuses UN of "looking the other way" on Falkland Islands dispute
Argentine President Javier Milei, speaking at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, accused the United Nations of ignoring Argentina's long-standing sovereignty dispute with the UK over the Falkland I
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US diesel futures sink over 7% to intraday low, while European diesel futures surge over 7% to session high.
US diesel futures sink over 7% to intraday low, while European diesel futures surge over 7% to session high.
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EUR/USD is down 0.72% today, currently trading at 1.1371.
EUR/USD is down 0.72% today, currently trading at 1.1371.
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Federal Reserve Governor Barr supports further interest rate hikes, S&P Global's inflation indicator hits a new high since October 2022, and market expectations for a Fed rate hike in October rise to 71%.
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr stated on Wednesday that policymakers may need to further adjust policy to ensure inflation returns to target in a timely manner. On the same day, S&P Global's fl
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USD/CHF rose 0.71% intraday, now trading at 0.8254.
USD/CHF rose 0.71% intraday, now trading at 0.8254.
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ECB's Lane: Eurozone's real GDP is projected to grow by 0.9% in 2026 and 1.4% in 2027.
Philip R. Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, unveiled the ECB's September macroeconomic projections in a speech in Geneva, forecasting real GDP growth for the euro area
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ECB's Lane: Eurozone HICP inflation is projected at 3.0% in 2026 and 2.5% in 2027.
In a speech in Geneva, Philip R. Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, unveiled the ECB's September macroeconomic projections, forecasting HICP inflation for the Eurozone a
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GBP/USD is down 0.7% intraday, currently trading at 1.3250.
GBP/USD is down 0.7% intraday, currently trading at 1.3250.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Following his meeting with China's He Lifeng, stated he is open to continuing the Busan Agreement or exploring a larger-scale agreement.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Following his meeting with China's He Lifeng, stated he is open to continuing the Busan Agreement or exploring a larger-scale agreement.
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Russia attacked Ukraine after Zelenskyy's talks with Trump, killing at least 6 people, and the Kremlin said there was no basis for peace talks at present.
Russia attacked Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least two people and injuring more than 30 in the capital Kyiv, with another four killed in the frontline Donetsk region. The attack occurred hours aft
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EU lifts sanctions on two Russian billionaires, Ukraine expresses anger; Azerbaijani President pardons Frenchman accused of espionage
The European Union has agreed to lift sanctions on two Russian billionaires, Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, a move that has drawn strong criticism from Ukraine. Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister
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Senior Iranian Official: Multiple differences with the US remain, but diplomacy continues; Tuesday talks to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions.
An Iranian senior official told Reuters that Tehran is reviewing the US response to its proposal to end hostilities. The official emphasized that Iran's key priorities are a permanent end to hostiliti
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Oil Jumps as Iran Hardens Hormuz Stance, Reiterating Closure Unless 7 Conditions Met
Oil prices climbed to daily highs as optimism over U.S.-Iran diplomacy faded following tougher comments from Iran’s security chief. Tehran reiterated that Hormuz will remain closed and negotiations wi
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Iranian President Pezeshkian defends nuclear rights at UN, insists on peaceful technology, and signals readiness for dialogue despite criticizing US and Israel
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN that Tehran rejects nuclear weapons but will not surrender its right to peaceful nuclear technology. On Hormuz, he stated Iran cannot allow others to be
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Poonam Gupta, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, stated that the Indian Rupee has room to appreciate after a period of weakness.
Poonam Gupta, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, stated that the Indian Rupee has room to appreciate after a period of weakness.
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Crypto Firm Coinbase Dropped as Member of UK Finance Lobby Group
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. has been removed as a member of UK Finance, one of Britain’s most influential financial services lobby groups, even as the digital-asset sector ta
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Fed Governor Barr: AI Boom, Tariffs, and Energy Prices Fueling Inflation; Further Policy Adjustments Likely Needed
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr stated that the AI boom and price pressures related to tariffs and energy have contributed to “upward price pressures.” He added that given rising inflation risks
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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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