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US Dollar Index Erases All Gains Since February 27 Amid Iran Conflict

According to Odaily, the US Dollar Index (DXY) has erased all gains accumulated since February 27 following the Iran conflict. The dollar had briefly strengthened after the war erupted as investors unwound bearish positions and bet on potential Federal Reserve rate hikes, but these gains have since
GateNews·05-07 14:30
US Dollar Index Erases All Gains Since February 27 Amid Iran Conflict

Powell holds a press conference tomorrow morning—keeping interest rates unchanged is not a foregone conclusion. What should the next Federal Reserve decision focus on?

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to keep the interest rate unchanged at 3.5%–3.75% after its two-day meeting, and it may also fine-tune its statement to strengthen the emphasis on employment and flexibility for future rate hikes. Chair Jerome Powell’s term expires on May 15, and the market is watching whether he will be reappointed and whether there will be any changes in board membership. Waller, who has been nominated to succeed him, faces pressure over independence and reform, and Milan may become his last time attending in person. This article focuses on tomorrow morning’s press conference and the direction of policy.
ChainNewsAbmedia·05-07 10:53
Powell holds a press conference tomorrow morning—keeping interest rates unchanged is not a foregone conclusion. What should the next Federal Reserve decision focus on?

Japanese yen volatility hits a ten-week high again, with intervention rumors resurfacing before Bessent’s visit

Japan’s Ministry of Finance Deputy Minister Jun Mimura said the government is prepared to respond comprehensively to FX market speculation, with particular attention to non-fundamental volatility during the Golden Week holiday period. The yen briefly rose to 155.04; low market activity has fueled speculation about intervention, but Mimura declined to comment on defensive levels. The IMF guidance does not restrict the frequency of interventions. US Treasury Secretary Bessent will visit Japan next week, and senior officials from Japan and the U.S. will discuss the yen.
ChainNewsAbmedia·05-07 06:24
Japanese yen volatility hits a ten-week high again, with intervention rumors resurfacing before Bessent’s visit

IMF Downgrades Sub-Saharan Africa 2026 Growth to 4.3%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its latest Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook report on May 6 in Kigali, Rwanda, according to CCTV News. The report revised down the 2026 economic growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa to 4.3%, a reduction of 0.3 percentage points from the
CryptoFrontier·05-07 06:01
IMF Downgrades Sub-Saharan Africa 2026 Growth to 4.3%

Bank of Japan Official Says Policy Rate Remains Far Below Neutral Level

According to the Bank of Japan's policy meeting minutes released on May 7, a policymaker stated during the March 18-19 policy meeting that the benchmark rate remains far below the neutral level. Another member said the central bank needs to raise policy rates if there are no signs of economic
GateNews·05-07 01:01
Bank of Japan Official Says Policy Rate Remains Far Below Neutral Level