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The article reports a rally in the Indian Rupee (INR) driven by technical chart patterns and the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) foreign exchange reserves, which may signal improved currency stability.

Russia has launched a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot, with all 12 systemically significant banks participating and initial retailer mandates applying only to those with qualifying revenue thresholds and bank agreements.

Uruguayan investors are increasing allocations to local currency money market funds and government peso-denominated bonds, accelerating efforts to reduce dollar dependency in a country traditionally viewed as a safe haven.

The Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel criticized the US for intervening in currency markets to support the Japanese yen without consulting European partners, highlighting a lack of coordination in global currency interventions.

The article examines Iran's economic resilience despite U.S.

Gold-miner stocks experienced a sharp rally over the past month, described as the best August performance in decades, driven by a resurgence in the 'debasement trade' where investors seek assets to hedge against currency devaluation.

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ANZ FX Research Head Mahjabeen Zaman stated that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could begin rate hikes in September, which may influence yen strength and broader currency dynamics.

The Indian rupee strengthened to a two-month high following intervention by the Reserve Bank of India, which sold dollars to support the currency.

China's policy to stabilize the yuan is reducing volatility in offshore currency derivatives, particularly yuan options trades, which are at a decade low.

Investor demand for Zambian stocks, bonds, and currency has remained resilient despite post-election political tensions.

China's central bank injected 5 billion yuan via 7-day reverse repos at a 1.40% rate, signaling liquidity support and policy stability amid economic recovery efforts.