Euro Hits 17-Month Low as Spain Election and French Fiscal Risks Weigh
The euro fell to a 17-month low against the dollar as Spain set a November election and France’s budget risks compounded inflation and borrowing-cost pressures.
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Yen Slide Toward 162 Raises Fears of New Japan Currency Intervention
The Japanese yen weakened to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since 1986, raising concerns that Japan could intervene again to support the currency.
Deutsche Bank Warns of ‘Petroyuan’ Rise as Iran War Fuels Dollar Debate
Deutsche Bank flagged the potential rise of a “petroyuan” amid the Iran war, as analysts debate whether de-dollarization could accelerate despite continued dollar dominance.
Dollar Slides to Four-Year Low as Trump Shrugs Off Decline and Assets Rally
The U.S. dollar fell to a new four-year low after Donald Trump said he was unconcerned about its decline, triggering a broad rally in commodities and...
Bitcoin Breaks $96,000 as Commodities Surge in Broad Risk Rally
Global markets surged as bitcoin climbed above $96,000 for the first time since November, while silver and copper hit fresh records amid aggressive short covering and...
Goldman Sachs Says China’s Yuan Is 25% Undervalued, Sees Stronger Gains Ahead
Goldman Sachs says China’s yuan is roughly 25% undervalued on a trade-weighted basis and is likely to appreciate more than current 2026 forward pricing suggests.
JPMorgan Tokenizes Private Equity Fund on Proprietary Blockchain
JPMorgan has tokenized a private-equity fund using its in-house blockchain platform, opening the door for wealthy clients to access alternative investment strategies via digital tokens.
Visa to Support Four Stablecoins Across Four Blockchains
Payments giant Visa announced it will begin supporting four different stablecoins operating on four unique blockchains, expanding its crypto-asset infrastructure amid growing institutional demand.
Japan Debuts Yen-Peaked Stablecoin to Boost Digital Payments
Tokyo-based fintech firm JPYC has launched Japan’s first yen-pegged stablecoin, backed by bank deposits and government bonds as the country races into the digital-asset era.