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S&P Global Ratings expects Hong Kong life insurers to see 8-10% annual premium growth over next two years despite Beijing's tax shift
S&P Global Ratings expects Hong Kong life insurers to see 8-10% annual premium growth over next two years despite Beijing's tax shift
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The AI boom has pushed the valuations of Chinese tech companies to several times those of their US counterparts, with the STAR 50 Index rising 29% this year on the back of government support.
The AI boom has pushed the valuations of Chinese tech companies to several times those of their US counterparts, with the STAR 50 Index rising 29% this year on the back of government support.
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South Korea's household loan growth slowed in July 2026 to KRW6.2 trillion, down from KRW8.3 trillion in June, with both home-backed and other loan types decelerating
The Financial Services Commission (FSC) reported that the outstanding balance of household loans across all financial sectors increased by KRW6.2 trillion in July, a slower pace compared to the KRW8.3
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent: The United States will implement "unprecedented economic measures" against Iran, combining economic isolation and a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that these measures would be a combination of "economic isolation unseen before in the world" and "a continuous blockade of the Strait of Hormuz," aimed at
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China's National Bureau of Statistics: Market price monitoring of important means of production in the circulation sector in early August showed that prices of 12 products rose, 31 fell, and 7 remained unchanged.
China's National Bureau of Statistics: Market price monitoring of important means of production in the circulation sector in early August showed that prices of 12 products rose, 31 fell, and 7 remaine
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Norwegian Foreign Minister: US war on Iran "not smart", failed to achieve goals and strengthened Tehran hardliners
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stated that the U.S. war against Iran was "not smart," failed to achieve its initial goals, and strengthened hardliners in Tehran. He called for the restora
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UAE accuses Iran of attacking two ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz, calls it 'piracy' and threat to global energy security
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that two vessels affiliated with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) were attacked on Thursday evening while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. No injur
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Goldman Sachs reiterated its "Buy" rating on SanDisk, raising the target price to $2200, as its long-term financial guidance significantly exceeded expectations and it committed to returning 100% of excess free cash flow to shareholders.
Goldman Sachs noted in an August 13 research report that SanDisk's long-term financial model for fiscal years 2028-2030, unveiled at its Investor Day, including an 80% gross margin and 75% operating m
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BP granted offshore license in Venezuela, joining big oil's return to post-Maduro Venezuela
BP granted offshore license in Venezuela, joining big oil's return to post-Maduro Venezuela
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South Korean KOSPI opens 2.7% higher at 6,995.67, tracking overnight US gains as eased inflation woes boost sentiment; S&P 500 climbed 0.7% and Dow Jones added 0.1%.
South Korean KOSPI opens 2.7% higher at 6,995.67, tracking overnight US gains as eased inflation woes boost sentiment; S&P 500 climbed 0.7% and Dow Jones added 0.1%.
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Gold Steadies as Traders Weigh Fed Rate Path and Mideast Tension
Gold Steadies as Traders Weigh Fed Rate Path and Mideast Tension
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Israeli airstrike on Gaza City kills Jamal Abu Kamil, head of Gaza City police.
Gaza's Interior Ministry said Colonel Jamal Abu Kamel, 43, was killed on Thursday when his vehicle was hit by three missiles from a drone on al-Rashid Street in southwestern Gaza City, with two others
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Elon Musk retweeted a SpaceXAI Memphis tweet, stating that the company has paid $30 million in taxes since joining the Memphis community in 2024, supporting local services, education, and infrastructure.
Elon Musk retweeted a SpaceXAI Memphis tweet, stating that the company has paid $30 million in taxes since joining the Memphis community in 2024, supporting local services, education, and infrastructu
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Elon Musk reposts SpaceXAI's tweet: Grok won 1st place in reverse-engineering binaries into clean C, rebuilt a 1995 car's ECU runtime.
Elon Musk reposts SpaceXAI's tweet: Grok won 1st place in reverse-engineering binaries into clean C, rebuilt a 1995 car's ECU runtime.
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Asian stocks set to rise Friday on cooling US inflation
Asian stocks set to rise Friday on cooling US inflation
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The White House issued a memorandum directing the establishment of a fifth U.S. naval shipyard and the reorganization of Naval Sea Systems Command.
The White House today released a fact sheet providing more details on President Donald Trump’s National Security Presidential Memorandum, signed to rebuild the U.S. naval shipbuilding industrial base.
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Donald Trump endorses Mike LiPetri for New York's 3rd Congressional District, criticizing opponent Tom Suozzi
Trump announced his "Complete and Total Endorsement" for LiPetri, a former New York State Assemblyman. He attacked the incumbent, Tom Suozzi, as a "Radical Left Lunatic" who supports open borders, tra
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US President issues proclamation to adjust imports of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and components, citing national security threat
The proclamation follows a Commerce Secretary investigation which found that UAS and component imports threaten US national security. The Secretary recommended high ad valorem duties on UAS with a max
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The White House issued a memorandum, instructing the reconstruction of the U.S. Navy's shipbuilding industrial base, requiring the aircraft carrier CVN-81 to reinstate the steam catapult system, and introducing the "Finnish model" to attract foreign investment.
The U.S. President issued a memorandum aimed at addressing issues such as design complexity, cost overruns, delays, and lack of competitiveness in the U.S. Navy's shipbuilding industry. The memo instr
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AI power startup Fermi (FRMI) lands first customer and names new CEO, aiming to turn a corner after legal and C-suite turmoil.
The startup, co-founded by former Energy Secretary Rick Perry, went public last year and has spent recent months in a legal and shareholder tussle with its former CEO, while racing to sign a first cus
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Elon Musk reposted a tweet from cb_doge, who stated that X is the most transparent platform on the internet.
In the tweet, cb_doge highlighted that users can view if their accounts or posts are being suppressed, understand the exact reasons for any visibility limits, and download full reports.
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SEC Charges Toms River Trio with Allegedly Misappropriating $47 Million from Over 87 Investors in Affinity Fraud Targeting Orthodox Jewish Communities
SEC Charges Toms River Trio with Allegedly Misappropriating $47 Million from Over 87 Investors in Affinity Fraud Targeting Orthodox Jewish Communities
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US stocks rose, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high, as wholesale inflation data eased.
U.S. stocks rose, with the S&P 500 closing at a record high, after wholesale inflation data eased, alleviating concerns about interest rate hikes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 69.72 points, o
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S&P 500 companies' Q2 blended net profit margin hits record 16.9%, highest since 2009, FactSet data shows
This is up from 14.8% in Q1 and 12.9% a year ago, well above the five-year average of 12.4%. Google (Alphabet) and Amazon are the biggest contributors to this record. Even excluding these two, the S&P
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AI-linked stocks drove $138 billion in gains across 13 public-pension funds since 2022
AI-linked stocks drove $138 billion in gains across 13 public-pension funds since 2022, helping them dig out of losses from the last financial crisis. This comes as politicians are turning against AI.
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Japan's inflation rose above the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) target level for the first time this year, supporting expectations for a December rate hike.
Japan's inflation rose above the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) target level for the first time this year, supporting expectations for a December rate hike.
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OKX Founder Star Xu: Exchanges Should Profit Through Technology and Services, Not Customer Funds; Previously Rejected Three Arrows Capital Partnership Proposal
OKX Founder Star Xu: Exchanges Should Profit Through Technology and Services, Not Customer Funds; Previously Rejected Three Arrows Capital Partnership Proposal
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The Pentagon has prohibited U.S. military personnel from using military information to bet on prediction markets.
The Pentagon has prohibited U.S. military personnel from using military information to place bets on prediction markets. This follows warnings that such wagers could expose military operations to adve
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Palmer Luckey unveils start-up to breed 'genetically enhanced' dogs for military
Palmer Luckey, co-founder of Anduril and entrepreneur, has unveiled a new start-up that plans to clone and genetically edit working canines for military use. The company was conceived by Ben Lamm.
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Australia's Victoria State Approves $700 Million Gas Project
Australia's Victoria state has approved the production license for a A$1 billion ($700 million) natural gas project, aiming to help avoid a forecast gas shortage.
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L'Oreal says weight loss drugs are impacting beauty and skin care sales
L'Oreal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus stated that the rise in GLP-1 weight loss drugs is "a very important phenomenon" impacting beauty and skin care consumption. The company is designing products through br
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Japan's Inflation Rate YoY 2.1% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
Japan's Inflation Rate YoY 2.1% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
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Japan's Inflation Rate MoM 0% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 0.1%.
Japan's Inflation Rate MoM 0% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 0.1%.
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Japan's Core Inflation Rate YoY for October 22, 2026, was 2.1%, in line with the expectation of 2.1% and the previous reading of 1.7%.
Japan's Core Inflation Rate YoY for October 22, 2026, was 2.1%, in line with the expectation of 2.1% and the previous reading of 1.7%.
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Japan's Inflation Rate Ex-Food and Energy YoY 2.4% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
Japan's Inflation Rate Ex-Food and Energy YoY 2.4% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
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Saudi-led coalition rejects Houthi claims of targeting tribal gatherings; Yemen's Defence Minister apologizes for similar warning
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis has rejected what it described as false allegations that Saudi Arabia intends to target tribal and civilian gatherings in Yemen, with its spokesperson
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The U.S. Treasury Department proposed tightening restrictions on investments in sensitive technology sectors in China, including AI, hypersonics, and biotechnology.
The U.S. Treasury Department proposed tightening restrictions on investments in sensitive technology sectors in China, including AI, hypersonics, and biotechnology.
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Palestinian Prime Minister's Office: Israeli forces carried out 409 attacks in the occupied West Bank in three weeks, targeting olive farmers.
The Palestinian Prime Minister's Office, citing data from the Palestinian Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission (CWRC), stated that Israeli forces have carried out 409 attacks against Palestinia
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that U.S. President Donald Trump supports him in "completing the mission against Iran" and recognizes him as the most suitable leader to lead the fight against Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that U.S. President Donald Trump supports him in "completing the mission against Iran" and recognizes him as the most suitable leader to lead the fight
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UK October GfK Consumer Confidence -24, expected -15, prior -13, below expectations.
UK October GfK Consumer Confidence -24, expected -15, prior -13, below expectations.
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Musk reportedly acquired a $1 billion stake in Hollywood giant Skydance, significantly below market expectations. The latter's stock experienced sharp intraday fluctuations before closing down approximately 1%.
Elon Musk has reportedly acquired a stake of approximately $1 billion in Hollywood giant Skydance, according to Semafor. This move coincides with capital injections from other Skydance investors. Foll
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Richard Blumenthal, the lead Democratic investigator in the U.S. Senate, is probing payments made by Tether to Bo Hines' company, alleging potential payments to White House officials.
Senator Richard Blumenthal, the top Democrat on the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, sent a letter on Thursday to Tether and Nxum Group, a consulting firm co-founded by Bo Hines,
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US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar demands Israel release detainees in occupied West Bank, including US candidate Brad Lander, detained while harvesting olives
US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has urged Israel to release all individuals held in military custody in the occupied West Bank. This demand follows the detention of dozens of volunteers, including Democra
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EU Awards Sakharov Prize to International Criminal Court After Trump Administration Imposed Sanctions
The European Union on Thursday awarded the International Criminal Court (ICC) its top human rights prize, the Sakharov Prize. This comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced s
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The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by Houthi rebels towards southern Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by Houthi rebels towards southern Saudi Arabia.
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PHP vulnerability fix released, millions of attack attempts but government claims no successful intrusions yet
PHP released vulnerability fixes for several versions, including 8.5.12, on Wednesday to address the previously discovered PHP2Shell vulnerability. Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince stated that their netw
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OpenAI trims valuation target to $1.25tn after earlier pitching $1.4tn
OpenAI trims valuation target to $1.25tn after earlier pitching $1.4tn
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Australia S&P Global Composite PMI Flash 49.7 on October 22, 2026, prior 51.3
Australia S&P Global Composite PMI Flash 49.7 on October 22, 2026, prior 51.3
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Bitcoin as a Bank Reserve Asset: Real-World Exploration and Controversy
As countries such as the United States, El Salvador, and the Czech Republic incorporate Bitcoin into their national reserves or explore its practical applications in various forms, the debate over whether banks should hold Bitcoin as a reserve asset is intensifying. Proponents argue that Bitcoin's scarcity, anti-inflationary properties, and low correlation with traditional assets make it an effective tool for diversifying risk. However, opponents, represented by the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Federal Reserve, emphasize its price volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and security risks, asserting that it does not yet meet the standards for a reserve asset. This article reviews major global case studies and both sides of the argument, exploring the practical possibilities and challenges of this proposition.
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MetalLB: Core Load Balancing Solution for Bare-Metal Kubernetes with Five Key Highlights
MetalLB is an open-source network load balancer specifically designed for bare-metal Kubernetes clusters, addressing the absence of a native LoadBalancer service type in non-cloud environments. The project is currently in Beta but is widely adopted and considered stable and reliable. This article will delve into MetalLB's definition, its current project status, and its five core highlights, including its unique bare-metal load balancing capabilities, Layer 2 and BGP operational modes, lightweight Kubernetes-native design, cost-effectiveness and flexibility, and dynamic IP address allocation and external advertisement features, revealing its critical role in private cloud and edge computing scenarios.
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Previous, Forecast, Actual: These three numbers in the economic calendar are the market's script.
The economic calendar doesn't predict market trends; it merely answers "when, which country, and what numbers will be released." What truly drives prices is the difference between the actual value and the forecast. This article uses two sets of real data to illustrate how to read previous values, forecasts, and actuals, clarifies three common pitfalls—importance ratings, time zones, and revised figures—and provides a replicable weekly scheduling method.
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From Event to Your Screen: The Four Hurdles a Financial News Alert Must Clear
By the time the news is seen, half the market move has already happened. The problem often lies not in judgment, but in the sequence of information arrival. A financial news flash, from event occurrence to reaching the reader, must pass through four checkpoints: source coverage, deduplication and compression, traceable origin, and multi-language synchronization. This article breaks down this chain and provides three questions for ordinary investors to filter out noise.
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Asian stocks struggle as Hang Seng Index dives amid AI and geopolitical concerns
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Government websites in multiple countries are offline due to a critical vulnerability in the PHP programming language, with the U.S. National Security Agency issuing a warning.
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CICC: Suggest increasing gold allocation to hedge AI asset risks, dollar depreciation trade is an effective strategy
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Coinbase status page shows send/receive delays on the TON network.
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Meta Q3 revenue beats expectations, but profit hit by $18B legal settlement and $25B New Mexico ruling; shares jump 7%
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AI Model Discovers Critical PHP Vulnerability, Taking Government and Corporate Websites Offline Globally
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Asian markets broadly fell: The Hang Seng Index dropped 3.03% to a four-month low, and the Hang Seng Tech Index fell 5%; Brent crude rose 3.2% to $112.27, due to AI concerns and heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Binance announced that it will update the minimum price fluctuation unit for spot trading pairs on October 29.
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Goldman Sachs: Silver Net Longs Fall to Two-Year Low Amid Dual Blows from Dollar Pullback and Weak AI/Solar Sectors
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NVIDIA Earth-2 Open Models Deployed Across Europe for Weather and Climate Prediction
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