DXY & Forex

On Friday evening, September 4, Beijing time, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the August NFP report. The data will be released during the final week before the FED’s September policy meeting (September 15–16), making its potential market impact self-evident. However, in Bank of America’s view, the NFP report is more of an “appetizer.” The “main course” that will truly determine whether the FED raises rates in September remains the August Consumer Price Index (CPI), scheduled for

According to Bank of Japan account data, the central bank conducted no major intervention in the yen on Wednesday (September 2).

Russia's Finance Ministry announced it will reduce its daily foreign exchange purchases to 2.5 billion rubles from September 7 to October 6, down from the previous 6.5 billion rubles per day.

According to Russia's Ministry of Finance, starting September 7, the daily net foreign currency purchases will be reduced to 1.92 billion rubles from 5.92 billion rubles, marking a decrease of approximately 67.6%.

Russia's Finance Ministry will purchase 55.6 billion rubles in foreign currency from September 7 to October 6, according to an official announcement. The revised plan represents a significant reduction from the previously announced amount of 136.17 billion rubles.

Eurozone producer price inflation (PPI) reached 5.8% year-on-year in July, according to Eurostat, exceeding the consensus forecast of 5.3% and rising from 4.60% in the prior month.

Eurozone's producer price index rose 1.6% month-over-month in July, rebounding from a decline of 0.3% in the prior month.

The won/yen exchange rate hit 863.5 won per 100 yen on September 3, rising 1% from the previous day, after reaching an intraday low of 854 won — the lowest level since November 2023. The rate has dropped 5.9% in the past month and approximately 10% since the end of the second quarter. The

Offshore yuan closed at 6.7181 against the U.S. dollar on September 3 at 16:30, rising 38 pips from the previous trading day.

According to Investing.com, on September 3, the Korean won-to-Japanese yen exchange rate fell to 863.5 won per 100 yen, hitting its lowest level since November 2023 and down 5.9% over the past month. The currency pair had dropped to 854 won during intraday trading and has declined

Turkey's trade minister projects that the country's current account will record a surplus in August, according to the official statement.

According to market sources, South Korea's Finance Minister will hold a market assessment meeting on Friday, September 4.

According to Bloomberg calculations based on filings from major U.S. asset holders including pension funds and insurers, currency hedging ratios for foreign currency exposure across six major markets—Japan, Canada, Taiwan, Australia, Denmark, and Finland—fell to 41% as of June 30, marking the

According to Arthur Hayes on X, Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is considering a review of its domestic and foreign asset allocations, with the move driving euro against yen (EURJPY) down 200 pips on

According to Guru Club, the Bank of Japan tends to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points this month to combat inflation risks, with future rate adjustments to remain flexible based on economic and price developments. Rising service prices and persistent yen weakness bolster the case f

According to the financial investment industry, individual investors in South Korea are distributing their assets across multiple securities firms based on investment objectives, with each brokerage capturing leading market share in different segments as of H1 2026. Kiwoom Securities held the

Chris Hobin, CEO of Lazard Asset Management, delivered a keynote address at the Jeonbuk International Financial Conference held at the National Pension Fund headquarters on the 3rd, arguing that global interest rate increases must be understood as a consequence of geopolitical shifts. Hobin stated t

According to Digital Daily, Samsung Securities' short-term financing instrument (CP) business approval is set to advance after key regulatory uncertainty was resolved on September 3. The Financial Services Commission confirmed administrative penalties against the brokerage as an institutional

According to Lazard CEO Chris Hobin speaking at the Jeonbuk International Financial Conference (JIFIC) on September 3, investor allocations to U.S. assets have surged from 50% to 66% of portfolios, yet Hobin cautioned that the U.S. is no longer a safe haven. He pointed out that U.S. debt-to-GDP

Commercial real estate deals in South Korea are stalling at the closing stage as senior secured loan rates for office buildings rise to 5.1-5.3%, according to financial investment industry sources on September 3. The rate increase — from 3.8% at the end of last year and 4% early this year —