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Japan has begun scaling back its ultra-loose monetary policy in an effort to prop up the yen, which has fallen sharply against the dollar. Commentators note the move is being helped by expectations of looser policy from the US Federal Reserve, dubbed Japan's 'American friend', which narrows the interest rate gap driving the currency's decline.

Classified budget estimates indicate the National Security Agency is spending billions of dollars to test artificial intelligence models. The report suggests the US intelligence community is investing heavily in evaluating commercial and in-house AI systems, likely for intelligence analysis and security purposes. The scale of the spending is drawing attention to how aggressively US spy agencies are moving into AI.

A central bank decision is driving widespread discussion about its expected repercussions on gold prices, the US dollar, and other financial markets. Analysts and commentators are weighing in on what the move means for savers, investors, and currency stability, with the topic drawing significant public attention.

The US dollar slipped while the Japanese yen rallied after remarks from Japanese officials, and oil prices eased, weighing on currency markets. Traders are watching whether the yen's move signals potential intervention concerns or a shift in Japanese policy talk, while softer oil prices are reshaping expectations around inflation and central bank policy.

The Egyptian Gazette reports on why central banks around the world continue to hold the US dollar as their dominant reserve currency, despite ongoing talk of de-dollarisation. The piece examines the structural reasons keeping the dollar at the centre of global finance, including the depth of US markets and the lack of credible alternatives.

Iraq and the United States have agreed to resume shipments of US dollar cash to Iraq, according to Middle East Monitor. The move eases a dispute that had disrupted dollar flows to Iraqi banks and the currency market, where cash dollars are widely used for trade and salaries. Details on timing and volumes were not given.

US money supply has reached a record $23.34 trillion, prompting analysts to argue that Bitcoin faces a new liquidity test. With more dollars in circulation, markets are watching whether abundant liquidity will flow into Bitcoin and lift its price, or whether tighter financial conditions will leave the cryptocurrency under pressure.

A US jury has ruled that Apple must pay 5.7 billion dollars after finding that the vibration function used in the iPhone and Apple Watch infringes patents held by another American company. The verdict is one of the largest patent damage awards against Apple and is likely to be appealed, with observers watching closely for the company's next legal move.

New commentary examines the geography of US unicorn companies, arguing that billion-dollar startups remain concentrated in a handful of hubs rather than spreading evenly across the country. The piece contends that regions trying to replicate Silicon Valley-style ecosystems by simply copying the map of successful clusters tend to fail, because the underlying conditions driving those clusters are hard to reproduce. The analysis is drawing attention among startup and economic-development observers discussing what actually makes tech hubs work.

The Federal Reserve has put forward proposed rules for stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, the US legislation establishing a federal framework for dollar-pegged digital tokens. The proposal would set requirements for issuers operating under US oversight. The move marks a key step in implementing the new stablecoin law and is being closely watched by banks, crypto firms, and regulators assessing how the market will be supervised.

The Moroccan dirham has lost ground over the past week, falling 1.5% against the US dollar and 0.3% against the euro. The decline is being reported by Moroccan financial media, and observers are watching whether the currency's weakness continues and what it could mean for import prices and the wider economy.

The dollar has recovered slightly in Costa Rica after hitting a record low against the colón, but analysts expect the US currency could strengthen again toward year-end as demand for dollars typically rises in the final weeks of the year. The exchange rate has been a closely watched issue in the country given its impact on prices and savings.