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US Dollar: 1. Trump: I believe Warsh will do the right thing and I know what Warsh wants. The US should have the lowest interest rates globally. Euro: 1. ECB Governing Council member Kazmir: Even with an improved outlook, a rate hike may still be necessary in September. 2. The euro fell to its lowest point this month, pressured by a strong dollar ahead of the Fed decision. Pound Sterling: 1. UK food inflation fell for the sixth consecutive month, with the year-on-year increase dropping to 2.2% in July. 2. ING: The Bank of England is certain to keep its current level unchanged this year; the new prime minister's promise has the market on edge. Japanese Yen: 1. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: Combating inflation is the top priority. 2. According to Nikkei: Japan will significantly expand disclosure of corporate bond transactions to improve market transparency. 3. According to Kyodo News: Japan is considering raising the minimum wage to a maximum of 1,100 yen per hour. 4. Strategists: Takaichi's declining approval ratings may drag down the yen and Japanese bonds. 5. Nikko Securities: Sanae Takashi's proposed tax cut plan may put pressure on the yen and Japanese government bonds. 6. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: Japan's monetary policy has shifted to a stage dominated by interest rate levels. 7. Bank of Japan: Core CPI, excluding special factors, rose 2.7% year-on-year in June, the same as in May. Core-core CPI, excluding special factors, rose 2.0% year-on-year in June, the same as in May. Korean Won: 1. South Korea pledged to take more measures to curb demand for leveraged ETFs. 2. South Korean mortgage rates rose to their highest level in over two and a half years. 3. The sluggish South Korean stock market has driven retail investors to switch to US stocks, with net purchases exceeding 5 trillion won this month. Other: 1. It is reported that the Swiss National Bank plans to maintain zero interest rates until the end of 2027. 2. Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Bullock: The effects of the three rate hikes need to be assessed, and further rate hikes cannot be ruled out. 3. Russian President Putin: The risk of inflation is increasing. 4. Pakistan Central Bank Governor: Pakistan has purchased $28 billion worth of foreign exchange from the market over the past three years to increase its reserves. 5. Traders: The Reserve Bank of India may sell dollars through state-owned banks to push the rupee above 96 rupees to the dollar. 6. Philippine Central Bank Governor: When the dollar is strong, we limit intervention to maintain order; we believe the possibility of aggressive interest rate hikes is small. 7. Central Bank of Malaysia Governor: The Malaysian economy is projected to grow by 4%-5% in 2026; the monetary policy stance is consistent with the domestic growth and inflation outlook.

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi said she hopes to change the status quo in some way and warned it would be too late if action is not taken now.