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Yen Jumps 1% Against Dollar After US Jobs Data
Yen Jumps 1% Against Dollar After US Jobs Data
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USD/KRW fell 0.89% intraday, now at 1,408.5000
USD/KRW fell 0.89% intraday, now at 1,408.5000
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Bank of America warns investor optimism has reached its most extreme level since 2021, with its Bull & Bear indicator jumping to 9.7, recommending rotating toward defensive assets, bonds and
Bank of America warns investor optimism has reached its most extreme level since 2021, with its Bull & Bear indicator jumping to 9.7, recommending rotating toward defensive assets, bonds and the US do
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Barclays says the "Sell America" trade is resurfacing in dollar and US bond markets
Barclays attributes the return of this trade to uncertainty over Fed policy, a potential yen carry-trade unwind, and concerns over AI spending, which are driving volatility. Despite this, US equities
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Brent crude oil prices rose by approximately 0.9% to above $83 per barrel, as negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz remained deadlocked; US stock index futures showed mixed performance.
Brent crude prices rose about 0.9% to above $83 a barrel after talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz remained unresolved. Meanwhile, US stock index futures were mixed in early European trading as in
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Hong Kong Financial Body Calls for Review of US Dollar Peg, Suggests Yuan or Currency Basket
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association (HKSFPA) submitted a proposal this week, urging a re-evaluation of the Hong Kong dollar's four-decade-old peg to the US dollar. The assoc
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Goldman Sachs: US Support for Japan's Yen Intervention Unlikely to Harm Dollar's Dominant Reserve Currency Status
Goldman Sachs: US Support for Japan's Yen Intervention Unlikely to Harm Dollar's Dominant Reserve Currency Status
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USD/CHF rose 0.74% during the day, now trading at 0.8126.
USD/CHF rose 0.74% during the day, now trading at 0.8126.
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Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, defeating opponent backed by pro-Israel lobby AIPAC
Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated incumbent Congresswoman Haley Stevens, who was backed by the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC and the Democratic establishment, in the Michigan State Senate Democratic primary.
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USD/CHF rose 0.71% today, now at 0.8124.
USD/CHF rose 0.71% today, now at 0.8124.
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USD/JPY rose 0.41% to 158.41, with markets focused on progress in the Iran deal and the US non-farm payrolls report.
USD/JPY rose on Thursday, trading at 158.41, marking its third consecutive day of gains after falling to a 13-week low of 155.20 on Monday. Markets are closely watching details of a proposed agreement
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Bank of America Warns Fed Chair Warsh Faces 'Credibility Shock' After FOMC Split Decision
Bank of America cautioned that Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is facing an emerging-market-style "credibility shock" following the FOMC's 9-3 split decision to hold the fed funds upper bound at 3.7
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Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Besant explained last week's historic joint yen intervention as a friendly gesture, but analysts believe the move was aimed at protecting the US Treasury market
Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained last week's unprecedented joint intervention to support the yen as a friendly gesture to an ally. However, Wall Street analysts noted that t
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Argentina's Vaca Muerta Shale Oil Output Reached Record High in May 2026, Comprising 71% of Total Production in June
Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale formation has seen its unconventional oil and natural gas output reach record levels, significantly enhancing energy security across the Americas. In May 2026, shale oil
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BNP Paribas Sees Gold Hitting $5,000 Within 12 Months, Citing Trump's Fed Pressure and Dollar Weakness
The bank's wealth management division forecasts over 20% upside from current levels, projecting a 3.5% decline in the dollar over the same period. This outlook is also supported by World Gold Council
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ConocoPhillips has signed an agreement to acquire a 42% stake in a joint venture in Iraq's northern Kirkuk region and has completed $1.7 billion in non-core asset sales.
The acquisition is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The company also signed a re-entry agreement with Syria and completed its $5 billion asset disposition target ahead of schedule. Additio
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Analysis identifies five high-yield dividend stocks (5%-7%) as August bargains, including Altria and Comcast, following earnings misses or weak guidance.
The analysis suggests these stocks, which also include Pfizer, present compelling entry points for income investors. Altria (MO) offers a 6.24% dividend and dipped after its Q2 2026 adjusted EPS of $1
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Omilia Raises $67M Series B to Scale Customer Support Platform
The Athens-based customer support platform provider Omilia secured $67 million in a Series B funding round led by Expedition Growth Capital. Since its last fundraise in 2020, the company has increased
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MUFG says U.S. dollar remains undervalued against 8 of 9 G10 currencies, citing Middle East ceasefire expectations, U.S.-Japan yen intervention, and concerns over Fed independence
The bank suggests an extra risk premium is still priced in, noting that despite a small rebound, the DXY remains near a seven-week low. Concerns over Fed independence stem from reports that President
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Bonds and the dollar are weighed down by Washington policy decisions, leading investors to ponder if the 'Sell America' trade is returning.
Bonds and the dollar are weighed down by Washington policy decisions, leading investors to ponder if the 'Sell America' trade is returning.
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South Korean Won Rises to Highest Against US Dollar Since October on Exporters' Dollar Sales
The South Korean won rose to the strongest level in almost 10 months as exporters converted their dollar earnings into the local currency.
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Analysis points out that on August 5, spot gold surged by $188 (4.48%) in a single day to $4246.79/ounce, primarily triggered by short covering from systematic trend-following funds (CTA), with macro signals serving only as a catalyst.
Wall Street Insights analysis suggests that this surge was the largest single-day gain since February and the highest closing price since June 18. On a macro level, the ADP July new jobs report was mu
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Hollywood Sees 4 Billion-Dollar Films in 2026, Highest Since Pandemic; 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Joins Ranks
The film industry has welcomed four films surpassing $1 billion at the global box office this year, including Sony and Marvel's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," Universal's "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,"
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Dollar faces summer turning point amid yen interventions and upcoming US jobs report, with Aug. 7 employment data key for Fed policy direction.
Dollar faces summer turning point amid yen interventions and upcoming US jobs report, with Aug. 7 employment data key for Fed policy direction.
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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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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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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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Asian Bonds Decline, Dollar Jumps As Fed Hikes
Asian Bonds Decline, Dollar Jumps As Fed Hikes
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Ssangyong E&C wins record $2.15 billion Singapore hospital contract
Ssangyong Engineering & Construction announced Thursday it has secured a contract worth $2.15 billion from Singapore's Ministry of Health to build the Tengah General and Community Hospital. This marks
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South Korean retailer Daiso's annual sales are nearing 5 trillion Korean won ($3.7 billion), driven by K-beauty products and popularity among foreign tourists.
Sales at this South Korean discount retailer are being boosted by an influx of foreign tourists, who are primarily purchasing affordable K-beauty products and souvenirs. A tourist from India stated th
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USD/KRW is up 0.72% intraday, currently trading at 1,381.5800.
USD/KRW is up 0.72% intraday, currently trading at 1,381.5800.
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The Japanese Yen fell past the 156 mark against the US Dollar, as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signaled a hawkish stance.
The Japanese yen fell past the 156 mark against the dollar on Thursday morning, following the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and hawkish stance on its future policy outlook, which led to a gener
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China Adds More Foreign Currencies to Central Clearing in Yuan's Global Push
China has expanded its onshore central clearing system to include more foreign currencies, a move aimed at promoting direct trading with the yuan and reducing reliance on the dollar.
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USD/JPY is up 0.71% intraday, currently trading at 155.0628.
USD/JPY is up 0.71% intraday, currently trading at 155.0628.
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GBP/USD fell 0.7% intraday to 1.3388.
GBP/USD fell 0.7% intraday to 1.3388.
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USD/CHF rose 0.7% intraday to 0.8158.
USD/CHF rose 0.7% intraday to 0.8158.
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NZD/USD fell 0.71% intraday to 0.5732.
NZD/USD fell 0.71% intraday to 0.5732.
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USD/KRW is up 0.7% intraday, currently trading at 1,372.6500.
USD/KRW is up 0.7% intraday, currently trading at 1,372.6500.
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Nippon Steel to invest 900 million euros ($1.04 billion) in new electric arc furnace in Slovakia
Nippon Steel to invest 900 million euros ($1.04 billion) in new electric arc furnace in Slovakia
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Vietnam's VinFast to acquire founder's property firm for $1.2bn to bolster finances after years of losses
Vietnam's VinFast to acquire founder's property firm for $1.2bn to bolster finances after years of losses
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U.S. August retail sales rose 1.2% month-over-month, exceeding expectations and marking the largest increase in nearly five months.
US retail sales rose by 1.2% month-over-month in August, significantly exceeding the market consensus of 0.8% and marking the largest single-month increase in nearly five months, data released by the
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Chinese condiment firm Haitian acquires Hong Kong-based Amoy Food
Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company, a Chinese condiment manufacturer, has acquired Amoy Food from private-equity group Trustar Capital. Financial terms of the deal for Amoy, which is based in
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AlphaCore launches family office affiliate through Streamline acquisition
AlphaCore Wealth Advisory has acquired Streamline Family Office to launch AlphaCore Streamline (AC Streamline), a family office affiliate focused on non-advisory services for ultra-high-net-worth fami
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Uganda Shilling Slumps to Two-Year Low as FX Demand Soars
Uganda’s shilling slumped to a two-year low against the dollar, weighed down by a surge in demand for foreign-exchange in key economic sectors including energy, manufacturing and telecommunications.
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CNBC analysis suggests BRICS' de-dollarization efforts are more rhetoric than action, facing significant hurdles
BRICS leaders recently reiterated the need to use local currencies in intra-BRICS trade to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. However, experts express skepticism about the bloc's ability to shift awa
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Stablecoin growth could boost dollar dominance, US Treasury demand: BoE official
A Bank of England policy maker said digital dollars could expand access to the US currency while turning stablecoin issuers into bigger buyers of government debt.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Decrease in dollar reserve holdings mainly from Russia and China
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Decrease in dollar reserve holdings mainly from Russia and China
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Why is Bitcoin thriving but struggling to replace the US dollar's global dominance?
Bitcoin, as a decentralized digital asset, thrives on its scarcity, anti-inflationary potential, global payment efficiency, and increasing institutional adoption. However, its extreme price volatility, deflationary risks stemming from a fixed money supply, limited transaction processing capacity, and the strong control governments exert over fiat currencies make it difficult for Bitcoin to challenge the U.S. dollar's status as the global reserve currency and primary medium of exchange. The U.S. dollar, backed by its deep network externalities and central bank support, continues to hold an unshakeable central position in the global financial system.
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How to Buy USDT with USD on Major Global Platforms? An Analysis of the Regulatory Landscape in Mainland China
This article aims to analyze the mainstream cryptocurrency exchanges that support USD purchases of USDT globally and clarify the latest regulatory policies regarding virtual currency trading in mainland China. Given that mainland China has completely banned virtual currency transactions, there are no legal and compliant trading platforms within its borders. For global users, well-known platforms such as Coinbase, Kraken, Binance, and OKX offer various methods for USD deposits and USDT purchases, but users must comply with the regulations of their respective jurisdictions and complete necessary identity verification.
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Gold, USD, and Bitcoin: The Battle for Safe Haven and Store of Value
In a global market characterized by economic uncertainty and inflationary pressures, the performance and positioning of gold, the US dollar, and Bitcoin as primary stores of value and safe-haven assets are under close scrutiny. This article delves into the similarities and differences among these three in terms of scarcity, stability, volatility, and market correlation. Combining the latest market dynamics of 2026, it explores their respective advantages and challenges and summarizes expert views on diversified asset allocation.
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Why is Bitcoin thriving but struggling to replace the US dollar?
Bitcoin has achieved significant growth and widespread acceptance globally, thanks to its decentralization, scarcity, censorship resistance, and its narrative as "digital gold" for value storage. However, its inherent drastic price volatility, transaction speed limitations, lack of universal fiat currency status, and governments' control over monetary policy make it difficult to become a stable everyday transaction medium and global reserve currency like the US dollar. Bitcoin and the US dollar each play different roles, and it is difficult for them to replace each other in the short term.
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SoftBank Group's record $6.45 billion retail bond sale on Thursday will boost its share of Japan's corporate retail bond market to nearly 50%
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Samsung's Rainbow Robotics halts US robot shipments due to new American restrictions, plans to seek approval and US production
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New Zealand's sovereign wealth fund has achieved a 14.2% annual return, ranking first globally, but its CEO warns that high returns in US equities are unsustainable.
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Posco International acquires US shale gas asset for $550 million
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Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin tweeted a comment on the ancient Chinese philosopher Mozi, calling his thought "proto d/acc."
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Bitcoin corporate treasuries bought just 5.9K BTC in three months as holdings remained at unrealized loss
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Lookonchain monitoring shows Garrett Jin, the largest on-chain ZEC short, is now down over $26M, holding a $51.5M short position with a liquidation price of $2,631.53.
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