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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant depreciation of Asian currencies, particularly the Japanese yen and South Korean won, against the backdrop of a strengthening US dollar and increasing market volatility, raising concerns about potential interventions by Asian central banks [1][4][6]. Group 1: Currency Depreciation - The Japanese yen has notably weakened, with the USD/JPY exchange rate surpassing 157, marking a new high since January [1]. - The euro has also strengthened against the yen, breaking the 180 and reaching 181.44, the highest level since the euro's inception in 1999 [3]. - The nominal effective exchange rate index for the yen shows a 3% decline since the end of September, the largest drop among G10 currencies [3]. Group 2: Central Bank Responses - Japanese Finance Minister has emphasized the need to monitor market trends closely due to the yen's depreciation [3]. - South Korean officials have expressed concerns over the won's decline, which has fallen approximately 3% in the past month, and are considering measures to defend the currency [4][5]. - The Indian rupee and Philippine peso have also faced depreciation pressures, with the rupee falling over 3% this year due to external factors [5]. Group 3: Foreign Exchange Reserves - Asian economies currently hold substantial foreign exchange reserves, totaling nearly $8 trillion, providing a buffer against currency depreciation [6][7]. - Major central banks in the region have increased reserves by over $400 billion this year, with China and Japan leading in reserve growth [7]. - The import coverage ratio in the region remains robust, indicating a strong capacity to manage currency fluctuations [7].

Core Viewpoint - The South Korean won has depreciated significantly against the US dollar, reaching its lowest level since the 2008 financial crisis, raising concerns about potential intervention by the Bank of Korea [1][4]. Group 1: Currency Performance - The South Korean won has fallen 6% over the past three months, making it the worst-performing currency in the Asia-Pacific region [3]. - The USD/KRW exchange rate is nearing the historical high of 1487.45, with the won recently trading at 1468.77 [1][3]. - The recent announcement of 24-hour trading for the won starting next year has added pressure to its value [3]. Group 2: Market Reactions - Foreign investors have sold a net $5.2 billion worth of South Korean stocks this month, despite the KOSPI index reaching historical highs [3]. - The announcement of the 24-hour trading policy did not generate positive market sentiment, as the KOSPI index fell by 2.3% on the day of the announcement [3]. Group 3: Central Bank's Position - The Bank of Korea is under pressure to intervene in the foreign exchange market, with its governor indicating a willingness to act if excessive volatility is observed [4]. - The central bank's cautious stance contrasts with other Asian economies that have recently cut interest rates to support their currencies [5]. Group 4: Economic Context - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected South Korea's economic growth at only 0.9% this year, the lowest among major Asian economies [5]. - The yield on 10-year South Korean government bonds has risen to a 16-month high, indicating market expectations of an end to the current monetary easing cycle [5]. Group 5: Potential Strategies - Market participants speculate that one feasible strategy for the Bank of Korea to support the won could involve the national pension fund selling US dollars, a tactic previously employed [6]. - The National Pension Service of Korea has engaged in significant transactions to rebalance its portfolio, including selling dollars to purchase domestic stocks [6].

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, rather than the anticipated 50 basis points, is expected to support a rebound in the US dollar while putting pressure on Asian currencies in the short term. Additionally, the recent surge in technology stocks may face profit-taking and a "buy the rumor, sell the news" trend [1][2]. Summary by Sections Federal Reserve Decision - The Federal Reserve's first rate cut in nine months aligns with market expectations, with the median forecast in the FOMC dot plot indicating three rate cuts this year and one more next year [1][2]. - The dot plot reveals a division among Fed officials, with 7 expecting no further cuts this year and 2 supporting only one more cut, suggesting a potential stalemate on future rate decisions [2]. Market Reactions - Analysts from Wells Fargo and Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank noted that the strong dollar is likely to affect Asian currencies, with high-beta currencies such as the South Korean won and Indonesian rupiah being particularly sensitive [3]. - Following the Fed's announcement, the dollar initially faced selling pressure but rebounded as traders adjusted their positions based on the expectation of only one more rate cut next year [3]. Economic Outlook - Despite the potential for the dollar to rise to 147 yen, there remains a strong bearish sentiment towards the dollar, which may limit its upward potential [4]. - Analysts from TD Securities and VanEck expressed a bearish outlook on the dollar, viewing any technical rebounds as opportunities to short, while highlighting that economic growth outside the US appears stronger [5]. Future Considerations - The overall market response to the Fed's decision is expected to be muted, with potential for a pullback in the coming days as investors seek new catalysts for market highs [4]. - The upcoming US-China trade negotiations are anticipated to be a significant focus for market participants, potentially influencing market dynamics [5].

Group 1 - The Hong Kong stock market showed strong performance in the week of September 8-12, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 3.8% and the Hang Seng Tech Index increasing by 5.3% [3] - A significant inflow of capital was observed, with net purchases from mainland investors through the "Hong Kong Stock Connect" reaching 60.8 billion HKD, nearly double the previous week [3] - The expectation of a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, driven by a rise in initial jobless claims to 263,000, has led to increased liquidity in the market, making Hong Kong stocks an attractive investment target [3][6] Group 2 - The rise in the Hong Kong market is attributed to three main factors: external liquidity easing, recovery of the Chinese mainland economy, and supportive local policies in Hong Kong [7] - The core Consumer Price Index (CPI) in mainland China rose to 0.9% year-on-year in August, indicating a revival of domestic consumption and supporting the earnings outlook for Chinese companies listed in Hong Kong [6] Group 3 - In Southeast Asia, currency markets displayed a mixed performance, with the Thai Baht strengthening due to rising gold prices, while the Philippine Peso depreciated due to inflationary pressures from rising oil prices [9] - The differing currency movements among Southeast Asian nations highlight the impact of each country's economic structure and fundamentals, rather than solely the influence of the US dollar [11] Group 4 - Gold and oil prices have become focal points in the market, with gold representing a safe-haven asset amid recession fears, while oil prices indicate inflationary pressures [13] - The market's expectation of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut has reduced the opportunity cost of holding gold, benefiting its price, while also raising concerns about inflation that support oil prices [13][15] Group 5 - The interplay of geopolitical uncertainties, such as US-China tariff negotiations, has heightened market demand for safe-haven assets and concerns over supply chain disruptions [15] - The performance of the Hong Kong stock market is influenced by global liquidity, the economic fundamentals of China, and supportive policies in Hong Kong, while the divergence in Southeast Asian currencies reveals the underlying economic strengths of each country [15]

Group 1 - The Indian Rupee is expected to be one of the worst-performing currencies in Asia due to the pressure from increased tariffs imposed by the US, which is impacting India's already fragile economic recovery [1][3] - Analysts from Deutsche Bank and Barclays predict that the Rupee's exchange rate may fall to a historical low by the end of the year, driven by weak foreign capital inflows and tariff impacts [1][3] - The Indian stock market has experienced an outflow of $11 billion due to economic slowdown, and the central bank's interest rate cuts have further weakened support for the currency [1][3] Group 2 - Barclays estimates that high tariffs could reduce India's GDP growth rate by approximately 30 basis points [3] - The market is focused on the Indian central bank's policy meeting on August 6 for clues on interest rate direction and Rupee trends, following an unexpected 50 basis point rate cut last month [3] - Despite foreign exchange reserves being near historical highs, Citigroup economists believe that uncertainty around tariffs limits the central bank's motivation to aggressively support the Rupee [3] Group 3 - The Rupee has depreciated by 1.2% last week, reaching an exchange rate of 87.5275 Rupees per US dollar, marking the largest weekly decline since December 2022 [3] - Some analysts remain optimistic about a potential trade agreement between the US and India, which could improve the situation for the Rupee [3] - Weak foreign capital inflows continue to be a headwind for the Rupee, with limited prospects for significant bond market inflows due to the central bank's indication of limited rate cut space [3][4]

菲律宾比索兑美元至多下跌0.35%至57.498，为2023年6月以来最弱水平。 ...

Market Overview - US stock index futures and European stocks rose due to progress in multiple trade negotiations, while Asian markets remained flat [1] - The Japanese stock market increased by 0.8% as Japan's chief negotiator extended their stay in the US to seek an agreement [4] - Canadian withdrawal of the digital services tax for tech companies aims to restart negotiations with the US, strengthening the Canadian dollar and boosting US tech stock futures [1] Asset Performance - Major US stock index futures rose, with Nasdaq 100 and Dow futures up approximately 0.5%, and S&P 500 futures also increasing by about 0.5% [2] - European stocks saw slight gains, with the pan-European index, UK stocks, and French stocks rising over 0.1%, while German stocks increased by over 0.2% [3] - The Nikkei 225 index closed up 0.8% following the extension of negotiations in the US [4] Currency and Commodity Movements - The US dollar index fell by approximately 0.2%, while the Japanese yen rose over 0.5% [5] - The South Korean won rose over 1% to its highest level since October last year, currently up about 0.7% [6] - Spot gold and silver increased by about 0.6% [9] - Crude oil prices declined, with US oil down about 0.4% and Brent oil down about 0.2% [10] Geopolitical and Trade Developments - Easing geopolitical risks and expectations of imminent trade agreements have added momentum to risk assets [12] - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Trump agreed to restart negotiations aiming for an agreement by July 21 [13] - French Finance Minister Eric Lombard indicated that the EU is likely to reach some form of trade agreement with the US before the July 9 deadline to avoid significant tariffs on EU products [13] - India's trade team has also extended their stay in Washington to resolve differences before the July 9 deadline [13]

Group 1: Core Views - The US dollar index fell below 97, reaching a new low since February 2022, with a daily drop of 0.72%, while non-USD currencies strengthened significantly [1][4] - Morgan Stanley analysts predict a 40% chance of a US economic recession in the second half of 2025, primarily due to escalating tariffs leading to stagflation [2][6] - UBS Wealth Management's report indicates that the dollar index has dropped to a three-year low, with expectations of further weakening due to uncertainties in the US economic outlook and rising fiscal deficit concerns [5] Group 2: Non-USD Currency Dynamics - The Taiwanese dollar has appreciated significantly, with foreign speculative funds increasing, prompting Taiwan's central bank to request the exit of overseas investors engaging in speculative bets through ETFs [1][8] - Despite the strengthening of non-USD currencies, investors have reduced long positions in the Thai baht and increased short positions in the Indian rupee, while turning bearish on the Philippine peso for the first time since early March [1][9] - The trend of foreign investors using reverse ETFs to hedge against market risks while betting on the appreciation of the Taiwanese dollar has raised concerns about its impact on the export-oriented economy [8]

Group 1 - Investors have significantly reduced their long positions in the Thai baht [1] - There is an increasing bearish sentiment towards the Indian rupee among investors [1] - Sentiment towards the Philippine peso has turned negative, with a shift to a bearish outlook [1]