International Forex News - August 21

August 24, 2026

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The Ministry of Finance announced optimized fiscal policies to boost domestic demand, focusing on interest subsidies expansion, more participants, and higher funding limits. New measures are expected in the second half of the year to align with economic needs. Meanwhile, CME FedWatch indicates a 63.8% probability of the Federal Reserve keeping rates unchanged in September, shaping expectations for global financial markets. Stay updated on changing policies impacting domestic and global economies.

Ministry of Finance: Policies Coordinating Fiscal and Financial Measures to Boost Domestic Demand Have Been Optimized, With New Measures to Be Introduced in the Second Half of This Year

August 21, News: Liao Min, Vice Minister of Finance, said at a State Council Information Office press conference on August 21 that policies coordinating fiscal and financial measures to boost domestic demand have been optimized and improved. The three main new measures are to broaden the scope of interest subsidies, increase the number of participating institutions, and raise funding ceilings. In line with economic development needs, the Ministry of Finance is continuing to study and formulate new policies and measures, which will be introduced in the second half of this year.

Probability of the Federal Reserve Keeping Rates Unchanged in September Is 63.8%

August 21, News: According to CME FedWatch, the probability that the Federal Reserve will keep rates unchanged by September is 63.8%, while the probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate hike is 36.2%. By October, the probability of rates remaining unchanged is 51.8%, the probability of a cumulative 25-basis-point rate hike is 41.4%, and the probability of a cumulative 50-basis-point rate hike is 6.8%.

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