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IMF Urges Switzerland to Bolster Bank Oversight After Credit Suisse Collapse

IMF Urges Switzerland to Bolster Bank Oversight After Credit Suisse Collapse

Following the 2023 Credit Suisse crisis, the IMF has called on Switzerland to enhance its banking supervision framework, empower regulators, and address structural weaknesses to prevent future systemic shocks....

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Yuan Strengthens as US Dollar Confidence Wanes: China’s Recovery Challenges the Dollar’s Dominance

Yuan Strengthens as US Dollar Confidence Wanes: China’s Recovery Challenges the Dollar’s Dominance

The Chinese yuan is projected to appreciate further as domestic economic recovery surpasses expectations, while concerns over US public debt and fiscal policy put downward pressure on the US dollar....

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Dollar Under Pressure As Political, Policy, And Euro Strength Risks Converge

Dollar Under Pressure As Political, Policy, And Euro Strength Risks Converge

The calm in today’s Asian forex session belies a volatile backdrop forming beneath the surface. Dollar remains pinned near at bottom of the performance board this week, despite a shallow bounce. Investors are keeping their powder dry ahead of several key catalysts: Thursday's non-farm payrolls report, the looming July...

Blue River

Vietnam Reduces 50% of Fees Across 46 Categories Until End of 2026: A Strategic Fiscal Move for Economic Stability

Vietnam Reduces 50% of Fees Across 46 Categories Until End of 2026: A Strategic Fiscal Move for Economic Stability

Starting July 1, 2025, Vietnam's Ministry of Finance will cut 50% of fees and charges across 46 categories until December 2026, aiming to ease business costs and support economic recovery with an estimated relief of over VND 3 trillion....

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Gold Prices Hold Gains Amid US Fiscal Deficit Concerns, Trade Uncertainty

Gold Prices Hold Gains Amid US Fiscal Deficit Concerns, Trade Uncertainty

Gold prices held steady in Asian trade on Wednesday after sharp gains in the past two sessions, supported by U.S....

Glendon

Putin–Macron Phone Call Signals a Possible Diplomatic Shift in Europe–Russia Relations

Putin–Macron Phone Call Signals a Possible Diplomatic Shift in Europe–Russia Relations

For the first time since September 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron resumed direct communication in a surprise phone call on July 1, 2025...

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Chart Art: CAD/JPY’s Trend Pullback Opportunity Near 105.00

Chart Art: CAD/JPY’s Trend Pullback Opportunity Near 105.00

The Loonie is having trouble extending its downswings near a key support zone! Think it means CAD/JPY is ready to extend a longer-term uptrend?

Blue River

China Eyes Stablecoins as Strategic Tool in Global Currency Race Amid U.S. Dollar Dominance

China Eyes Stablecoins as Strategic Tool in Global Currency Race Amid U.S. Dollar Dominance

China is re-evaluating its stance on stablecoins as a means to boost the international profile of the yuan, particularly in cross-border payments. Amid rising U.S. enthusiasm for dollar-linked digital tokens and Trump’s regulatory backing...

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Trump Tariff Risks Put Asian Stocks’ Strong July Record To Test

Trump Tariff Risks Put Asian Stocks’ Strong July Record To Test

A seasonal lift for Asian equities in July may be hard to come by this year, as tariff and macroeconomic concerns dampen sentiment.

James Whitman

Tariffs, Not Timing, Delay U.S. Rate Cuts as Trump Policies Redefine Economic Trajectory

Tariffs, Not Timing, Delay U.S. Rate Cuts as Trump Policies Redefine Economic Trajectory

U.S. interest rates remain elevated not due to macroeconomic inertia, but because of tariff-induced inflation. Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirmed this on Tuesday...

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Bitcoin Faces Correction Amid Trump's Tariff Plans

Bitcoin Faces Correction Amid Trump's Tariff Plans

President Trump announced tariffs, triggering a correction in Bitcoin prices. Indonesian exchange Tokocrypto saw strong trading activity due to market sentiment, highlighting the continued impact of geopolitics on the cryptocurrency market.

Kevin Du

Oil Markets Hold Steady as Investors Await OPEC+ Decision and U.S. Economic Signals

Oil Markets Hold Steady as Investors Await OPEC+ Decision and U.S. Economic Signals

Oil prices hovered in a narrow range on Wednesday as geopolitical risks faded and investors looked ahead to the July 6 OPEC+ meeting and U.S. economic data that could influence global demand expectations...

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Weak Retail Sales Cement Case for RBA Rate Cut as Consumers Stay Cautious

Weak Retail Sales Cement Case for RBA Rate Cut as Consumers Stay Cautious

Australian retail sales barely budged in May, rising just 0.2% and missing expectations. The soft spending data reinforces market conviction that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will cut interest rates again next week as household demand remains tepid and inflation pressures subside....

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July 3rd Financial News

July 3rd Financial News

U.S. Senate passes "Big, Beautiful Bill"; Trump announces Israel agrees to 60-day Gaza Ceasefire Plan.; Fed Chair Powell: Tariffs delaying rate cuts......

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Thai Leader’s Suspension Deals Fresh Blow To Battered Economy

Thai Leader’s Suspension Deals Fresh Blow To Battered Economy

If the court ultimately rules against Paetongtarn, she will be removed from office, triggering a parliamentary vote to pick a replacement from a list submitted before the 2023 election.

Samantha Luan

Asian Markets Slip as Dollar Struggles Near Lows Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats and Fed Uncertainty

Asian Markets Slip as Dollar Struggles Near Lows Amid Trump’s Tariff Threats and Fed Uncertainty

Asian equities dipped and the U.S. dollar remained near multi-year lows on Wednesday as markets grew cautious over Trump’s July 9 trade deadline and uncertain U.S. rate policy...

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Dollar Struggles Near Multi-Year Lows Amid Fed Dovishness and Trump's Spending Plan

Dollar Struggles Near Multi-Year Lows Amid Fed Dovishness and Trump's Spending Plan

The U.S. dollar continues to hover near its lowest levels in over three years as markets respond to dovish cues from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and looming fiscal risks tied to President Trump’s $3.3 trillion tax-and-spending bill...

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Australia Retail Sales Grow Slightly Below Expectations In May

Australia Retail Sales Grow Slightly Below Expectations In May

Australia's retail sales growth in May was slightly lower than expected, with a decline in food spending offsetting a rebound in clothing. Consumption contraction may be affected by US tariffs and economic concerns, and expectations of a rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia have increased again.

Damon

Can Nvidia Stock Reach $200 This Year?

Can Nvidia Stock Reach $200 This Year?

Nvidia's stock price has regained market favor, AI demand has surged, and new products have been launched one after another. Despite the challenges, the company's performance is still impressive. Wall Street is optimistic and the stock price may exceed $200.

Devin

U.S. Senate Approves Trump's Tax Cut Bill With Tie-Breaking Vote

U.S. Senate Approves Trump's Tax Cut Bill With Tie-Breaking Vote

The US Senate passed Trump's tax reform bill, and the cryptocurrency market reacted calmly. Can the bill be approved by the House of Representatives before July 4? Historical experience shows that tax policies may affect the direction of cryptocurrency investment.

Natalie Gordon

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