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US hits Egyptian bank branches with Iran sanctions as war marks six months

The US Treasury said it views Egypt’s Banque Misr’s six UAE branches as a “critical node” for the Iranian government’s access to US dollars.

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Japan Inc seeks new hedges for a long era of yen weakness

Japanese yen hit a near 40-year low in July, just shy of 164 per US dollar, before the authorities intervened.

Shares, oil slip awaiting US details of Iran sanctions

Market participants are hoping for some clarity on the outlook for US interest rates when Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks on Aug 28.

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US treasury buyback renews dollar-debasement fears

Some analysts think the dollar will end up adsorbing the costs of adjustments, while others do not see it as a decisive shift.

US dollar hits 3-month low against euro, pares losses after Treasury move

The US dollar index, which measures the dollar against six other currencies, was at 98.723, its lowest level since May 14.

US dollar feeble as rate hike bets dwindle, Iran war worries grow

Recent data has pointed to a softer US economy, leading investors to scale back expectations of a rate hike.

Yen surrenders nearly half its gains from US-Japan intervention

The yen traded around 158.45 versus the US dollar on Aug 7, well off the strong point of 155.23 reached on Aug 3.

Yen surge spurs speculation Japan intervened in market again

Exchange rates of Japanese Yen to the US dollar and several other foreign currencies are displayed at a money exchange shop in Tokyo.

US Treasury finds no trading partner manipulated currency for trade advantage in 2025

The US Treasury said 10 leading trading partners remain on a list for enhanced monitoring of their foreign exchange practices.

Dollar hits new 40-year high versus yen, euro lower after ECB decision

The dollar has been rising in recent days as renewed strikes in the US-Iran conflict have caused a reversal in oil prices and again fanned inflation fears

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