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The Japanese Yen fell past the 156 mark against the US Dollar, as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signaled a hawkish stance.
The Japanese yen fell past the 156 mark against the dollar on Thursday morning, following the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and hawkish stance on its future policy outlook, which led to a gener
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China Adds More Foreign Currencies to Central Clearing in Yuan's Global Push
China has expanded its onshore central clearing system to include more foreign currencies, a move aimed at promoting direct trading with the yuan and reducing reliance on the dollar.
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Trump said he spoke with Warsh before the Federal Reserve's rate hike, telling him, "Do whatever you want to do"; the Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4% on Wednesday.
US President Donald Trump stated that he had spoken with Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh before the Fed's unanimous vote on Wednesday to raise the federal funds rate target range by 25 basis poin
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Hong Kong Leans Into Yuan Bond Boom Amid Intensifying Debt Hub Rivalry
Hong Kong, which has been Asia's leading hub for bond underwriting for over a decade, is capitalizing on a record flurry of offshore yuan debt issuance as competition for fixed-income business among f
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U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Canada becoming a "quasi-member" of the European Union could constitute an "act of hostility," threatening to impose heavy taxes on Europe and cut some trade.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that if the European Union's proposal to make Canada its first "associate member" was ill-intentioned, the United States would impose heavy taxes on Europ
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The Federal Reserve's dot plot indicates one more rate hike this year, with the median interest rate of 4.1% maintained throughout 2027.
The median FOMC member predicts one more rate hike this year and maintaining a median rate of 4.1% throughout 2027. The dot plot also raised the long-run equilibrium rate from 3.1% to 3.2%, but the ra
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UBS: A substantial shift in Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh's policy reaction function, becoming more sensitive to financial conditions and less sensitive to the labor market.
UBS's report assesses a substantial shift in Federal Reserve Chair Warsh's policy reaction function compared to his predecessors: greater sensitivity to financial conditions, less sensitivity to labor
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Malaysia's Battered Bonds Face Growing Risk of Japan Fund Exodus as Yield Premium Shrinks
Malaysia's Battered Bonds Face Growing Risk of Japan Fund Exodus as Yield Premium Shrinks
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Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh did not submit his dot plot interest rate projections for the second consecutive time, stating that they were unhelpful for policy execution and that he would conduct a comprehensive review of policy communication tools, including the dot plot.
In the latest dot plot released on September 16, only 18 dots appeared out of 19 seats again, leading to widespread speculation that Warsh's projection was once again absent. This move has raised mark
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Trump: Still have confidence in Fed Chair Warsh
Trump: Still have confidence in Fed Chair Warsh
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Donald Trump reiterated that U.S. interest rates should be lowered to 1% or less, and stated that ceasing trade with countries running trade deficits could generate at least $1.5 trillion annually.
Donald Trump stated that the U.S. has "the best credit in the world" and its economy is "booming" due to new investments. He believes that if the U.S. stopped trading with most countries with which it
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U.S. Treasury Report: Foreign Investors' Holdings of U.S. Debt Fell to 9-Month Low in July, with China and Japan Reducing Holdings, and the UK Increasing Holdings to a New High
The US Treasury International Capital (TIC) report showed that in July, overseas investors' holdings of US Treasury bonds decreased by $50.4 billion month-on-month to $9.25 trillion, the lowest level
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Trump demands Fed slash interest rates to 1% or lower after central bank's first hike since 2023
President Donald Trump on Wednesday demanded the Federal Reserve slash interest rates to 1% "or less," hours after the central bank, led by Chairman Kevin Warsh, announced its first rate hike since 20
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The DXY is up 0.72% today, currently at 100.328.
The DXY is up 0.72% today, currently at 100.328.
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USD/JPY is up 0.71% intraday, currently trading at 155.0628.
USD/JPY is up 0.71% intraday, currently trading at 155.0628.
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US Treasury TICS Net Flows in July +$83.7B, while Net Long-Term Flows -$27.9B
US Treasury TICS Net Flows in July +$83.7B, while Net Long-Term Flows -$27.9B
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Revolut hackers demand $3 million in Monero, threaten to sell customer data
According to the Financial Times, the hackers, who call themselves “iamnotavillain,” have given Revolut 24 hours to pay 6,000 XMR (approximately $3 million) or they will sell the stolen customer data
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GBP/USD fell 0.7% intraday to 1.3388.
GBP/USD fell 0.7% intraday to 1.3388.
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USD/CHF rose 0.7% intraday to 0.8158.
USD/CHF rose 0.7% intraday to 0.8158.
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NZD/USD fell 0.71% intraday to 0.5732.
NZD/USD fell 0.71% intraday to 0.5732.
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USD/KRW is up 0.7% intraday, currently trading at 1,372.6500.
USD/KRW is up 0.7% intraday, currently trading at 1,372.6500.
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Fed Chair Warsh: "We removed a dose of accommodation."
Fed Chair Warsh: "We removed a dose of accommodation."
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The Federal Reserve's FOMC unanimously voted to raise interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the target range to 3.75%-4%.
The Federal Reserve's FOMC unanimously voted to raise interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing the target range to 3.75%-4%.
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Fed unanimously raises benchmark rate by 25 bps to 3.75%-4% range
Fed unanimously raises benchmark rate by 25 bps to 3.75%-4% range
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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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Hedge funds turn bullish on JPY for the first time since mid-2025.
Hedge funds have turned bullish on the Japanese Yen for the first time since July 2025, a shift in sentiment that comes weeks after US and Japanese authorities intervened in markets to support the cur
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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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