Jerry Lin
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Japanese 'Whale' GPIF Increases U.S. Treasury Holdings to a Three-Year High
The recent strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the Japanese yen to a certain extent offset the decline in U.S. Treasury bonds, further enhancing the preference of Japanese investors for U.S. debt. The percentage of U.S. bonds held by the Japanese Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) has risen to its highest level in three years. 
The recent strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the Japanese yen to a certain extent offset the decline in U.S. Treasury bonds, further enhancing the preference of Japanese investors for U.S. debt. The percentage of U.S. bonds held by the Japanese Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) has risen to its highest level in three years. -
Bridgewater's Chilling Forecast: The U.S. Battle with Inflation Is Far From Over!
Since the U.S. Federal Reserve commenced its cycle of interest rate hikes in March of last year, the global market has been eagerly awaiting news of an economic cooldown in the U.S. Under tightening policies, bad news becomes good news. 
Since the U.S. Federal Reserve commenced its cycle of interest rate hikes in March of last year, the global market has been eagerly awaiting news of an economic cooldown in the U.S. Under tightening policies, bad news becomes good news. -
A Clash of EV Titans in India? BYD Reportedly Plans $1B Factory Investment
Two of the largest new energy vehicle manufacturers from China and the U.S. are heading towards the same destination-India-for a new round of competition. 
Two of the largest new energy vehicle manufacturers from China and the U.S. are heading towards the same destination-India-for a new round of competition. -
Roadblock Redux! FTC Scrambles to Delay Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition
The journey for Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been hit with more turbulence. 
The journey for Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard has been hit with more turbulence. -
Rice Crisis Looms! India, World's Largest Rice Exporter, Mulls Over Halting 80% of Exports
India, the world's largest exporter of rice, is contemplating a ban on the export of most of its rice varieties in response to rising domestic prices. The government's intention is to avert the risk of worsening inflation. This potential move could further escalate the already soaring global rice prices, which are at a two-and-a-half-year high due to the impacts of El Niño in Asia. 
India, the world's largest exporter of rice, is contemplating a ban on the export of most of its rice varieties in response to rising domestic prices. The government's intention is to avert the risk of worsening inflation. This potential move could further escalate the already soaring global rice prices, which are at a two-and-a-half-year high due to the impacts of El Niño in Asia. -
Russia Outpaces Saudi Arabia to Reclaim Top Oil Producer Title as Production Cuts Take Effect
On Thursday, July 13, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that Saudi Arabia's crude oil output will fall below that of Russia due to the impact of voluntary production cuts. This will allow Russia to reclaim the throne of the world's largest oil producer after two years. 
On Thursday, July 13, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that Saudi Arabia's crude oil output will fall below that of Russia due to the impact of voluntary production cuts. This will allow Russia to reclaim the throne of the world's largest oil producer after two years. -
Yen's Big Rebound: Market Anticipates Japan's Central Bank to Adjust YCC Policy as Early as This Month
Since the beginning of the month, the yen has seemingly reversed its long-term downtrend, beginning a strong rally. After a robust rally for five consecutive trading days, the yen held its ground above 140 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, July 13. 
Since the beginning of the month, the yen has seemingly reversed its long-term downtrend, beginning a strong rally. After a robust rally for five consecutive trading days, the yen held its ground above 140 against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, July 13. -
Celsius Network's Fall from Grace: A Tale of Fraud, Arrests, and a Record $4.7 Billion Settlement
In a shocking turn of events, Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, was arrested and charged with fraud. This development was announced by a U.S. prosecutor in New York, as three federal regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), filed lawsuits against Mashinsky and his company. 
In a shocking turn of events, Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network, was arrested and charged with fraud. This development was announced by a U.S. prosecutor in New York, as three federal regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), filed lawsuits against Mashinsky and his company. -
Crypto Conundrum: Bitcoin's Uncertain Path Amid Market Anticipations and Inflation Dynamics
In a surprising turn of events, Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has been caught in a whirlwind of economic factors that have left investors scratching their heads. Despite a significant slowdown in U.S. inflation, which should have been a boon for Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency's price has remained stubbornly below the $31,000 mark. 
In a surprising turn of events, Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has been caught in a whirlwind of economic factors that have left investors scratching their heads. Despite a significant slowdown in U.S. inflation, which should have been a boon for Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency's price has remained stubbornly below the $31,000 mark. -
Uncertainty Clouds Manchester United Ownership Bid as Ratcliffe Considers FC Barcelona
The tumultuous sale process of English Premier League club Manchester United continues, with leading contenders Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani yet to reach a decisive stage. However, recent developments suggest that Ratcliffe might pivot his focus away from the English club. 
The tumultuous sale process of English Premier League club Manchester United continues, with leading contenders Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani yet to reach a decisive stage. However, recent developments suggest that Ratcliffe might pivot his focus away from the English club.
