Forex
Putin says Russia, North Korea coordinating on regional security
Russian president highlights joint efforts with Pyongyang amid rising geopolitical tensions in Northeast Asia.
USD/JPY rebound signals continued support for carry trades
The yen's recent depreciation against the dollar suggests investors are still favoring higher-yielding assets despite global policy uncertainties.
Trump boarded secret Turkey flight via catering truck: reports
Former U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly used a catering truck to board a flight to Turkey amid unspecified security concerns linked to Iran.
JPMorgan cuts ties with Polymarket over regulatory concerns
Bank severed ties with prediction market platform in 2023 citing compliance risks, source familiar with the matter says.
FX markets see subdued volatility amid steady dollar demand
Low volatility persists in currency markets as the U.S. dollar holds firm, with traders awaiting key economic cues for directional moves.
Dollar’s softer outlook collides with geopolitical risks
A weaker greenback thesis faces headwinds as escalating geopolitical tensions threaten to disrupt global trade and capital flows.
Yen pares half of intervention-driven gains vs dollar
JPY/USD retreats after Bank of Japan’s suspected currency intervention failed to sustain gains, with intervention effects fading within days.
USD/JPY edges higher as Middle East tensions curb yen demand
Investors test the yen's perceived floor near 160 per dollar as geopolitical risks weigh on safe-haven flows.
NZD/JPY climbs to multi-week highs as risk appetite returns
New Zealand dollar strengthens against yen amid broad risk-on sentiment and rising commodity prices. Technical levels now in focus.
RBA holds rates at 4.35%, AUD/USD reaction muted
The Reserve Bank of Australia maintained its cash rate at 4.35% as expected, with the Australian dollar showing little immediate reaction against the U.S. dollar.
GBP/USD range trade as UK-US rate gap narrows
Sterling-dollar trading consolidates within a tight band as expectations for divergent central bank policy diminish.
New Zealand PM Luxon survives confidence vote amid leadership speculation
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon retained support in parliament after calls for his resignation over economic policies and leadership concerns.
Drones strike residential buildings in Russia's Novorossiysk
Mayor confirms attacks on civilian structures in Black Sea port, amid ongoing regional conflict. No immediate claim of responsibility reported.
Oil prices climb near two-week high on Hormuz closure, Houthi attacks
Brent crude approaches $85 per barrel as shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea strikes by Houthi militants tighten supply risks.
Oil rises on supply concerns amid US-Iran deal uncertainty
Brent crude and WTI futures climb as renewed skepticism over a potential US-Iran nuclear deal stokes fears of reduced Iranian oil exports.
Dollar steady ahead of key U.S. inflation report
Greenback holds near two-week lows as traders await CPI data that could shape Federal Reserve policy expectations.
Australia's housing pledge faces builder capacity constraints
Government targets 1.2 million new homes by 2029 amid labor and material shortages, but industry warns of unsustainable build rates.
Trump weighs capital gains tax reduction ahead of midterms
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is exploring options to lower capital gains taxes, a move that could bolster investor sentiment ahead of the November midterm elections.
Vogenx sets IPO price at $13 per share, targets $81.3M proceeds
Biotech firm Vogenx priced its IPO at $13 per share, with proceeds expected to total $81.3 million. The offering is scheduled to list on the Nasdaq under the ticker VGEN.
CFTC overrides NY lawsuit to allow Kalshi prediction markets to continue
Commodity Futures Trading Commission orders Kalshi to maintain operations in New York despite state lawsuit targeting sports-related prediction markets.
U.S. appeals court strikes down Biden-era stove efficiency rule
Decision reverses DOE regulation requiring stricter energy standards for residential cooking appliances, citing procedural flaws.
US crude oil inventories rise sharply: API data
Weekly crude stockpiles increase by 4.1 million barrels, exceeding analyst expectations and pressuring oil prices ahead of official government data.
SEC to hold meeting on digital asset policy amid lack of crypto legislation
Regulator signals potential shift in approach as Congress stalls on comprehensive crypto framework.
Senate’s narrow window to pass crypto bill before year-end
Legislators return from recess with just 36 session days left to advance the CLARITY Act amid midterm election pressures.
