Forex Market News USD/JPY Hovers Near 157.25 Amid Direct Intervention Warnings, Surging Global Bond Yields, and Middle East Diplomatic Maneuvers September 28, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS — The US Dollar (USD) held firm against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on Monday, with the USD/JPY currency pair trading relatively unchanged near the 157.25 mark. Global…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Investor Advisory Committee to Tackle Artificial Intelligence in Public Markets and Reg NMS Reform in Upcoming Washington Summit September 27, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan WASHINGTON, D.C. — As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the fundamental architecture of global finance, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Investor Advisory Committee is preparing to step directly into…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Moves to Rescind Decades-Old ‘Pay-to-Play’ Rule for Investment Advisers, Citing Overreach and Free Speech Concerns September 27, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan WASHINGTON D.C. — In a regulatory shift with sweeping implications for Wall Street, the political landscape, and the financial advisory industry, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a…
Technical Analysis Sterling Slumps to Three-Month Lows: GBP/USD Faces Downward Pressure Amid US Dollar Dominance and BoE Policy Divisions September 26, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan Main Facts The British Pound (GBP) tumbled to a three-month low against the US Dollar (USD), hitting 1.3203 on Friday as macroeconomic headwinds and surging global energy prices converged to…
Global Macro Trends The Great AI Divide: Trump Rejects Safety Concerns as Washington Braces for Tech Supremacy War September 22, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan In a series of aggressive pronouncements on Truth Social this week, President Donald Trump has drawn a definitive line in the sand regarding the future of Artificial Intelligence. Dismissing mounting…
Financial Regulatory Updates SEC Streamlines Regulatory Framework: Commission Grants Exemptive Relief from Specific Inline XBRL Requirements for Market Intermediaries September 22, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan WASHINGTON D.C. — In a significant regulatory development aimed at modernizing compliance frameworks and reducing unnecessary operational friction, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced an order on September 14,…
Beginner Education Navigating the Credit Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide to the Chase Freedom Rise® Credit Card for Beginners September 21, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan In the modern financial ecosystem, establishing a credit history is akin to gaining citizenship in the broader economy. Without a credit score, young adults, recent graduates, and immigrants often find…
Beginner Education The Silent Inheritance Trap: Why Your Will Means Nothing Without Updated Beneficiary Forms September 19, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan By Financial Planning & Estate Desk Published: June 2026 Main Facts: The Hidden Override in Your Financial Portfolio For millions of individuals, drafting a last will and testament provides a…
Global Macro Trends The Billionaire vs. The Mayor: Ken Griffin’s Miami Pivot and the Battle for New York’s Economic Soul September 17, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan The tension between global finance and local populist governance reached a boiling point this week at the Milken Institute Global Conference. Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, one of the world’s most…
Global Macro Trends High-Stakes Diplomacy: Boeing and Citigroup CEOs to Accompany President Trump on Pivotal China Summit September 17, 2026 Raul Delapena Setiawan As President Donald Trump prepares for a critical diplomatic mission to Beijing scheduled for May 14 and 15, the business world is bracing for a potential shift in the global…
