ING’s Chris Turner reports that the Korean Won (KRW) continues to advance, driven by back-to-back Bank of Korea (BoK) rate hikes to 3.00% and a Dot Plot pointing to 3.25% in six months. Upgraded Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecasts linked to a chip … [Continue reading]
Malaysian Ringgit: BNM seen on steady policy path – DBS
DBS Group strategists Taimur Baig and Nathan Chow expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep its Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 2.75% on September 3, maintaining the stance adopted after its July 2025 insurance cut. They highlight contained … [Continue reading]
Mexican Peso tumbles as Warsh embarks on inflation fight
The Mexican Peso (MXN) depreciates against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, down by over 0.42% on hawkish remarks by Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole Symposium. This prompted investors to price in a potential rate hike in … [Continue reading]
XRP treasury Evernorth pushes for Nasdaq debut as SEC clears registration for Armada merger
XRP treasury firm Evernorth Holdings has moved a step closer to becoming a publicly traded company after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declared a registration statement tied to its proposed business combination with Armada … [Continue reading]
ECB Kocher says Europe economy shows momentum, threats price stability
Martin Kocher, the Governor of the Austrian National Bank and member of the European Central Bank (ECB), said in an interview with Bloomberg that Europe’s economy shows more momentum.At the Jackson Hole Symposium, he said that the economy has been … [Continue reading]
XRP nears technical support as Ripple Prime launches Delta One business platform
Ripple (XRP) extends lock-step trading for the third straight day on Friday, as support at $1.40 comes under pressure. The remittance token has remained largely in defense mode since last week’s 72% rally from $1.00 to highs around $1.70.The $1.40 … [Continue reading]
British Pound: Energy-driven inflation risks support GBP against US Dollar – MUFG
MUFG highlights that rising European natural gas prices are reviving inflation risks, which could push the Bank of England toward another rate hike and underpin the Pound. While crude Oil remains contained, UK natural gas futures have surged, and the … [Continue reading]
United States Dollar Index steadies above 99.00 before Fed Chair Warsh speech
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is gaining minor support after registering minor losses in the previous day and trading around 99.20 during the Asian hours on Friday.The … [Continue reading]
Iran says preparing list of conditions to open Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei said on Friday that Tehran is preparing a list of its conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz in response to a request by mediators, adding that conditions include ending the war in the region, Reuters reported, … [Continue reading]
Indonesian Rupiah: Policy synergy focus supports IDR – DBS
DBS Group Research economist Radhika Rao notes that Indonesia’s parliament has held fit-and-proper hearings for BI Governor nominee Destry Damayanti, who signalled continuity, robust policy tools and stronger coordination with fiscal authorities. … [Continue reading]