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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed the recent decline in the Korean won, emphasizing that its depreciation does not align with South Korea's robust economic fundamentals. Following discussions with South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, Bessent reiterated the importance of stable foreign exchange markets and the strong bilateral …
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed concerns over the Korean won's recent depreciation, stating it does not align with South Korea's strong economic fundamentals. In discussions with South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, they addressed foreign exchange market volatility and emphasized strengthening bilateral economic ties, follow…
The Japanese yen declined following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s announcement of a snap election planned for next month. Market participants interpret this political maneuver as likely to promote looser monetary and fiscal policies, thereby undermining the currency. While the yen initially dropped sharply, cautious trading and speculation of pot…
The Japanese yen weakened following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's announcement of a forthcoming snap election, provoking concerns about sustained loose monetary and fiscal policy. The dollar retreated slightly against the yen from earlier peaks, while market participants remain watchful for possible intervention by Japanese authorities to stabili…
The Japanese yen depreciated following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s announcement of a snap election aimed at consolidating her political authority. Market reactions saw the yen weaken against the U.S. dollar, retreating from key resistance levels, as speculation over potential monetary and fiscal policy impacts intensified.
The Japanese yen experienced depreciation after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced intentions to hold an early election next month to consolidate her political support. This announcement led to notable currency fluctuations, with the dollar retreating from recent highs near the psychologically significant 160 yen mark. Analysts attribute the y…
The Japanese yen experienced a decline after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to call a snap election next month, aiming to bolster her political standing. The dollar pulled back slightly after nearing a critical exchange rate level, as traders remain watchful of possible market interventions by Japanese authorities.
The U.S. dollar remained stable Wednesday prior to fresh inflation data release, while the Japanese yen weakened to its lowest point in a year and a half amid political uncertainty. Core U.S. consumer inflation slightly missed expectations, prompting careful market observation as additional economic indicators are awaited. The dollar's stability re…
The U.S. dollar maintained stability following recent declines, while the Japanese yen weakened significantly reaching its lowest in a year and a half. Key inflation figures and geopolitical developments influenced investor sentiment, with Federal Reserve policy expectations and potential political shifts in Japan playing pivotal roles.
The U.S. dollar maintained stability following recent declines as markets anticipate crucial inflation figures, while the Japanese yen fell to its weakest point in a year and a half influenced by upcoming political developments and fiscal strategies. Key inflation data from the U.S. will shape near-term currency trends. Market attention also center…
The U.S. dollar paused its recent declines on Wednesday, remaining steady ahead of significant inflation updates, while the Japanese yen fell to its lowest level in a year and a half amid political developments. The Dollar Index traded nearly flat, supported by firm Fed signals despite softer-than-expected consumer price inflation. In Europe, the e…
Asian currency markets experienced modest movement following U.S. inflation data consistent with expectations, reinforcing anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026. The Japanese yen fell to a 1.5-year low amid reports of a potential snap election and related fiscal stimulus plans. Meanwhile, China's trade figures for December and the full year…
Asian currency markets showed limited movement following US inflation figures that maintained expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. The Japanese yen weakened amidst reports of a possible snap election, while China's December trade data pointed to sustained economic resilience through a strong trade surplus.
Asian currency markets showed limited movement following U.S. inflation data consistent with expectations, maintaining projections for Federal Reserve rate reductions in 2026. The Japanese yen weakened to a one-and-a-half year low while traders considered a possible parliamentary dissolution and snap election in Japan. Meanwhile, China reported str…
Asian currency markets remained largely stable after the U.S. Consumer Price Index aligned with expectations, supporting Federal Reserve rate-cut projections. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen weakened due to speculation about an impending snap election and expansive fiscal policies, while China's December trade data highlighted a robust surplus and resi…
Bitcoin's price climbed notably after Strategy Inc announced a substantial $1.3 billion purchase of the currency, marking its largest acquisition since July 2025. This move boosted Bitcoin to over $96,000, a two-month peak. Meanwhile, data signals subdued retail interest within the U.S., echoed by Coinbase trading at a discount. Institutional deman…
The Japanese yen sharply declined to levels unseen since July 2024 in response to growing concerns about looser fiscal and monetary policy under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is reportedly considering an early general election. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar broadly strengthened following inflation data aligned with economists' expectations, refle…
The Japanese yen experienced a significant decline against the U.S. dollar, dropping to its lowest point since July 2024 due to concerns over potential fiscal stimulus and monetary easing under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The U.S. dollar gained broadly, buoyed by inflation data that largely met expectations, suggesting persistent but moderating …
The Japanese yen fell to its weakest point against the U.S. dollar since mid-2024 over concerns about potentially easier fiscal and monetary policies under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar appreciated broadly on inflation data that largely met economist expectations, suggesting a potential easing of inflation pressures. Mar…
Two civil rights activists in Minnesota were apprehended by federal officials after leading a demonstration inside a church whose pastor allegedly holds a supervisory position with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The protest stems from community concerns regarding the pastor's involvement in immigration enforcement actions, raising …
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung downplayed fears surrounding possible U.S. tariffs of up to 100% on semiconductor imports from South Korean and Taiwanese manufacturers, highlighting that such duties would likely cause increased chip prices in the U.S. rather than harming exporters. He also commented on South Korea’s export growth, currency sta…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung addressed the implications of proposed US tariffs on semiconductor imports, suggesting they would likely lead to increased prices for American consumers due to market dominance by South Korean and Taiwanese firms. He also discussed the recent depreciation of the South Korean won and its relation to broader curre…
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung indicated expectations for the won to strengthen to about 1,400 per US dollar within the next couple of months. Despite various domestic policy efforts to stabilize the foreign exchange market amid historic lows for the won, Lee acknowledged that these measures alone cannot fully counter depreciation influenced …
President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea downplayed the impact of possible US tariffs on semiconductor imports, emphasizing that any increase in duties could lead to higher prices within the US market. He highlighted South Korea and Taiwan's dominant position in chip manufacturing and addressed related challenges, including currency fluctuations and …
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has indicated that the country's currency, the won, is projected to strengthen to approximately 1,400 per U.S. dollar within the next one to two months. Despite the won's recent depreciation, domestic policies alone may not fully stabilize the foreign exchange markets, especially given regional currency weakness…
