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ECB's Kazaks Says Restrictive Policy May Be Appropriate
European Central Bank Governing Council member Martins Kazaks stated that with the economy forecasted to close the output gap next year, wading into restrictive territory would be appropriate, in his
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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Does not rule out the possibility of a 50 basis point rate hike or consecutive rate hikes.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda stated at a press conference on Friday that there are no specific ideas regarding the pace of interest rate hikes, and policy will be decided after thorough dis
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda: Will continue to raise interest rates depending on the situation; Middle East situation, AI demand, and exchange rates are key variables.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda stated at a press conference on Friday that as medium-to-long-term inflation expectations continue to rise, there is an upside risk that Japan's potential infla
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US Federal Reserve raised benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, followed by HKMA and BOJ; 10-year US Treasury yield fell below 5%
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday, marking the first increase since 2023. This move was followed by the Hong Kong Monetary Author
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Peter Wong, Chairman of HSBC Asia-Pacific, stated that Hong Kong should spare no effort in promoting the internationalization of the RMB.
Peter Wong pointed out that Hong Kong's primary advantage is its status as China's sole international financial center, and promoting the internationalization of the RMB will solidify this position. H
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ECB's Vujčić: Energy prices, now well above baseline, are driving market expectations for inflation and rate path; expects food inflation to peak at 3.4% in Q3 2027
European Central Bank Governing Council member Boris Vujčić stated in an interview with Reuters that energy prices have continued to increase and are now well above the baseline of the ECB's latest pr
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South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: Will facilitate US-DPRK dialogue and reiterates no troop deployment to the Strait of Hormuz.
Lee Jae-myung stated on Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump wishes to engage in dialogue with North Korea, and South Korea is conducting preliminary coordination for this. He reiterated three time
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USD/JPY is up 0.72% today, currently trading at 156.1158.
USD/JPY is up 0.72% today, currently trading at 156.1158.
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised interest rates to 1.25%, a 31-year high, to combat persistent inflation.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Friday raised its policy interest rate from 1% to 1.25% with a 7-2 vote, reaching its highest level in 31 years. This move aims to counter persistent inflationary pressures
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, a 30-year high, which may reduce the attractiveness of U.S. Treasury bonds to Japanese investors.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995, and hinted at potential further hikes. This move could significantly impact global markets, as Ja
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Standard Chartered sharpens its yuan advisory edge as currency’s global rise continues
Standard Chartered sharpens its yuan advisory edge as currency’s global rise continues
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Japan's central bank raises interest rate to 1.25%, a 31-year high, amid rising inflation
The Bank of Japan hiked its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points from 1% to 1.25% on Friday, marking the first increase since June and pushing borrowing costs to their highest level in 31
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EUR/JPY is up 0.71% intraday, currently trading at 179.7500.
EUR/JPY is up 0.71% intraday, currently trading at 179.7500.
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 1.25%, a 31-year high.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) approved the rate hike with a 7-2 vote, raising the policy rate to 1.25%, its highest level since 1995. The BOJ stated that the move was due to the risk of inflation deviating
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The Japanese Yen fell against the US Dollar after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised interest rates by 25 basis points as expected.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its policy rate by 25 basis points, in line with market expectations, a move that led to a weaker Japanese Yen against the US Dollar.
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Italy to deploy warships to protect shipping through Bab al-Mandeb, bypassing EU delays
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto stated that Rome would not wait for a joint decision from the European Union, warning of severe economic consequences if the waterway became impassable. The Bab al-Mand
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its short-term policy rate from 1.0% to 1.25%.
The Bank of Japan announced it will raise the uncollateralized overnight call rate (short-term policy rate) from the previous "around 1.0%" to "around 1.25%" to adjust the degree of monetary easing, a
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Yen falls to 156.30 per dollar as softer August inflation dents BOJ aggressive tightening bets
The yen eased from 155.68-70 late Thursday, hours before the Bank of Japan's policy decision, after lower-than-expected consumer inflation in August dented expectations of aggressive tightening.
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The yuan rose to its highest level against the dollar since 2022 after the central bank set its daily reference rate.
The RMB exchange rate against the US dollar has risen to its highest level since 2022, supported by China's strong export performance and the People's Bank of China (PBOC).
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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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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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