DXY & Forex

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on October 27, 2026 that cryptocurrencies and dollar-backed stablecoins could strengthen the US dollar's global dominance. Speaking at Ripple's Swell conference alongside Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, Bessent positioned digital assets as an increasingly

According to market consensus, the Bank of Canada is expected to raise its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% on Wednesday (Oct 28), marking the first increase since mid-2023. Futures markets price in a 77% probability of the 25-basis-point hike. The central bank will announce its monetary po

According to ING analyst Chris Turner, the UK budget announcement today (October 28 at 20:30 GMT) may provide support for sterling and UK government bonds. Turner expects the budget deficit to remain below 4% of GDP in 2027, with the UK among a minority of G7 economies showing improving fiscal

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According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korean government bond yields rose across the curve on October 28, with the 10-year yield climbing 7.6 basis points to 4.108% and the 30-year yield rising 7.0 basis points to 4.221%. The steepening curve reflected risk-on sentiment driven by a 6.63% surge in the

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's interest rate swap (IRS) rates rose across all tenors on October 28, driven by bond market adjustments following equity market gains. The 1-year IRS rate climbed 3.75 basis points to 3.5700%, while

According to Jin10, on October 28, Australia's third-quarter CPI data released today shifted market expectations toward a more hawkish Reserve Bank of Australia, lifting the Australian dollar. Market pricing now shows an 85% probability of an RBA rate hike to 4.85% next week, up from 69% before the

Last night, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) held its Talk to the SARB Forums in Cape Town and Polokwane, addressing key economic topics including its 3% inflation target and ongoing cryptocurrency reforms. According to the bank's official announcement, the forums aimed to enhance

According to the People's Bank of China, financial institutions held 283.44 trillion yuan in outstanding RMB loans at the end of the third quarter of 2026, representing a 4.8% increase year-over-year. In the first nine months of 2026, RMB loan issuance reached 11.52 trillion yuan.

According to Danske Bank analyst Jesper Fjarstedt on October 28, the euro has weakened to a 17-month low amid concerns over France's fiscal situation, with further downside potential. Market expectations for an ECB interest rate hike have shifted significantly; the central bank is now expected to

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According to Shenyin Wanguo Futures, the Federal Reserve will announce its October interest rate decision early Thursday morning, with market expectations suggesting a rate hold for October. However, December rate hike probability remains elevated. Precious metals fell from highs amid high interest

On October 28 at close, the onshore Chinese yuan (CNY) closed at 6.6669 against the U.S. dollar, up 11 basis points from the previous trading day.

Capital Economics revised its forecast for the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision at next week's meeting from hold to a 25 basis point hike. The revision follows September consumer price index data showing inflation at 4.3% year-over-year, exceeding both the prior 4.0% reading and

According to Capital Economics via Investing.com on October 28, the Reserve Bank of Australia is now forecast to raise its benchmark rate by 25 basis points at its November 2-3 monetary policy meeting, shifting from prior expectations of a hold. Australia's September consumer price index

According to the Bank of Thailand, the central bank maintained its policy rate at 1% on October 28, deeming the current level appropriate for supporting economic recovery. The monetary authority stated that accommodative monetary policy combined with targeted financial measures helps sustain economi

The USD/JPY exchange rate fluctuated near the 158 yen level on May 28 in the Tokyo foreign exchange market, ultimately trading at 157.790 yen as of 2:10 PM, down 0.06% from the previous session, according to Yonhap Infomax. The volatility stemmed from real demand as May 28 marked the final

According to Yonhap Infomax, the USD/JPY exchange rate peaked at 158.035 yen intraday before closing at 157.790 yen (down 0.06% from the previous day) in Tokyo forex trading on Oct 28. The pair initially rose after overnight U.S. equities showed strength in AI-related stocks, with the Philadelphia S

According to Jefferies analyst Mohit Kumar on October 28, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Waller's primary focus will be on credibility rather than leaning hawkish or dovish. Jefferies forecasts oil prices will decline to $60–65 per barrel within two years, suggesting oil prices should not be the

Spot gold traded at $4,037.98 an ounce at 04:57 GMT on Wednesday 28 October, down 0.6 percent, with December US gold futures at $4,051.32. The dollar edged higher and oil rose after the Houthis claimed a strike on a Saudi refinery, reviving inflation worries before the Federal Reserve decision at 2