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Financial Times Analysis: US Treasury's actual intervention in JPY in July may have been only around $500 million, significantly lower than market expectations.
The Financial Times' Alphaville column analyzed that the U.S. Treasury's intervention in the Japanese Yen exchange rate in July this year might have been significantly smaller than the market's previo
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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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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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LIC reportedly leads bidding in NSE's $2.4 billion India IPO
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US lithium recycler R3 Lithium eyes Vietnam battery business, in talks with auto, electronics firms and government
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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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Natural gas is up 5.96% today, currently trading at $3.005.
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Jefferies: Meta AI agent Muse goes viral, AI PCB market size expected to reach $73 billion by 2030, ABF substrate to reach $30 billion.
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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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