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South Korea's FSC announces its 7th Financial Hub Policy Plan for 2026-2028, aiming to boost financial innovation, infrastructure, capital markets, and provide hub support.
South Korea's FSC announces its 7th Financial Hub Policy Plan for 2026-2028, aiming to boost financial innovation, infrastructure, capital markets, and provide hub support. The plan includes promoting
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UK FTSE 100 index futures weakened due to a global stock market decline.
UK FTSE 100 index futures weakened due to a global stock market decline.
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Lebanon approves extradition of former Syrian general Adel Issa to Syria for war crimes trial, signaling end to its safe haven status for ex-regime officials
A top Lebanese prosecutor announced on Tuesday that Adel Issa, a former major general in Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian Army, would be extradited to Syria to face trial for alleged crimes committed during h
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Two Chinese-linked supertankers U-turn in Strait of Hormuz amid high shipping risks after Trump's hard line on Iran
The move comes as prospects for a normalization of traffic in the region are dimming.
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Samsung Electronics to invest 240 billion won ($171.6 million) in a new HVAC production line in Gwangju, with production set to begin in early 2028
Samsung Electronics to invest 240 billion won ($171.6 million) in a new HVAC production line in Gwangju, with production set to begin in early 2028
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Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) introduces new measures to enhance asset management competitiveness
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced a series of new measures aimed at strengthening its competitiveness as a leading asset management hub. These measures include: tax exemptions for in
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Hong Kong Exchange Posts Record Earnings, with Q2 Net Income Rising 21% to Beat Market Estimates, Driven by IPO and Trading Boom
Hong Kong Exchange Posts Record Earnings, with Q2 Net Income Rising 21% to Beat Market Estimates, Driven by IPO and Trading Boom
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FTSE Russell Defers Indonesia Stock Additions to Indexes Until December to Assess Market Reforms
FTSE Russell Defers Indonesia Stock Additions to Indexes Until December to Assess Market Reforms
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Financial Times analysis suggests Russia and Ukraine's attacks on each other's agricultural exports could trigger a global grain crisis
Financial Times analysis suggests Russia and Ukraine's attacks on each other's agricultural exports could trigger a global grain crisis
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) reported a 21% year-on-year increase in net profit to HK$5.38 billion for the second quarter, reaching a record high and exceeding market expectations.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced a 21% year-on-year increase in its second-quarter net profit, reaching HK$5.38 billion (US$683.4 million), or HK$4.26 per share. This performa
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Iran is considering targeting US military assets in Europe if Trump escalates war, according to insiders
Proposals to retaliate against US assets beyond the Middle East are being discussed as many in Tehran view renewed conflict as inevitable.
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South Korea cuts short joint military exercises with the U.S. after President Trump condemned them as "costly" and "hostile" toward North Korea
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced the decision, days after President Donald Trump's remarks. The annual drills are set to conclude this Friday.
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Ukraine's bond market has rallied 150% over four years, showing traders it can beat the odds.
Ukraine's bond market has rallied 150% over four years, showing traders it can beat the odds.
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Australia's RBA Deputy Governor Hauser Says Rates Will Need to Rise If Prices Fail to Ease
Australia's RBA Deputy Governor Hauser Says Rates Will Need to Rise If Prices Fail to Ease
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India's Chaotic Stock Closing Auction Clouds BSE's Growth Outlook
The turbulent rollout of India's new closing share-price discovery mechanism, aimed at aligning with global standards, is negatively impacting BSE Ltd., leading some analysts to question the growth pr
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Iranian academic Maryam Tahmasebi accuses US of 'bloodline punishment' over family's detention and green card revocation
Tahmasebi, a US permanent resident, stated in The Nation magazine that she, her husband, and their son have been detained since April. The US State Department revoked their immigration status due to h
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Swiss Voters Expected to Reject Stricter Neutrality in Upcoming Ballot
Swiss voters are set to reject an initiative to strengthen the country’s neutrality in a ballot next month. Russia has attempted to sway the vote with jibes about Switzerland’s actions during World Wa
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White House: US President Donald Trump announced a 3-day suspension of additional tariffs on Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products, and automobiles
The White House announcement indicates that this move is due to Canada's commitment to eliminate discriminatory measures against U.S. businesses, and relevant negotiations between the two countries ar
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China Eases Limits on Nvidia H200 Chip Shipments for Key Tech Groups
Beijing is permitting small shipments of the chips to help leading domestic tech companies catch up with US rivals in the escalating AI race.
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Japan's benchmark 10-year bond yield nears 3% for first time in three decades, on Takaichi budget fears and US view worries
Japan's benchmark 10-year bond yield nears 3% for first time in three decades, on Takaichi budget fears and US view worries
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China's State Council amends "Regulations on the Administration of Housing Provident Funds," including renovation and property fees in the scope of withdrawal.
China's State Council has revised the "Regulations on the Management of Housing Provident Funds," expanding the scope of withdrawals to include home renovation for self-occupied housing and payment of
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Analysts: China's economy is experiencing a K-shaped recovery, with industrial robot, electric vehicle, and semiconductor output growing by at least 20% year-on-year in July, expected to continue driving AI stocks.
Analysts say China's K-shaped economic recovery will likely prompt investors to continue betting on artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. The latest data shows the tech sector remains a key driver of g
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Hong Kong stocks fall, Hang Seng Index down 0.5% and Tech Index 1.4%, pressured by rising US bond yields and Iran conflict stalemate
Hong Kong stocks declined on Wednesday, with the Hang Seng Index falling 0.5% to 25,323.70 and the Hang Seng Tech Index dropping 1.4%. Investors were put on tenterhooks by elevated US Treasury yields
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PHP/USD: Philippine Peso Fell to New Record Low as Oil Prices Rise
The Philippine peso fell to a record low against the dollar as higher oil prices put renewed pressure on the currency.
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Investors Press MSCI to Justify Potential Double Downgrade Warning for Indonesia
As MSCI Inc. officials joined a call on Tuesday afternoon Jakarta time, many of the more than 100 participants were investors still reeling from the index provider’s sudden warning of a potential doub
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El Niño has restricted hydropower and wind power generation in Guangdong, China, forcing the industrial hub to switch to high-priced natural gas for electricity to meet demand.
El Niño has restricted hydropower and wind power generation in Guangdong, China, forcing the industrial hub to switch to high-priced natural gas for electricity to meet demand.
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Tesla's Q3 profit fell 42.7% year-over-year to $787 million, but exceeded analyst expectations; revenue was largely flat at $28 billion.
Tesla reported its third-quarter earnings on Wednesday, with profit falling 42.7% year-over-year to $787 million, still exceeding analyst expectations. Revenue remained largely flat at $28 billion. Th
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The United States and Israel reportedly plan a new round of attacks on Iran after the midterm elections, according to The New York Times.
According to The New York Times, the United States and Israel have developed plans for a new round of attacks on Iran after the midterm elections (November 3). Potential targets include energy infrast
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Meta expects AI computing cost efficiency to improve tenfold or more next year.
Meta stated on its Q3 2026 earnings call that it expects AI computing cost efficiency to improve tenfold or more next year, which will enable profitability once it achieves scale on the revenue line.
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The U.S. is reducing its military presence in the Middle East and ordering a cut in diplomatic staff, according to officials cited by NBC News.
The U.S. is reducing its military presence in the Middle East and ordering a cut in diplomatic staff, according to officials cited by NBC News.
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Eight Months of US-Iran War Turns China Petrochemical Glut Into a Crunch, Setting Stage for Higher Industrial Material Prices
Eight Months of US-Iran War Turns China Petrochemical Glut Into a Crunch, Setting Stage for Higher Industrial Material Prices
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The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) plans to unveil details of its new strategy in the first half of 2027, with CEO Attia developing a roadmap to turn around the business.
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) plans to unveil details of its new strategy in the first half of 2027, with CEO Attia developing a roadmap to turn around the business.
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The Hong Kong government plans to tender a Sha Tin plot for student accommodation this quarter, which analysts say could attract major developers to the market.
Hong Kong's Secretary for Development, Bernadette Linn Hon-ho, announced on Thursday that two land parcels will be tendered in the October-December quarter, including a 1,100-square-meter site in Siu
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Netanyahu: Israeli Intelligence Warns Iran May Intervene in Next Week's Election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told The Jerusalem Post that Israeli intelligence has warned that Iran and its allies are seeking to influence next week's Israeli elections. He stressed that
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Blackstone Executives Say Concerns About AI Infrastructure Debt Are Overblown
Jas Khaira, Head of AI at Blackstone, stated that market concerns regarding debt related to AI infrastructure development are exaggerated. He noted that despite recent interest rate hikes and a surge
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Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, resulting in one death, eight injuries, and material damage.
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed an attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, resulting in one death, eight injuries, and material damage.
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Anthropic launches AI agent Claude Duet, capable of continuous background operation and proactive task execution
Anthropic on Wednesday unveiled Claude Duet, a new application positioned as an AI agent capable of running continuously in the background, proactively identifying user needs, and executing work tasks
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Australian superannuation fund UniSuper is avoiding direct investments in data centers, believing the biggest winners from the AI boom will be technology application companies rather than infrastructure builders.
Australian superannuation fund UniSuper is avoiding direct investments in data centers, believing the biggest winners from the AI boom will be technology application companies rather than infrastructu
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Changpeng Zhao warns of a high-severity vulnerability in PHP affecting popular applications like WordPress; a patch was released on October 21.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) issued a warning to users about two high-severity vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619) discovered in the PHP programming language. These vulnerabil
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Nikkei Asia reports: Gundam maker Bandai Namco's stock surge reflects market AI doubts
Nikkei Asia reports: Gundam maker Bandai Namco's stock surge reflects market AI doubts
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Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister: Iran and China Discuss Strengthening "Global South" Cooperation
According to Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran and China emphasized the necessity of "developing cooperation in the Global South." During Gharibabadi's meeting with Chinese Ambas
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Musk: Optimus robots have begun early production, and most of the production line for 1 million units per year has been installed at the Fremont factory, with major issues expected to be resolved by the end of next year.
Musk: Optimus robots have begun early production, and most of the production line for 1 million units per year has been installed at the Fremont factory, with major issues expected to be resolved by t
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Mexico has accused former Chihuahua Attorney General Cesar Jauregui of treason for allowing U.S. agents to participate in a drug raid within the country in April.
Mexico has accused former Chihuahua Attorney General Cesar Jauregui of treason for allowing U.S. agents to participate in a drug raid within the country in April.
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Positive news from SpaceX, Anthropic, and NVIDIA helped technology stocks shake off their recent slump, with the Nasdaq Composite recovering most of Friday's losses.
Positive news from SpaceX, Anthropic, and NVIDIA helped technology stocks shake off their recent slump, with the Nasdaq Composite recovering most of Friday's losses.
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Japan's Growth Strategy: Short-term focus on chips and video games, medium-term on AI-controlled robotics and hydrogen energy, with a five-year roadmap to be formulated by year-end.
Japan's Growth Strategy: Short-term focus on chips and video games, medium-term on AI-controlled robotics and hydrogen energy, with a five-year roadmap to be formulated by year-end.
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Bolsonaro Advisor: If elected, will grant Petrobras greater freedom but rule out privatization
According to Bloomberg Markets, an energy advisor to Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro stated that if Bolsonaro wins the presidential runoff on October 25, his administration would gra
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US orders some personnel to leave Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks, including one on Saudi Aramco oilfield that killed two
The decision comes as two people were killed in a drone attack targeting Saudi Aramco’s Shaybah oilfield.
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Matter Labs launches Prividium Commander, a digital asset control platform for institutions, with revenue going to Matter Labs, not ZKsync token holders.
Matter Labs launches Prividium Commander, a digital asset control platform for institutions, with revenue going to Matter Labs, not ZKsync token holders.
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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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Oracle, Meta, and SpaceX credit default swaps (CDS) hit all-time highs, as the market anticipates a surge in AI-related bond issuance in Q4.
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Bain Survey: Chinese Consumers Prioritize Technology in Car Purchases, While Europeans and Americans Still Value Price; Western Automakers Face Dual Pressure
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NextDC's data center project in Australia faces power supply delays due to resident protests, leading to a more than one-third reduction in its FY2027 earnings guidance and a 45% plunge in its stock price.
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Media reports: Amazon Web Services (AWS) has billions of dollars worth of NVIDIA chips backlogged in its warehouses due to power shortages, leading to negative free cash flow.
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Hansoh Pharmaceutical inks up to $15B drug deal with Roche, China's innovative drug out-licensing hits $130B
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King Charles III of the UK praised Oman's peaceful efforts in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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NVIDIA Launches Clinical Surgery AI Simulator Cosmos3-H-Dreams
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Indonesian cybersecurity firms are urging the government to increase support for AI talent development and the AI industry to counter the rising tide of AI-driven cyberattacks and online scams.
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Ripple has launched institutional-grade 24/7 multi-asset swap contract trading through its Ripple Prime platform, supporting RLUSD stablecoin collateral. However, HSBC warns that market liquidity remains weak.
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Multi-party talks between the US and Ukraine were held in Oslo, Norway, with the Finnish President stating "real progress has been made." Russia hopes to meet with the US envoy on the 21st.
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