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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Saudi Arabia has withdrawn from a China-led cross-border currency platform.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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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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According to Bloomberg, the New Zealand dollar ticked higher in early trading as the National Party is poised to remain in power following the weekend's general election, placing it in a strong position to lead coalition talks with smaller parties.
According to Bloomberg, the New Zealand dollar ticked higher in early trading as the National Party is poised to remain in power following the weekend's general election, placing it in a strong positi
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According to Deltaone, Rubio stated that the negotiations have yielded no results, and the demands put forward by Iran are "completely unacceptable."
According to Deltaone, Rubio stated that the negotiations have yielded no results, and the demands put forward by Iran are "completely unacceptable."
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Iranian state media reports that the U.S. military launched "projectiles" at Qeshm Island
Citing Al Jazeera and Iranian state media reports, the U.S. military fired "projectiles" at Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday evening local time. The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) p
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According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island, though there has been no official confirmation yet.
According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island, though there has been no official confirmation yet.
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Iraq and the US have reached an understanding on exporting oil through the shipping lanes near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, and exports are continuing.
Iraq and the US have reached an understanding on exporting oil through the shipping lanes near Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, and exports are continuing.
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Trump: Further strikes against Iran will be "highly unlikely" if progress is made on nuclear and Strait of Hormuz negotiations
Trump: Further strikes against Iran will be "highly unlikely" if progress is made on nuclear and Strait of Hormuz negotiations
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warns: If the situation escalates, Tehran will "unleash hellfire"
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned in a post on X that U.S. voters have made their choice, and the White House must now make its own; if hostilities resume, Iran will "unleash hellfire." A
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Saudi coalition destroys two Houthi missile launchers in Saada, Yemen
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen announced that it had destroyed two ballistic missile launchers in Saada, northwestern Yemen. A coalition spokesperson stated that the Houthi movement had previously u
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Gulf Stock Markets Fall Amid Iran Tensions as Investors Await Donald Trump's Next Move
Gulf stock markets declined as they were rattled by the situation in Iran, with investors awaiting Donald Trump's next move. As investors looked for signs of whether the U.S. might launch new strikes
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Egypt has reopened its embassy in Tripoli, with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty presiding over the inauguration ceremony.
Egypt has reopened its embassy in Tripoli, with Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty presiding over the inauguration ceremony.
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Tanker catches fire northwest of Khasab, Oman; crew evacuated
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a fire broke out on an oil tanker 15 kilometers (8 nautical miles) northwest of Khasab, Oman, resulting in the evacuation of the crew. The agency
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Saudi Civil Defense issues "potential danger" alert for Dammam, Dhahran, and other areas in the Eastern Province
The Saudi Civil Defense has issued alerts for Dammam, Dhahran, Abqaiq, and other cities in the Eastern Province, as well as al-Ahsa, warning of "potential dangers."
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Explosions reported in Qeshm Island and other areas near the Strait of Hormuz as US takes action to cut off land supply lines
According to Al Jazeera, Iranian state media reported that explosions were heard in multiple locations, including Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as Jask, Sirik, and Bandar Abbas, while
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UKMTO reports maritime incident involving bulk carrier and military in Gulf of Oman
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) stated that it has received a report of a maritime incident in the Gulf of Oman, located approximately 18 nautical miles (about 33.3 kilometers) ea
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Iranian Navy says two oil tankers damaged by floating mines near Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Navy reported that two oil tankers were damaged by naval mines near the Strait of Hormuz. According to Al Jazeera's live updates, the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) r
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US military says it struck a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman suspected of violating US blockade on Iran
According to Al Jazeera, U.S. Central Command stated that the U.S. military fired precision munitions at the stern of the Saint Kitts and Nevis-flagged cargo ship "Huda" in the Gulf of Oman, rendering
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According to Iranian state television, multiple explosions have been reported in southern Iran across Jask, Sirik, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm, with the cause currently unclear.
According to Iranian state television, multiple explosions have been reported in southern Iran across Jask, Sirik, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm, with the cause currently unclear.
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Iranian state media: Multiple explosions reported near the port of Jask in southern Hormozgan province
Iranian state media: Multiple explosions reported near the port of Jask in southern Hormozgan province
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Former EU Chief Negotiator Barnier: UK cannot "pick and choose" terms to rejoin EU Single Market
Former EU Chief Negotiator Barnier said in an interview with the BBC that the UK cannot "cherry-pick" components of the Single Market, and if the UK seeks to rejoin the EU internal market, EU member s
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US Military Forms "Iron Gate" Task Force to Cut Off Iran’s Overland Weapons Supply Routes
The U.S. military has formed Task Force Iron Gate to cut off overland Iranian weapons supply routes. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) issued a statement announcing the establishment of the new task forc
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Turkey Arrests Former Deputy Market Regulator in Expanding Fund Probe
Turkey has arrested the former deputy chairman of its market regulator amid an expanding fund probe. According to Anadolu Agency on Saturday, Turkish authorities have arrested the former deputy chairm
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ECB President Christine Lagarde: October inflation rose to 4% mainly driven by energy, core inflation remains stable
In an interview with the Yomiuri Shimbun, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that headline inflation rose to 4% in October, driven primarily by an increase in energy inflation (t
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Iraqi Foreign Minister: Oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have resumed, following losses of approximately $60 billion due to the strait's closure
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein stated in an interview with Al Jazeera that oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have resumed following understandings reached with Washington and Tehran. He re
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Iraqi Foreign Minister: Information indicates external forces are using Iraqi territory to launch attacks on neighboring countries
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein stated in an interview with Al Jazeera that information obtained by Iraq indicates external forces are utilizing Iraqi territory to launch attacks against neighbori
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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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