DXY & Forex

According to CNBC on Aug 5, Federal Reserve policymaker Neel Kashkari stated he maintains an open stance on future monetary policy and does not advocate for large interest rate increases. He said his goal is to lower inflation, not to slow the economy, and that now is the time to begin gradually

According to CNBC, Federal Reserve official Neel Kashkari on Wednesday called for transparent communication of the central bank's "reaction function" across different economic scenarios, stating such clarity helps markets understand

According to Jin10, the U.S. Treasury will maintain its buyback program at the same pace as the previous quarter.

According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the federal government's cash balance may reach approximately $1.05 trillion in October. The Treasury said it will maintain its buyback program at the same pace as the previous

The U.S. Treasury Department expects nominal treasury auction sizes to remain stable from August through October, according to its official projection.

According to Bloomberg, the emerging market currency carry trade resilience index fell roughly 1% in 2026 following U.S.-Japan joint intervention to weaken yen-funded carry strategies. The decline mirrors the drop in G-10 currency benchmarks, indicating that emerging market carry trades retained the

According to BlockBeats, Federal Reserve official Neel Kashkari said on August 5 that it is time to begin gradually raising interest rates, preferring to take small steps now rather than waiting. He cautioned against large rate

The U.S. July ADP Employment Report will be released at 20:15 Beijing time (August 5, 2026). ADP Non-Farm Payroll is a leading indicator of the official monthly employment figures.

According to Seoul Econ, the South Korean won strengthened to 1,424.5 per U.S. dollar on August 5, falling 8.0 won from the previous day's close, as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled support for Japan's defense of the weakening yen. Bessent stated on CNBC that the U.S. would do

According to Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Shoji, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent believes Japan's fiscal situation is improving, Katayama said on August 4. The remarks followed Washington's assistance in supporting the yen. "Overall, Bessent indicated Japan is moving in the direction of fiscal

According to MBA data, the U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.81% for the week ended July 31, up from 6.76% in the prior week.

According to statements made Tuesday, Kansas City Federal Reserve President Jeff Schmid said monetary policy is not restrictive and tighter policy will be needed to bring inflation back to the Fed's 2% target. His remarks followed the Fed's decision last week to hold interest rates at 3.50%-3.75%, a

According to Citi, the USD-KRW exchange rate will further stabilize following its decline from 1,560 won to 1,420 won levels, supported by improved dollar supply, active currency hedging by export companies, and measures by Korean monetary authorities. Citi economist Kim Jin-wook estimated that the

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's government bond yields fell sharply on August 5 as international crude oil prices plummeted amid expectations of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, easing inflation concerns. The 3-year bond yield dropped 71 basis points to 3.669%, the lowest level since

According to Jin10 data, China's People's Bank of China Guangdong branch held its 2026 second-half work conference on August 4. The meeting emphasized four key priorities: implementing moderately loose monetary policy to support Guangdong's economic growth; strengthening financial support for key se

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's 1-year FX swap points fell to minus 12.70 won on August 5, down 0.30 won from opening. The 6-month and 3-month tenors declined to minus 6.00 won and minus 2.25 won respectively. The decline reflected asset swap inflows and a sharp drop in domestic bond

According to Russia's Ministry of Finance, from August 7 to September 4, the ministry will increase its foreign exchange purchases to 136.17 billion rubles from the previous 123.2 billion rubles. Daily foreign exchange purchases will rise to 6.5 billion rubles from 5.4 billion rubles

Eurozone producer prices declined 0.3% month-on-month in June, matching economists' forecasts and reversing May's 0.2% increase, according to official economic data.