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Japan's Yen Falls to 160.16 Against Dollar Despite $97 Billion Intervention, Analysts Warn of Bitcoin Sell-Off Risk
The Japanese yen weakened to 160.16 per dollar on Friday, giving up over half its gains since last month's intervention, despite Japan spending approximately $97 billion (¥15.4 trillion) between July
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Australian Dollar's Top Forecasters Say Two-Month Rally Likely Over, Warning Central Bank Rate Hike Bets Have Gone Too Far
Australian Dollar's Top Forecasters Say Two-Month Rally Likely Over, Warning Central Bank Rate Hike Bets Have Gone Too Far
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USD/CHF rose 0.75% intraday, now trading at 0.8090.
USD/CHF rose 0.75% intraday, now trading at 0.8090.
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Dimon: If the U.S. loses military and economic power, the dollar may struggle to maintain its status as the global reserve currency.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently stated that the U.S. dollar might lose its status as the world's reserve currency if the U.S. loses military and economic power relative to its competitors. A W
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The U.S. Treasury Department denied access to reporters from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg for this week's G20 meeting in North Carolina.
The U.S. Treasury Department denied press credentials to economic reporters from these outlets, a move that is the latest example of the Donald Trump administration's restrictions on media access, The
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Fund managers say dollar debasement will amplify inflows into emerging-market bonds, boosting their performance.
They believe fears of the dollar losing its purchasing power (i.e., 'dollar debasement') are driving capital into emerging-market bonds. This month, emerging-market bonds have already rallied alongsid
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Cracks Emerge at Jackson Hole: European Central Bank (ECB) officials express "fury" over the U.S. Treasury's unannounced sale of euros, purchase of yen, and increased issuance of long-term bond buybacks, fearing that dollar swap lines could "disappear overnight."
According to an August 30 Reuters report, following the conclusion of the global central bank symposium, European Central Bank (ECB) officials expressed unease regarding two recent unconventional oper
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Bank of England Governor Bailey struck a dovish tone at Jackson Hole, signaling no rush to act.
Bailey stated that the UK is experiencing a fairly modest second-round inflation effect, and the labor market has softened for some time. He believes it is currently appropriate to continue observing
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Iran's President stated that US sanctions and naval blockades have led to a 25%-35% decrease in trade volume, while the Supreme Leader called for reducing reliance on the US dollar.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Friday evening that under US sanctions and naval blockade, Iran's trade volume has decreased by 25% to 35%, with exports declining but imports falling more
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The Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh stated at the Jackson Hole conference that policymakers "still have work to do" if inflation fails to slow significantly.
Kevin Warsh, in his inaugural speech as Chairman at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in Wyoming, emphasized the Federal Reserve's ongoing focus on inflation. Several financial experts discussed War
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ECB's Kocher says European economy is gaining more momentum and is more resilient than many think
ECB's Kocher says European economy is gaining more momentum and is more resilient than many think
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Canadian economy grew 3.3% in Q2, fastest since 2023, exceeding central bank forecast, but new 50% US tariffs on $20bn exports inject uncertainty
The annualized growth rate was higher than the Bank of Canada's July forecast of 2.5%. This recovery was driven by a 3.6% jump in exports, the biggest increase in over three years, and solid domestic
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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey Says UK Is Seeing Subdued Second-Round Inflation Effects, Citing Softening Labor Market
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey Says UK Is Seeing Subdued Second-Round Inflation Effects, Citing Softening Labor Market
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Yen falls past 160 per dollar for first time since joint intervention in late July
The Japanese yen weakened beyond the 160-per-dollar mark on Friday, a level not seen since Japan and the U.S. conducted a coordinated currency intervention in late July. This movement follows Federal
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NZD/USD falls 0.72% intraday to 0.5909.
NZD/USD falls 0.72% intraday to 0.5909.
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U.S. Treasury exchanged Exchange Stabilization Fund foreign-currency assets for yen, according to a letter from Bessent to Senator Warren.
U.S. Treasury exchanged Exchange Stabilization Fund foreign-currency assets for yen, according to a letter from Bessent to Senator Warren.
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USD/CHF rose 0.71% today, now at 0.8087.
USD/CHF rose 0.71% today, now at 0.8087.
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Harvard Economist Ken Rogoff Calls US-Canada Trade War a 'Bar Fight' on Bloomberg Podcast
On the 'Everybody's Business' podcast, Harvard economist Ken Rogoff explained why he refers to the US-Canada trade war as a "bar fight" and discussed how President Trump's latest dispute with the US's
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Fed Chair Warsh Says 'Accuracy in Economic Forecasting Is Still Just an Aspiration,' Explaining Disbelief in Forward Guidance at Jackson Hole
Fed Chair Warsh Says 'Accuracy in Economic Forecasting Is Still Just an Aspiration,' Explaining Disbelief in Forward Guidance at Jackson Hole
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Canadian economy grows 3.3% annualized in Q2, fastest since 2023, driven by exports and domestic demand
Canada's economy rebounded sharply in the second quarter, growing at an annualized rate of 3.3%, the fastest since 2023. This recovery was aided by a 3.6% jump in exports and a 1% rebound in final dom
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Warsh: 'Hard-pressed' to describe financial conditions as restrictive
Warsh: 'Hard-pressed' to describe financial conditions as restrictive
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Gulf Tanker Rates Near $650,000/Day as Iran War Disrupts Crude Shipments
Daily earnings for vessels shipping crude oil from Saudi Arabia to China reached a record $647,000 on Thursday, more than ten times the level of a year ago, according to data from the Baltic Exchange.
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FED'S HAMMACK: INFLATION WILL END YEAR AROUND 3%, NOT MEETING TARGET
FED'S HAMMACK: INFLATION WILL END YEAR AROUND 3%, NOT MEETING TARGET
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Japan intervened in the foreign exchange market with a record $96.4 billion over the past month, receiving rare endorsement from the United States.
Data released by Japan's Ministry of Finance on Friday showed that the government spent a cumulative 15.4 trillion yen (approximately $96.4 billion) to intervene in the foreign exchange market between
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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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Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion in inflows on Monday, marking their largest single-day inflow since October 6, 2025, and the ninth largest inflow ever.
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