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Japanese Yen Stabilizes After Joint Intervention by Japanese Government and US, Dollar Weakens on Optimism Over Iran Conflict
The Japanese Yen stabilized at 157.55 against the US Dollar on Wednesday, following its most volatile period in months. This comes after the Japanese government, in conjunction with the United States,
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Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari says 'now is the time to start slowly moving' rates up, advocating a gradual approach potentially starting in September.
Kashkari believes higher interest rates are needed to curb inflation and prevent more drastic increases later. He was one of three dissenters at last week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting who f
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DeItaone reports: Fed's Kashkari says he is not calling for a dramatic increase in rates
DeItaone reports: Fed's Kashkari says he is not calling for a dramatic increase in rates
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FED'S KASHKARI: MY GOAL IS NOT TO SLOW ECONOMY, MY GOAL IS TO BRING DOWN INFLATION
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari stated that his primary objective is to bring down inflation, not to deliberately slow the economy.
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Barclays, HSBC: Concerns about the Federal Reserve's slow response to inflation increase the appeal of inflation-linked bonds
Barclays and HSBC Holdings said investor concerns about the Federal Reserve being slow to respond to inflation are providing more reasons to buy bonds that can withstand accelerating price increases.
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Economist Shan analyzes that the new Federal Reserve chairman, Warsh, faces a choice between "Financial Crisis 2.0" or "Dollar Crisis 1.0," and predicts he is more likely to choose the latter.
Economist aka Shan points out that the monetary policy choices of the Federal Reserve's new head, Warsh, are pushing the US economy to a critical juncture. Shan believes that Warsh will either stick t
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Analysis points out that the DXY is in a delicate intermediate state at the 100 mark, with insufficient downward momentum in the short term or limited rebound.
Wall Street Insights analysis points out that after the Japanese Yen intervention shakeout, the DXY has returned to the 100 mark. Currently, based on FX option positions, the US-non-US interest rate d
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Kansas City Fed President Schmid (non-voter) states tighter policy is needed to bring inflation to 2%, becoming the fifth Fed president to express desire for rate hikes since last week's mee
Schmid believes the current monetary policy stance is not restrictive, "given the strength of demand and investment," and that a tighter policy will be required to achieve the Fed's 2% inflation objec
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Federal Reserve Board approves Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc.'s application to acquire First National Bank in Port Lavaca
The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced its approval of the application by Coastal Bend Bancshares, Inc., of Corpus Christi, Texas, to acquire First National Bank in Port Lavaca, of Port Lavaca
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Federal Reserve Board approves FS Bancorp, Inc.'s application to merge with Pacific West Bancorp
The Federal Reserve Board announced its approval of the application by FS Bancorp, Inc., of Mountlake Terrace, Washington, to merge with Pacific West Bancorp, and thereby indirectly acquire Pacific We
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The Federal Reserve approves Spanish bank Santander and its U.S. subsidiary's acquisition of Webster Financial Corporation.
The Federal Reserve announced on Tuesday that it has approved the applications by Banco Santander, S.A., and its U.S. subsidiary, Santander Holdings USA, Inc., to acquire Webster Financial Corporation
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Fed reporter Nick Timiraos notes market participants believe inflation data is paramount, with Fed Governor Waller potentially casting the decisive vote in a tie, and highlights the Septembe
Timiraos adds that an 8-4 decision to hold rates, with Waller joining the three presidents, would not be favorable for the Fed leadership. He emphasizes that the September Summary of Economic Projecti
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Markets view Fed's inflation credibility with skepticism, seeing "all hat, no cattle" as 30-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2007
Despite Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's recent pledge to deliver 2% inflation and "not a whisper more," markets responded with a clear warning, pushing long-dated bond yields higher. The 30-yea
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Yahoo Finance analysis shows $1,000 invested on Inauguration Day 2025 in Gold is now worth $1,224 (+22%), Bitcoin $607 (-40%), and TRUMP memecoin $32 (-97%)
The analysis by Yahoo Finance compared the performance of a $1,000 investment in each asset from January 20, 2025, to August 4, 2026. Despite Trump's pro-crypto stance and policies like establishing a
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US ISM manufacturing index hits 4-year high of 55.6, S&P 500 profit margins reach record 16.7% in Q2 2026, fueling speculation Fed could raise rates in 2026
The Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) manufacturing index climbed to 55.6, its highest reading since May 2022 and the seventh consecutive month of expansion. Concurrently, S&P 500 net profit mar
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Nick Timiraos: To change project parameters, Warsh needs approval from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) foreign exchange subcommittee.
Fed whisperer Nick Timiraos reports that to modify program parameters, such as the borrowing limit per counterparty, Warsh needs approval from the FOMC's Foreign Exchange Subcommittee. The members of
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Nick Timiraos: FX swaps and FIMA repo address foreign dollar funding issues, but Japan seeks dollars for yen intervention, not liquidity, a purpose not aligned with Fed's FIMA description
Bloomberg's Nick Timiraos highlighted that while FX swaps and the Fed's FIMA repo facility were designed to help foreign institutions fund themselves in dollars and prevent central banks from selling
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Fed Insider Nick Timiraos Reports: Bessent Says Fed's FIMA Repo Facility for Currency Intervention is a Routine Tool, Upsizing $60 Billion Cap is "Reasonable"
According to Nick Timiraos, Bessent stated on CNBC on Tuesday that the Fed's FIMA repo facility, when used for currency intervention, is a routine tool applied as intended. Bessent explained that the
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Fed insider Nick Timiraos relayed: Bessent's monetary policy stance has shifted from favoring "rate cuts" in January to favoring "no rate hikes" in August.
Fed insider Nick Timiraos relayed: Bessent's monetary policy stance has shifted from favoring "rate cuts" in January to favoring "no rate hikes" in August.
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Treasuries Rose on Tuesday as Falling Oil Prices Trimmed Expectations for More Than One Fed Rate Hike in the Coming Year
Oil prices fell due to signs of progress toward a diplomatic resolution of the Iran war, which in turn curbed expectations for aggressive Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.
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DeItaone quotes Fed's Paulson: If progress not made on inflation, the Fed will need to act
DeItaone quotes Fed's Paulson: If progress not made on inflation, the Fed will need to act
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Fed's Paulson: Monetary policy is in a 'complicated time,' inflation is 'too high' and needs to be brought down, Fed likely has the 'mildly restrictive' policy required.
Fed's Paulson: Monetary policy is in a 'complicated time,' inflation is 'too high' and needs to be brought down, Fed likely has the 'mildly restrictive' policy required.
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Diamondback Energy CEO: Iran conflict caused largest oil supply shock, structurally raising oil price floor and complicating Fed rate cuts
Diamondback Energy CEO Kaes Van't Hof stated that the Iran conflict led to the largest oil supply shock in history, cutting global production by 13.6 million barrels per day and rapidly draining inven
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Philadelphia Fed President Paulson supported last week's decision to hold rates steady, keeping an open mind on future policy, and estimates underlying inflation at 2.4-2.8%.
Paulson outlined two potential paths for policy: one where inflation continues to decline, allowing the Fed to maintain current rates, and another where inflation progress stalls, suggesting policy ma
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San Francisco Fed President Daly: To fight inflation, further rate hikes may be needed in the future
San Francisco Fed President Daly: To fight inflation, further rate hikes may be needed in the future
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Fed's Daly calls October jobs report 'good news,' but expresses concern over inflation outlook
Federal Reserve official Mary Daly stated that the October employment report was "good news," expressing optimism about the U.S. labor market. However, she emphasized that wage growth is not running h
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US October non-farm payrolls added 165,000, beating expectations, while Bitcoin prices held steady near $75,000
U.S. October nonfarm payrolls increased by 165,000, beating expectations, while Bitcoin prices held steady near $75,000. Data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday showed that nonfarm pay
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Treasury and Fed Withdraw Plan for $250 Cross-Border Travel Rule Threshold
Treasury and Fed Withdraw Plan for $250 Cross-Border Travel Rule Threshold
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U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 165,000 in October, far exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, boosting market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in December.
U.S. non-farm payrolls increased by 165,000 in October, far exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, boosting market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike in December.
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Goldman Sachs lowers gold price target amid Federal Reserve's hawkish pivot: to $4,150 by end of 2026 and $4,800 by end of 2027
Goldman Sachs lowers gold price target amid Federal Reserve's hawkish pivot: to $4,150 by end of 2026 and $4,800 by end of 2027
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ING: US dollar could strengthen further if nonfarm payrolls data comes in strong
According to The Wall Street Journal, ING analyst Chris Turner stated that if the upcoming U.S. non-farm payrolls data comes in strong, it could reinforce market expectations for further rate hikes by
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Treasury traders increased bullish bets ahead of Friday's employment report as expectations for further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve continued to cool.
Treasury traders increased bullish bets ahead of Friday's employment report as expectations for further rate hikes by the Federal Reserve continued to cool.
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Democrats win control of Congress in US midterm elections, probability of a December Federal Reserve rate hike drops to 67%
Following the Democrats winning control of Congress in the US midterm elections, the probability of a Federal Reserve rate hike in December has dropped from over 80% to 67%, while the probability of r
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The Federal Reserve terminates enforcement actions against Allegiant United Holdings and Nano Banc
The Federal Reserve has announced the termination of its enforcement actions against Allegiant United Holdings, LLC, Nano Financial Holdings, Inc., and Nano Banc, with the related written agreements h
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Protos: US regulators question banks on Binance hack impact, lenders review security systems
Citing Reuters via Protos, following the hack on Binance, officials from the Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency contacted banks to check for any unusual activity or serv
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Richmond Fed President Barkin: The Federal Reserve still needs to raise interest rates in the future, but the pace will remain gradual
Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin said he expects the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates further in the future, though the exact magnitude and pace remain uncertain. In an interview wit
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Richmond Fed President Barkin: Inflation is the most critical risk currently facing the Federal Reserve
Richmond Fed President Barkin stated that inflation is the most significant risk currently facing the Federal Reserve, noting that inflation is neither accelerating nor declining, and monetary policy
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Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack: Must Maintain Restrictive Interest Rates to Cool Inflation
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said interest rates need to remain restrictive to bring inflation down to the central bank's target, and more frequent adjustments would help reduce the risk of po
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Federal Reserve October Banking Survey Shows Tightening Credit Standards for Small Businesses and Commercial Real Estate
The Federal Reserve's October Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey (SLOOS) showed that U.S. banks further tightened credit standards for small and medium-sized enterprises, commercial real estate, and s
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Arthur Hayes: AI Giant Equity Dilution May Weigh on Stock Prices, Short-Term Bearish for Bitcoin, While Central Bank Bailouts Hold Long-Term Promise
Arthur Hayes: AI Giant Equity Dilution May Weigh on Stock Prices, Short-Term Bearish for Bitcoin, While Central Bank Bailouts Hold Long-Term Promise
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Donald Trump's special committee hearing regarding Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has been postponed to December 14.
The special committee hearing regarding Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, initiated by Donald Trump, has been postponed to December 14, White House officials revealed on Wednesday. Donald Trump esta
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Nick Timiraos: A Democratic Senate would pose the strongest check on Donald Trump's reshaping of the Federal Reserve
Nick Timiraos: A Democratic Senate victory would serve as the most powerful check on Donald Trump's reshaping of the Federal Reserve. If any Federal Reserve Board of Governors vacancies arise in the f
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Lombard Odier Economists: A Democratic Senate Win Helps Reduce Uncertainty Around Fed Independence
According to Dow Jones Market Talk, Samy Chaar, Chief Economist at Lombard Odier, believes that a Democratic victory in the Senate would provide a check on Donald Trump's key institutional personnel n
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According to a Federal Reserve survey on November 2, banks tightened their lending standards for non-bank financial institutions, which could restrict financing for Bitcoin investors.
According to a lending survey released by the Federal Reserve on November 2, banks tightened their lending standards for non-bank financial institutions, while demand from commercial lenders and priva
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U.S. Treasuries fell due to strong U.S. job openings data and oil price volatility.
US job openings data exceeded economists' expectations, indicating a still robust labor market, which could give the Federal Reserve room to raise interest rates to curb inflation. Meanwhile, oil pric
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U.S. factory activity strengthened in October, with the ISM Manufacturing PMI rising to 59.0, which could complicate Bitcoin's hopes for interest rate cuts.
U.S. factory activity strengthened in October, with the ISM Production Index rising to 59.0, potentially complicating Bitcoin's hopes for rate cuts. A report released by the Institute for Supply Manag
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Bitcoin Trades Near $77,500 as US Midterm Voting Begins, Influenced by Binance Hack and Macro Factors
Bitcoin traded near $77,500 on Tuesday morning as polls opened for the U.S. midterm elections, down about 0.6% on the day. The price action is pressured by factors including a record $6.3 billion Bina
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Nick Timiraos reposts a 2000 news article: Tech bubble executives ignored rate hike risks, companies went bankrupt nine months later.
Nick Timiraos reposted an old news story from 2000, recalling the tale of Sy Picon during the dot-com bubble. In January 2000, The Wall Street Journal reported that Sy Picon, founder of Sy Picon, a di
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The Federal Reserve's Goolsbee Sounds AI Inflation Alarm: Can the Crypto Market Hold the $75,000 Mark?
Chicago Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee warned that excessive market expectations for AI productivity could lead to rising inflation, forcing the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, and potentially even triggering stagflation. This warning has garnered attention across global financial markets. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has experienced significant price volatility recently. After surpassing the $80,000 mark, the market is closely watching whether it can consistently hold the critical support level of $75,000 amidst macroeconomic headwinds.
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Previous, Forecast, Actual: These three numbers in the economic calendar are the market's script.
The economic calendar doesn't predict market trends; it merely answers "when, which country, and what numbers will be released." What truly drives prices is the difference between the actual value and the forecast. This article uses two sets of real data to illustrate how to read previous values, forecasts, and actuals, clarifies three common pitfalls—importance ratings, time zones, and revised figures—and provides a replicable weekly scheduling method.
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From Event to Your Screen: The Four Hurdles a Financial News Alert Must Clear
By the time the news is seen, half the market move has already happened. The problem often lies not in judgment, but in the sequence of information arrival. A financial news flash, from event occurrence to reaching the reader, must pass through four checkpoints: source coverage, deduplication and compression, traceable origin, and multi-language synchronization. This article breaks down this chain and provides three questions for ordinary investors to filter out noise.
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What is FED Coin? An Analysis of the Cryptocurrency of the Same Name and the Concept of the Federal Reserve's Digital Currency
The term "FED coin" carries a dual meaning within the cryptocurrency space: it can refer to low-market-cap cryptocurrencies circulating on the market, such as "Federal Reserve (FED)" or "FEDCOIN," which have no official affiliation with the Federal Reserve System and exhibit extremely low trading volumes; alternatively, it may informally refer to the concept of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) that the Federal Reserve is currently researching and exploring. This article will elaborate on the background, current status, and related developments of these two types of "FED coins" separately.
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Bitcoin Breaks $80,000: Buying Emerges Amid Volatile Federal Reserve Policy Expectations, Who's Positioning?
Bitcoin's price recently surged from around $63,000 in mid-August, briefly breaking above $81,000 on August 26, setting a multi-month high. This rally comes as market expectations for the Federal Reserve's monetary policy fluctuate; the CME tool still shows a high probability of maintaining current interest rates, but expectations for a rate hike within the year have increased. On-chain data indicates that large "whale" investors actively accumulated Bitcoin when it retested the $60,000 mark, while US spot Bitcoin ETFs also recorded strong net inflows, suggesting that institutional capital is a significant driver of this rebound.
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Bitcoin tops $80,000, expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike pause grow, who is actively positioning?
As of August 25, 2026, Bitcoin's price surpassed $80,000, marking its best week since 2023. This strong rebound comes as market expectations for the Federal Reserve to maintain interest rates in September are rising, with the probability of a pause in rate hikes briefly reaching 70%. Amid changing macroeconomic conditions and fluctuating ETF capital flows, large Bitcoin holders (whales) and institutional investors have emerged as the primary buying force, actively buying the dips and demonstrating a strategic willingness to allocate to scarce assets.
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The Nikkei 225 Index fell 5.76% from its previous close, currently trading at 57,557.09.
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ZEC (Zcash) is up 6.26% over the past 4 hours, currently trading at $1,330.13.
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AUD/USD fell 0.89% from its previous close, currently trading at 0.6946.
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Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index fell 6.11% from its previous close, currently trading at 39,032.95.
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The Shanghai Composite Index fell 1.06% from its previous close, currently trading at 3,650.85.
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Brent crude was up 3.52% from its previous close, currently trading at $98.354.
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South Korea's KOSPI index fell 5.48% from its previous close, currently standing at 5,088.79.
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USD/KRW is up 1.16% from its previous close, currently trading at 1,356.9045
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Trump's policies and institutional participation drove Ethereum's sharp rally in August 2026, with its market cap reaching approximately $294.8 billion in November
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WTI crude oil is up 2.54% from its previous close, currently trading at $90.764.
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