U.S. Plans Massive Revocation of 200,000 Short-Term Visas as Immigration Policy Tightens Further

nationals holding B1 business and B2 tourist visas. This initiative primarily targets individuals who enter the country on short-term visitor status and subsequently apply for asylum. If implemented, it will mark the largest single-instance visa revocati

US Debt Concerns Fuel Third Consecutive Weekly Rise in Gold Speculative Longs; Institutions Eye $5,000 Amid Lingering Inflation Worries

revived speculative bullish sentiment in the gold market. According to the latest data from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as of August 18, total speculative long positions in COMEX gold futures increased by nearly 6,000 contracts to over 154,00

Japan Plans Tax Incentives to Spur Divestment of Non-Core Assets and Tackle Capital Inefficiency

deep integration across sectors. According to sources familiar with the matter, the core of the policy is to allow companies to indefinitely defer taxes on gains from the sale of non-core assets. Under current regulations, such asset disposal gains are ty

Japanese Government Bond Yields Surge to Near 30-Year Highs as Bitcoin Rallies Amid Yen Weakness

year government bonds once climbed to 2.945%, reaching its highest level since September 1996, while the 30-year bond yield also rose in tandem to 4.115%. As the bond market sounds the alarm, the yen has weakened again, with the USD/JPY exchange rate fall

Surging U.S. Treasury Yields Reflect Deep Structural Shift as Economists Warn U.S. Economy Is Becoming More Expensive

ent Management Company, pointed out that the current surge in U.S. Treasury yields is not merely a simple cyclical market fluctuation, but a clear signal that the U.S. economy is heading towards a deeper structural turning point. This shift will not only

US Poised to Impose Strictest-Ever Sanctions on Iran as Global Energy and Financial Markets Face New Tests

nancial offensive, aiming to bring the countrys economy to a standstill through maximum pressure. This plan, which senior U.S. officials have likened to a massive economic D-Day, goes beyond bilateral trade restrictions and seeks to completely sever the c

Trump Suggests Possible Military Intervention in US Treasury Market, Sparking Widespread Confusion on Wall Street and in Media

market. This remark quickly sent shockwaves through the financial and journalistic circles, prompting various parties to scramble for the underlying policy logic and feasibility. Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One, Trump was asked whethe

Latest Poll Shows Majority of Americans Question Trump\'s Crypto Profits and Conflicts of Interest Between Business and Politics

inesses. Meanwhile, over 60% of respondents are concerned that his private business interests are interfering with presidential decision-making. The survey, which covered more than 1,000 adults nationwide, indicates that even within the Republican Party,

Citibank Turns Short-Term Bearish on US Dollar, Cuts Forecast, and Recommends Buying Gold and Emerging Market Currencies

ily driven by a confluence of factors, including cooling market expectations for the Federal Reserves monetary policy, political uncertainty surrounding the US midterm elections, and the US Treasurys expansion of long-term Treasury bond buybacks. In its l

Russia\'s Gold Reserves Fall to Six-Year Low as Fiscal Pressures Prompt Strategic Shift to Net Selling

ing a value decline of approximately $33.7 billion. This figure not only marks a retreat to pre-pandemic levels but also hits the lowest point since January 2020. This sustained downward trend reflects a major strategic reversal in Russias approach to gol

Brokerages Trim Long-Term Profit Forecasts for Memory Duo for First Time as Super Cycle Narrative Sees Rational Correction

heir 2027 profit forecasts for Samsung Electronics and SK hynix for the first time. According to FnGuide, as of August 18, the consensus forecast for Samsung Electronics 2027 operating profit fell to 544.67 trillion won, a decrease of about 5.2 trillion w

Financial Markets Accelerate Push for 24/7 Trading Amid Liquidity and Risk Management Challenges

shifting toward extended trading sessions. In response to this trend, academics and industry practitioners are closely assessing the profound implications of continuous trading mechanisms for market liquidity, price discovery efficiency, and risk managem

Trump Presses Fed for Steep Rate Cuts as Treasury Expands Long-Term Bond Buybacks

sized that recently released robust macroeconomic data must not serve as an excuse for the central bank to maintain a hawkish stance. To support economic expansion and ease the funding burden of the nearly $40 trillion national debt, he has continuously c

US Treasury Expands Long-Term Bond Buybacks to Steer Yield Curve as Precious Metals Surge

uyback scale for 10- to 30-year U.S. Treasuries. The market widely views this move as direct intervention to suppress long-end financing costs. The logic mirrors historical Operation Twist, reshaping the yield curve by purchasing long-term debt and swappi

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Faces a Dilemma: Walking the Policy Tightrope Amid High Inflation and Political Pressure

well. Although the three core U.S. stock indices—the Dow Jones, the SP 500, and the Nasdaq—have all hit record highs since he assumed office, this has done little to ease his mind. What lies before Warsh is an extremely tricky policy knot: the collision o