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US markets absorb losses as Trump threatens Iran sanctions
US markets suffered their worst losses in three weeks on Thursday after President Donald Trump threatened an expanded campaign of…
White House again threatens Lisa Cook’s Federal Reserve position
The White House has revived its effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sending her a letter dated August…
US-Japan Yen Intervention: What Happened and What Comes Next
The United States and Japan carried out coordinated foreign-exchange intervention on July 31, 2026, after the yen weakened beyond 163…
Japan and US Confirm Coordinated Effort to Stabilize Yen Amid Sharp Decline
Japan and the United States have undertaken a rare, coordinated intervention to support the Japanese yen, which has been falling…
Federal Reserve keeps rates steady amid renewed inflation pressure
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday, choosing not to tighten policy even as higher…
South Korea weighs new trading curbs after KOSPI plunge
South Korean authorities are preparing tighter controls on leveraged investment products after a two-day stock-market fall erased a large share…
Intensified AI sell-off hits South Korean chip stocks amid funding and competition concerns
The sell-off in AI-related stocks has accelerated, pushing South Korea’s stock market to a three-month low. Major semiconductor companies SK…
Understanding economic trends beyond stock markets during the US-Israel war on Iran
The ongoing US-Israel war on Iran has caused fluctuations in oil prices and financial markets, but experts emphasize that deeper…