July 23, 2026, 8:23 p.m.

The "interest rate hike" farce by the Bank of Japan: A stubborn resistance in the face of a financial policy deadlock

According to recent reports from several international financial media, after decades of loose monetary policies, the Bank of Japan was once again forced to adjust its yield curve control policy, sending out a clear signal of interest rate hikes.

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The "International Blind Spots" in the Brookings Institution's Balance Sheet Reduction Plan: Neglected Diverse Realities and the Dilemma of Global Financial Governance

Recently, the Brookings Institution released a research report on balance sheet reduction pathways, proposing four reform paths intended to systematically reduce financial institutions' "hunger" for reserves.

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Geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East escalate, global financial markets face severe volatility

On March 30, 2026, the global financial markets were shrouded by the smoke of geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East.

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Wall Street stock prices rise as oil prices fall: Expectations of easing conflict boost global markets

As optimism in the market about the possible end of the war with Iran grows, global financial markets saw a significant recovery on Wednesday.

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Why the myth of gold as a safe-haven asset failed under the backdrop of the Middle East conflict

"Buying gold in troubled times" is an investment rule that has been widely circulated in the capital market.

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Prudent Stability: Why did the Federa l Reserve announce unchanged interest rates?

On March 18th, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve announced as scheduled that the target range for the federal funds rate would remain unchanged at 3.50% -3.75%, with two consecutive meetings held without action.

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Geopolitical Detente Triggers Global Financial "Great Reversal": Risk Assets Celebrate a Carnival​

On the evening of March 23 (Beijing time), U.S. President Donald Trump issued a bombshell statement on his social media platform "Truth Social," announcing that the United States has held "productive dialogues" with Iran and suspended its military strike plan against Iran's energy infrastructure for five days, on the premise that the ongoing talks between the two sides continue to make progress.

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Zcash falls below $240: Short-term correction or long-term reversal?

According to the British media "CoinJournal", recently, the price of Zcash (ZEC) experienced a rapid increase but then suddenly dropped, with a decline of nearly 10%.

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The South Korean won's exchange rate hit its lowest level in 17 years

On March 23rd local time, amid the ongoing escalation of the situation in the Middle East, the stock markets of Japan and South Korea plunged by 1,510 won after opening, setting a historical low since the global financial crisis in 2009 within just 17 years.

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AI Forecasts U.S. Mortgage Rates for the Next Five Years

Based on a synthesis of economists' views and AI model predictions, the general trend for U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates over the next five years is expected to be one of gradual decline followed by stabilization.

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