DXY & Forex

According to official data, the UK's official reserves fell by $281 million in July, compared to a decline of $5.978 billion in the previous month.

Onshore yuan closed at 6.7503 against the U.S. dollar on August 5 at 4:30 PM, up 30 points from the previous trading day.

Japan's Finance Minister Katayama Sakuji announced plans to decide on a framework for tax credits and tax cuts in September, according to official statements.

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's top 10 conglomerates excluding Samsung saw corporate bond outstanding balances decline 6.2 trillion won (3.1%) year-to-date as of August 5, contrasting sharply with 5.6 trillion won growth in the same period last year. The decline reflects higher funding

Individual Savings Account (ISA) holders in South Korea are rushing to extend their contract periods following a government tax reform announcement that will limit general ISA contracts to a maximum of five years. Securities firms report a surge in inquiries from existing customers seeking to extend

India's central bank held its benchmark interest rate at 5.25% on the 5th (local time), marking the fifth consecutive hold and meeting market expectations. Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that while headline

According to a statement from India's central bank (RBI) on August 5, the bank held its benchmark interest rate at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive decision, in line with market expectations. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra cited moderating core inflation excluding precious metals as justification for t

According to Jin10, six forex options contracts with notional values exceeding $1 billion each will expire on August 5 at 22:00 Beijing time. The expiring contracts span major currency pairs including EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, and AUD/USD.

UK 10-year gilt yields fell to 4.889%, marking their lowest level in over three weeks.

South Korean government bond yields declined on the afternoon of August 5th, with the 3-year benchmark falling 8.1 basis points to 3.659% as foreign investors increased net buying in bond futures. The decline was driven by foreign purchases of 15,089

According to Seoul Bond Market data on August 5, South Korean government bond yields fell as foreign investors increased net purchases across the curve. The 3-year benchmark yield declined 8.1 basis points to 3.659%, while the 10-year yield fell 12 basis points to 4.135%. Foreign investors posted ne

According to Yonhap Infomax, on August 5 in Tokyo trading, USD/JPY fell 0.11% to 157.525 yen as of 1:41 p.m. local time, with the pair hitting an intraday low of 157.299 yen. The dollar weakness was driven by easing Middle East tensions following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's statement on

According to Jin10 Futures, the CFETS-NEX Chinese yuan funding sentiment index stood at 47 as of 14:30 on August 5, matching the 10:15 level. Large banks, mid-sized banks, and non-bank institutions posted readings of 46, 48, and 46 respectively, all unchanged from

According to Yonhapinfomax on August 5, the Panic-Boom Cycle Index—which measures global economic activity—fell to 2.67 out of 5 points, down 0.04 from a week prior, signaling mild improvement. The U.S. stock market uncertainty index dropped 124.46 to 106.85, shifting from the panic zone to the

Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Committee members have been meeting weekly after the July meeting, with bond market attention intensifying on whether committee sentiment is shifting. The committee and bond market have both reviewed two major indicators: Q2 growth data and July inflation figures.

According to data provided by South Korea's Representative Yi Jong-uk to the Bank of Korea, small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) delinquency rates have risen significantly since December 2025. The 30-day-plus delinquency rate increased from 0.72% in December last year to 0.81% in March 2026,

According to Jin10, on August 5 (today), multiple key economic data releases are scheduled. France's June industrial output will be released at 14:45, followed by PMI data from France, Germany, Eurozone, and UK starting at 15:50. In

According to CNBC, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh held rates steady at 3.5%-3.75% yesterday (August 4) in a 9-3 decision, maintaining the hold for a fifth consecutive meeting. However, Warsh's refusal to provide forward guidance on rate direction sparked criticism from market participants and economists

According to Jin10 data, Federal Reserve officials signaled a flexible policy stance on August 5 as core inflation shows signs of moderating. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated that Fed Chair Powell aims to preserve options for optimal outcomes, while core inflation is decelerating with energy