DXY & Forex

According to Nikkei, Japan's financial markets closed on September 21 for Respect for the Aged Day. Earlier this month, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) conducted a "rate check" with major market participants on September 18, inquiring about current tradable foreign exchange levels—a step typically viewed

According to China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS), on September 18, the Chinese yuan exchange rate index rose 1.05 points on a weekly basis to 102.54.

South Korea's banking sector is testing whether its stress Debt Service Ratio (DSR) policy can protect mortgage borrowers as variable interest rates rise, according to financial industry sources on September 21. The stress DSR system was first introduced in late February 2024 to manage household

China's central bank has 2.72 trillion yuan in seven-day reverse repos set to mature this week (September 21–24), with no expiries on Monday and Tuesday, according to PBOC open market operations. On Wednesday and Thursday, 1.1 trillion yuan and 1.62 trillion yuan will mature

According to JPMorgan Chase on September 21, the bank projects South Korea's central bank will raise rates to 3.75% through scheduled hikes in November, February, and May, exceeding the median economist forecast of 3.5%. JPMorgan expects the central bank to hold rates steady at 3% on October 22.

According to Goldman Sachs strategists Dominic Wilson and Josh Schiffrin on the bank's podcast recently, the market is pricing in approximately 4 rate hikes from major central banks, but actual tightening may reach only 2 moves. Wilson said his base case is "one more hike in October, followed by a p

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) now expects the Reserve Bank of Australia to raise interest rates by 25 basis points in September and another 25 basis points in November.

The USD/KRW exchange rate in the Seoul foreign exchange market rose to 1385.7 KRW at 9 AM on the 21st, up 2.4 KRW from the previous session, marking the 8th consecutive trading day of increases. The sustained upward movement is driven by rising US long-term interest rates and elevated oil prices. Th

From 00:00 to 00:15 on September 21, 2026 (UTC), BTC edged higher over the 15-minute period, with a Return % of +0.60%, a price range of 81172.6–81711.0 USDT, and an amplitude of 0.66%. The overall market remained in a low-volatility state, with a Filled Amount of only around 202 BTC, indicating limited participation. However, the Order Book showed signs of bid dominance, with a bid-to-ask depth ratio of 6.13, suggesting that short-term bullish sentiment had strengthened slightly. The move was p

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's KOSPI index rallied 1.14% to 6,972.68 in early trading on September 21, briefly touching the 7,000-point level. The KOSDAQ gained 0.33% to 829.88 in the same session. The Korean

According to Financial Times, over the next year, Wall Street banks forecast the U.S. will issue approximately $1 trillion in short-term debt to meet growing government financing needs as borrowing costs rise. Bank of America projects about $1.07 trillion in new borrowing through September 2027,

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) resumed weekly monitoring meetings on household loans starting from the 8th, with the next session scheduled for the 22nd ahead of the Chuseok holiday, as domestic and international interest rate increases accelerate. The FSC reactivated the meetings

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark policy rate from 1.0% to 1.25% on September 18, marking the highest level since 1995. The 25-basis-point increase, decided at the monetary policy meeting, represents the third rate hike in 2024 following a June adjustment. BOJ stated the move aims to adjust the

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark policy rate to 1.25% on September 18, the highest level since 1995 and the second increase in three months. The 25-basis-point hike follows a June move from around 0.75% to 1.0%. The BOJ stated the adjustment aims to manage inflation toward its 2% target

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) resumed weekly oversight meetings on household bank loans starting Sept 8, monitoring lending trends amid rising domestic and global interest

SK Hynix raised approximately $26.5 billion through a US Nasdaq American Depositary Receipt (ADR) listing in July, with the influx of funds becoming a major supply factor in South Korea's foreign exchange market. The semiconductor manufacturer's fundraising, combined with increased export

According to Yonhapinfomax, SK Hynix raised approximately $26.5 billion through American Depositary Receipt (ADR) listing on the Nasdaq in July, becoming a major dollar supply source that weakened the USD/KRW exchange rate. The inflow exceeded the $19.87 billion supplied through the 2020 Korea-U.S.

According to multiple reports on September 21, Anthropic has postponed its initial public offering to November, with valuations reaching $2 trillion and annualized 2026 revenues expected to exceed $100 billion. Meanwhile, Iran signaled willingness to negotiate with the U.S., with intermediaries

According to Jin10, the Federal Reserve's permanent voting members and incoming 2027 governors are scheduled for intensive speeches throughout the week of Sept. 23-29, including Barkin, Williams, and Goolsbee. Meanwhile, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead delegation for U.S. economic

South Korea's five major banks — KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, Woori, and NH Nonghyup — intensified deposit rate competition this month, with KB Kookmin Bank raising rates twice within a week. On the 21st, KB Kookmin increased its KB Star time deposit rates by 0.1 percentage points for terms