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Most Asian currencies remained range-bound Friday as the U.S. dollar sustained its position close to a six-week peak. Robust U.S. labor data diminished hopes for imminent Federal Reserve interest rate reductions. The Japanese yen rebounded modestly following government warnings against rapid depreciation, while other Asian currencies showed margina…
Asian currencies mostly traded within narrow bands as strong U.S. labor market data strengthen expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain current interest rates for the near term. The U.S. dollar remains close to a six-week high, while the Japanese yen steadies slightly after government intervention to prevent further decline. Other major …
Asian currencies mostly traded within limited ranges, supported by steady U.S. dollar levels as recent U.S. labor market data and Federal Reserve officials' comments suggest a pause in interest rate reductions. The Japanese yen marginally rebounded following government intervention, while other Asian currencies showed mixed but generally stable per…
A U.S. District Court in California dismissed a lawsuit from the Justice Department seeking comprehensive voter registration data, including sensitive personal details. The ruling emphasized privacy protections and the potential negative impact on voter participation, marking a setback for the Department's efforts to obtain such information amid on…
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for the newly formed Palestinian Technocratic Government tasked with managing Gaza during a transitional period. This announcement coincides with the initiation of a second phase of a ceasefire that came into effect in October but remains unstable. The technocratic government, composed of 15 members…
Litecoin's value fell sharply by over 10% on Thursday, marking its biggest daily percentage decrease since November 2025. The decline trimmed Litecoin's market capitalization to $5.70 billion, representing a small fraction of the overall cryptocurrency market. This downturn follows an 8.21% drop over the past week, amidst moderate trading volumes. …
The dYdX Foundation published its 2025 annual report detailing robust recovery and growth in on-chain derivatives trading, expanded product offerings, and governance initiatives aimed at long-term sustainability of the ecosystem. Key milestones include a trading volume surpassing $1.55 trillion, a surge in quarterly volumes to $34.3 billion by Q4, …
Marking its first year since launch, USDT0, the unified liquidity network for Tether's stablecoin USDT, has moved over $63 billion in value, emerging as the fastest-growing cross-chain liquidity network. Supporting seamless movement across 18 major blockchains and processing more than $431 million in bridge volume daily, USDT0 is redefining stablec…
TenX Protocols Inc., a blockchain infrastructure firm, has acquired approximately 219.7 billion BONK tokens, solidifying a strategic partnership with BONK Contributors. This acquisition follows TenX's recent successful $29.9 million CAD financing round and its TSX Venture Exchange debut. The collaboration intends to enhance educational efforts and …
OpenServ has entered a foundational design partnership with Neol to enhance AI reasoning capabilities tailored for enterprise and public sector applications under real-world operational pressures. The initiative focuses on improving the accuracy, reliability, and development agility of AI systems in highly regulated and complex network settings. In…
Bitcoin has experienced a notable rebound after dipping below $90,000, climbing back above its 50-day moving average. Despite this improvement in short-term technical indicators, market analysis suggests the cryptocurrency remains vulnerable, with potential resistance near the 200-day moving average and signs of limited investor enthusiasm for risk…
A recent Reuters/Ipsos survey highlights a notable division within the Republican ranks regarding the federal immigration enforcement approach spearheaded by President Donald Trump. While Trump’s overall approval remains high among Republicans, opinions differ substantially on whether immigration agents should prioritize arrests even at the risk of…
Bank of America projects a rebound for the Korean won against the U.S. dollar by the end of 2026, with a forecasted rate of 1,395 USD/KRW, despite present depreciation pressures. The forecast underscores ongoing outflows driven by retail investors holding significant U.S. tech stocks, prompting Korean government interventions such as capital gains …
Bank of America anticipates a strengthening of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar by the end of 2026, projecting a USD/KRW rate of 1,395. Current depreciation pressures remain, fueled mainly by significant outflows from retail investors. The Korean government's recent capital gains tax reduction on foreign equities aims to alleviate these outfl…
Bank of America projects the Korean won will regain strength against the U.S. dollar by the end of 2026, anticipating a USD/KRW exchange rate of 1,395 despite ongoing depreciation pressures. The bank identifies retail investor outflows as the primary cause of weakness and highlights recent government tax reforms aimed at mitigating capital flight. …
Bank of America anticipates an appreciation of the Korean won against the U.S. dollar by the end of 2026, forecasting a USD/KRW exchange rate of 1,395. Despite current depreciation pressures driven largely by significant retail investor outflows, recent government policy adjustments, including a capital gains tax reduction on foreign equity sales, …
Bank of America projects the Korean won will gain strength against the U.S. dollar by the end of 2026, forecasting a USD/KRW exchange rate of 1,395. This outlook emerges despite ongoing downward momentum for the currency and recent government interventions aimed at curbing portfolio outflows. The bank highlights sustained large-scale sell-offs by r…
The U.S. dollar rebounded modestly after a challenging start to the week, buoyed by encouraging economic signals and federal policymakers' comments indicating a reduced likelihood of immediate rate cuts. Simultaneously, the British pound inched higher, supported by November economic growth surpassing expectations. Conversely, the euro slipped amid …
The US dollar strengthened modestly Thursday, rebounding from earlier weekly losses as prospects for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts diminished. Economic indicators from the US showed elevated producer prices and retail sales, reinforcing dollar demand. Meanwhile, the euro slipped following diplomatic disagreements involving the US and Greenland…
The U.S. dollar demonstrated modest gains, reversing earlier losses as market expectations for Federal Reserve rate reductions diminished. Economic data revealing stronger producer prices and retail sales supported the currency's advance. Conversely, the euro faced pressure after diplomatic tensions surfaced concerning Greenland. Meanwhile, the Bri…
The U.S. dollar has steadily regained strength after a volatile start earlier in the week, with expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts diminishing due to resilient economic data. Retail sales and producer price increases in the United States bolstered the currency, while European and Asian currencies exhibited varied movements driven by geopolit…
The U.S. dollar demonstrated a modest increase on Thursday, recovering from earlier losses influenced by political tension and monetary policy concerns. Strong U.S. economic data and signals from the Federal Reserve suggesting a reduced likelihood of rate cuts supported the dollar’s rebound. In Europe, the euro saw minor declines linked to diplomat…
The British pound is predicted to decline further against the euro, even as recent UK economic indicators show improvement. Enhanced GDP figures and a more optimistic housing market have been reported, but currency analysts see potential for continued sterling weakness amid market positioning and upcoming inflation data.
Despite encouraging data from the UK showing growth in GDP, industrial production, and housing market confidence, the British pound is expected to experience additional downward adjustment against the euro. Analysts highlight ongoing market underweight positions in sterling and upcoming inflation data as factors that could drive further currency mo…
Despite encouraging economic data from the UK, the British pound is expected to experience further downward adjustment against the euro. Positive indicators in GDP growth, industrial production, and housing market optimism contrast with market positioning that favors additional sterling weakness. ING analysts highlight the likelihood of continued p…
