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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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Binance launches 24/7 FX perpetual contracts with weekend pricing system.
Binance launches 24/7 FX perpetual contracts with weekend pricing system.
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Mexico's Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump, seeking tariff decrease in ongoing trade negotiations
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated she had a "very good" phone call with Donald Trump on Wednesday, aiming for a bilateral trade deal that would reduce US tariffs on Mexican products like stee
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Dollar surges to its best weekly performance since June, driven by US central bank's signal for more rate hikes
The dollar is poised for its best weekly performance in three months after the US central bank signaled more interest-rate hikes are to come.
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Russian Drones Threaten Western Officials Visiting Kyiv, Polish PM Warns of Potential Russian Escalation
Russian drones are threatening the safety of Ukrainian, US, and European officials traveling to and from Kyiv. On September 13, a Russian drone attacked a train locomotive in Ukraine near the Polish b
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The Bank of Japan reportedly conducted a rate check, with the Japanese Yen narrowing its intraday loss against the US Dollar to approximately 0.5%, trading back below 156.80.
Japanese media reported that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) inquired about exchange rate levels from market participants in the foreign exchange market late Friday morning ET during the US stock trading sess
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Nikkei: BOJ's Friday rate hike was influenced by US pressure to shore up the yen, following Treasury Secretary Bessent's call for "decisive" action in August
The Bank of Japan's decision on Friday to raise interest rates, a departure from its usual cautious approach, was reportedly spurred by a "currency alliance" with the US. US Treasury Secretary Scott B
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The Japanese Yen surged above the 156 range against the US Dollar after the Bank of Japan conducted a rate check.
The Japanese yen surged by over 1 yen against the US dollar from late Friday night to early Saturday morning Japan time, reaching above the 156 level. The market typically interprets the Bank of Japan
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Inflation drives BOJ, Fed, ECB into historic alignment on rate hikes
The Bank of Japan's decision on Friday to join the U.S. and European central banks in rate hikes signals a new normal as they grapple with inflation amid political pressure and the impact of artificia
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US diesel futures sink over 7% to intraday low, while European diesel futures surge over 7% to session high.
US diesel futures sink over 7% to intraday low, while European diesel futures surge over 7% to session high.
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EUR/USD is down 0.72% today, currently trading at 1.1371.
EUR/USD is down 0.72% today, currently trading at 1.1371.
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Federal Reserve Governor Barr supports further interest rate hikes, S&P Global's inflation indicator hits a new high since October 2022, and market expectations for a Fed rate hike in October rise to 71%.
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr stated on Wednesday that policymakers may need to further adjust policy to ensure inflation returns to target in a timely manner. On the same day, S&P Global's fl
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USD/CHF rose 0.71% intraday, now trading at 0.8254.
USD/CHF rose 0.71% intraday, now trading at 0.8254.
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ECB's Lane: Eurozone's real GDP is projected to grow by 0.9% in 2026 and 1.4% in 2027.
Philip R. Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, unveiled the ECB's September macroeconomic projections in a speech in Geneva, forecasting real GDP growth for the euro area
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ECB's Lane: Eurozone HICP inflation is projected at 3.0% in 2026 and 2.5% in 2027.
In a speech in Geneva, Philip R. Lane, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank, unveiled the ECB's September macroeconomic projections, forecasting HICP inflation for the Eurozone a
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GBP/USD is down 0.7% intraday, currently trading at 1.3250.
GBP/USD is down 0.7% intraday, currently trading at 1.3250.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Following his meeting with China's He Lifeng, stated he is open to continuing the Busan Agreement or exploring a larger-scale agreement.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Following his meeting with China's He Lifeng, stated he is open to continuing the Busan Agreement or exploring a larger-scale agreement.
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Russia attacked Ukraine after Zelenskyy's talks with Trump, killing at least 6 people, and the Kremlin said there was no basis for peace talks at present.
Russia attacked Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least two people and injuring more than 30 in the capital Kyiv, with another four killed in the frontline Donetsk region. The attack occurred hours aft
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EU lifts sanctions on two Russian billionaires, Ukraine expresses anger; Azerbaijani President pardons Frenchman accused of espionage
The European Union has agreed to lift sanctions on two Russian billionaires, Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, a move that has drawn strong criticism from Ukraine. Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister
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Senior Iranian Official: Multiple differences with the US remain, but diplomacy continues; Tuesday talks to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz and lifting sanctions.
An Iranian senior official told Reuters that Tehran is reviewing the US response to its proposal to end hostilities. The official emphasized that Iran's key priorities are a permanent end to hostiliti
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Oil Jumps as Iran Hardens Hormuz Stance, Reiterating Closure Unless 7 Conditions Met
Oil prices climbed to daily highs as optimism over U.S.-Iran diplomacy faded following tougher comments from Iran’s security chief. Tehran reiterated that Hormuz will remain closed and negotiations wi
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Iranian President Pezeshkian defends nuclear rights at UN, insists on peaceful technology, and signals readiness for dialogue despite criticizing US and Israel
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN that Tehran rejects nuclear weapons but will not surrender its right to peaceful nuclear technology. On Hormuz, he stated Iran cannot allow others to be
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Poonam Gupta, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, stated that the Indian Rupee has room to appreciate after a period of weakness.
Poonam Gupta, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, stated that the Indian Rupee has room to appreciate after a period of weakness.
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Crypto Firm Coinbase Dropped as Member of UK Finance Lobby Group
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global Inc. has been removed as a member of UK Finance, one of Britain’s most influential financial services lobby groups, even as the digital-asset sector ta
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Fed Governor Barr: AI Boom, Tariffs, and Energy Prices Fueling Inflation; Further Policy Adjustments Likely Needed
Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr stated that the AI boom and price pressures related to tariffs and energy have contributed to “upward price pressures.” He added that given rising inflation risks
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Iraq, Oman and Azerbaijan join growing list of nations cancelling Iran flights after US Treasury Secretary Bessent warns of further sanctions
Iraq, Oman and Azerbaijan join growing list of nations cancelling Iran flights after US Treasury Secretary Bessent warns of further sanctions
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Germany's largest trade union, IG Metall, is seeking a 5% wage increase for 3.7 million workers, putting new pressure on the European Central Bank to raise interest rates again.
Germany's IG Metall union will launch a new round of wage negotiations in October, demanding a 5% pay raise for approximately 3.7 million workers in the metal and electrical components industries to c
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The U.S. dollar recorded a seasonal gain in the last week of September due to the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance.
Data from the past decade shows that the last week of September is the strongest performing week for the U.S. dollar, and the current rally in the dollar suggests this trend will continue this year.
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Hong Kong’s securities regulator aims to include yuan-trading counter in cross-border channel by July 1
The measure, announced on Wednesday, is part of a strategic action plan by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to support Hong Kong’s efforts to advance the internationalisation of the Chinese
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NZD/USD fell 0.73% intraday to 0.5690.
NZD/USD fell 0.73% intraday to 0.5690.
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OECD does not believe the Bank of England needs to raise interest rates, citing the UK's 'different starting position' on monetary policy
The Paris-based group stated that the UK is 'starting from a different position' on monetary policy compared with other countries.
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AUD/USD is down 0.71% today, currently trading at 0.7069.
AUD/USD is down 0.71% today, currently trading at 0.7069.
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Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh responded to Donald Trump's demand for interest rate cuts to 1%, emphasizing that inflation has exceeded targets for five consecutive years and that rate hikes were unanimously approved by the committee.
Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh stated clearly at the press conference that inflation has exceeded the target for over five consecutive years, and this 25 basis point rate hike to the 3.75%-4% range al
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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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