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The People's Bank of China announced it would cut the foreign-exchange risk reserve ratio for forward FX sales to 0% from 20%, effective March 2, 2026, aiming to slow the yuan's appreciation and encourage dollar buying.
China’s yuan climbed to a four-month high against the dollar, as the greenback was affected by US economic concerns caused by President Donald Trump’s unpredictable trade policies.
Gold prices rose, lifted by a softer dollar and heightened safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and growing friction between Washington and Tehran.
Gold prices held steady as a drop in U.S. Treasury yields eased the opportunity cost of holding bullion, offsetting a firm dollar and signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from his residence in Canberra following a security threat. He urged Australians to 'turn the heat down' and not take such threats for granted.
The Japanese yen declined as markets assessed the effects of renewed U.S. tariffs on global trade.
President Donald Trump is expected to highlight economic strength and unveil new cost-reduction measures in his State of the Union address, themed 'America at 250: Strong, Prosperous and Respected,' according to the Wall Street Journal.
The yen weakened as markets assessed the impact of renewed U.S. tariff threats on global trade, with Japan's government seeking favorable treatment under new tariff measures.
Spot gold fell 1.5% to $5,150.38 per ounce, snapping a four-session winning streak due to profit-taking and a stronger dollar.
Oil prices hovered below an almost seven-month high on Tuesday as traders gauged the outlook for U.S.-Iran nuclear talks amid heightened Middle East tensions, while also weighing uncertainty around U.S. trade policy.
The U.S. Commerce Department is set to announce a preliminary decision on whether to impose anti-subsidy duties on solar cells and panels imported from India, Laos, and Indonesia, following a trade case filed by a U.S. solar manufacturing group.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas states that EU countries will likely not reach an agreement on the proposed new package of sanctions against Russia on Monday, citing continued resistance from Hungary.
Goldman Sachs increased its Brent and WTI crude forecasts for Q4 2026 by $6 to $60 and $56 respectively, citing lower-than-expected OECD stocks, while maintaining its 2026 surplus forecast of 2.3 million barrels per day.
Oil prices slid 1% as the U.S. and Iran headed for a third round of nuclear talks, easing concerns about a potential conflict, while President Trump's new tariff hikes introduced uncertainty for global growth and fuel demand.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha reported that a Russian missile struck an Oreo cookie plant in eastern Ukraine, damaging a production building without causing any fatalities.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects a decrease in tariff burdens on German companies after the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling but warns of persistent uncertainties affecting trade relations.
Juan Pablo Guanipa, former National Assembly vice president and close ally of Maria Corina Machado, announced his release from prison after the approval of an amnesty law in Venezuela.
Juan Pablo Guanipa, a close ally of opposition leader María Corina Machado, announced his release from prison following the approval of an amnesty law in Venezuela. He had been detained for nearly nine months before his release.
Oil prices hovered near six-month highs on Friday, headed for their first weekly gain in three on growing concerns a conflict may erupt after Washington said Tehran will suffer if it does not agree a deal on its nuclear activity in a matter of days.