China Cuts US Treasury Holdings by $1.1 Billion in February as Total Foreign Holdings Hit Record High

decrease of $1.1 billion, marking the second consecutive month of reduction. Despite the decline in Chinas position, total foreign-held US Treasury securities recorded the largest increase in a year in February, reaching a record high of $9.49 trillion,

International Rating Agencies Warn APAC Bank Losses Could Swell by $180 Billion if Middle East Conflict Persists

pril and drives Brent crude oil prices to surge to approximately $200 per barrel, the banking sector in the Asia-Pacific region could incur an additional $180 billion in cumulative credit losses over the next two years compared to the baseline scenario. A

US Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Halts Tankers on Day One Shipping Data Sends Mixed Signals

f Hormuz chose to halt or turn back after the blockade took effect. Within the first 24 hours following the official implementation of the order on Monday morning, several cargo ships departing from Iranian ports attempted to cross the narrow waterway, in

IEA Prepares for Additional Oil Reserve Release as Over 80 Middle East Facilities Destroyed in Conflict

e action and release further oil reserves to stabilize the market if the energy shock triggered by the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran continues to worsen. While there is hope that deploying strategic reserves again will not be necessary, prep

IMF Managing Director Warns Global Prices Will Take Time to Normalize as Growth Forecasts Face Downgrade

global price levels will still require a considerable period to return to pre-conflict baselines, with recovery cycles in severely impacted regions expected to be even more prolonged. This statement was made on the eve of the organizations Spring Meetings

US Announces Blockade of Iranian Ports as International Oil Prices Break $100 Mark

ical escalation quickly pushed international crude oil prices back to three-digit highs. During Asian early trading hours, Brent crude futures surged nearly 8 percent, breaking the $102 per barrel threshold. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures saw an

Strait of Hormuz Blockade Eases as Three Super Tankers Depart Gulf Led by Chinese Vessels

has finally seen a breakthrough after nearly six weeks of blockade. Vessel tracking data shows that on April 11 local time, three very large crude carriers (VLCCs) fully loaded with oil successfully departed the Persian Gulf. This marks a significant reb

Malaysian Police Crack Down on Transnational Telecom Fraud Den; 22 Chinese Nationals Arrested

utilizing fake cryptocurrency investment platforms to conduct transnational fraud. A total of 22 suspects were arrested on site, all verified as Chinese nationals. The Perak State Police Chief revealed during a press conference on April 9 that, acting on

China Futures Market Trading Volume Surges Nearly 60% in Q1 as Gold Safe-Haven Attributes Ignite Trading Boom

h. Latest statistics show that in the first quarter of 2026, the national futures market accumulated a total trading turnover of 256.71 trillion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 58.43%. Marchs performance was particularly striking, with singl

US-Iran Ceasefire Deal Nears Collapse as Middle East Risks Press Global Energy Markets

h parties previously announced a two-week truce, prompting global investors to momentarily ease vigilance by selling crude oil and rotating into equities, the fundamental situation on the ground remained unchanged. Externally, the agreement is regarded as

FXTM Abandons UK License, Bets on UAE and Indonesian Markets

the UK and shifting its future development focus entirely to Asian and Middle Eastern regions. This decision is based on the companys judgment of market growth, believing the UK retail market is no longer its core growth engine, while Middle Eastern and A

Jefferson States Current Interest Rate Level Appropriate as Geopolitical Conflicts Push Up Short-Term Inflation Expectations

ntral banks current policy settings remain within an appropriate range. Speaking at an event on Tuesday, he noted that the current interest rate level is neither overly stimulating nor restrictive. This neutral stance helps support employment growth and,

Central Bank Gold Sell-Off Drives Sharp Price Decline; Safe-Haven Assets Face Short-Term Headwinds

oughout March, COMEX gold futures prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell by over 13% at one point, marking the worst monthly record since October 2008. This trend puzzled many experienced investors, given that gold should have reinforced its anti

Geopolitical Risks Fuel Dollar Strength as March Global Institutional Forex Trading Hits Record Levels

across major global forex platforms in March. Data from multiple mainstream institutions shows that monthly trading volumes reached their highest levels since 2026, with arbitrage and hedging demands arising from market volatility serving as the primary

March Global Forex Trading Volume Surges as Safe-Haven Sentiment and Dollar Strength Boost Market Activity

rs reflect the strongest monthly performance of the year thus far. Amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and safe-haven capital inflows, the strengthening U.S. dollar trend emerged as the core driver, directly propelling overall forex market trading activi