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Japan's 10-year government bonds will be auctioned on Tuesday, with yields approaching the 3% mark. The market is watching demand to assess the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike expectations.
Japan's 10-year government bonds will be auctioned on Tuesday, with yields approaching the 3% mark. The market is watching demand to assess the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike expectations.
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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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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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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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Goldman Sachs analysts say Turkish investors are primarily moving funds withdrawn during the redemption crisis 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.
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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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