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Gold futures prices rose to $4,479.90/ounce, as the dollar and U.S. Treasury yields pulled back, and the market focused on the Federal Reserve FOMC meeting minutes.
Gold futures prices rose in early Wednesday trading, reaching $4,479.90 per ounce as of 8:53 AM ET. This followed a 0.2% drop in the DXY and a 0.4% decline in the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield. Investor
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Putin Pledges Help for Wildberries Warehouses Hit by Ukraine Drones
Kyiv’s drones have partly or completely destroyed seven warehouses of Russia’s largest online retailer, Wildberries.
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Israel opens tenders for 1,234 settlement homes in E1 area, a move condemned for potentially dividing West Bank and undermining Palestinian state hopes
The tenders are for a project in the E1 area, east of Jerusalem, which has long faced international condemnation. Critics argue the development would effectively bisect the occupied West Bank and isol
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Indian fintech Navi to raise $100 million from Dutch investor Prosus NV ahead of planned IPO, seeking $2 billion valuation
Indian fintech Navi will raise $100 million from Dutch technology investor Prosus NV in its first institutional funding round. The company, founded in 2018 by Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal, is cur
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U.S. Federal Debt Nears $40 Trillion, Projected to Hit $50 Trillion in Three Years, Driving Up Consumer Borrowing Costs
The U.S. federal debt is rapidly approaching $40 trillion, with Bank of America's chief equity strategist Michael Hartnett projecting it will swell to $50 trillion in less than three years. This equat
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Analysis suggests that whether Bitcoin can return to $100,000 may depend on the US Congress passing the "Clarity for Digital Assets Act".
Yahoo Finance analysis points out that Bitcoin prices have been trading sideways for several months, hovering around $60,000, seemingly awaiting a catalyst. Its future trend may depend on whether the
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Bitcoin Surges 7.7%, Its Largest Gain Since March, Driven by Regulatory Optimism Ahead of White House Meeting
Bitcoin broke out of a months-long trading range, with industry officials gathering at the White House sparking optimism on the regulatory front.
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Israel admits firing on car carrying Hind Rajab, a symbol of Gaza's suffering, and announces a criminal investigation into her death
The Israeli military stated on Wednesday that troops "fired at a vehicle that was approaching them," marking the first time Israel has admitted shooting at the car in which five-year-old Hind Rajab wa
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Elon Musk retweeted a post from cb_doge, stating that Vodacom Lesotho has officially launched a new enterprise connectivity solution powered by Starlink.
The service integrates Starlink with terrestrial networks to provide primary, backup, and "uninterrupted internet" services, aiming to ensure businesses maintain network connectivity even in the most
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Bitcoin is recommended for portfolio diversification, with BlackRock's 2024 paper highlighting its low correlation to major asset classes.
The analysis suggests that Bitcoin, which accounts for 60% of the crypto market, can serve as a hedge during macroeconomic and geopolitical crises due to its historical uncorrelation with other assets
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Private credit market faces growing risk as non-accrual debt rises to 1.9% in Q1 and 3.95% for top 10 BDCs in Q2
The private credit market is entering a more challenging phase, with non-accrual debt and other signs of borrower distress increasing. According to LCD data, reported non-accrual debt for US-based Bus
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Bank of America lowers Intel price target to $145 from $160, citing dilution from recent $20 billion stock sale and lower AI-compute valuation multiples, while maintaining Buy rating.
Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya maintained a Buy rating on Intel but lowered his price target to $145 from $160. This adjustment accounts for the estimated 4% to 5% earnings-per-share dilution resu
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Analysts pointed out that Oracle's remaining performance obligations for Q4 fiscal year reached $638 billion, and gave a target price of $213.38, representing a 45.5% upside potential from the current stock price.
Oracle achieved an EPS of $2.11 and revenue of $19.18 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, with cloud infrastructure revenue growing 93% to $5.79 billion. Management signed $67 billion i
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Fidelity Digital Assets says AI could supercharge crypto, but much of the value may bypass blockchains and their tokens.
Fidelity Digital Assets says AI could supercharge crypto, but much of the value may bypass blockchains and their tokens.
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Jefferies Credit Partners seeks to raise about 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) for a private credit secondary market fund
Jefferies Credit Partners is seeking to raise approximately 1 billion euros ($1.16 billion) from investors in the private credit secondary market.
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Aramark's Q3 revenue grew 9% to $5 billion, with strong momentum in AI data center business.
Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a food service and facilities management company, announced its third-quarter results, with organic revenue increasing by 9% year-over-year to $5 billion and adjusted earnings pe
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Markets Pulse Survey: Two-Thirds of Respondents Predict US 10-Year Treasury Yield Will Top 5% This Year
A recent Markets Pulse survey found that two-thirds of 392 respondents expect the US 10-year Treasury yield to exceed 5% before year-end, a level barely seen since 2007. Of these, 38% anticipate the b
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HSBC and Standard Chartered Execute First Live Banking Transaction on Swift’s 24/7 Ledger
The cross-border transaction is Swift’s first in a pilot project, aiming to test settlement and maintain its relevance as stablecoins and tokenized deposits become widely used worldwide.
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NVIDIA is acting as an "intermediary," connecting GPU clients with Nordic data center operators to leverage the region's cheap electricity and land resources, thereby promoting AI infrastructure development.
NVIDIA is actively assisting its graphics processing unit (GPU) customers in identifying and connecting with data center operators in the Nordic region capable of deploying these chips, CNBC reported,
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Bernstein analyst highlights Quanta Services (PWR) as a promising "AI power stock"
Bernstein analyst Chad Dillard identified Quanta Services (PWR) as a key beneficiary of AI-driven power demand, calling it an "800-pound gorilla" in high-voltage transmission lines and data center vol
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Tech sell-off resumes, counterbalancing bond yield relief; Moderna surges 124% on melanoma vaccine trial results
Tech stocks, particularly semiconductors like Intel, AMD, and Broadcom, faced renewed selling pressure in early trading. This occurred despite falling bond yields, which buoyed the Dow and S&P 500 aft
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Eagle Capital Management: Intuit (INTU)'s QuickBooks retains competitive advantage amidst AI disruption, projecting high-teens EPS growth.
Eagle Capital Management, in its Q2 2026 letter to investors, stated that despite AI-driven disruption facing the software industry, Intuit Inc.'s (NASDAQ:INTU) QuickBooks, as the leader in bookkeepin
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Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan purchased approximately $10 million worth of company stock at $95 per share in early August.
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan purchased 105,263 shares of the company's stock at $95 per share in early August, totaling approximately $10 million. This move was interpreted by the market as a sign of executiv
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US accounting firm Aprio launches Aprio Ventures to invest in early-stage AI technology companies
US-based accounting and advisory practice Aprio has launched Aprio Ventures, a new investment program designed to identify and support technologies that strengthen the company's services and improve c
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Donald Trump denies ordering slowdown of Starlink services in Ukraine, says he doesn't know if Musk is responsible.
President Trump insisted on Wednesday that he was not involved in the slowdown of SpaceX's Starlink service in Ukraine, and stated he did not know whether Elon Musk was responsible for limiting the cr
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US Senator Van Hollen criticizes Trump, Rubio over Israeli 'impunity' in West Bank
US Senator Chris Van Hollen stated that Israeli authorities must release all activists detained alongside a US congressional candidate, who were helping Palestinians harvest olives in the occupied Wes
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IBM's Q3 Revenue and Profit Exceed Expectations, CEO Krishna Highlights "Super Intelligence" Business Progress
IBM shares rose in after-hours trading on Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results. IBM CEO Arvind Krishna stated that the company is helping clients deploy "sup
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Vantage and Rio Bank Use Tokenized Deposits on Ethereum for Loan Payments
According to The Defiant, Vantage and Rio Bank have used tokenized deposits on Ethereum for loan payments. According to Participate, principal and interest have reached the recipient bank's wallet, an
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Trump touts crypto scam crackdown as DOJ reports $938 million restrained
Attorney General Todd Blanche described a nationwide scam prosecution initiative deploying dozens of prosecutors across all 94 US Attorneys’ Offices.
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Trump avoids 'crypto' at White House cybercrime roundtable, mentions 'cybercurrency' only for scams
According to Cointelegraph, US President Trump detailed numerous schemes defrauding Americans at a White House cybercrime roundtable, but referred only to “cybercurrency” in relation to scams, without
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BBC Analysis: US Diplomatic Efforts Fail to Bring Immediate Hope for Peace in Ukraine, Putin Currently Under No Pressure to End War
According to BBC reporter Rosenberg's analysis, immediate hopes for peace in Ukraine are dim after US envoy Steve Witkoff engaged in diplomatic contact with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Russian P
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The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of some diplomatic personnel from Saudi Arabia due to increasing threats from Houthi attacks, following multiple Houthi attacks that have already occurred within Saudi territory.
The U.S. State Department has ordered the departure of some diplomatic personnel from Saudi Arabia due to increasing threats from Houthi attacks, following multiple Houthi attacks that have already oc
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U.S. State Department issues evacuation order, only for staff at the embassy in Saudi Arabia.
U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott stated that the U.S. has issued an evacuation order solely for non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families stationed in Saudi Arabia. Pig
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UK Imposes Sanctions on Israeli Settlement Goods to Protect Two-State Solution, Israel Retaliates
The British government announced sanctions targeting the importation of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, stating the measures are aimed at protecting the viability of a tw
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Private equity firm EQT is reportedly close to acquiring European molecular testing company Qiagen for approximately €9.6 billion ($10.8 billion), ending years of acquisition speculation.
Private equity firm EQT is reportedly close to acquiring European molecular testing company Qiagen for approximately €9.6 billion ($10.8 billion), ending years of acquisition speculation.
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Argentine bonds are experiencing a strong sell-off ahead of the 2027 general election, despite many fund managers considering them cheap.
Argentine bonds are experiencing a strong sell-off ahead of the 2027 general election, despite many fund managers considering them cheap.
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BlackRock Reid: "Historic" Opportunity in Highly-Rated Bonds to Build Diversified Portfolios Yielding Over 7%
Rick Rieder, BlackRock's Chief Investment Officer of Global Fixed Income, stated that despite volatility in some areas of the bond market, there is a "historic" opportunity in high-grade bonds. Invest
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Walmart embraces AI agents for shopping with new controls, while Amazon blocks them
Walmart announced on Wednesday the launch of its Agent Gateway and new features to manage transactions for customers using AI agents, differentiating itself from competitors like Amazon, which has sta
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Argentina's Economy Posts Mild Rebound in August After Sharp July Drop, Growth Sputters in H2
Argentina's Economy Posts Mild Rebound in August After Sharp July Drop, Growth Sputters in H2
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Iran's military confirms identity of four soldiers detained by Kuwait
Brigadier General Mohammad Baqerzadeh, head of Iran's Missing Persons Committee, announced that the identities of four Iranian soldiers detained by Kuwait have been confirmed. Baqerzadeh stated that t
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Amnesty International demands immediate reopening of Taiz's main roads by Yemen's Houthi forces.
Amnesty International has called on Yemen's Houthi rebels to immediately reopen the main roads to Taiz, stating that the group has pushed the city to the brink of a severe humanitarian catastrophe sin
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Iran Rejects Latest Nuclear Proposals, Vows Not to Remove "A Single Gram of Enriched Uranium"
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei stated late Tuesday that "not a single gram of enriched uranium will be removed from Iran," despite new nuclear proposals reportedly of
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Japanese life insurance companies plan to increase domestic bond purchases, with demand for super long-term JGBs recovering.
Major Japanese life insurance companies have indicated plans to maintain or expand their domestic bond purchases in the second half of the current fiscal year, potentially supporting demand for Japane
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Treasury Secretary Bessent dismisses 'systemic' AI risks
He made the remarks at a closed-door investor conference, a charity event where tickets cost $7,500.
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NSA Warns: Researchers Used OpenAI Models to Discover Critical Vulnerabilities in Most Global Website Software.
NSA Warns: Researchers Used OpenAI Models to Discover Critical Vulnerabilities in Most Global Website Software.
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Nikkei Analysis: China's Stance on Russia-Japan Island Dispute Shifts Subtly, No Longer Supporting Japan's Claim to Disputed Islands
Nikkei analysis indicates that China is subtly shifting its stance in the island dispute between Russia and Japan, no longer adhering to the Mao-era position of supporting Japan's claims to the four d
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US Treasury imposes new Iran-related sanctions on 5 individuals, 4 companies, and 9 vessels
The US Treasury has imposed new sanctions linked to Iran, targeting five individuals, four companies, and nine vessels. The Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) stated that the sanctio
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Crypto PACs spend over $51.9M in Ohio Senate race, backing Husted and opposing Brown
Crypto-affiliated Super PACs, primarily Defend American Jobs and Digital Freedom Fund, have deployed over $51.9 million in the Ohio Senate race. Defend American Jobs has spent more than $46 million, s
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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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Liu Jun, President of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC): Commercial Banks Bear Heavier Financial and Legal Responsibilities Than Central Banks in AI Deployment
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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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Anthropic pitches AI safety bill that would require judge's permission to block models
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Anthropic reportedly faces a compute shortage as cloud giants view it as a competitor, plans November IPO.
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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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U.S. equity index futures rose, boosted by strong earnings reports from AI-related companies.
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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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