DXY & Forex

Swiss investment bank UBS recommended stocks and gold as long-term investment targets on September 7 (local time) as the possibility of a US Federal Reserve interest rate hike increased. According to CNBC, UBS maintained a positive outlook on global stock markets despite potential short-term

According to Jin10, analyst Robert Howard stated on September 8 that the U.S. August CPI data may determine whether the Federal Reserve will lean toward raising rates or keeping them unchanged at next week's policy meeting, with significant implications for the dollar. Market expectations, based on

According to HTX DeepThink researcher Chloe, August nonfarm payroll growth reached 162,000, significantly higher than expected, with unemployment holding at 4.1%, weakening the market narrative of "employment collapse forcing Fed pause." Market focus has shifted to this week's CPI release. Strong em

Bank of America has estimated that the US government faces roughly $50 billion in additional annual interest payments on outstanding Treasury bills as a result of Federal Reserve rate hikes. T-bills mature quickly, often in weeks or months, which means the Treasury is constantly rolling them over at

According to Bank of America, the U.S. government faces roughly $50 billion in additional annual interest costs on Treasury bills if the Federal Reserve hikes rates between September and December. T-bills account for over 20% of the total U.S. debt portfolio, with the Treasury issuing roughly $500 b

According to Barclays, on Sept 8, South Korea's current account surplus forecast was raised to $440 billion for 2026 and $400 billion for 2027, up from prior estimates of $345 billion and $378.5 billion respectively. The upgrades reflect strong semiconductor-driven export momentum. The bank

According to Jin10, on Tuesday, Sept. 8, Japanese Labor Minister Kenichiro Ueno stated that the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) continues to evaluate whether asset allocation adjustments are necessary. The fund decided in March that no adjustments were required at that time but remains

The Japanese yen strengthened to the 153 range against the US dollar on the morning of local time September 8, marking an 11-yen appreciation from 164 yen recorded on July 23. The currency shift follows coordinated pressure from US and Japanese authorities to address prolonged yen weakness. US

According to Jin10, offshore Chinese yuan Hong Kong Interbank Offered Rates (CNH HIBOR) showed mixed movement on Tuesday, September 8. The one-year HIBOR declined to 1.66030%, marking its lowest level since July 21, while overnight HIBOR fell 2 basis points to 1.39189% and one-week HIBOR slipped to

U.S. August NFP data far exceeded expectations, reviving calls for an Interest Rate hike on social media and among analysts. However, CME FedWatch Tool probability pricing is derived from the federal funds futures market, which showed a 58% probability that the September 16 FOMC meeting would raise rates by 25 bps to the 3.75%–4% range as of September 8—nearly unchanged from the week before the NFP release. Real-Time Market Data After the NFP Release After the release of the U.S. August NFP data

According to Daiwa Securities strategist Kenta Tadaide, economic fundamentals remain key to determining the USD/JPY direction. This week, U.S. inflation data will be released, followed by policy meetings from both the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan next week. "If U.S. inflation accelerates,

According to Jin10, the Japanese yen reached a six-month high against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday (September 8) in Asian trading, driven by expectations of faster Bank of Japan rate hikes and potential capital inflows into Japanese assets. The yen surpassed levels seen during the joint U.S.-Japan

According to iNews24, on Sep 8, Hyundai Motor's shares fell to 389,500 Korean won, down approximately 20% from July 1's high of 487,500 won, as the Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar. The won-dollar exchange rate stood at 1,340.20 won, down 218 won from July 1's peak of 1,559.2

According to Jin10 and Eugene Investment & Securities, the South Korean won surged to a 23-month high over the past three months, appreciating more than 12% against the US dollar, driven by strong semiconductor-led exports, large trade surpluses, and dollar repatriation flows from exporters.

Japan's July real wages rose 2.4% year-over-year, extending growth for a seventh consecutive month, according to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The sustained wage growth was driven by wage hikes from the 2025 spring labor negotiations (shunto) and summer bonus payments. Nominal wages

According to Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the country's nominal wage in July increased 4.7% year-over-year to ¥436,401, marking the largest gain since 1997 and surpassing market expectations of 3.8%. Real wages, adjusted for inflation, grew 2.4%—the largest increase in

China's exports to the United States rose 6.2% year-over-year in the first eight months of 2026, while imports from the U.S. increased 3.4% over the same period, according to official trade data.

China's trade balance in August reached $119.09 billion in dollar terms, according to official customs data. The figure fell short of the forecasted $120 billion but rose from July's $112.5 billion.

China's trade balance reached 809.3 billion RMB in August, increasing 5.5% from the previous month's 767.07 billion RMB.

China's trade surplus in August reached $119.09 billion, up from $112.5 billion in July, according to official trade data. The month-on-month increase of $6.59 billion reflects continued strength in the country's export