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According to CME FedWatch, as of September 20, market pricing indicates a 56.5% probability of a 25 basis point rate hike at the October FOMC meeting, with a 43.5% chance of no change. Looking further ahead, through December, markets price in a 46.6% probability of cumulative 25bp hikes, a 33.3% probability of 50bp cumulative hikes, and a 10.2% probability of rates remaining unchanged.

According to the International Coffee Organization and Value Purchasing Research Institute, China's net coffee imports soared 65.7% annually from 2020 to 2024, reaching 213,300 tons in 2024—a 7.5-fold increase in four years. Meanwhile, arabica futures prices swung 30% in six months, trading from $2.42 to $3.20 per pound as climate concerns mount. Global coffee-producing regions face structural headwinds. Key producers including Brazil, Vietnam, Ethiopia, and Indonesia experienced 57 more extreme

According to an emergency survey by Seoul Economic of 20 foreign exchange experts on September 20, the 1,300-1,350 KRW/USD range was identified as the optimal exchange rate, with 7 experts citing this band as most appropriate. Fourteen of the 20 respondents (70%) assessed won strength as positive for the domestic economy, citing benefits including import price stability and improved household purchasing power. Experts also warned of risks from rising U.S. 10-year Treasury yields, which hit 5.02%

According to Korea Exchange, foreign investors sold 11.16 trillion won worth of shares this past week, with SK Hynix leading net sales at 4.56 trillion won, followed by Samsung Electronics at 3.86 trillion won. Analysts attribute the shift to macro uncertainties including U.S. interest rate hikes and Middle East tensions rather than fundamental concerns. Foreign buyers shifted focus to financial stocks, energy shares, and defense-related names. Gaon Electric saw the largest net inflows at 126.7

According to KVPI representative Kim Soo-chul, China's coffee imports grew an average of 65.7% annually from 2020 to 2024, reaching 213,300 tons in 2024—a 7.5-fold increase in four years. Meanwhile, the world's top coffee-producing regions face structural challenges from climate change, creating supply constraints amid soaring demand. New York arabica coffee futures fluctuated over 30% in six months, trading between $2.42 and $3.20 per pound as of mid-September 2026. The International Coffee Org

According to NH Investment Securities, South Korea's KOSPI index is expected to fluctuate between 6,400 and 7,500 this week (September 21-23) as external risks mount ahead of the Chuseok holiday break (September 24-25). Key variables include a U.S.-China summit scheduled for September 24, ongoing Middle East tensions, and lingering effects from recent U.S. interest rate increases. The KOSPI closed last week at 6,894.23, down 0.23% from the previous week, as foreign investors sold 8.76 trillion w

According to the financial investment industry, South Korea's active stock ETFs' net assets surged to 14.14 trillion won on September 16, up 2.6x from 5.42 trillion won at the end of last year. The product count reached 88 funds as of this month, compared to just 58 at end-2025. The inflow reflects rising demand for active management strategies amid prolonged market volatility. In the past month (August 18–September 18), retail investors recorded significant net purchases in products such as KOD

According to South Korea's stock exchange, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are accelerating their share buyback programs and expect to complete purchases by mid-October rather than the originally planned November. Samsung Electronics has purchased 39.8 million shares (74.69% of its 53.28 million-share target) for a cumulative 10.31 trillion won, while SK Hynix has bought 14.15 million shares (58.79% of its 24.07 million-share target) for 24.39 trillion won. Combined purchases have reached 34.7

According to Korea Exchange, KOSPI fell 0.23% to 6,894.23 points last week, with foreign investors executing net sales of 8.76 trillion won as the market navigates U.S. interest rate pressures and anticipation of this week's U.S.-China summit on Sept 24. The index initially dropped over 3% to the 6,600 level following Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping, which pushed international crude oil above $100 per barrel and U.S. 10-year Treasury yields to 5% for the first time in 19 years. Foreign sellin

According to China Central Television (CCTV), Iran's military downed an advanced orbital reconnaissance drone over the Strait of Hormuz on September 20 at 6:30 PM local time. The Iranian air defense forces used a domestically developed defense system to destroy the aircraft in the southeastern region.

Gate News message, trader Garrett Jin has closed his ZEC short position after maintaining it for three months, resulting in a realized loss of $36.13 million. Following this closure, his lifetime profit and loss now stands at negative $12.77 million. Jin currently maintains a long position in 1,330 BTC valued at $107.77 million, showing an unrealized gain of $3.71 million.

According to Reuters and Iranian state media, Iran's President Pezeshkian plans to address the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, September 21, where he will outline Iran's position on international developments, particularly regarding what he describes as aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran. A high-level delegation will accompany him, and he is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with multiple world leaders during the session.

According to Iran's Mehr News Agency and Reuters, Iranian President Pezeshkian is scheduled to deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, September 22, outlining Iran's position on international affairs, particularly regarding U.S. and Israeli actions against Iran. He will also hold high-level meetings with multiple world leaders during the assembly. U.S. President Trump is set to address the General Assembly on Tuesday and has indicated openness to meeting with the Iranian presid

According to Al Masirah TV, controlled by Houthi forces, Saudi warplanes struck communication towers in Jawf Province, northern Yemen, on September 20, killing 4 workers and wounding 3. The airstrikes targeted facilities in the Hab and Shaaf regions. Saudi Arabia has not yet responded to the incident.

LIT's price rose 19.87% to $0.377149 in the last five minutes, according to market data. Over the past 24 hours, the token surged 133.68% from a low of $0.142818, with market cap now at approximately $17,050,049. Trading volume in the 24-hour period reached $55.6, reflecting active market interest.

According to HTX, SOL breaks through $110, trading at $110.08 as of today (September 20), with a 24-hour decline of 0.65%.

On September 20, Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari stated that U.S. inflation remains elevated and pressures have broadened beyond oil price impacts from Middle East conflicts, extending across multiple economic sectors. According to Kashkari, the Fed is increasingly concerned that inflation is not isolated to areas affected by Middle East tensions or tariffs, but is also appearing in the services sector. He emphasized that the Fed's responsibility is to bring inflation back to

Robinhood has integrated frxUSD as its first stable pool, according to @fraxfinance. frxUSD is a stablecoin designed to provide stability within the volatile cryptocurrency market. The integration enhances accessibility of frxUSD to a broader audience on Robinhood's trading platform.

According to Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York on Tuesday as the United States pursues efforts to negotiate a de-escalation agreement regarding the Russia-Ukraine situation.

Germany's CDU risks falling below the 5% threshold in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern tonight, marking the first time since World War II the party could be excluded from a state parliament. The CDU's vote share dropped to approximately 4.9% from 13.3% in 2021. Meanwhile, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) surged to about 38%, more than doubling its previous result to become the state's largest party. Chancellor Mertz called the outcome a "catastrophe" requiring no sugarcoating. The CDU also faced heavy lo