China calls on banks to reduce US Treasuries exposure amid “market volatility” – report
The report notes that Beijing officials have advised financial institutions to pare down their holdings of US Treasuries, citing worries about “concentration risks” and “market volatility”. The Chinese regulators are said to urge banks to limit purchases of US government bonds while also commanding those with high exposure to cut down on their positions. Naturally, […]
A testing moment for the precious metals recovery on the charts
Amid all the volatility in markets, precious metals continue to be among those being closely watched still. Both gold and silver are showing lively signs of a better recovery to start the new week, trading higher so far today. But after a setback last week, it’s best to be reminded that we’re still caught in […]
Japan in the spotlight to start the new week
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) punched above their weight and the results were one-sided, with the opposition losing roughly half of their pre-election standing. The LDP claimed 316 seats with their coalition partner Nippon Ishin claiming 36 seats, far exceeding the two-thirds (310+) needed for a ‘supermajority’. It’s a landslide victory for Japan prime […]
Japan’s Nikkei above 56K, first time ever. Intervention warning issued on yen.
BoK governor contender Lee Seung-heon said it’s too early to signal tightening, backed higher property ownership taxes to cool housing inflation risks, and called USD/KRW 1,400–1,470 an appropriate range for now. investingLive Exclusive 1h ago Source link
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: Nikkei new high. Verbal intervention yen support.
Weekend At a glance: Japanese equities surged to record highs after PM Sanae Takaichi’s landslide election win LDP secured a lower-house supermajority, clearing the path for fiscal expansion and tax relief JGB yields rose on expectations of heavier issuance and reflation Yen initially weakened but later found support on intervention warnings from senior officials FX […]
Reactions From Seahawks’ Super Bowl LX Win
“Thank you San Francisco. You’ve been great hosts this week, but tonight belongs to the Seahawks and the 12s,” said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. The Seattle Seahawks manhandled the New England Patriots for a 29-13 win in Super Bowl LX. This is the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl victory and their first since 2013. Seattle’s defense […]
Kid In Bad Bunny Halftime Show Not 5-Year-Old Detained By ICE
Bad Bunny Halftime Kid In Show NOT 5-year-old Detained By ICE … Child Actor Published February 8, 2026 7:33 PM PST The kid who got a Grammy from Bad Bunny during the Super Bowl Halftime Show was NOT the 5-year-old detained by ICE in Minnesota last month … TMZ Sports has learned. Bunny’s big set […]
China’s RWA tokenisation rules lift related stocks as compliance race begins
China’s RWA tokenisation framework is sparking a compliance-driven rush into select names, while keeping onshore token activity banned and offshore issuance tightly vetted. China’s new stance on real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation lifted related stocks in China and Hong Kong on Monday Onshore RWA token business remains not allowed, but regulators will vet offshore issuance backed […]
Seattle Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX, Easily Handle New England Patriots
Super Bowl LX Seahawks Win!!! Published February 8, 2026 7:48 PM PST Revenge 11 years in the making — the Seattle Seahawks just beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX … easily running away with the 29-13 victory!! The game was a rematch of an epic showdown in 2015 … which the Pats […]
BoK governor contender Lee says too early for tightening, backs higher property taxes
BoK governor contender Lee says it’s too early to talk tightening, urging tougher housing taxes while calling USD/KRW’s current range broadly appropriate. Summary: Former Bank of Korea board member Lee Seung-heon, a leading governor contender, says it’s too early to signal policy tightening He argues Korea should lean more on tougher property ownership taxes to […]
