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Japan's 2-Year Government Bond Yield Hits 1.746%, a 31-Year High, Raising Yen Carry Trade Costs for Global Risk Assets Including Bitcoin
The surge in Japan's two-year government bond yield to its highest level in over 31 years on Monday signals increased costs for the yen carry trade, which has historically funded global risk assets li
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S&P Global Energy: Strait of Hormuz disruption sends tanker rates to record highs, with the Middle East Gulf-Japan LR2 tanker benchmark freight rate reaching $107.72/ton on August 27.
S&P Global Energy reported that tanker freight rates have surged to record levels due to restricted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and a tight supply of vessels. Since the outbreak of the US-Iran con
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Barclays forecasts two Fed rate hikes in September and December, reversing prior view, after Fed Chair Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole speech
Barclays now expects the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its September and December meetings, reversing its previous forecast of no changes for the rest of the year. This
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U.S. Dollar and Treasury Yields Decline, Reversing Friday's Gains Triggered by Fed Chair Warsh's Inflation Warning
The DXY dollar index fell 0.2% to 99.525, while the two-year Treasury yield dropped 2.3 basis points to 4.325% and the 10-year yield fell 1 basis point to 4.710%. This comes after Federal Reserve Chai
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US 2-year government bond yield fell 2.3 basis points to 4.325%, 10-year yield fell 1 basis point to 4.710%, and the DXY (US Dollar Index) fell 0.2%.
U.S. government bond yields and the dollar fell, reversing some of Friday's gains, after Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh warned of inflation risks. Meanwhile, the Eurozone's 10-year German government b
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Saudis Said to Seek About $8B in Loans as War Strains Finances
Saudis Said to Seek About $8B in Loans as War Strains Finances
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Visa and Mastercard Process First International Card Payments in Syria After US Terror List Removal
The transactions mark Syria's move to restore links with the global payments system, following the formal decision by the US government to remove Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list. Qatar
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USD/KRW falls 0.7% intraday to 1,365.9900.
USD/KRW falls 0.7% intraday to 1,365.9900.
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Bitcoin held steady below $78,000 as August drew to a close, while the Japanese Yen broke past 160 against the US Dollar, as Federal Reserve rate hike expectations bolstered the greenback.
Bitcoin traded below $78,000 during Monday's Asian morning hours, down less than 1% in 24 hours but up about 1% for the week, according to CoinDesk data. Solana and Dogecoin led the declines, both fal
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Bank Indonesia and the Monetary Authority of Singapore Operationalise Local Currency Transaction Framework for Bilateral Trade Transactions
The LCT Framework will support bilateral trade and contribute to ASEAN financial integration efforts by promoting the wider use of local currencies in intra-ASEAN transactions. It aims to provide busi
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Extreme heat has severely impacted the European economy, with analysts projecting a 0.2 percentage point drag on Eurozone Q3 GDP growth and a 1-2% increase in food inflation.
Economist Tomas Dvorak of Oxford Economics estimates that extreme heat in the summer of 2026 will push eurozone food inflation up by 1 to 2 percentage points and drag down third-quarter GDP growth by
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Japan's benchmark bond yields rise to 2.95%, a 30-year high, and yen weakens after Fed Chair Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole remarks
Japan's benchmark bond yields touched a 30-year high on Monday, with the yen showing renewed signs of weakness, as markets interpreted U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's August 28 Jackson Hole r
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Gold rose about 10% in August, but investors are betting more cautiously.
According to Bloomberg, gold has risen by approximately 10% in August, poised for its largest monthly gain since January this year. However, compared to the frenzy at the beginning of the year, invest
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The Nikkei 225 fell 2.2% to 64,930.03 points, dragged down by chip stocks, as comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Friday increased the prospect of a US interest rate hike.
Chip-related stocks led the decline, with Advantest falling 7.8%, SoftBank Group down 4.2%, and Tokyo Electron dropping 3.8%. Meanwhile, the USD/JPY rose to 160.00. Investors are closely monitoring th
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the yen's movement is "under control" and expects the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to "do the right thing."
The Japanese Yen (JPY) fell to 160.11 against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, once again breaching the market-watched 160 level. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in an interview on Sunday tha
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Taiwan's Top Regulator Peng Jin-lung Aims to Reduce Insurers' US Dollar Dependence
Peng Jin-lung, who leads Taiwan’s powerful financial regulator, is targeting a decades-old investment model used by the island’s life insurance firms, which represent one of the largest pools of insur
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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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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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