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The Nikkei 225 rose 0.5% to 64,530.98 in early trading, led by technology and financial stocks.
Japanese stocks rose in early trading, as market expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike receded. SoftBank Group surged 6.5%, Fujitsu gained 3.1%, and Nomura Holdings advanced 1.9%. The
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Federal Reserve Governor Waller on Thursday publicly countered Chairman Warsh's downplaying of forward guidance, stating that effective monetary policy communication requires a clear policy framework.
At a Reuters event, Waller stated that effective monetary policy communication should revolve around the current policy stance, the outlook for policy, and forward guidance under specific circumstance
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UBS Wealth Management France CIO Discusses Soaring Global Bond Yields and ECB Rate Hike Expectations
Claudia Panseri, Chief Investment Officer at UBS Wealth Management France, discussed the surge in global bond yields driven by inflation concerns, market expectations for European Central Bank rate hi
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The USD/JPY fell 2.1% to 155.40 on Thursday, nearing the 155 mark. CME stated that if it breaks below 155, option selling pressure could accelerate the yen's gains.
The USD/JPY exchange rate plummeted on Thursday, hitting a more than one-month low of 155.34 during intraday trading, marking a 2.1% single-day decline. It is currently trading at 155.40. The Chicago
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Bitcoin Reclaims $80,000, Rallying 5% as DXY Falls Amid Suspected Yen Intervention
Bitcoin rallied 5% to reclaim $80,000, while the US dollar weakened amid market suspicion of a continuing Bank of Japan currency intervention. Analysts, however, remain split on the intervention's ove
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WSJ Fed reporter Nick Timiraos shared a view that it is “proper and responsible for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates” given the CPI numbers.
WSJ Fed reporter Nick Timiraos shared a view that it is “proper and responsible for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates” given the CPI numbers.
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WSJ Opinion: Interest Rate Adjustments Insufficient, U.S. Must Restore Gold-Backed Dollar to Fix Inflation
WSJ Opinion: Interest Rate Adjustments Insufficient, U.S. Must Restore Gold-Backed Dollar to Fix Inflation
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Bloomberg: US officials have expressed dissatisfaction to Germany, citing the Bundesbank President's criticism of US intervention in the yen and the German Finance Minister's tough stance on Russia.
U.S. officials have expressed dissatisfaction with the German government through multiple channels, Bloomberg reported on September 3, citing sources. Reasons include Bundesbank President Nagel's publ
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The DXY is down 0.76% today, currently at 98.840.
The DXY is down 0.76% today, currently at 98.840.
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NZD/USD rose 0.77% intraday, now trading at 0.5892.
NZD/USD rose 0.77% intraday, now trading at 0.5892.
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The dollar hedging ratio has fallen to a historic low. Bloomberg estimates that raising it by 5 percentage points could trigger $230 billion in sell-offs.
Bloomberg data shows that as of June 30 this year, the currency hedging ratio of major global institutional investors for dollar-denominated assets has fallen to approximately 41%, the lowest since re
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Panama Canal restricts daily vessel traffic to 34 from Thursday, further to 32 by Sep 15, due to low water levels; one ship paid record $5.3M for transit
Panama Canal authorities announced that from Thursday (September 3), the number of vessels permitted to pass daily will be restricted to 34, down from the traditional 40. This cap will further drop to
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Spot silver rises 3% to $67.36/oz
Spot silver rises 3% to $67.36/oz
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Reuters Poll: Majority of Economists Expect ECB to Hike by 25 bps on September 10, Deposit Rate to Reach 2.50%, Signaling Potential Peak of Tightening Cycle
All 65 economists surveyed by Reuters from August 31 to September 3 expect the European Central Bank (ECB) to raise its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.50% on September 10. Economists generally b
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The odds of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates in September have risen to 56%, following a slight increase in jobless claims beyond expectations and Christopher Waller's statement supporting a hold on rates.
The odds of the Federal Reserve maintaining interest rates in September have risen to 56%, following a slight increase in jobless claims beyond expectations and Christopher Waller's statement supporti
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USD/CHF is down 0.73% today, currently trading at 0.8064.
USD/CHF is down 0.73% today, currently trading at 0.8064.
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USD/JPY extends losses to 1.75%, now at 155.9.
USD/JPY extends losses to 1.75%, now at 155.9.
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CoinDesk Analysis: Forex Markets Have Changed How They Interpret Bond Yields; High Yields May Signal Fiscal Stress, Not Strength; Bitcoin Should Follow Suit
CoinDesk's latest "Daybook" notes that while conventional wisdom holds that rising government bond yields are a headwind for cryptocurrencies, the foreign exchange market no longer follows this logic.
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The Bank of Japan's data showed no intervention in the yen's sharp rise on Wednesday, while the Finance Minister reiterated that he would prevent the yen from depreciating.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) account data released on Thursday showed that speculation of market intervention following Wednesday's more than 1 yen drop in USD/JPY was unfounded, as the gap between its current
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Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson Huang Ling demanded that the United States immediately rectify its sanctions against Chinese companies and citizens related to Iran.
Huang Ling stated that despite repeated requests from China, the U.S. has repeatedly sanctioned Chinese companies and citizens using Iran as a pretext, which China strongly resents and firmly opposes.
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The Japanese Yen surged 1.5% against the US Dollar on Thursday to 156.36, marking its best single-day performance since the joint US-Japan intervention.
The current rebound of the Japanese Yen is primarily driven by a dual expectation of intervention from Japanese authorities and an anticipated interest rate hike. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Kat
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EUR/JPY is down 1.41% today, currently trading at 181.2580.
EUR/JPY is down 1.41% today, currently trading at 181.2580.
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Yen jumps over 1% to one-month high of 156.34 per dollar on Thursday, as traders weigh further intervention chances after US Treasury Secretary Bessent's remarks
The yen strengthened sharply on Thursday, reaching a one-month high against the U.S. dollar, as traders considered the possibility of further Japanese intervention and rising expectations for Bank of
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BOJ Is Said to Be Leaning Toward a Quarter-Point Hike
BOJ Is Said to Be Leaning Toward a Quarter-Point Hike
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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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South Korea's antitrust regulator opens preliminary review of Uber's planned $13.7B acquisition of Delivery Hero
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