Foreign Exchange
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Citi’s Korea Trading Head Says Buy Won Near 1,400 Per Dollar
According to a Citigroup Inc. trader, the won’s recent weakness may be short-lived as South Korea’s chip sector bolsters growth, supporting the currency’s recovery against the dollar by year-end.
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RBA Governor Bullock says board must decide if current rate is sufficient to cool prices
Australia’s central bank board needs to decide later this month whether its benchmark interest rate is at a level sufficient to restrain price pressures and return inflation to target, Governor Michel
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Russia and China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions, ending Security Council's watchdog panel
The US-backed resolution, shut down on Thursday, would have authorized UN experts to continue monitoring sanctions reimposed last year after Western powers accused Iran of violating the 2015 nuclear p
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Bloomberg Markets Analysis: The JPY is Losing Its Appeal as a Funding Currency for Carry Trades
Bloomberg Markets analysis indicates that for decades, the Japanese Yen has been a favored funding currency for investors, used for low-cost borrowing and investing in high-yield assets.
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Turkey's emergency "firefighting" measures: liquidating nearly $20 billion in funds, arresting executives, and the central bank increasing liquidity support.
On Thursday, the 17th local time, Turkey's Capital Markets Board announced the liquidation of over a hundred funds managed by seven asset management companies, including Tera and Pusula, involving a t
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Taiwan dollar, South Korea won strong among Asia currencies as AI booms
The currencies of South Korea and Taiwan are outperforming other Asian currencies, driven by the artificial intelligence and semiconductor boom. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee and Philippine peso have se
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Goldman Sachs lowers its diesel spread forecast, turning bullish on European gasoline, as refiners squeeze gasoline output to compensate for tight diesel supply.
Goldman Sachs noted in its latest report on September 16 that the global fuel market tightness is spreading from diesel to gasoline. Refiners, in an effort to address tight diesel supply, have increas
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Wall Street banks, including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, are rethinking the 'one-and-done' Fed hike after the hawkish September meeting, with many now expecting another 25bp hike
Following the Federal Reserve's hawkish September meeting, several banks, such as NatWest, Rabobank, Swedbank, and Commerzbank, are now forecasting an additional rate hike or fewer rate cuts. The medi
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Croatian Central Bank Governor Žigman warns inflation can jeopardize growth, urges ECB to control it
Croatian National Bank Governor Ante Žigman told BTV's Oliver Crook on Thursday that the European Central Bank (ECB) must get inflation under control, otherwise it "can jeopardize the growth." This wa
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Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf Mocks US Interest Rate Hike, Fed Raises Rates by 25bps Citing Iran Conflict
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf posted on X, citing the Taylor equation to mock US interest rates and claiming Iran sets the Strait of Hormuz risk premium. Hours later, the US Fede
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BOE's Bailey Says Feed-Through of Energy Shock Has Been 'Subdued' So Far, But It Is Early Days
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the feed-through of the energy shock into wider inflation has been "quite subdued" so far, but cautioned that "it is early days." He made the comments after
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Standard Chartered expects the US Fed to deliver a 25 bp rate hike in December 2026, revising its prior forecast of no policy change this year
Standard Chartered expects the US Fed to deliver a 25 bp rate hike in December 2026, revising its prior forecast of no policy change this year
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USD/JPY falls below 156. The probability of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raising interest rates by 25 basis points at its September meeting reaches 98.2%.
Expectations for an widening of the U.S.-Japan interest rate differential have resurfaced after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points and delivered hawkish signals, causing USD/
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ECB’s Rehn Sees No Second-Round Inflation Effects From War Shock
European Central Bank Governing Council member Olli Rehn stated that the energy-price shock from the conflict in the Middle East has not yet fed through to other parts of the economy, thus far prevent
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The Bank of England is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, but may signal a hawkish stance to leave room for a November rate hike. August inflation at 3.1% exceeded forecasts, and the scale of quantitative tightening for the new fiscal year may be reduced to £50 billion.
The market widely expects the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to keep the benchmark interest rate at 3.75% on Thursday, but it may signal a hawkish stance, leaving room for a Novembe
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Uganda's Central Bank Hikes Reserve Ratio to Defend Shilling
The Bank of Uganda raised the cash reserve requirement for commercial banks as the shilling continues to slide.
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Citi Research: The Federal Reserve's hawkish rate hike in September exceeded expectations, with the DXY technically confirming a double bottom pointing to 101.15.
Citi Research noted that the Federal Reserve's September FOMC meeting sent a strong hawkish signal, leading the market to price in another rate hike of approximately 13 basis points in October. The DX
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State Street Markets sees South Korean won retreating after sharp rally, citing weakened exporter dollar-selling flows and strong demand for overseas stocks
Choi Ji-uk, senior macrostrategist for the Asia-Pacific region at State Street Markets, stated at a media roundtable in Seoul on Thursday that the Korean won has already strengthened to its capable ex
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Japan's central bank interest rate hike probability for Sept. 17-18 meeting surges to nearly 100% after U.S. Treasury's July 31 yen intervention
The likelihood of the Bank of Japan raising interest rates at its policy meeting on September 17-18 has shot up to almost 100%, from less than 30% before the unexpected intervention in Japan’s foreign
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Analysis: If the Bank of Japan delivers a "dovish rate hike" on Friday, USD/JPY may break below 158 and retest 160.
The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike and hints of further tightening are expected to keep the US-Japan interest rate differential high for an extended period, limiting the Bank of Japan's a
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India warns US that new tariffs of up to 100% on Russian oil purchases could impact bilateral ties
India's foreign ministry stated on Thursday that it is firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people and will take all necessary measures to protect its trade and economic in
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Seoul Stocks Close Almost Flat Thursday, KOSPI Down 0.04% to 6,715.41, as Investors Weigh Fed's First Rate Hike in 3 Yrs
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed down 2.56 points, or 0.04 percent, to 6,715.41. The Korean won fell against the US dollar, as investors digested the Federal Reserve's de
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Bank of America economist Punhani: The Bank of England should keep the option of future rate hikes open, even if it maintains current interest rates, to preserve its anti-inflation credibility.
Bank of America economist Sonali Punhani stated that the Bank of England could demonstrate its commitment to fighting inflation by keeping the option of future rate hikes open, even if it maintains in
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EU Spokesperson Responds to Trump's Threats, States Canada Agreement "Not Aimed at Anyone"
An EU spokesperson stated that the agreement with Canada "is not directed against anyone," but rather "for our common strength." This follows warnings from US President Donald Trump, who had previousl
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Iraq investigates illegal oil smuggling in Babylon province, dismisses 9 officials
An on-site investigation team dispatched by the Iraqi government has confirmed evidence of illegal refineries and related activities in Babel Governorate, and has dismissed nine provincial officials,
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Al Jazeera quotes Iranian Foreign Ministry: No discussions with the US yet on details such as suspending or reducing uranium enrichment
According to Al Jazeera, when asked whether Tehran would accept a temporary suspension of uranium enrichment or a reduction in enrichment levels in a potential agreement with Washington, Iranian Forei
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Al Jazeera cites Bahrain Defence Forces: Air defense systems intercept several Iranian aerial attacks
According to Al Jazeera, the Bahrain Defense Force stated in a social media post that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed several Iranian "aerial attacks" targeting Bahrain, with the pro
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Al Jazeera via The Wall Street Journal: US Intelligence Officials Estimate Iran May Still Have 1,500 to 2,500 Missiles
Citing the Wall Street Journal via Al Jazeera, U.S. intelligence officials estimate that Iran may still retain between 1,500 and 2,500 missiles following U.S. and Israeli strikes on its weapons infras
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EU Banking Regulator Shifts to Explore Single Deposit Insurance Alternatives
According to the Financial Times, the Chairperson of the European Banking Authority (EBA) is working on alternative solutions to unlock more cross-border credit flows, thereby pivoting away from the e
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Al Jazeera to Fars: Revolutionary Guard claims strike on US radar at Riffa base in Bahrain using six drones
According to Al Jazeera, citing the Fars news agency—which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—the IRGC stated that its air force used six drones to strike a radar at a US
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Ministry of Interior of Bahrain issues another alert regarding potential threats within hours
Within hours, Bahrain's Ministry of Interior has once again issued an alert regarding potential threats, urging citizens to remain calm, head to safe locations, and monitor updates from official chann
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Al Jazeera Cites Coalition: Claims Third Drone Shot Down in Eastern Saudi Arabia Within Three Hours
Citing Al Jazeera, Turki al-Malki, spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition, stated that the coalition intercepted and destroyed another drone in the eastern region of Saudi Arabia. According to the coal
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Saudi air defense forces intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh.
Saudi air defense forces intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles targeting Riyadh.
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Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense authority issued and subsequently lifted an emergency alert in the capital, Riyadh.
The Saudi Civil Defense department issued and subsequently lifted an emergency alert in the capital, Riyadh, using social media to advise residents to stay safe and avoid gathering or filming.
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Israel has pledged to continue its "offensive policy" in Gaza despite operating in a caretaker capacity.
Israel has pledged to continue its "offensive policy" in Gaza despite operating in a caretaker capacity.
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Al Jazeera: Iraqi Prime Minister orders replacement of 9 senior security and administrative officials amid oil smuggling probe
According to a live broadcast by Al Jazeera, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has ordered the replacement of nine senior security and administrative officials in connection with an investigation into
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The Block: Around 55.2 million KAVA transferred out of Kava Lend, team says incident is confined to the lending protocol
According to on-chain data analysis reported by The Block, approximately 55.2 million KAVA tokens were drained from Kava Lend by an attacker. Valued at a pre-attack price of about $0.068, the stolen f
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Japan plans to implement online authorization for transit travelers from certain countries starting in fiscal year 2028.
Japan plans to implement online authorization for transit travelers from certain countries starting in fiscal year 2028.
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US envoy Kushner stated that efforts are underway to promote direct dialogue between Europe and Russia regarding the Ukraine issue.
US envoy Kushner stated that efforts are underway to promote direct dialogue between Europe and Russia regarding the Ukraine issue.
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Al Jazeera: Iran Blames Strait of Hormuz Incident on Shipowners Failing to Comply with Regulations
According to Al Jazeera's live text coverage, the Iranian side has blamed the recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz on oil tanker owners and their home countries for failing to comply with regulati
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Al Jazeera shifts to CENTCOM: Says Gulf partners have transported over 1.7 billion barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz under US protection
According to Al Jazeera, citing the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the command released photos of U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jets patrolling regional waters in the Middle East, stating that Gulf par
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Al Jazeera: Iranian Foreign Ministry Slams Rubio's Sanction Remarks, Accuses US of Threatening Citizens with Blockade
According to Al Jazeera, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei criticized U.S. Secretary of State Rubio's remarks on economic sanctions in a post on X, accusing the U.S. of openly thre
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Iran's Finance Minister: US Economic Threats "Ineffective," Reports Growth in Exports and Trade with Neighbors
Citing the semi-official Mehr News Agency, Al Jazeera reported that Iranian Minister of Economy Seyed Ali Madanizadeh stated that U.S. threats against Iran's economy are "ineffective" and merely attem
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Al Jazeera: EU calls for reopening of all Gaza border crossings, protection of civilians and medical facilities
According to Al Jazeera, the office of EU High Representative Kallas issued a statement urging Israel to reopen all border crossings in Gaza, allow immediate and unhindered access for relief organizat
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Bloomberg: Collins says steady, gradual rate hikes appropriate to lower inflation
According to Bloomberg, Boston Fed President Susan Collins stated that as the labor market stabilizes without adding price pressures, a gradual path of rate hikes will be appropriate to lower inflatio
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Al Jazeera cites Houthi spokesperson: Claims a ballistic missile strike targeted a gathering of Saudi forces in Yemen's Lahij Governorate.
According to Al Jazeera, citing a post on X by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree, the group targeted multiple Saudi military assembly sites in the Kharaz area of Yemen's Lahij Governorate using
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Nikkei Asia: Philippine companies sign LOI with Indonesian and Thai oil storage operators for emergency oil access
According to Nikkei Asia, PNOC Exploration signed a letter of intent on November 14 in Manila with oil storage terminal operators from Indonesia and Thailand to explore arrangements for securing petro
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Al Jazeera cites Saudi-led coalition: Intercepted two drones heading towards Riyadh and the southern region
According to Al Jazeera, the Saudi-led coalition stated that it has intercepted and destroyed two drones heading toward the capital, Riyadh, and the southern region of Saudi Arabia. The coalition stat
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EQ9 Token: Project Positioning, Technical Status, and Market Activity Analysis
Launched in 2019, EQ9 Coin aimed to improve the foreign exchange sector through its application by reducing the high costs and inefficiencies of traditional forex services. The token currently operates on the Polygon platform, with plans to transition into the native fuel and validator token for its proprietary chain in the future. However, according to the latest market data, EQ9 Coin has a circulating supply of zero, resulting in a market capitalization of zero and extremely low 24-hour trading volume, indicating that the token no longer has an active trading market and lacks effective transactions.
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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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TechCrunch: Petition Calling for Jensen Huang to Return to Office Reaches Over 115k Signatures, Backed by Musk and Others
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CNBC: Berkshire Hathaway Closes at All-Time High for Fourth Consecutive Session, Class A Shares Up 19.1% Since Q4
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Bloomberg: Collins says steady, gradual rate hikes appropriate to lower inflation
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