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Iran's central bank governor announced on Tuesday that it would inject $2 billion into the foreign exchange market to stabilize the rial, which has fallen to a new historic low amid 66% inflation.
Iran's Central Bank Governor Abdolnaser Hemmati stated on Tuesday that Tehran possesses ample foreign exchange reserves, and the central bank is prepared to inject up to $2 billion into the forex mark
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Nikkei Asia Comment: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Learned the Wrong Lessons from Japan
William Pesek, a commentator for Nikkei Asia, wrote that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has drawn the wrong lessons from Japan, believing that cheap money and a weak dollar could lead the US to l
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U.S. online lenders exploit "tribal sovereignty" to bypass state laws, charging borrowers up to 400% interest.
These lenders claim that their affiliation with sovereign tribes exempts them from state interest rate caps, leading borrowers into high-cost loans with little regulatory recourse. A March 2026 report
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EU member states are considering accelerating the disbursement of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine to address Kyiv's funding shortfall.
The EU presidency announced that member states are considering accelerating payments from the €90 billion (approximately $104 billion) loan to Ukraine, given the country's funding shortfall.
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes to meet with Donald Trump before the US-China summit, as Tokyo is concerned about Beijing's tariff agreement and the North Korean issue.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes to meet with US President Donald Trump at international events in the coming months to communicate ahead of the upcoming US-China summit. Tokyo is concerne
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JPMorgan Chase Analysis: USD/JPY Likely to Fluctuate Between 155-165, Four Signals Could Trigger a Yen Surge
JPMorgan Chase's global market strategy team published an analysis on September 1, stating that the dollar's decline against the Japanese Yen has moderated after reaching its medium-to-long-term targe
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Trump Administration Increases Contact with Russia, Marked by CIA Chief's Moscow Visit and Russian Finance Minister's G20 Attendance in US
US President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly increasing contact with Moscow, as evidenced by CIA Director John Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow last week for talks with Russian intelligence off
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Bessent: The rest of the world needs to take steps to protect trade and factory jobs from China's exports
Bessent: The rest of the world needs to take steps to protect trade and factory jobs from China's exports
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Carney Says Canada Never Thought It Had Full Trade Deal With U.S. During Talks It Walked Away From
Carney Says Canada Never Thought It Had Full Trade Deal With U.S. During Talks It Walked Away From
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Had Private Discussions with China on Iran
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Had Private Discussions with China on Iran
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says bank sanctions on Iran likely to be announced this week and next week
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says bank sanctions on Iran likely to be announced this week and next week
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Al Jazeera Analysis: China Will Not Comply with US Sanctions on Iran, Citing Capability and Self-Interest
Al Jazeera published an analysis stating that China will not comply with US sanctions against Iran, citing China's ability to circumvent sanctions and the alignment of non-compliance with its national
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Uruguay's de-dollarization process is boosted by new money market funds, as investors turn to peso-denominated funds and government bonds.
Uruguayan investors are allocating more wealth to peso-denominated money market funds and government bonds, adding momentum to the country's de-dollarization process aimed at reducing its reliance on
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Goldman Sachs: South African Assets Have Upside Potential as Market Underprices Probability of Credit Rating Upgrade
Goldman Sachs: South African Assets Have Upside Potential as Market Underprices Probability of Credit Rating Upgrade
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Japan is expected to take action to support the yen, which the market interpreted as a potential signal for an interest rate hike.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in an interview with CNBC, stated that he expects Japan to take action to support the yen, which the market interpreted as a signal that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) mi
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Japan's 10-year government bond yield hit 3% on Tuesday, for the first time since 1996.
Japan's 10-year government bond yield rose to 3% on Tuesday, reaching this level for the first time since 1996, influenced by a stronger dollar following hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman
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India Rupee at Two-Month High as Central Bank Supports Currency
India Rupee at Two-Month High as Central Bank Supports Currency
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The government led by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi supports recent interest rate hikes, which could come as early as September or October.
According to Bloomberg, sources indicate that the government led by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi supports a recent interest rate hike, with the next increase most likely to occur in Septembe
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Global Funds Shun Yuan Options Trades as Volatility Hits Decade Low
China's relentless drive to keep the yuan stable is crippling activity in the offshore currency derivatives market, depriving foreign investors of trading opportunities and leaving them exposed should
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Goldman Sachs Vice Chairman Kaplan leans toward raising interest rates in September
Robert Kaplan, Vice Chairman at Goldman Sachs, stated he would lean toward raising interest rates in September, assuming there are no surprises, though he would strive to keep an open mind. He made th
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UK Shop Price Inflation Hits Two-Year High After Energy Spike
Prices in British shops rose at the fastest rate in more than two years last month, as the fallout from the Middle East conflict started to filter through to supermarket shelves.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent Tells Japan Finance Minister Katayama and BOJ Governor Ueda That Rate Hikes Are Needed, NHK Reports
US Treasury Secretary Bessent Tells Japan Finance Minister Katayama and BOJ Governor Ueda That Rate Hikes Are Needed, NHK Reports
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent Faces G20 Credibility Test Amid Interventions, Vows to Refocus on Growth
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's interventionist summer has led to pushback and questions about his credibility in financial markets. Ahead of the G20 finance ministers' meeting in Asheville, Nor
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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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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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