DXY & Forex

Bond markets are sending the Federal Reserve a stark message ahead of its September 16 meeting. While the implied probability of a rate hike in September has collapsed from nearly 100% in late July to just one-third, the 30-year U.S. Treasury yield has climbed to 5.31%, the highest since

According to Pantheon Macro analyst Rob Wode via Jin10, the latest UK employment market data on August 18 supports the Bank of England's decision to maintain interest rates unchanged. The analyst noted that employment figures came in slightly weaker than expected, indicating the labor market

On August 18 at 20:30 UTC+8, the U.S. will release July export and import price indices, July new housing starts, and July building permits.

According to BlockBeats, the crack spread between U.S. diesel and crude oil hit a record high of $102.20 per barrel on August 18, as crude prices fell while refined product prices climbed amid supply pressures from geopolitical disruptions and seasonal demand. WTI crude oil has broken through the d

According to ICAEW, on August 18, weaker UK labor market data has reduced the likelihood of a Bank of England rate hike in September. The accounting industry group noted that declining job vacancies signal weakening labor demand, and employers remain reluctant to hire, fire, or grant significant

According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.75% today, marking the highest level since January 2025.

The onshore yuan-to-dollar exchange rate reported at 6.7427 at 16:30 BJT on Aug 16, down 45 pips from the previous trading day's official close and down 10 pips from the prior night's closing level.

According to Bank of America's August global fund manager survey, the majority of respondents expect Federal Reserve Chair Powell to take a neutral stance at the Fed's annual Jackson Hole conference later this month. Among survey participants, 31% predict he will deliver hawkish comments, while

According to Guru Club, MSCI Emerging Markets Index declined 0.7% on August 18, ending four consecutive days of gains, with losses led by declines in Samsung Electronics and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. The Emerging Markets Currency Index fell 0.1%, while the U.S. dollar

German 30-year government bond yields reached their highest level since 2011 recently, reflecting rising long-term borrowing costs for Europe's largest economy amid broader shifts in market conditions.

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's 1-year Interest Rate Swap (IRS) rates rose 1.75 basis points to 3.4725% on Aug 18. Three-year and five-year IRS rates increased 3.75bp and 5.50bp respectively. The yield curve shifted upward in early trading amid caution about back-to-back rate hikes, but s

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korean government bond yields surged on August 18, with the curve steepening significantly. The 3-year government bond yield rose 5.1 basis points to 3.847%, while the 10-year yield climbed 6.9bp to 4.382%. The 10-year bond futures fell 60 ticks to 105.07. U.S.

US 30-year Treasury rates reached 5.31% on May 17 local time, marking the highest level since 2007, while 10-year Treasury rates climbed to 4.728%. The surge stems from Big Tech companies—including Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, and Oracle—issuing approximately $194 billion in corporate bonds through

Long-term government bond yields in the United States, United Kingdom, and Japan rose to multi-decade highs on the 18th, according to the Korea Center for International Finance. The US 30-year Treasury yield reached 5.33%, the highest level since June 2007 when it hit 5.40%. Japan's 10-year bond yie

According to the International Financial Center, U.S. 30-year Treasury yields hit 5.33% on August 18, marking the highest level in 19 years since June 2007. Japan's 10-year yields surged to 2.95%, the highest in 30 years since 1996, while UK 30-year yields approached 6% at 5.84%. The spike

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 18, South Korea's 1-year foreign exchange swap points rose 0.90 won to -9.40 won, while 6-month and 3-month rates climbed to -4.70 won and -1.90 won respectively. The increase was driven by elevated demand for debt swaps among investors seeking to invest in won

The USD-KRW exchange rate traded at 1,411.80 won at 3:30 PM in the Seoul foreign exchange market, down 1.20 won from the previous close of 1,413.00 won. This represents the lowest closing level since October 2 last year, driven by exporter settlement volumes and offshore selling pressure. The

KOSPI declined 1.55% on May 18 as KB Securities analyst Lee Eun-taek warned that US 10-year Treasury yields trending above 5.0-5.5% could trigger capital flight from AI-related risk assets. Speaking at a press briefing at Korea Exchange in Seoul's Yeouido district on May 18, Lee stated pension

According to LSEG data released on August 18, investors have increased their bets on the Bank of England raising interest rates in 2026. Market expectations now point to a 30 basis point hike next year, up 5 basis points from the previous week's forecast. The shift reflects growing concerns over

As of Tuesday, U.S. Treasury yields across all maturities continued rising, with the 30-year yield reaching 5.3242%, marking the highest level since 2007. Japan's 30-year government bond yield rose 6 basis points to 4.135%. Consequently, Japanese and South Korean stock indices declined sharply on