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Over 60% of ships in Strait of Hormuz used 'dark routes' in August to avoid military targeting, data shows
Maritime intelligence firm Kpler data for August 1-19 reveals that 148 out of 236 vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, including oil and gas carriers, turned off their Automatic Identification Sys
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Jakarta Futures Exchange Deputy Chief Says Indonesia's Planned Commodities Bourse by Jan. 1 is Achievable Using Existing Platforms, Eyes Role in Project
Jakarta Futures Exchange Deputy Chief Says Indonesia's Planned Commodities Bourse by Jan. 1 is Achievable Using Existing Platforms, Eyes Role in Project
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Bitcoin (BTC) Surpasses $70,000 for First Time in Over Two Months, Fueled by Lower US Bond Yields and Trump's Industry Meeting
Bitcoin's rally was propelled by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's successful efforts to push US bond yields lower, alongside a high-stakes meeting President Donald Trump held with industry leader
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Somali piracy resurges in Red Sea region, attributed to U.S.-Iran war diverting enforcement resources and regional instability
The return of Somali piracy, which had declined since 2010, is now a major concern for shipping companies. The U.S.-Iran war has diverted American naval resources and fueled regional instability, crea
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Brent crude rises to $93/barrel after Donald Trump vows maximum economic pressure on Iran
Brent crude futures rose to about $93 a barrel after President Donald Trump vowed to exert maximum economic pressure on Iran. Donald Trump did not specify how these measures would be implemented. Mean
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) CEO Bonnie Chan stated that Hong Kong's IPO fundraising has exceeded US$40 billion this year, and she expects more biotechnology, mining, and consumer companies to list throughout the year.
Chen Yiting pointed out that over 100 companies have listed in Hong Kong so far this year, with total fundraising exceeding the full-year 2025 level of US$37 billion. She also mentioned that, in addit
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Chinese Commercial Banks Shift Corporate Loan Pricing to Short-Term Repo Rate from LPR, Sparking Investor Scrutiny Over Record-Low 1.4% Q1 Net Interest Margin
Chinese commercial banks have begun pricing corporate loans against a short-term interbank repo rate instead of the benchmark loan prime rate (LPR). This shift is drawing sharp scrutiny from investors
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Ukraine's Grain Shipments Are at a Virtual Halt
Ukraine's Grain Shipments Are at a Virtual Halt
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Singapore's Temasek sees three India portfolio companies surge over 30% after IPOs this week, contrasting with broader foreign investor skepticism
Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings' portfolio companies Shiprocket, Milky Mist, and Molbio Diagnostics recorded gains of 35%, 40%, and 26% respectively following their market debuts this week.
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Bond Investors Favor Italy Over France Ahead of Next Year's Elections, Expecting Less Political Drama in Rome
Bond Investors Favor Italy Over France Ahead of Next Year's Elections, Expecting Less Political Drama in Rome
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Japan Real Estate Investment Set to Hit Record for Second Year, Forecast to Climb to ¥7 Trillion ($44 Billion) Fueled by Office Demand
Japan Real Estate Investment Set to Hit Record for Second Year, Forecast to Climb to ¥7 Trillion ($44 Billion) Fueled by Office Demand. Jones Lang LaSalle Inc. (JLL) stated that property investment ju
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Gaon Cable secures 200 billion won ($143.4 million) busduct supply deal for a 250-megawatt US AI data center project
Gaon Cable's US manufacturing subsidiary, LS Cable & System USA, will supply busduct power distribution systems to a major US cloud operator for the project, expanding its presence in North America’s
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Copper Holds Above $14,000 as Traders Assess US Treasury Action
Copper Holds Above $14,000 as Traders Assess US Treasury Action
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Ether jumps 18% to $2,250 as Bitcoin tops $69,000 in broad crypto rally
The rally saw nearly $1.4 billion of short positions wiped out, with every major cryptocurrency except Tron posting double-digit weekly gains. This surge followed the US Treasury doubling its bond buy
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Palm Oil Climbs to About 20-Month High on Rising Biofuel Demand and El Niño Production Risks
Palm Oil Climbs to About 20-Month High on Rising Biofuel Demand and El Niño Production Risks
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LG CNS deploys four-legged security robot at Seoul's Tower Palace, marking its first residential AI platform deployment
LG CNS deploys four-legged security robot at Seoul's Tower Palace, marking its first residential AI platform deployment
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Chinese Refiners Snap Up Iraqi Oil as More Supplies Exit Hormuz, Underscoring Resilience of Region's Exports
Chinese Refiners Snap Up Iraqi Oil as More Supplies Exit Hormuz, Underscoring Resilience of Region's Exports
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China's AI Boom Shifts Investor Focus to Star 50 Index
Investors are increasingly looking to China's Star 50 index to track the country's hottest companies, moving away from traditional stock indexes.
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Vistra executive Pamela Chung says Hong Kong sees opportune time for advancing IPO connect scheme, which would allow mainland investors access to IPOs
The scheme is expected to enable better price discovery and expand the investor capital pool to better match the city’s large IPO pipeline.
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Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills 3 and wounds 20, collapsing a residential building
Russia launched a large ballistic missile attack on the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, killing at least three people and wounding 20 others, with 14 of the wounded hospitalized. The strike caused a nine-sto
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India's New Listings Sparkle: BSE Mainboard Gauge Climbs 16% This Year to a Record, a Promising Sign for IPO-Bound NSE
India's New Listings Sparkle: BSE Mainboard Gauge Climbs 16% This Year to a Record, a Promising Sign for IPO-Bound NSE
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Chinese government bond yields remain low, defying global surge and boosting their diversification appeal, strategists say
Chinese government bond yields have edged down in recent months, contrasting with the multi-decade highs seen in the U.S., Japan, and U.K. benchmarks. Strategists from Invesco, UBS GWM, and Saxo attri
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RBI Governor Malhotra Says Net Short Dollar Position 'Very Manageable'
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated that the central bank's net short forward-dollar position remains "very manageable," citing earlier liquidity swaps and recent measures to bolster
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Democratic Lawmakers Urge Fed's Warsh to Disclose Conversations With President Donald Trump
Democratic Lawmakers Urge Fed's Warsh to Disclose Conversations With President Donald Trump
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Houthis target Mukalla’s al-Rayyan Airport for the second time within hours
Air strikes have targeted Al-Rayyan Airport in the city of Mukalla, eastern Yemen, for the second time within hours. Earlier, the official spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces said the Houthis conduc
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The Saudi-led coalition announced it shot down a Houthi drone targeting southern Saudi Arabia, but did not specify the interception location or whether it caused damage.
The Saudi-led coalition announced it shot down a Houthi drone targeting southern Saudi Arabia, but did not specify the interception location or whether it caused damage.
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The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted and destroyed a drone flying from Yemen towards eastern Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted and destroyed a drone flying from Yemen towards eastern Saudi Arabia.
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The Cardano Foundation urged the EU not to extend MiCA rules to DeFi and staking, warning that overlapping regulations could create uncertainty for crypto businesses and calling on the EU to regulate based on financial risk rather than technology.
The Cardano Foundation urged the EU not to extend MiCA rules to DeFi and staking, warning that overlapping regulations could create uncertainty for crypto businesses and calling on the EU to regulate
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American Bankers Association accuses OCC of undermining Congress with final stablecoin rewards rule
The American Bankers Association (ABA) has accused the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) of undermining Congress with its final stablecoin rewards rule. This comes after the OCC, a top b
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AI personal agents may impact banks' low-cost deposits, with Citi, Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase already tightening external access.
Wallstreetcn analysis indicates that with the rise of AI personal agents, banks face the risk of losing low-cost demand deposits, potentially triggering a "deposit defense war." Currently, China's Dou
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Musk retweeted Peter Diamandis, who called SpaceX a unique company and mentioned an earnings call with SquawkCNBC.
Musk retweeted Peter Diamandis, who called SpaceX a unique company and mentioned an earnings call with SquawkCNBC.
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French Presidential Palace confirmed: Saudi Arabia pledged to continue increasing diesel supply to France, following previous agreements with Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Bahrain for a total of 295,000 tons of additional monthly supply.
The French presidential palace confirmed on Wednesday, local time, that Saudi Arabia has agreed to continuously increase diesel supplies if needed. Previously, France had finalized or advanced arrange
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Cardano makes significant progress in India, with 100,000 farms now registered on-chain.
The Cardano Foundation announced that 100,000 Indian farms have been registered on its blockchain, marking a significant milestone in real-world applications. The project aims to bring all agricultura
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CNBC Pro contributor warns expanding AI trade is turning traditional safety stocks into a 'Texas hedge'
A CNBC Pro contributor warns that the growing AI trade is infiltrating traditionally safe sectors like utilities, making them riskier and creating a "Texas hedge" scenario where buying perceived safet
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Bitcoin reclaims $84,500 as crypto market rebounds from October dip.
Bitcoin traded near $84,500 on Wednesday, up 2.5% in 24 hours, as the crypto market rebounded from a mid-October dip below $80,000. Ethereum rose 2.5% to $2,504, Solana gained 2.2% to $108.18, and BNB
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Iran's IRGC preparing to unveil new 'father of all bombs' weapon
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesman Hossein Mohebbi stated they are in the preparation stage to reveal the weapon, which he described as "something new for the enemy," according
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Polymarket US Sues Ohio to Block Sports-Contract Crackdown
The exchange seeks preliminary and permanent injunctions after Ohio demanded an immediate halt to sports contracts and written confirmation of compliance by Oct. 16.
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Iranian official Araghchi stated that if the United States demonstrates sincerity in building trust and reaching a just solution, Iran is willing to give diplomacy another chance. However, if the U.S. chooses war, it will lead to a greater strategic failure.
Iranian official Araghchi stated that if the United States demonstrates sincerity in building trust and reaching a just solution, Iran is willing to give diplomacy another chance. However, if the U.S.
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US OCC Finalizes Stablecoin Reserve and Redemption Rules; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Calls GENIUS Act a "Watershed Moment for American Finance"
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has finalized stablecoin reserve and redemption rules. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent likened the GENIUS Act to Lincoln-era banking refo
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Kansai Paint plans to invest JPY 10 billion to double its automotive coatings production capacity in India by the fiscal year 2030.
Kansai Paint plans to invest 10 billion yen (approximately $63.3 million) to expand equipment and build new facilities at three plants in India, aiming to double its production capacity for automotive
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Al Jazeera: Israeli settlers and soldiers continue to attack Palestinian olive farmers, with a significant reduction in this year's harvest expected.
Israeli settlers have continued to attack Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank, while Israeli soldiers have prevented farmers from accessing their fields, according to Al Jazeera. These incid
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Macron makes a surprise visit to Saudi Arabia, France secures commitment for approximately 295,000 tons of diesel supply per month.
French President Emmanuel Macron made an unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia, meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss cooperation on energy, security, and infrastructure. This visit com
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Japan's top banks, including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, are leveraging AI and Indian IT teams to accelerate digital services in response to intensifying digital competition.
Japan's top banks, including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, are leveraging AI and Indian IT teams to accelerate digital services in response to intensifying digital competition.
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Iranian President Pezeshkian: Countries are still cooperating with Iran despite US sanctions
According to Fars News Agency, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated at the Iran National Export Day ceremony that countries worldwide are still cooperating with Iran despite U.S. sanctions. He n
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The 20-year U.S. Treasury yield narrowed its decline after a $13 billion auction, now at 5.467%, down 1.25 basis points.
The 20-year U.S. Treasury yield narrowed its decline after a $13 billion auction, now at 5.467%, down 1.25 basis points.
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UK FCA Proposes Guidance on When DeFi Interfaces Need Authorization, Consultations Close Nov. 18
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has also released a separate paper detailing how regulated firms must manage risks associated with decentralized finance (DeFi). Both consultations are open un
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The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) is urging PHP users to patch two critical 9.2-severity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute code on web servers.
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) is urging PHP users to patch two critical 9.2-severity vulnerabilities that could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute code on web servers.
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Iraqi government says Sheeb border crossing with Iran was closed due to technical reasons, not political
Iraq’s Government spokesperson Haider al-Aboudi stated that the closure of the Sheeb border crossing was a result of a lack of technical, technological, and developmental readiness, according to the o
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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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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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Hansoh Pharmaceutical inks up to $15B drug deal with Roche, China's innovative drug out-licensing hits $130B
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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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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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King Charles III of the UK praised Oman's peaceful efforts in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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U.S. equity index futures rose, boosted by strong earnings reports from AI-related companies.
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