DXY & Forex

US stock index futures traded mixed in the Asian morning session on October 26 as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. As of 10:21 AM Korean time, E-mini S&P 500 futures declined 0.02% to 7,658.00 while E-mini Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.09% to

According to Yonhapinfomax, on October 26, South Korean banks issued floating-rate notes (FRNs) with maturities exceeding one year—a rare occurrence reflecting market expectations of sustained elevated rates. Shinhan Bank raised 330 billion won at CD+58 basis points on October 23, while Hana Bank ra

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured re-election as Brazil's president on the 25th (local time), defeating challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in the runoff with 51.76% of votes versus 48.24%, according to Brazil's Superior Electoral Court with 99.76% of ballots counted. The victory comes as international

China's overnight Shanghai Interbank Offered Rate (SHIBOR) rose 3.0 basis points to 1.3010%, while the 7-day rate climbed 3.7 basis points to 1.3630%. The 3-month SHIBOR, however, declined 0.13 basis points to 1.4065%.

The Indonesian rupiah weakened to 18,107 against the U.S. dollar, marking its lowest level since late July.

According to Eugene Leow, senior rates strategist at DBS Bank Singapore, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is expected to decline to 4.8% on October 26, driven by rising demand for safe-haven assets. Concerns over artificial intelligence, economic slowdown risks, and geopolitical uncertainty in

In an interview published by the Bank of Italy on Oct. 25, Piero Cipollone, a member of the European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board, said the digital euro could give the EU “sovereignty” over its payment infrastructure. Two-thirds of euro area card transactions are currently processed by non-European companies, creating strategic vulnerabilities. Cipollone said a pilot using real transactions by ECB and national central bank staff would take place in 2027. Cipollone Interview: Two-Thirds of

According to Commerzbank's report released on October 23, the U.S. Federal Reserve and European Central Bank are expected to each raise interest rates by 25 basis points in December. Both institutions will hold rates steady this month despite persistent inflation pressures. The U.S. August

According to Jin10 Futures, as of 10:15 on October 26, the CFETS-NEX China yuan fund sentiment index held steady at 50, reflecting a balanced market condition. The index for major banks, mid-sized banks, and non-bank institutions stood at 47, 50, and 52 respectively, all unchanged from earlier

South Korean government bond futures opened slightly higher on the morning of the 26th, with foreign investors maintaining buying momentum after late-session declines the previous trading day. The 3-year bond futures rose 5 ticks to 103.20, while 10-year futures climbed 11 ticks to 107.24 as of 9:01

According to Yonhapinfomax, on October 22, France's 10-year government bond yield surged to 5.12%, marking its highest level in 24 years, while the spread with German 10-year bonds widened to approximately 157 basis points—the largest gap in 15 years. The rally in bond yields followed violent

According to reports on October 26, France's government bond market turbulence is extending to other eurozone nations, with 10-year yields rising sharply since October 23, according to Allianz Research. France's 10-year bond yields increased approximately 180 basis points, while Italy's rose 136bp a

According to Moody's, on October 26, the rating agency maintained France's sovereign credit rating at Aa3 with a negative outlook, citing expectations that fiscal deficit reduction measures will pass and social tensions will ease in coming months. However, the agency cited parliamentary gridlock

According to Yonhapinfomax, on October 26, South Korean government bond futures opened higher in morning trade, with the 3-year contract rising 5 basis points to 103.20 and the 10-year contract gaining 11 basis points to 107.24 as of 9:01 a.m. Foreign investors were net buyers, purchasing 3,502 cont

According to Allianz Research, France's 10-year government bond yields rose approximately 180 basis points as of October 23, following market concerns over potential contagion to other high-debt eurozone nations. Italy's 10-year yields surpassed 4.5%, while its debt-to-GDP ratio stands at 139.9%, ne

According to Sean Carroll, senior foreign exchange analyst at ITC, Lula won Brazil's presidential election on October 26, an upset result that contradicts recent polls showing Jair Bolsonaro at 80% probability of victory. The market reaction is stark: Brazilian assets, which rallied sharply

Goldman Sachs identified the Japanese yen as an effective hedge against financial market shocks tied to artificial intelligence investment in an October 23 note, Bloomberg reported on October 25. The investment bank stated that while the global economic backdrop still points to yen weakness, the

From 01:30 to 01:45 (UTC) on October 26, 2026, BTC fell sharply by 0.59% over 15 minutes, trading between 79,500.0 and 80,025.6 USDT, with an amplitude of 0.66%. Risk appetite cooled noticeably, and an imbalance in short-term sell orders put downward pressure on prices. Overall, technical signals were bearish. The main driver of this move was the risk of escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Trump said the U.S. could strike Iran again as early as Sunday, sharply increasing geopolitical

According to CME derivatives data, Brazilian equities experienced a sharp selloff on Monday, with tracking ETFs plunging 16% and marking the largest single-day decline since 2020. The Brazilian real weakened to 1 USD per 5.55 BRL, representing a decline of over 10% from Friday's close, with

According to MaceNews, on October 26, the Bank of Japan is expected to maintain its policy rate at 1.25% unchanged at its October meeting. Governor Ueda Masao signaled that further rate increases toward the neutral level will be necessary, though not requiring consecutive hikes. Market