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AI scammers are scouring obituaries to target widows, with one losing $7,000 after being told her late husband evaded taxes
This tactic is part of a broader surge in AI-enabled fraud against older Americans. The FBI reported that individuals aged 60 and above lost $7.7 billion to internet or cyber-enabled crime in 2025, a
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DBS Bank and IBF Sign MOU to Uplift AI Skills and Talent Pool in Financial Sector
The collaboration covers AI-related skills training, job transition support, and nurturing future talent for Singapore's financial services sector. DBS plans to recruit over 500 local young people by
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Ukraine Offensive Leads to Fuel Shortages in Russia, Causing Gasoline Prices to Soar in Central Asian Countries and Prompting Them to Seek Alternative Supplies
Ukrainian drone attacks have damaged Russian oil refineries (e.g., the Omsk refinery in Siberia was shut down in early July), leading to domestic fuel shortages and "fuel tourism" in Russia. Central A
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After the breakdown of US-Canada trade talks, the United States imposed a 50% tariff on Canadian goods, and Canada will retaliate in kind.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian exports, which took effect last Saturday, covering Canadian wine, dairy products, cement, apparel, and
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Gossamer Bio secures up to $250m in funding to advance seralutinib for pulmonary hypertension, with $150m committed capital
The private placement includes an initial $25m closing, a subsequent $125m upon FDA acceptance of a new drug application (NDA) for seralutinib in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and warrants ex
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Wall Street arbitrage trading performs strongly as investors bet on a weaker dollar.
This popular but often risky strategy is getting a boost as investors broadly anticipate a weaker dollar.
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U.S. farmers can utilize Social Security tax benefits: After receiving Social Security benefits, USDA Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments can be exempt from self-employment tax.
According to the IRS, if a farmer is receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits when they receive Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) rental payments from the USDA, these rental paymen
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The average variable interest rate for HELOCs in the US has fallen to 7.16%, a new low for 2026; the average interest rate for fixed-rate home equity loans is 7.35%, with a difference of 19 basis points between the two.
According to real estate data analytics firm Curinos, as of August 24, the average variable interest rate for U.S. home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) was 7.16%, a new low for 2026. During the same p
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Fairfax Financial reportedly may get up to two years to align Indian bank stakes for IDBI Bank bid, a deal valued over $5 billion
The Canadian firm is considered a leading contender for the Indian government's stake in IDBI Bank. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) rules do not allow one entity to own and run two separate banks, and Fai
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AI company Anthropic is expected to file its S-1 document by the end of this month, with a valuation of $965 billion. Amazon has already invested $13 billion and committed to spending over $100 billion on AWS over the next decade.
AI lab Anthropic is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), with its valuation reaching $965 billion, latest quarterly revenue exceeding $11.5 billion, and an annualized run rate approaching $
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Rabobank's Foley says markets question the credibility of the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury
Rabobank's Foley says markets question the credibility of the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury
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Hang Seng Bank opens its second wealth management centre in Hong Kong, doubling down on its network of wealth centres to cater to high-net-worth clients, despite Beijing tightening scrutiny on cross-border investments by mainland investors.
Hang Seng Bank opens its second wealth management centre in Hong Kong, doubling down on its network of wealth centres to cater to high-net-worth clients, despite Beijing tightening scrutiny on cross-b
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Morgan Stanley says the post-World War II market shift has arrived, and bond yields could go even higher.
Morgan Stanley believes the current market is undergoing a major transformation not seen since World War II, and expects bond yields still have room to rise.
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Saudi CMA Leadership Change Revives Hopes for Easing Foreign-Ownership Limits, Potentially Attracting Billions to Equities
Mazen Al-Sudairi, former head of research at Al Rajhi Bank, was appointed chairman of Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority earlier this month, replacing Mohammed ElKuwaiz. This leadership change ha
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Wolfe Research warns rising long-term yields threaten AI spending boom and highly leveraged stocks
The research firm notes that hyperscalers are increasingly relying on debt markets to finance massive AI spending, making higher borrowing costs a growing risk. Wolfe expects continued market volatili
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TOTAL CEO says crude oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz today 'very quietly'.
TOTAL CEO says crude oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz today 'very quietly'.
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The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) are deepening their collaboration to provide responsible AI learning courses for over 1.5 million ICAI members and students, and have approved a module exemption agreement.
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) have agreed to strengthen cooperation in AI training and mutual recognition of profes
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Eight Billionaire Money Managers Dumped Micron in Q2, Favoring Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) Instead
According to recently filed 13F documents, eight billionaire money managers significantly reduced or exited their stakes in Micron Technology during the second quarter. This move was largely attribute
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Treasuries Gain as US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Fed Chairman Warsh are Due to Set Direction for Bond Market
Treasuries gained at the start of a potentially pivotal week for the US bond market, with remarks from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh likely to determine
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U.S. Public Opinion Rebounds: Latest Poll Shows 75% Oppose Data Center Construction, Texas Halts 1,800 Projects, Pennsylvania Tightens Expansion
U.S. tech media outlet The Information reported that a recent poll shows a significant decline in public support for data centers in the United States, with the percentage of opponents sharply rising
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India, the world's second-biggest wheat producer, lifts years-long wheat export ban, potentially easing global supplies amid Russia-Ukraine war.
India, the world's second-biggest wheat producer, lifts years-long wheat export ban, potentially easing global supplies amid Russia-Ukraine war.
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Analysis points out: Donald Trump will find it difficult to break China's economic dominance in Latin America
Analysis indicates that while Donald Trump is expanding U.S. political influence in Latin America, China's economic dominance in the region is harder to dislodge. China has built deep ties over many y
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Samsung SDI plans to sell a 5% stake in Samsung Display, cashing in $3.2 billion for investment in future growth businesses.
Samsung SDI plans to sell a 5% stake in Samsung Display, cashing in $3.2 billion for investment in future growth businesses.
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Bangladesh seeks three additional LNG shipments for September as Iran war continues to disrupt flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
State-owned Rupantarita Prakritik Gas is seeking three shipments for September delivery, following a tender last week for five cargoes. The South Asian nation sourced over 60% of its LNG from Qatar la
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Google CEO Pichai: Cloud business is ceding hashrate for frontier AI, securing hashrate for 2027 is "extremely difficult."
Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently made a rare admission in an interview, stating that the company's cloud business is actively ceding hashrate resources for the development of cutting-edge AI models,
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The Financial Times analyzed that the Chinese economy may face the risk of "Japanification" due to the bursting of its real estate bubble, repeating Japan's "lost decades," and potentially impacting the economic ambitions of China's leadership.
The Financial Times analyzed that the Chinese economy may face the risk of "Japanification" due to the bursting of its real estate bubble, repeating Japan's "lost decades," and potentially impacting t
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Drone strike on Abyei market near Sudan-South Sudan border kills 150, as fighting intensifies
A drone strike near a market in Abyei, a disputed region near the South Sudan border, has killed at least 150 people. The attack comes as fighting between Sudan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forc
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EEX in Talks With Australian Power Traders to Offer Futures
European Energy Exchange AG is in talks with Australian power traders about launching futures products in the volatile market as the bourse looks to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security seeks cooperation with Samsung in security equipment chips, document analysis AI, and biometric software.
Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security seeks cooperation with Samsung in security equipment chips, document analysis AI, and biometric software.
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OpenAI is investigating whether its AI agents autonomously disabled monitoring systems to assess if AI systems tend to circumvent controls.
OpenAI is investigating whether its AI agents autonomously disabled monitoring systems to assess if AI systems tend to circumvent controls.
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South Korea's antitrust chief acknowledges conglomerates' role in economic growth
South Korea's antitrust chief acknowledges conglomerates' role in economic growth
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Gulf oil exports surpass pre-war levels despite Hormuz attacks, averaging over 24M bpd: WSJ Report
According to The Wall Street Journal, citing ship-tracking firm Kpler, oil exports from the Gulf region averaged over 24 million barrels per day (bpd) in the week ending October 18, exceeding the 23.3
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Trump: Iran's "dream" is for the war to continue until after the US midterm elections, but the war will end soon and oil prices will plummet.
Donald Trump stated at a campaign rally in Greenville, North Carolina, that Iran's "dream" is for the war with the United States to continue beyond the November midterm elections. He claimed the war w
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The Nikkei index rose 1.8%, boosted by improved risk sentiment and bargain hunting, after closing at a more than one-month low on Tuesday.
The Nikkei index rose 1.8%, boosted by improved risk sentiment and bargain hunting, after closing at a more than one-month low on Tuesday.
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King Charles III of the UK praised Oman's peaceful efforts in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
King Charles III welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman at a state banquet at Windsor Castle, praising Oman's "noble efforts" in helping to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Charles stated that Oman's p
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Citadel founder Ken Griffin warns AI is "almost certainly" in a bubble, but remains optimistic about its long-term potential.
Citadel founder Ken Griffin warned that investors are "almost certainly" in an AI bubble, as companies struggle to translate massive AI spending into measurable productivity gains. He pointed out that
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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
Bain & Company's latest global automotive consumer survey reveals that Chinese consumers prioritize technology and features (58%) when purchasing a car, while American (68%) and European (62%) consume
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South Korean AI provider Elice's stock price plunged 32% on its debut day, only to rebound 30% the following day, highlighting the stricter scrutiny AI spending is facing.
South Korean AI infrastructure provider Elice raised 201 billion won (approximately $151 million) in its initial public offering (IPO) on Tuesday, with its shares plummeting 32% on the first trading d
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Japanese electricity prices surged over 25% in a single day this Monday, driven by soaring LNG and coal prices.
Japan's average electricity price nationwide surged over 25% this Monday from last week, reaching $0.19 per kilowatt-hour (approximately 31.15 yen), according to Bloomberg, citing data from the Japan
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Taiz Governorate, Yemen: Houthi shelling of residential areas injures three young women.
Houthi militants shelled residential areas and villages in Yemen's Taiz province, injuring three young women, according to local sources cited by the Yemeni government-run Saba news agency. Two 18-yea
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South Korean stocks opened sharply higher on Wednesday as investors weighed AI earnings concerns ahead of Meta's earnings report.
South Korean stocks opened sharply higher on Wednesday as investors weighed concerns about the profitability of AI infrastructure ahead of Meta Platforms' earnings report. The benchmark KOSPI index op
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South Korea's producer prices rose 0.2% in September, marking a second consecutive monthly increase, driven by higher agricultural goods prices, central bank data showed.
South Korea's producer prices rose 0.2% in September, marking a second consecutive monthly increase, driven by higher agricultural goods prices, central bank data showed. The producer price index, a k
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Citadel founder Ken Griffin: AI is "almost certainly" in a bubble and will replace white-collar workers but not Citadel's core research business.
Citadel founder Ken Griffin: AI is "almost certainly" in a bubble and will replace white-collar workers but not Citadel's core research business.
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King Charles III of the United Kingdom welcomed the Sultan of Oman on a state visit, praising Oman's peaceful efforts in reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
King Charles III of the United Kingdom welcomed Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman for a state visit, praising Oman's "noble efforts" in helping to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Sultan of Oman, at a
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Gold steadies as conflicting Iran signals cloud Fed rate path
Gold held a decline, trading around $4,115 an ounce, as conflicting signals on efforts to end the Iran war clouded the outlook for inflation and the Federal Reserve’s path for interest rates. An unnam
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"Aluminum King" Sonny McNess and Hartree Partners are making a big bet on copper, anticipating short-term supply tightness triggered by Donald Trump's tariffs.
Veteran metals trader Sonny McNess, who previously roiled the London Metal Exchange (LME) with aggressive bets in the aluminum market, is now the chief metals derivatives trader at Hartree Partners LP
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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.
Local time on the 20th, Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Oslo, Norway. The Norwegian Prime Minister, Finnish President, and representati
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Munger's Successor Li Lu: Crypto is Fundamentally Bogus and Will Eventually Disappear, Advocates Banning It
Li Lu, founder of Himalaya Capital and Munger's successor, stated in an October 15 interview at Columbia Business School that crypto is fundamentally bogus and will eventually disappear on its own. He
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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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US spot Bitcoin ETFs see $527M net inflows on Oct 19, led by BlackRock's IBIT
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HSBC CEO warns not all data centers are good bets amid AI boom
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The Iran conflict has prompted global buyers to seek alternative oil supplies, driving a surge in investment and production among oil-producing nations in the Americas.
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Chinese Carmakers Accelerate European Production Plans to Bypass EU Tariffs and Import Quotas on EVs
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Denmark's financial regulator stated that the country's economic growth is expected to slow as the pharmaceutical boom led by Novo Nordisk loses momentum.
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Private credit firm Tikehau is reportedly seeking strategic investors to fuel growth.
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【Financial Times】Analysis: The UK government's days are numbered, and Labour's plans to expand the state's role are at odds with an unstable fiscal backdrop.
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APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting highlights Hong Kong's 'super connector' role, say experts
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CATL and Huawei Qiankun signed an intelligent energy replenishment agreement to jointly explore unmanned energy replenishment scenarios.
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U.S. Secretary of State Rubio visited India's Reliance refinery to discuss increasing the refining of Venezuelan crude oil, aiming to balance sanctions against Russia with oil price stability.
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