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Former Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong stated that South Koreans do not need to be overly concerned about short-term fluctuations in the Korean Won.
Former Bank of Korea Governor Lee Chang-yong stated that South Koreans do not need to be overly concerned about short-term fluctuations in the Korean Won. He made these remarks in an interview with Bl
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British Pound Faces Deeper Weakness as BOE Turns Dovish and Crucial Budget Looms
The Bank of England (BOE) is seen as increasingly dovish, with low market expectations for a rate hike at its September meeting, contrasting with anticipated hikes from the ECB and Fed. Rabobank strat
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JPMorgan Sees Yen Rally, Lower Yields Speeding Japan AI Recovery
Strategists at JPMorgan Securities Japan Co. believe a stronger yen has the potential to ease upward pressure on government bond yields in Japan. This, in turn, could accelerate a recovery for Tokyo-l
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Yen Rally Exceeds Japanese Firms' Forecasts, Eroding Buffers and Raising Earnings Risks; Investors May Shift to Domestic Demand Stocks
A surge in the yen has surpassed the exchange rate forecasts used by listed Japanese companies for their earnings projections, which may prompt investors to shift focus to domestic demand-reliant stoc
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Wall Street strategists are divided on the outlook for the Japanese Yen's rally, with the Bank of Japan (BOJ) potentially raising interest rates by 25 basis points this month.
Wall Street strategists are divided on whether the Japanese Yen's recent rally can be sustained, despite the Bank of Japan's inclination to raise interest rates by 25 basis points this month to counte
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Japan's Retail Traders Add to Yen Shorts, Holding $23.5 Billion Net Short Positions as Currency Rallies
Japanese retail investors are betting against the yen’s sharp rally, adding to bearish wagers even as the currency climbs to its strongest levels in months. Individual traders held an estimated ¥3.61
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Deutsche Bank Executive: Supply Chains, Not Anti-Dollar Campaign, Driving Yuan's Rise in Global Trade
Konrad Haunit, Deutsche Bank’s head of multinational corporate coverage for Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa, stated that the wider use of the Chinese currency, also known as the renminbi or yuan,
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Malaysian Ringgit Falls to 10-Month Low Against Singapore Dollar
The Malaysian ringgit fell to its lowest level against the Singapore dollar since November, reaching a 10-month low. This decline is attributed to foreign stock outflows from Malaysia, while the Singa
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BOK's Rhee: FX Intervention Can Calm Volatility
Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang Yong stated that foreign exchange intervention can calm market volatility. He expressed surprise that recent market interventions appeared to be mainly by Japan and t
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The yuan is replacing the yen as the focus of carry trades as the soaring Japanese currency forces investors to seek alternatives, strategists say.
The yuan is replacing the yen as the focus of carry trades as the soaring Japanese currency forces investors to seek alternatives, strategists say.
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Hedge Funds Bet Yen Will Strengthen Beyond 150 by Year-End, With Some Options Targeting 140
Hedge funds are betting dollar-yen will fall below 150 by year-end, with some longer-dated options trades targeting a move as low as 140. According to Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group data, the most-
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South Korea's KOSPI 200 valuation has fallen to the 1st percentile over the past decade. The KOSPI Composite Index broke above its 50-day moving average on September 8, supported by slowing foreign selling and a strengthening Korean Won.
The valuation of South Korea's KOSPI 200 has fallen to the 1st percentile over the past decade. The KOSPI Composite Index broke above its 50-day moving average on September 8, supported by slowing for
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged JPY traders, stating, "I am the house now," implying he has an inside information advantage in intervening in the Japanese Yen.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged JPY traders, stating, "I am the house now," implying he has an inside information advantage in intervening in the Japanese Yen.
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Japan's Rising Yields Stir Debate Over Growing Repatriation Risk
Japanese government bond yields near three-decade highs are giving fresh prominence to a long-discussed risk for global investors: the prospect of the nation’s vast pool of overseas capital returning
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MarketWatch analysis suggests a stronger Japanese yen and anticipated Bank of Japan rate hike could trigger a selloff in high-valuation U.S. tech stocks
MarketWatch analysis suggests a stronger Japanese yen and anticipated Bank of Japan rate hike could trigger a selloff in high-valuation U.S. tech stocks, driven by a rapid unwind of the Japanese yen '
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Morgan Stanley Strategists Say Yen's Recent Surge Is Unlikely to Derail Popular Carry Trades Across Emerging Markets
Morgan Stanley Strategists Say Yen's Recent Surge Is Unlikely to Derail Popular Carry Trades Across Emerging Markets
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JPMorgan Chase: We do not recommend simply shorting the US dollar. A better option is to go long on the US dollar and short low-yielding currencies such as the Swedish Krona, New Zealand Dollar, and Canadian Dollar.
JPMorgan Chase's latest analysis indicates that the U.S. dollar offers strong real yield protection in a global inflationary environment, with the U.S. real policy rate close to 2%. The dollar's yield
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Japanese media: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) plans to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.25% next week, and is considering accelerating the pace of rate hikes to "once per quarter."
According to Kyodo News and Reuters, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) plans to raise its policy interest rate by 25 basis points from approximately 1.0% to around 1.25% at its monetary policy meeting on Septem
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Al Jazeera Analysis: BRICS Summit Could Be the Only Venue for an Iran Ceasefire
Al Jazeera analysis suggests that the BRICS summit, to be held in New Delhi on September 12, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in attendance, could be the only venue for achieving a ceasefire i
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BMO's Davis Says CPI Can Give Fed 'Easy Out' on a Rate Hike
Earl Davis, head of fixed income and money markets at BMO Global Asset Management, is looking ahead to Friday's US CPI data and explains he is watching mortgage convexity sellers.
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Expectations are rising for a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike next week, following an upward revision of Japan's Q2 GDP and the largest increase in real wages in five years in July, leading the Nikkei 225 to fall nearly 2% on Tuesday.
Expectations are rising that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will almost certainly raise interest rates next week, supported primarily by the upward revision of Japan's Q2 GDP estimate released on Tuesday and
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The US 10-year government bond yield rose to 4.802%, the DXY (US Dollar Index) fell 0.2% to 98.989, and the Japanese Yen strengthened against the US Dollar to a six-month high of 152.89.
The US 10-year government bond yield rose to 4.802%, the DXY (US Dollar Index) fell 0.2% to 98.989, and the Japanese Yen strengthened against the US Dollar to a six-month high of 152.89. The rise in U
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Bybit Lists EURUSDUSDT TradFi Perpetual Contract, Offering Up to 100x Leverage
Bybit Lists EURUSDUSDT TradFi Perpetual Contract, Offering Up to 100x Leverage
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DBS targets Gen Z in Singapore with new credit and debit card offerings, including adaptive rewards and zero FX fees
Singapore-headquartered DBS has introduced two new payment cards: Chromo, launched on September 5, and TravelLah!, scheduled for September 13. Chromo is designed to automatically adapt to Gen Z spendi
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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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