Peru's central bank kept its benchmark lending rate unchanged for a twelfth consecutive month, signaling confidence that a recent uptick in inflation is likely to fade.
Japan's corporate goods prices climbed at a steeper rate than analysts anticipated in August, lending further momentum to the Bank of Japan's campaign of tightening monetary policy to contain inflationary pressures.
Ethereum has maintained its position above the $2,400 level as newly released Producer Price Index data reinforced expectations of further monetary tightening, adding pressure on risk assets.
Asian stock markets dropped in tandem with Wall Street losses, as oil prices climbing past $101 a barrel reignited concerns about persistent inflation and pushed Treasury yields higher.
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US stock indexes fell for a second straight session on Wednesday as surging crude oil prices, record bond yields, and escalating US-Canada trade tensions weighed on investor sentiment, though chipmakers and energy names provided partial support.
A shift in market perception around OpenAI's trajectory has provided a tailwind for Oracle stock, underscoring how deeply the database giant's equity performance is intertwined with the fortunes of the ChatGPT developer.
The Japanese yen hit its strongest point since February as traders positioned ahead of next week's policy decision, while semiconductor shares powered broader gains across Asian equity markets.
A decisive break below the 155 yen-per-dollar threshold has activated a wave of stop-loss orders, pushing the Japanese yen toward its strongest print of 2026 and shifting trader focus to the 152 zone.
Qualcomm stock rose after reports of multiple chip projects with Amazon, capping a year in which the firm lagged behind its semiconductor peers.
Bombardier stock fell Tuesday after President Trump warned the Canadian aircraft maker of a U.S. import ban unless it pledges new American production commitments amid a deepening trade dispute.
The yen has extended its recent upward move, trading beyond the 154-per-dollar level, a development forex traders are closely monitoring for positioning and risk management.
US fixed-income investors are preparing for elevated volatility at both ends of the Treasury yield curve as upcoming catalysts threaten to drive outsized moves in short- and long-dated paper — shifts that carry direct implications for currency markets.
The CFTC has asked a federal court to throw out CME Group's lawsuit, arguing the exchange cannot demonstrate any actual financial harm and that any registered venue is free to list perpetual futures on digital assets.
Crude rose in early Asian trading after reports of no progress in U.S. and Iran talks aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil shipping lane.
UK betting exchange Smarkets is simultaneously seeking a CFTC license and state sportsbook permits in the U.S., citing legal uncertainty over federal preemption and the growing role of sports contracts in its trading volume.
Peru's central bank kept its benchmark lending rate unchanged for a twelfth consecutive month, signaling confidence that a recent uptick in inflation is likely to fade.
Japan's corporate goods prices climbed at a steeper rate than analysts anticipated in August, lending further momentum to the Bank of Japan's campaign of tightening monetary policy to contain inflationary pressures.
The Japanese yen hit its strongest point since February as traders positioned ahead of next week's policy decision, while semiconductor shares powered broader gains across Asian equity markets.
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Ethereum has maintained its position above the $2,400 level as newly released Producer Price Index data reinforced expectations of further monetary tightening, adding pressure on risk assets.
Federal authorities partnered with CrowdStrike to dismantle the Sality botnet, a malware operation that used clipboard-hijacking tools to siphon over $150,000 in cryptocurrency from victims worldwide since 2003.
Digital dollar advocates believe blockchain payment rails could render SWIFT obsolete, while banking executives counter that the 11,500-institution network is positioned to absorb the technology rather than be displaced.
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Asian stock markets dropped in tandem with Wall Street losses, as oil prices climbing past $101 a barrel reignited concerns about persistent inflation and pushed Treasury yields higher.
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US stock indexes fell for a second straight session on Wednesday as surging crude oil prices, record bond yields, and escalating US-Canada trade tensions weighed on investor sentiment, though chipmakers and energy names provided partial support.
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Qualcomm stock rose after reports of multiple chip projects with Amazon, capping a year in which the firm lagged behind its semiconductor peers.
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A shift in market perception around OpenAI's trajectory has provided a tailwind for Oracle stock, underscoring how deeply the database giant's equity performance is intertwined with the fortunes of the ChatGPT developer.
Indicative FX reference rates against the US dollar. · Updated 11 Sept, 00:02 UTC
