Foreign Exchange
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India's Forex Reserves Hit Record High on Central Bank Measures
India's foreign-exchange reserves climbed to a record high as dollar inflows surged following recent measures by the central bank to attract capital.
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Russia intensifies offensive in Donetsk, Ukraine's Foreign Minister welcomes EU's renewed efforts to use frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine.
Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov stated on Thursday that Russian forces have advanced to within 4 kilometers of the eastern outskirts of Sloviansk and have breached the first line o
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BofA strategists say Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole speech could flatten US yield curve, boost risk appetite and dollar
Bank of America Corp. strategists believe that if Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming Jackson Hole speech is successful, it could flatten the US yield curve, bolster risk appetite, and suppor
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Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama will attend next week's G20 meeting, stating that the joint intervention statement reached with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent "remains valid."
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated on Friday that she will attend next week's G20 Finance Ministers' meeting in Asheville, USA, and reiterated that the joint intervention statement coor
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The FTSE 100 is poised for a rebound, with the pound remaining below $1.36.
The FTSE 100 is poised for a rebound, with the pound remaining below $1.36.
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Wolf: Currency Weakness, Intervention Lift Gold Flows
Wolf: Currency Weakness, Intervention Lift Gold Flows
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Mexico Raises $1.77 Billion in First Samurai Bond Sale in Two Years
Mexico returned to the Samurai bond market on Friday, raising ¥282.8 billion ($1.77 billion) as borrowers seek to lock in funding before Japanese interest rates potentially climb further.
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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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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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