DXY & Forex

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Japan’s Ministry of Finance simultaneously announced joint foreign exchange action on Aug. 3 to curb disorderly fluctuations in the yen exchange rate. On Aug. 4, Bitcoin edged down to $63,440; a Glassnode report said Bitcoin had fallen to $62,600 before rebounding, as weak spot demand and ongoing net selloffs failed to hold above $66,000. U.S.-Japan Joint FX Action Mechanism: New York Fed Sells Euros to Buy Japanese Yen On Aug. 3, 2026, the two governmen

Foreign investors net sold 283 billion won in Korean treasury bonds on July 31st, breaking a pattern of 2-3 trillion won monthly net purchases tied to World Government Bond Index inclusion. The won's 7.5% appreciation in July — from 1,550.40 to 1,434.00 per dollar — likely prompted Japanese

According to Yonhapinfomax, on July 31, foreign investors sold net 283 billion won in South Korean government bonds, with a further net sale of 1.015 trillion won on August 3. Analysts attribute the slowdown to won strength, as the currency appreciated 7.5% against the dollar in July, falling

According to Yonhap Infomax, foreign investors slowed purchases of South Korean government bonds on July 31, with net selling of 283 billion won as the Korean won surged 7.5% against the dollar throughout July. The won strengthened from 1,550.40 per dollar on July 1 to 1,434.00 on July 31,

South Korean stock index KOSPI experienced extreme volatility last week but reconfirmed the 6,000 level as a bottom, according to NH Investment & Securities researcher Kim Byung-yeon on the 4th. Kim stated that future stability of the Korean stock market depends on whether US interest rates

According to Guru Club, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on the Federal Reserve to expand the Foreign and International Monetary Authorities (FIMA) facility to support the yen on August 4. The FIMA facility allows foreign governments to use their holdings of U.S. Treasury securities as c

According to U.S. officials, Japan's central bank deployed approximately $87 billion (11 trillion yen) in foreign exchange intervention on July 30 and 31 to support the yen. Market data suggests the Bank of Japan used roughly $53 billion on July 30 and $34 billion on July 31 to purchase yen.

According to Yonhap Infomax, as of the end of July, South Korea's five major banks—KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, Woori, and NH Nonghyup—reported combined group loan balances of 148.24 trillion won, up 653.1 billion won from the previous month. The increase marks the fourth consecutive month of growth f

According to Yonhapinfomax, the USD/KRW exchange rate dropped to 1,429.50 won on August 4 early morning, falling below the 1,430 won level amid continued yen strength from US-Japan coordination intervention. The rate declined 0.30 won from the previous Seoul close and 6.00 won from 24 hours prior. J

Shinhan Investment & Securities analyst Kim Sung-hwan stated that yen-carry trade unwinding concerns emerged as a new market issue after the dollar-yen exchange rate dropped sharply last week under US-Japan coordination. Kim explained the unwinding pressure represents the final stage of the

According to Yonhapinfomax, on August 3, the USD/JPY exchange rate fell to 156.953 yen, down 1.399% from the previous close of 159.180 yen. The U.S. and Japan jointly announced currency intervention to support the yen, though the yen rebound partially retreated after market speculation emerged

The 30-year Treasury yield closed at 5.27% on July 31, its highest level in 19 years, while the 10-year yield reached 4.75%, its highest since January 2025, according to Federal Reserve Economic Data. The increases followed the Federal Open Market Committee's July 29 decision to hold its policy

According to FRED data, the 30-year US Treasury yield reached 5.27% on July 31, its highest level in 19 years, while the 10-year yield hit 4.75%, the highest since January 2025. The Federal Reserve held its policy rate unchanged at 3.50%-3.75% on July 29, but futures traders have shifted

Amazon Web Services CEO confirmed that AI business revenue is clearly trackable, citing infrastructure bookings extending through 2028 and five-year customer contracts. The statement came as Amazon raised its capital expenditure to $220 billion, addressing investor concerns about the scale of AI inf

According to Korean Economic TV, over the weekend President Trump canceled plans for a large-scale military strike against Iran and called for diplomatic negotiations instead. The shift toward deescalation sparked a rally in risk assets, with

On August 3, the U.S. and Japan jointly intervened in the yen market to stabilize the currency, with the dollar index holding steady at 99.90. The yen strengthened 0.3% to 157.18 per dollar, rebounding from a 40-year low of 162 hit in late July. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed

According to CME FedWatch data released on August 4, the Federal Reserve has a 67.2% probability of raising rates by 25 basis points at its September meeting. The odds of maintaining rates unchanged through September stand at 32.8%.

According to New York's Attorney General, 25 U.S. states led by Democrats filed a lawsuit on August 3 challenging the federal government's latest tariff measures. The states argue that the president's tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners exceed his statutory authority to tax imports. The Attorn