DXY & Forex

According to data from Japan's Ministry of Finance cited by Jin10 on August 27, foreign investors net sold 764.1 billion yen ($48.0 million) of Japanese stocks in the week ended August 22, marking the largest single-week outflow in nearly two months. The sales were driven by surging global bond

According to Jin10, on Thursday, Aug 27, offshore CNH HIBOR rates showed mixed movements with the one-week rate climbing to 1.42697%, the highest since Aug 20. The overnight rate declined 2 basis points to 1.37409%, while the two-week rate rose to 1.43333%.

On September 1, major telecommunications companies and e-commerce platforms in Russia began accepting the digital ruble, marking a step forward in promoting the state-backed currency for everyday transactions while maintaining the ban on using cryptocurrencies for direct payments. Russia takes a firm stance on cryptocurrencies: the country allows investment and transactions involving cryptocurrencies but prohibits their use for direct payments. While other markets are still discussing the concep

Russia’s three largest telecommunications operators — MTS, Rostelecom, and MegaFon — have prepared to accept digital ruble payments starting September 1 as part of the first mandatory phase of the Central Bank of Russia’s digital currency rollout. According to Vedomosti, the companies are preparing their payment systems for launch: MTS is offering digital ruble transactions through services connected to MTS Pay, while Rostelecom and MegaFon are working on their own integrations. MTS Integrates t

Korean government officials and global institutional investors held a virtual consultative meeting the day before the 27th to discuss forex and capital market reforms, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The meeting brought together major asset managers including BlackRock, Vanguard,

On August 27, overnight SHIBOR (Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate) declined to 1.3650%, down 4.7 basis points from the previous day. The 7-day SHIBOR fell to 1.3940%, dropping 3.0 basis points, while the 3-month SHIBOR remained unchanged at 1.4300%.

On Thursday, August 27, gold prices rose slightly, supported by concerns over U.S. dollar depreciation and the federal budget deficit, according to Jin10 data. Gold gained over 5% last week after the U.S. Treasury announced expanded purchases of longer-dated bonds, sparking dollar weakness. OANDA se

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's monetary base is expected to face fluctuating pressures on August 27 due to multiple factors. The Bank of Korea (BOK) RP purchases of 37 trillion won on August 12 and fiscal allocations of 4 trillion won will increase money supply, while RP maturities of 30

According to The Economist, on August 26, the U.K. economic weekly criticized U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's long-term Treasury buyback expansion policy as a political tool aimed at the midterm elections rather than a genuine measure to secure bond market liquidity. The magazine stated

Japanese stocks rose on the morning of August 27, driven by NVIDIA's strong earnings announcement. At 9:13 AM, the Nikkei 225 index traded at 66,515.95, up 253.79 points (0.38%) from the previous session, while the TOPIX index gained 10.02 points (0.24%) to 4,121.04, according to Yonhap Infomax

The Governor of the Bank of Korea noted on Thursday that the country's government bond yields are declining, interpreting the move as a positive market reaction to the central bank's rate decision announced on the same day.

Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi recently warned on a podcast that the preconditions for a U.S. economic crisis are forming simultaneously. He said, “In my 35-year career, I have never seen all the indicators sounding the alarm at the same time.” As of Aug. 18, total U.S. public debt stood at approximately $40.05 trillion, the annual fiscal deficit was close to $2 trillion, and the debt-to-GDP ratio remained at a historic high. Zandi: First Time in 35-Year Career Seeing All Fiscal Indicators D

South Korea's economy faces contrasting signals as research institutions upgrade growth forecasts while financial markets experience sharp volatility. The Korea Development Institute raised its GDP forecast for the year from 2.5% to 3.2%, and Moody's projected 3.5% growth, citing semiconductor

The Bank of Korea raised its base interest rate to 3.00% in its August monetary policy committee meeting, marking the second consecutive monthly increase, as financial markets exhibited significant volatility despite upgraded economic growth forecasts. The Korea Development Institute raised its

According to Yonhap Infomax, on August 27, South Korea's government bond futures opened weaker as traders awaited the August monetary policy decision. As of 9:01 AM, 3-year government bond futures fell 7 ticks to 103.25, while 10-year futures declined 10 ticks to 105.84. Foreign investors

The Indonesian rupiah declined to 17,780 against the US dollar in early trading today (August 27), marking a one-week low.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) faces a monetary policy decision on August 27 amid economist calls for a 25-basis-point rate increase. With the current policy rate at 4.75% and July headline inflation at 6.2%, the real policy rate stands at approximately negative 1.45%, suggesting monetary eas

According to Yonhapinfomax, Hana Bank became the first South Korean commercial bank to sign a dollar settlement agreement with the International Central Securities Depository (ICSD) on August 27. The ICSD enables foreign investors to trade and hold Korean government bonds without opening separate do

According to the data disclosed Wednesday evening, the U.S. July personal consumption expenditure inflation rose to 3.7% year-over-year, exceeding market expectations of 3.6%, while month-over-month inflation came in at 0.2%, higher than the forecast of 0.1%. Markets repriced Federal Reserve rate-hi

According to Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Yoshimasa Himioya, inflation is expected to surpass 2% in the second half of the current fiscal year.