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The Japanese Yen appreciated by as much as 1.2% against the US Dollar on Wednesday, reaching 158.22, as the market remained on high alert for intervention.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) hawkish board member Hajime Takata hinted that significant and even consecutive interest rate hikes are not out of the question, providing fundamental support for the Japanese Yen.
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The Bank of Canada maintained its key interest rate at 2.25%, in line with market expectations.
The Bank of Canada maintained its key interest rate at 2.25%, in line with market expectations.
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Kalshi to seek U.S. regulatory approval for WTI crude oil perpetual futures
Kalshi is preparing to seek U.S. regulatory approval for WTI crude oil perpetual futures, potentially as early as next week. If approved by the CFTC, Kalshi could launch the first oil-linked perpetual
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Yen Surges More Than 1% as Traders Remain on Alert for Intervention
Yen Surges More Than 1% as Traders Remain on Alert for Intervention
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USD/JPY fell 1.03% intraday, now at 158.3907.
USD/JPY fell 1.03% intraday, now at 158.3907.
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Federal Reserve's No. 3 Official Williams: Inflation Slowing Gradually, Current Interest Rates at a "Good Level," Emphasizes Need for More Data
New York Fed President John Williams stated on Wednesday that inflation is slowly declining and current interest rate levels are in a "good place," emphasizing the need to accumulate more data before
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EUR/JPY is down 0.81% today, currently trading at 184.0740.
EUR/JPY is down 0.81% today, currently trading at 184.0740.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated his message to everyone is to stay away from Iran and Russia, adding that no one should support this regime.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated his message to everyone is to stay away from Iran and Russia, adding that no one should support this regime.
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Nomura Says Back-to-Back ECB Hikes Could Boost Euro in Q4 to $1.20 Target
Nomura International’s head of G10 FX strategy, Dominic Bunning, stated in a Bloomberg Television interview that the possibility of consecutive interest rate hikes by the European Central Bank could l
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PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng: China Does Not Deliberately Pursue Trade Surplus
PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng: China Does Not Deliberately Pursue Trade Surplus
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Bank of Canada to announce interest rate decision on September 2, complicated by escalating US-Canada trade war and Trump's 50% tariffs
The trade dispute has intensified with U.S. President Donald Trump imposing 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods. Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs, due to take effect on September 8 a
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South Korean foreign exchange authorities have undertaken an unconventional operation, absorbing approximately $20 billion repatriated by SK Hynix through over-the-counter transactions to stabilize the exchange rate and replenish foreign exchange reserves.
South Korean foreign exchange authorities are undertaking an unconventional operation to absorb most of the US dollar funds repatriated by SK Hynix after its US listing. According to Reuters on Septem
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Bloomberg: EUR/USD Falls to Two-Week Low, Options Market Sees Longest Risk Aversion Streak Since 2017
Traders are rushing to hedge against further declines in the euro, influenced by rising energy prices and increasing US bond yields.
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NZD/USD fell 1.41% intraday, now trading at 0.5811.
NZD/USD fell 1.41% intraday, now trading at 0.5811.
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USD/KRW falls 0.79% intraday to 1,362.9800.
USD/KRW falls 0.79% intraday to 1,362.9800.
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Turkey's $75 Billion Hot-Money Boom Creates Policymaker Dilemma: How to Curb Speculative Flows Without Harming Lira Support
Turkey's $75 Billion Hot-Money Boom Creates Policymaker Dilemma: How to Curb Speculative Flows Without Harming Lira Support
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Chinese President Xi Jinping held a low-profile meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, a move analysts believe was aimed at avoiding appearing too close to Iran ahead of the upcoming China-U.S. summit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a brief, low-key meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian on Tuesday during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan, according to Iranian state me
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FTSE 100 futures fall 0.4%, pointing to extended losses for UK stocks amid rising inflation worries; pound also down 0.1%
FTSE 100 futures fall 0.4%, pointing to extended losses for UK stocks amid rising inflation worries; pound also down 0.1%
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Hajime Takata, a member of the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) Policy Board: The next interest rate hike may not necessarily be 0.25%, and a more flexible approach is needed.
Hajime Takata's statement shattered the market's ingrained expectation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) would continue with 0.25% incremental rate hikes. He also pointed out that real interest rates remai
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BOJ chief Ueda says rate hikes on table at every meeting, including this month's
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday that the central bank will consider a rate hike at every policy meeting, including the one scheduled for September 17-18. Ueda added that the 10-year
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Indian Rupee Rally Gets Boost From Bullish Charts and RBI’s Reserve Ammo, Breaking Key Resistance
The Indian rupee has been strengthening against the dollar in recent weeks, breaking above a key trendline on Tuesday and opening the way toward 94 per dollar. The rally is underpinned by the Reserve
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NZD/USD fell 0.8% intraday, now trading at 0.5847.
NZD/USD fell 0.8% intraday, now trading at 0.5847.
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Nikkei Asia: Indonesia's disregard for technocrats erodes confidence and weakens rupiah
Nikkei Asia: Indonesia's disregard for technocrats erodes confidence and weakens rupiah
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Donald Trump posted that the United States is striking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Iran's mine-laying and attack on a US base in Jordan.
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the United States is conducting a large-scale and powerful strike against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that the strike was in retaliati
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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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