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Citi has hired 7 personnel, including former traders from Nomura and Wells Fargo, to enhance its FX business in Asia.

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The Bank of Thailand is proposing new FX rules to ease pressure on the baht, which has strengthened by 1% over the past week, and to tighten oversight of gold-related foreign-exchange transactions.

Taiwan's central bank has committed to avoiding FX manipulation, leading to a surge in Taiwan dollar forwards.

The US dollar is currently lacking strong direction due to a lack of significant economic data, according to Jane Foley of Rabobank.

Japan's finance chief, Shun'ichi Katayama, has issued a warning about the yen's rapid decline, stating that its weakness is becoming clearer and could trigger further speculation, potentially leading to intervention.

Nigeria's naira (NGN) is on track for its strongest annual appreciation since 2018, driven by increased dollar inflows from higher oil prices and remittances, which are mitigating typical election-season political risks.

Nomura International's FX strategist Dominic Bunning states that consecutive ECB rate hikes could strengthen the euro, potentially reaching a year-end target of $1.20.

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.

South Korea's government has expressed its determination to stabilize the won, leading to a strengthening of the currency.

Brazil's largest asset manager is advising investors to allocate up to 3% of their portfolios to Bitcoin as a hedge against foreign exchange and market volatility.

Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama expressed frustration over the yen's volatility, stating that currency swings are not based on fundamentals.