Foreign Exchange
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CME Group's FX futures and options open interest reached a new record of 4,410,167 contracts on September 4.
CME Group announced that its FX futures and options reached a new open interest record of 4,410,167 contracts on September 4, 2026, surpassing the previous record of 4,269,622 contracts set on June 11
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Yen Rises to Highest Since February
Yen Rises to Highest Since February
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China's foreign exchange reserves rose by $19.55 billion to $3.438 trillion in August, exceeding economists' expectations
China's foreign-exchange reserves edged higher in August, against the backdrop of a weaker dollar and a surging trade surplus. The People’s Bank of China data released Monday showed the reserves incre
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Yen Rises to Strongest Since May, Topping Intervention Rally
The yen strengthened to its highest level since May, surpassing the peak reached after coordinated intervention by Japan and the US.
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EUR/JPY is down 0.79% today, currently trading at 180.0320.
EUR/JPY is down 0.79% today, currently trading at 180.0320.
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Rabobank Head of FX Strategy: Dollar Confidence Wanes, but Strong CPI Could Still Boost USD
Jane Foley, Head of FX Strategy at Rabobank, stated that market confidence in the US dollar has waned following stronger-than-expected non-farm payroll data. She also noted that the upcoming CPI data
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The Korean Won has risen to a nearly two-year high against the US Dollar, with its upward momentum reaching extreme levels.
The Korean won strengthened to its strongest level against the dollar in nearly two years on Monday, with extreme upward momentum, driven by a rally in semiconductor stocks and sustained foreign inflo
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USD/KRW is down 0.79% intraday, currently trading at 1,335.3800.
USD/KRW is down 0.79% intraday, currently trading at 1,335.3800.
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Japan Likely Sold Foreign Securities Including US Treasuries to Fund Record Yen Intervention Over Past Month
Japan Likely Sold Foreign Securities Including US Treasuries to Fund Record Yen Intervention Over Past Month
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Bank of Japan: Monetary base in August decreased by 2.4% year-on-year, while current account balances at the BOJ decreased by 3.0% year-on-year.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced today that the monetary base for August 2026 was 543.7652 trillion yen, a 2.4% decrease from the same period last year. Current account balances at the BOJ were 390.5
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USD/KRW is down 0.73% intraday, currently trading at 1,345.9900.
USD/KRW is down 0.73% intraday, currently trading at 1,345.9900.
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Trump Says Canada’s Dollar 'Imbalance' With US Is Unacceptable
President Donald Trump stated in a Truth Social post that "Canada’s (currency) Dollar imbalance with the U.S. is unacceptable."
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Data shows that corporate dollar deposits at major South Korean banks rose to $76.98 billion as of Thursday, reaching a new high since data collection began in May 2021, as the Korean won fell to its lowest level against the dollar in nearly two years.
Data shows that corporate dollar deposits at major South Korean banks rose to $76.98 billion as of Thursday, reaching a new high since data collection began in May 2021, as the Korean won fell to its
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu boasted about bombing Qatar and argued that the Gaza funds Israel helped transfer were used for humanitarian aid.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu boasted in an interview with i24NEWS about bombing Qatar, calling it a "hostile" country. He also defended Israel's role in facilitating the transfer of Qatari funds t
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Billions in Iranian Funds Flow Through U.S. Banks' Dollar Clearing Accounts Despite Sanctions, Posing Enforcement Dilemma for Washington
The Trump administration is grappling with this issue, having recently moved to put foreign banks that process dollar transactions with Iran via U.S. correspondent accounts on alert and pushing Americ
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Iran's IRGC Navy says it targeted three vessels on unauthorized routes through Strait of Hormuz
Iran's IRGC Navy says it targeted three vessels on unauthorized routes through Strait of Hormuz
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Bank of Korea Study Finds Dollar-Backed Stablecoins Can Push Local Currencies Lower
A study by the Bank of Korea found that demand for dollar-backed stablecoins can depress national currencies, especially when global exchanges like Binance enable direct fiat-to-stablecoin trading. Th
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EU Ambassador to the US Calls for "Maximum Pressure" on Russia, Stating Russia's War Aims Remain Unchanged
Jovita Neliupšienė, the European Union's ambassador to the United States, stated in an interview with Bloomberg that Europe must continue to support Ukraine while exerting "maximum pressure" on Russia
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Iran's national currency hits new all-time low of over 2.25 million rials per US dollar as Tehran market opens Saturday
The Iranian rial's depreciation comes amid escalating US economic pressure, including an “Economic D-Day” sanctions regime announced last month, and ongoing military confrontation with the US. Preside
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JPMorgan Chase has reinstated its long position on the dollar, with analysts believing the dollar remains undervalued by 3% to 4% relative to interest rate differentials, and that the resilience of the U.S. economy has not been fully priced in.
JPMorgan Chase has reinstated its long position on the dollar, with analysts believing the dollar remains undervalued by 3% to 4% relative to interest rate differentials, and that the resilience of th
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J.P. Morgan analysts note that while the yen is bullish in the short term, its upward momentum faces a test as policy expectations are realized; investors should be wary of the fact that expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hike and GPIF asset reallocation have already been largely priced in.
J.P. Morgan analysts note that while the yen is bullish in the short term, its upward momentum faces a test as policy expectations are realized; investors should be wary of the fact that expectations
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Goldman Sachs analysts believe that the appreciation of the Japanese Yen "has just begun," with rising expectations for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike and GPIF asset reallocation being key driving factors.
Goldman Sachs analysts believe that the appreciation of the Japanese Yen "has just begun," with rising expectations for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) interest rate hike and GPIF asset reallocation being key d
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Hong Kong's Lee Says City to Expand Offshore Yuan Usage, Cross-Border Investment in 5-Year Plan
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee stated on Friday that the city's first five-year plan will focus on expanding offshore yuan investment and risk management products, as well as widening mutual marke
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USD/KRW falls 0.73% intraday to 1,345.9900.
USD/KRW falls 0.73% intraday to 1,345.9900.
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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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