DXY & Forex

According to JPMorgan strategist David Lebovitz, Japan's central bank is raising rates for the third time in 12 months as the economy exits its 30-year slump, putting pressure on the yen and threatening the carry trade that has historically funded cryptocurrency investments. The U.S. and Japan

According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. 10-year Treasury auction yield reached its highest level since 2007.

The U.S. 10-year Treasury note auction on August 12 cleared at a yield of 4.683%, up from 4.58% in the previous auction. The bid-to-cover ratio stood at 2.53 versus 2.59 previously, while the percentage of debt allocated at the high yield was 65.27%, compared to 40.29% in the prior

Federal Reserve rate expectations remain divided across trading venues following July inflation data release. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.1% in July and 3.4% year-over-year, matching economist forecasts, yet CME FedWatch assigns 44% probability to a September 16 rate hike while prediction

From 12:00 to 16:00 (UTC) on August 12, 2026, BTC rose slightly by 0.05%, with prices fluctuating between 64,215.1 and 64,302.3 USDT and an amplitude of 0.14%. The overall market moved sideways, showing limited volatility and a weak directional bias. The main factor behind BTC’s lackluster performance was shrinking risk appetite amid multiple layers of macroeconomic uncertainty. First, US-Iran geopolitical tensions continued to escalate. Iran warned that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed

According to Eun Hwa Infomax, on August 12 (U.S. Eastern Time) morning, U.S. Treasury yields declined after July consumer price index (CPI) data matched expectations. The 10-year Treasury yield fell 3.00 basis points to 4.654%, while the 2-year yield dropped 3.40 basis points to 4.182%. The 30-year

Congress passed competing stopgap funding bills on July 21 and August 8, moving the government-funding deadline beyond the midterms and reducing the immediate risk of an October shutdown. The House approved

According to Morgan Asset Management Chief Strategist David Kelly, the Federal Reserve should maintain interest rates unchanged as July consumer price data shows moderate core inflation. Kelly stated Wednesday that "they absolutely should hold steady, and I actually think they will." He

According to Yonhapinfomax, the dollar-won exchange rate hit 1,417.60 on August 12, marking its lowest level in over 10 months. The currency peaked at 1,417.60 won in New York trading as foreign investors made net purchases of 2.8 trillion Korean won in domestic stocks. The stronger won came amid

During 13:00–14:00 UTC on August 12, 2026, BTC fluctuated within a narrow range and edged lower, with the 1-hour candlestick closing down 0.22%. The price ranged from 63,945.0 to 64,161.9 USDT, a fluctuation of just 0.34%. The current price is approximately $64,115, down 0.33% over the past 24 hours, while trading volume has contracted sharply to 103.87 BTC. Market participation remains low, indicating typical low-volatility consolidation rather than an unusual market event. The primary driver o

U.S. Treasury yields fell on Wednesday (August 11) after consumer price index data came in line with expectations, with the two-year yield dropping 3 basis points to 4.18% and the 10-year yield sliding 3 basis points to 4.65%. Market pricing indicates a 50% probability of a Federal Reserve rate

The US dollar index rose on the 12th as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran showed no signs of resolution. According to Yonhap Infomax, the dollar index (DXY) stood at 99.848 as of 7:20 AM Eastern Time, up 0.035 points or 0.035% from the previous close of 99.813. The dollar

On August 12, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the July inflation data that markets had been eagerly awaiting. Headline CPI rose 3.4% year over year, while core CPI fell to 2.5% year over year, with both figures matching expectations. After the data was released, crypto assets, gold, and U.S. stock futures all showed choppy short-term moves, initially falling before rebounding. However, the latest pricing in the interest rate market delivered the signal that truly deserves attention.

According to Yonhapinfomax, the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) rose 0.035% to 99.848 on August 12 (7:20 a.m. ET), as mixed signals over a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension created volatility in energy markets. The ceasefire deadline is set for August 17. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil for S

According to Bloomberg, Wintermute plans to invest up to $1 billion in artificial intelligence data center infrastructure and high-frequency trading over the next five years, CEO Evgeny Gaevoy said Wednesday. The crypto market maker aims to scale its non-crypto market activity to over 50% of total b

According to the People's Bank of China's second quarter 2026 monetary policy report released on August 12, newly issued enterprise loans and mortgage rates both hovered around 3%. The central bank noted that monetary policy accommodations continue to show effects, with ample liquidity in the

According to Jin10 data, on August 12, chief FX strategist Audrey Freeman stated that July inflation data came in line with expectations and would not alter market expectations for the September Federal Reserve meeting. With policy hawks unable to find new data

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday that the Consumer Price Index rose 3.4% year-over-year in July, matching economist consensus estimates and slowing from June's 3.5%. Core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, also met expectations at 2.5% year-over-year, down from 2.6%

Market Focus · CPI Special Edition This morning we said, “One number prices the world.” Now the number is out: mild, but it is not yet time to breathe a sigh of relief. July CPI rose 3.4% year over year, in line with expectations (the smallest increase since March), while core CPI rose 2.5% year over year, the lowest since March 2021. Core CPI also increased 0.1% month over month, returning to positive growth. Two consecutive months of mild monthly data are pushing the narrative of “an energy-dr

According to Guru Club, the Japanese yen rose 0.1% against the U.S. dollar to 159 on August 12, following the release of U.S. CPI data.