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Iranian media report a Saudi oil tanker was stopped in the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz; no Saudi confirmation
Iranian media report a Saudi oil tanker was stopped in the southern corridor of the Strait of Hormuz; no Saudi confirmation
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The U.S. dollar fell 0.9% in August, marking its second consecutive monthly decline, as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh were "in lockstep" on bond issues.
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell 0.9% in August, extending July's 1.3% decline and marking its longest losing streak since February. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly stated on Monday t
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The MSCI Emerging Markets Index rose 3.3% in August, marking its largest August gain since 2004, driven by the weakening dollar trade and the AI boom.
The index rose 3.3% in August, marking its largest gain for the period since 2004. Global investors seeking to diversify their exposure to dollar-denominated assets drove capital inflows into emerging
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COP/USD: Colombia's 9.4% Deficit Rattles Wall Street, Peso Slumps 2.1%
Colombia's new government revealed a 9.4% public finance deficit, which was met with a strong negative reaction on Wall Street, triggering one of the worst selloffs of the year in the nation's assets.
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Kalshi reports nearly $13.7 billion in perpetual futures volume over past three weeks, almost double July's total
Prediction market platform Kalshi stated that its perpetual futures volume reached nearly $13.7 billion over the past three weeks, which is almost double the full-month volume recorded in July. The co
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Mexican Peso Gains Steam as Brazil, Colombia Carry Rallies Fade
The Mexican peso is finally drawing the attention of investors who have, for most of the year, overlooked the currency to chase higher returns elsewhere in emerging markets.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects Japan to take action to boost the yen, hinting at a potential Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike in September.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects Japan to take action to boost the yen, hinting at a potential Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike in September.
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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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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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