DXY & Forex

According to Global Markets Investor analysts, the U.S. stock market ended the week with uneven gains, driven by sharp divergence between major tech stocks. Amazon surged 17% after its Friday earnings beat, with Amazon Web Services revenue rising 37% year-over-year, marking its fastest growth

According to BlockBeats, former Federal Reserve economist Claudia Sahm warned on August 3 that the Fed could face economic misjudgment if it relies primarily on macroeconomic data while overlooking grassroots signals. Sahm stated that apparent consumer resilience stems from households increasing

On July 30, the U.S. Treasury intervened in the yen market as part of coordinated action with Japan, amid U.S. national debt reaching a record $39.84 trillion, according to latest fiscal data. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York sold euros to purchase yen on behalf of the Treasury, following Japan'

According to Bloomberg, on last Friday (August 3), Japan's Finance Ministry confirmed the government deployed approximately 5.33 trillion yen (roughly $34 billion) to buy yen in the foreign exchange market. The intervention, combined with previous actions earlier in the week, brought Japan's

According to Jin10, on Monday, August 3, the U.S. dollar extended losses following a coordinated intervention by the U.S. and Japan to support the yen. The weakness stems from the Federal Reserve's decision last week to hold rates steady, prompting market concerns about new Fed Chair Walsh's

U.S. mortgage rates entered August near their highest levels in a year, with Freddie Mac reporting the average 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.66%, up from 6.58% a week earlier. Mortgage News Daily's daily index showed the 30-year rate at 6.83% on Friday, only 2 basis points below its 52-week high.

According to Freddie Mac and Mortgage News Daily, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.66% on August 3, with daily lender pricing even higher at 6.83% as of Friday—only 2 basis points below its 52-week high. The 15-year fixed rate climbed to 6.04%, while jumbo, FHA and VA rates also

According to Jin10, former Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif warned that failure to reach a final agreement with the U.S. within the proposed 60-day negotiation window could result in further economic hardship, domestic unrest, and new military

According to BlockBeats, Federal Reserve Chair Powell held rates unchanged last week, triggering significant bond market losses through Friday close. Lantern Capital founder Eric Hickman reported that U.S. Treasury securities and bills saw cumulative losses of approximately $115 billion in market

Kazakhstan's sovereign wealth oil fund plans to sell up to $300 million in foreign currency during August 2026, according to official announcements.

According to Jin10, BNP Paribas predicts the Federal Reserve will raise rates three times starting in December, citing expectations of rising U.S. Treasury yields as markets digest future rate hike scenarios.

On Aug. 3 Beijing time, international oil prices opened sharply lower. Brent crude’s maximum drop reached 7.3%, falling to $81.55 per barrel; WTI crude fell below $80 per barrel, at one point dipping to $78.78 per barrel, down 6.83%. As of press time, the decline in international oil prices narrowed. According to Gate market data, Brent crude was trading at $83.70 per barrel, while WTI crude was at $79.85 per barrel. The dramatic swings in oil prices were driven by an abrupt turn in the geopolit

According to BlockBeats, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Michael Williams on August 3 reiterated the Fed's commitment to returning inflation to the 2% target, stating the central bank will take action if inflation does not decline as expected. Williams also noted that the impact of Middle East

New York Federal Reserve President John Williams anticipates inflation pressures will gradually ease in the second half of 2026, with further decline expected in 2027, according to his recent remarks.

According to Yonhapinfomax, South Korea's government bond yields showed mixed movement on August 3. Mid-term yields declined while long-term rates rose, steepening the yield curve. The 3-year yield fell 1.6 basis points to 3.742%, while the 10-year and 30-year yields rose 0.3bp to 4.264% and 3.0bp t

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's interest rate swap (IRS) rates declined on August 3 amid growing expectations of U.S.-Iran negotiations and a sharp fall in international crude oil prices. The 1-year IRS rate fell 2.25

Cyprus-regulated brokers serving Spanish retail clients received notice on June 10 that perpetual futures, spot-quoted futures, and similar leveraged products can fall under Spain's rules for contracts for difference. The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission issued Circular C785 at the

According to CySEC Circular C785 issued on June 10, perpetual futures and spot-quoted futures are classified as contracts for difference (CFDs) under Spain's regulations. The Spanish financial regulator CNMV maintains this classification applies to Cyprus-regulated brokers serving Spanish retail

The USD-KRW exchange rate traded at 1,429.80 won as of 3:30 PM on the 3rd, up 5.80 won from the prior Seoul close of 1,424.00 won, as market participants remained cautious following coordinated foreign exchange interventions by US, Japanese, and South Korean authorities. Japan's Ministry of