DXY & Forex

Cathie Wood analyzed a recent U.S. employment report showing payrolls increased by 162,000 and household employment rose by over 500,000 in August. Wood noted the economy was performing well in August, suggesting these indicators could lead to a shift in inflation expectations and influence the

According to CME FedWatch data released on September 6, the probability of the Federal Reserve raising rates by 25 basis points in September stands at 59.4%, while the probability of maintaining rates unchanged is 40.6%.

According to Guru Club, Egypt's central bank reported that M2 broad money supply increased 17.5% year-over-year in July 2026, as of September 5.

According to ChainCatcher, U.S. President Trump urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates on the back of stronger-than-expected August employment data. U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August, roughly double to triple the expected level, Trump said. He argued the nation's improved credit s

According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. dollar index (DXY) climbed 34 points to 99.36 following the release of non-farm payroll data. Market participants have increased their bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike in

According to ChainCatcher, U.S. non-farm payrolls rose 162,000 in August, significantly exceeding economist forecasts of 56,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, matching expectations.

According to Bitwise, Bitcoin surged 22.4% in the past week, its largest single-week gain since March 2024, while gold rose about 5% and equities declined. Bitwise Europe research head André Dragosch noted in a client memo that the 90-day correlation between Bitcoin and gold has reached its

Economic author Pomeppokko presented an investment strategy focused on US index ETFs at a Money Today event held September 4th at COEX in Seoul's Gangnam district. The speaker, who achieved early retirement through S&P 500 investing and authored 'Retire with Just 3 US ETFs', addressed the topic

According to BlockBeats, US nonfarm payrolls added 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding expectations of 56,000, and reignited market bets on a September Federal Reserve rate hike to above 60%. The data highlighted divergence within the Fed as President Trump continues to publicly pressure for rate

Korean stocks face a critical week from September 7-11 as the KOSPI navigates heightened volatility following US-Iran military tensions and monetary policy uncertainty, with market focus shifting to upcoming US August Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) releases. The volatility

According to Norway's sovereign wealth fund (NBIM), the $2.3 trillion Government Pension Fund Global plans to reduce U.S. government bond holdings from 34.1% to 21.9%, cutting roughly $80 billion in Treasury allocations. The shift is part of a broader strategy to lower government bonds' share in the

Bank of Korea researcher Yoon Jin-woon published a BOK Economic Research Insight report arguing that monetary policy must precisely reflect financial vulnerability and economic agents' expectation formation methods. The report states that high financial vulnerability can amplify shocks to the financ

According to the Bank of Korea, the central bank released an economic research report on September 5 outlining how monetary policy should account for financial vulnerabilities and expectations formation among economic agents. The report, authored by Yoon Jin-woon of the BOK's Institute for

Seoul foreign exchange market participants reversed their dollar trading stance between late June and early September, shifting from paying a 0.15 won premium above the market average rate (MAR) on June 26 to accepting a 0.15 won discount on September 4. The USD-KRW exchange rate fell 212 won

According to Shinhan Investment & Securities, South Korea's Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH) is projected to sharply increase its debt on September 5. The corporation's debt is now forecast to reach 334.8 trillion won by 2029 and 372.8 trillion won by 2030, up from the prior year's estimate o

The Bank of Korea is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate in October before raising it to 3.25% in November, according to an iM Securities analysis released on September 5. Analyst Kim Myung-sil cited persistent financial imbalance risks including household debt and housing market

According to iM Securities analyst Kim Myung-sil on September 5, South Korea's central bank is expected to hold its policy rate in October before raising it to 3.25% in November. The analyst noted that financial imbalances including household debt and housing market instability continue amid

Park Jun-woo, a researcher at Hana Securities, assessed that South Korea's 2027 budget proposal avoids the worst-case scenario for the bond market but is more likely to create upward pressure on interest rates than downward. In a report titled '2027 Budget Proposal - The Paradox of Fiscal Balance

According to Hana Securities analyst Park Jun-woo on September 5, South Korea's 2027 budget plan reduces net government bond issuance to 96.3 trillion won from 109.4 trillion won this year, a decrease of 13.1 trillion won. However, fiscal expenditure will rise to 820.9 trillion won, up 12.8% from th

Revolut received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for a U.S. bank charter, marking a major step toward becoming a full-service U.S. bank. The U.K.-based fintech company, which serves more than 80 million customers, secured the approval in six months and is