Forex17d ago
AUD/USD Holds Near 0.7200 at Start of Week
AUD/USD holds around 0.7200 at the start of the week near its highest since mid-May as RBA September hike bets meet NFP-led USD support and escalating US–Iran tensions.
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Macro17d ago
AfD Wins Saxony-Anhalt With 43.8%, Falling Three Seats Short of Majority
AfD took 43.8% and 39 of 83 seats in Saxony-Anhalt — three short of a majority — in preliminary official results, according to DW and AP. CDU fell to 17.2% with zero direct mandates. Turnout was about 78%.
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Forex17d ago
USD/JPY Sits Near 155.75 Ahead of US NFP
USD/JPY currently trades near the 155.75 region in Friday’s Asian session, nearly unchanged on the day.
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Macro17d ago
Katayama: Bessent Understands and Supports Japan's FX and Fiscal Stance
Japan Finance Minister Katayama said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent “understands, supports our position.” That is the wire stack from 3 September 2026 evening.
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Crypto17d ago
National Sheriffs’ Association Drops Opposition to CLARITY Act, Moves to Neutral
The National Sheriffs’ Association is shifting from opposition to neutral on the CLARITY Act ahead of the Sept 15 Senate cloture vote. The group will tell lawmakers it is stepping back, not endorsing. Ethics questions on official crypto profits remain the main obstacle.
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Crypto17d ago
ZachXBT Flags WOO X Users Reporting Withdrawals Stuck for Days
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT said multiple verified WOO X users reported withdrawals stuck in pending or processing for days. WOO X said it is reviewing delays and revised earlier legal-threat language. Ownership ties to FusionX and BitMart’s founder were questioned.
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Crypto17d ago
Tether-Backed Orionx Chile Exchange Begins Permanent Shutdown After $7M+ Shortfall
Chilean crypto exchange Orionx has begun a permanent shutdown after a forensic audit found more than $7 million in customer assets moved to wallets outside company control. Withdrawals are suspended. Orionx filed criminal complaints against co-founders who deny wrongdoing.
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Forex17d ago
AUD/USD: Waller Lift to 0.7200, Friday Asian Around 0.7210
AUD/USD trades at 0.7200, up 0.44%, on the Waller Thursday stamp. Soft USD after Waller’s hold-if-progress lean.
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Macro17d ago
US NFP Surges +162K in August; Canada Employment Falls 41.7K
US nonfarm payrolls rose 162K in August, well above the TE 56K and Primary consensus +55K consensus stamps. Canada employment fell 41.7K in the same slot. The morning NFP preview stays preview only.
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Macro17d ago
US Diesel Hits Record $5.85 as Iran War Squeezes Fuel Flows
US diesel averaged a record $5.85 a gallon on Friday for the first time ever as the Iran war keeps squeezing fuel flows through Hormuz. Brent traded above $95. Freight and grocery pass-through color stays on the tape.
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Macro17d ago
South Korea Weighs Hormuz Naval Package Under Trump Pressure
South Korea is reviewing a Hormuz naval package — logistics vessel, P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, and EOD — after Trump pressed Seoul for an Iran contribution. Defense Ministry and Blue House say no decision has been made.
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Macro17d ago
WTI Retreats Below $89 as Hormuz Escorts Ease Supply Fears
WTI falls 1.21% and trades around $88.55 on Friday after US escorts through Hormuz temporarily ease supply fears. Hormuz risks remain elevated.
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