DXY & Forex

In the early hours of August 20 Beijing time, data released by the U.S. Treasury showed that total federal government debt had officially surpassed the $40 trillion mark, reaching $40.05 trillion. During nearly the same time window, Gate market data showed that Bitcoin had returned above $70k for the first time since June 2, reaching a high of $70,055.2, with a 24-hour gain of 8.47%. Source: Gate market data This is not simply a market coincidence. For a long time,

The USD/KRW exchange rate fell 5.1 won to close at 1392.6 won on August 20 at 3:30 PM in the Seoul foreign exchange market, marking the second consecutive day below the 1400-won level. The decline was driven by US dollar weakness following the US Treasury's announcement to expand its long-term

According to CIMB economist on August 20, the central bank of Indonesia may increase rates by 25 basis points in the fourth quarter if external and inflation risks again pressure the Indonesian rupiah. The report noted

On August 20, the Korean won closed at 1,392.6 per dollar on the Seoul foreign exchange market, down 5.1 won from the previous trading day. The currency has held above the 1,300 won level for a second consecutive day, maintaining weakness against the U.S. dollar. The won broke through the 1,400 lev

According to Jin10 Data, Eurozone government bond yields fell on August 20 following the U.S. Treasury's decision to expand its long-term government debt repurchase program. German government bonds showed signs of stabilization, with strategist Erik Liem at Commerzbank noting that the German debt se

EUR/USD rose 0.1% to 1.1687, marking its highest level since May 14.

According to News Tomato, the Korean won-dollar exchange rate returned to the 1,390 won level on August 20 morning, as the stronger dollar trend that had persisted over the past three months showed signs of stabilizing. The currency pair has declined 117.8 won (7.81 percent) in the past three months

According to Jin10 Futures, the CFETS-NEX yuan liquidity sentiment index stood at 50 as of 2:30 PM on August 20, unchanged from the reading at 10:15 AM. The index ranges from 0 to 100, with 50 representing

According to Jin10, on Aug 20 at 10 p.m. Beijing time, foreign exchange options including EUR/USD, USD/CHF, and GBP/USD pairs will see significant expirations. Six strike prices with notional values exceeding $1 billion each are set to expire, prompting risk management

According to Japan's Ministry of Finance, on August 20, the 20-year JGB auction saw a subscription ratio of 3.98x, down from 4.52x in the previous auction but above the 12-month average of 3.66x. The tail—the difference between the average and lowest accepted prices—widened to 0.17 yen from the prev

Switzerland's trade balance for July reached CHF 8.141 billion, up significantly from CHF 5.224 billion in June.

Switzerland's seasonally adjusted real imports declined 2.8% month-over-month in July, compared to a 1.6% decline in June, according to official data.

The US national debt crossed $40 trillion for the first time, according to latest Treasury data. Total federal debt stands at approximately $40.05 trillion, comprising about $32.27 trillion held by the public and $7.78 trillion in intragovernmental holdings. The Treasury reported a $432 billion

According to Treasury data, the US national debt has crossed $40 trillion for the first time this week, with total federal debt reaching roughly $40.05 trillion. This includes approximately $32.27 trillion held by the public and $7.78 trillion in intragovernmental holdings. The Treasury reported a $

According to Jin10, the U.S. Treasury announced a bond buyback plan on August 20 to contain a selloff in the debt market that had pushed long-term bond yields to their highest levels since 2007. This move helped ease pressure on the yield curve without requiring the Federal Reserve to expand its

According to Tiger Research analysis, approximately 700 trillion won in capital has flowed from South Korea's stock exchanges to offshore derivatives platforms since 2021, with 168 trillion won departing in 2025 alone and 77 trillion won expected to leave in 2026. Domestic investors have

According to iNews24, on August 20, the Korean won weakened to the 1,300 range against the US dollar, reducing investment costs for Korean retail investors (known as 'Seohak Gaemi') buying US stocks. Domestic stock market volatility and narrowing tax incentives for domestic equity accounts are

According to Jin10, China's central bank held one- and five-year loan prime rates (LPR) at 3% and 3.5%, respectively, on August 20. Meanwhile, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee indicated that President Trump could consider military action against Iran if it refuses to abandon its nuclear and u

According to Yardeni Research, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent has signaled he is willing to take all measures necessary to contain rising U.S. Treasury yields. In a message to bond market participants, Bessent indicated that "the bond market is not just your playground," emphasizing that the U.S. T

According to bond market data, as of August 21 morning, South Korea's 3-year government bond yield rose 3 basis points to 3.817%, while the 10-year yield rose 0.1bp to 4.336% and the 30-year yield fell 3.1bp to 4.699%. The flattening curve pattern reflected global market dynamics, as the U.S.