DXY & Forex

Japan purchased 11,351 billion yen in foreign bonds in the week ending August 14, according to official data. The previous week's figure was revised upward to 16,367 billion yen.

According to Federal Reserve meeting minutes released on August 20 following the July 28-29 policy meeting, multiple officials favored rate hikes, with Dallas Federal Reserve President Lorie Logan, Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack, and Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel

Korea Gas Corporation reduced its 3-year bond issuance to 800 billion won on the previous day, down from an initially planned amount around 1 trillion won, despite receiving 2.4 trillion won in orders. Last week, Korea Electric Power Corporation similarly cut its issuance from a planned 5 trillion w

iM Securities analyst Park Sang-hyun stated in a report on the 20th that the won-dollar exchange rate falling below 1400 won could stimulate foreign investment inflows into Korean stocks and bonds. The won-dollar rate closed at 1397.7 won on the 19th, marking a 14.1 won drop and the first time below

According to IM Securities report, the Korean won-U.S. dollar exchange rate fell to 1,397.7 won on August 19, marking the first time below the 1,400 won threshold in 11 months. The closing price represented a decline of 14.1 won from the previous trading day. IM Securities analyst Park Sang-hyun

South Korean government bond futures rose during overnight trading on August 20, supported by the US Treasury's announcement to expand its long-term bond buyback program. The 3-year bond futures closed at 103.34, up 4 ticks from the previous day's regular session close, while 10-year bond futures ro

According to Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett, the U.S. national debt is poised to breach $40 trillion, with government interest payments having reached $1.4 trillion over the past 12 months. In his latest Flow Show report, Hartnett outlined a three-pillar investment strategy: avoid

The US dollar plunged on August 19 afternoon as the US Treasury unexpectedly announced it would more than double its buyback program for long-term bonds. The dollar index (DXY) fell to its lowest level in approximately three months, dropping 0.867% to 98.797, while the dollar-yen rate

According to South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), the agency extended the guideline on margin exchange requirements for non-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions on August 20. The extended guideline will take effect from September 2026 and remain in place for one

According to Yonhap News, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields approached 4.75% on August 20, driving semiconductor stock volatility not due to weakening AI demand but rising global interest rates. AI-related bond issuance surged to $489

According to BlockBeats, on August 20, President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve's interest rate policy on Wednesday, stating that even as economic data improves, the central bank should not block rate cuts. Trump called for significantly lower interest rates, noting the U.S. currently pays

According to CME FedWatch, the Federal Reserve has a 67.3% probability of keeping interest rates unchanged in September, with a 32.7% probability of a 25 basis point increase. For October, the Fed has a 58.3% probability of maintaining current rates, versus a 37.3% chance of a 25 basis point hike an

According to Michael Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, U.S. national debt has become a focal point ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections. On August 20, Peterson stated that interest payments on the nation's debt now exceed defense spending, with each additional trillion dollars in de

US federal government debt exceeded $40 trillion for the first time, according to Treasury Department data released on local time May 19. The milestone came just hours after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced measures to address elevated long-term interest rates, a major factor driving debt

According to BlockBeats, Federal Reserve minutes released on August 20 showed that several officials in July favored rate hikes, with many indicating that if inflation fails to decline, monetary policy may need

According to Forbes, on Aug 20, the publication explored how Bitcoin could address the Triffin Dilemma—the structural contradiction where a currency cannot simultaneously serve as both a nation's medium of exchange and the world's

Japanese government bond yields surged to 30-year highs on the 18th, triggering warnings that spillover effects could destabilize US Treasury markets and Korean financial assets. The 10-year Japanese government bond yield reached 2.96% on the 18th, marking its highest level in 30 years, while the 30

According to Financial News, Japan's 10-year government bond yield hit 2.96% on August 18, marking a 30-year high, while its 30-year yield reached 4.155%, the highest in 19 years. Both have surged approximately 62 basis points and 54 basis points respectively since year-end. The U.S. 30-year

South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) announced on August 20 the extension of margin exchange guidelines for non-cleared over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions, effective from September for a one-year period. The extension applies to 143 companies for initial margin

The U.S. dollar against offshore Chinese yuan (CNH) fell to 6.73082 on Wednesday, August 19 at New York close (4:59 AM Beijing time Thursday), declining 155 points from Tuesday's close and marking a new low for the