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L&G Strategist Ben Bennett Calls Fed Chair Warsh's Latest Speech "Pragmatic," Says Inflation Control Will Benefit US Economic Growth
L&G Asia Head of Investment Strategy Ben Bennett describes Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's latest Jackson Hole speech as "pragmatic," noting that controlling inflation will benefit US economic expansion. He s
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Altrata Report: AI Boom Drives Growth in Global Billionaire Population, Hong Kong Retains Title as Asia's City with Most Billionaires
Hong Kong maintained its position as the city with the most billionaires in Asia last year, ranking second globally only to New York, according to the latest data from New York-based firm Altrata. Mea
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France's government borrowing costs hit near 2008 highs, with 10-year bond yields above 4.1%, amid debt burden and political gridlock
France's deteriorating public finances and political deadlock are making it a "poster child" for sovereign debt problems, as its 10-year government bond yields hit their highest level since 2008, abov
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China's Xi Jinping Embarks on Diplomatic Tour to Egypt, India, Attends SCO and BRICS Summits Ahead of Expected Trump Meeting in September
Chinese President Xi Jinping is making rare state visits to Egypt and India, and attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan (Sunday-Tuesday) and the BRICS summit in New
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Indian Companies Accelerate Equity Offerings, With 170 Firms Approved to Raise Over $20 Billion Since April 1
Indian listed companies are ramping up equity offerings to institutional investors, capitalizing on ample liquidity and improving market sentiment. Since April 1, the start of the financial year, appr
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Extreme heat has severely impacted the European economy, with analysts projecting a 0.2 percentage point drag on Eurozone Q3 GDP growth and a 1-2% increase in food inflation.
Economist Tomas Dvorak of Oxford Economics estimates that extreme heat in the summer of 2026 will push eurozone food inflation up by 1 to 2 percentage points and drag down third-quarter GDP growth by
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China's first full AI-produced long-form drama, "Journey to the West: The Sequel," will premiere on Hunan TV's prime time and Mango TV on August 31st. The media sector saw a significant surge, with Mango Excellent Media hitting its daily limit.
The series, produced by Mango TV's AIGC Innovation Content Center, features no real actors and adopts a "produce, review, and broadcast simultaneously" model. It is the first domestic drama to impleme
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Tariff refunds combined with the AI boom propelled S&P 500 companies' Q2 profits to a five-year high, surging 53% year-over-year.
According to LSEG data, S&P 500 component companies saw a 53% year-over-year surge in second-quarter earnings per share and nearly 16% revenue growth, marking the strongest pace since the fall of 2021
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Chinese chipmaker Longsys seeks Hong Kong listing, aiming to raise up to $801 million
Shenzhen Longsys Electronics Co., Ltd. (Longsys) is seeking a listing in Hong Kong, aiming to raise up to HK$6.28 billion (approximately US$801 million) through the offering. According to the company'
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The US launched its first attack on Iran in a month, and Iran retaliated against a US military base in Jordan. The US stated that the missiles had been shot down.
The U.S. launched its first attacks on Iran in a month, targeting sites on Larak Island. Iran retaliated by striking a base in Jordan housing U.S. troops. The U.S. stated that these missiles were shot
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Palau President says failure to oppose China's missile test at Pacific Islands Forum would be "unfortunate"
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. stated on Sunday that it would be "unfortunate" if Pacific countries fail to reach consensus on opposing a recent missile test launch by China during the annual reg
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China's 10-year bond yield falls to 1.692% on Monday, near one-year low, diverging from US Treasuries as Fed Chair Warsh strikes hawkish tone
The yield on China's 10-year government bond traded at 1.692% on Monday, approaching its lowest in a year after July economic figures trailed analysts' estimates. This divergence from the US bond mark
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Former Venezuelan President Maduro Releases First Photos Since US Detention
Maduro posted two photos on Sunday via social media X and Telegram, showing him in a grey tracksuit, making peace signs with both hands, and a caption stating "We remain steadfast." The photo timestam
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Wall Street's momentum trading strategies have suddenly unraveled, with the S&P 500 Momentum Index falling over 9% since July, facing its worst quarterly performance in 25 years.
The Wall Street Journal reported on August 30 that the once-popular "momentum trading" strategy (buying rising stocks and shorting falling stocks) has fallen by over 9% since July 1, after a strong pe
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India's Closing Auction Faces $5 Billion MSCI Reshuffle Test
The rebalancing of the MSCI index is expected to generate trading volumes several times higher than usual, posing the toughest test yet for India's new closing auction system. Market participants are
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Meta and Google-backed Indian telecom operator Jio Platforms has received approval for its IPO, expected to raise $3.9 billion.
Jio Platforms, India's largest digital and telecom operator, has received regulatory approval to launch its initial public offering (IPO), expected to raise approximately $3.9 billion. The company is
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The U.S. is tightening restrictions on foreign-made drones and advanced robots, with drone tariffs set to take effect in September.
Washington D.C. tightened restrictions on foreign-made advanced robotic systems and imported drones and their components in July and August, citing national security concerns. Among these, drone tarif
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Trump says Kharg Island is being blown to smithereens
Trump says Kharg Island is being blown to smithereens
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Analysts Say Japan's GPIF May Be Justified in Raising Its Domestic Bond Allocation Target from 25% Due to Sharply Climbing Yields, Seeking Higher Returns
Analysts Say Japan's GPIF May Be Justified in Raising Its Domestic Bond Allocation Target from 25% Due to Sharply Climbing Yields, Seeking Higher Returns
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Thailand Plans to Strengthen Gold Market Regulation to Curb Misconduct
The Thai government plans to tighten regulations on the gold trading industry, encompassing both online and physical gold transactions, to combat money laundering, fraud, and other financial crimes.
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China's August Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8%, and the Composite PMI Output Index rebounded to 49.5%.
China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for August was 49.8%, an increase of 0.6 percentage points from the previous month, indicating a
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Goldman Sachs released a research report expressing optimism for Tencent Hunyuan Hy4, maintaining a target price of HK$670, implying a 47.2% upside potential.
Goldman Sachs noted in its August 31 report that Tencent's Hunyuan Hy4 preview version was released earlier than analysts expected, with significant improvements in its coding and Agent capabilities,
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Elon Musk retweeted a post, quoting his own view: If AI can communicate at terabit-per-second speeds, human communication will be like talking to a tree.
Elon Musk retweeted a post, quoting his own view: If AI can communicate at terabit-per-second speeds, human communication will be like talking to a tree.
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Indian Billionaire Seeks $700 Million Private Credit for Megha Stake Buyout
A key shareholder of India’s Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd. is seeking to raise about $700 million from global private credit investors to buy out his uncle’s stake in the company, in what w
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Financial Times Analysis: Donald Trump's "Make America Cheap Again" Efforts Fail, Voters Blame His Policies for Rising Energy Prices
Financial Times Analysis: Donald Trump's "Make America Cheap Again" Efforts Fail, Voters Blame His Policies for Rising Energy Prices
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The GCC Ministerial Meeting condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, emphasizing that any aggression would be considered a direct aggression against all member states.
The Ministerial Meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the "full solidarity" of member states with Saudi Arabia and their supp
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Musk: SpaceX's Starship project currently has no competitors, and even the future plans of its rivals are lagging behind.
Musk: SpaceX's Starship project currently has no competitors, and even the future plans of its rivals are lagging behind.
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Trump endorses Netanyahu as 'Strong, Brave, and Brilliant' ahead of Israeli elections
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, in a social media post on Sunday, gave his “Complete and Total Endorsement” to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a “Strong, Brave, and Brillian
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Taiwan Expels 16 Chinese Vessels, Accusing Them of "Hybrid Warfare" and Attempting to Change Status Quo
Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA) stated on Sunday that it had expelled 16 Chinese coast guard, research, and fishing vessels suspected of simultaneously engaging in "maritime harassment" oper
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MapQuest Adds Layer Showing Surveillance Camera Locations
MapQuest's app now features an optional "Surveillance Layer" map layer that plots known automatic license plate readers from Flock Safety and other vendors like Motorola Solutions’ Vigilant and Genete
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U.S. Ambassador Andrew P. Puzder warned Europe that restricting spectrum access for non-EU companies like Starlink would invite "devastating" retaliation.
U.S. Ambassador Andrew P. Puzder warned Europe that restricting spectrum access for non-EU companies like Starlink would invite "devastating" retaliation.
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Trump says Iran has been “systematically destroyed” militarily and financially, warns of finishing the job if they don't change ways
Former US President Donald Trump claimed in a social media post that Iran has been “systematically destroyed, both Militarily and Financially.” He added that “unless they change their ways, rapidly, w
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Latvia Parliament Passes Crypto Tax Overhaul, Eyes 2027 Crypto Tax Payments
Latvia's parliament passed legislation on October 15 to tax crypto withdrawals exceeding deposits, rather than individual trades. The new law also introduces a one-time declaration process for past ta
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Saudi civil defense authorities reported that an unknown projectile attack on Najran city in the country's southwest injured six people and damaged three houses and three cars.
Saudi civil defense authorities reported that an unknown projectile attack on Najran city in the country's southwest injured six people and damaged three houses and three cars.
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Violent protests erupted for the sixth consecutive day in Albania's capital, Tirana, as Prime Minister Rama refused to resign.
Violent protests erupted for the sixth consecutive day in Albania's capital, Tirana, as Prime Minister Edi Rama refused to resign. Police used rubber bullets, water cannons, and tear gas to suppress h
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Banque du Caire Seeks to Raise Up to $454 Million in Egypt IPO
Egypt's state-held Banque du Caire is looking to raise as much as 24.25 billion Egyptian pounds ($454 million) via the sale of a 30% stake in what would be the North African country’s largest initial
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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen nearly $1 billion in outflows in two weeks, with net outflows of approximately $615 million since October.
According to Decrypt and SoSoValue data, US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $228.6 million this week, following an outflow of $681.1 million the previous week, totaling approximately $910 milli
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According to the Lebanese National News Agency, the Israeli army is shelling the Bint Jbeil region in southern Lebanon.
Israeli forces are shelling the Bint Jbeil area in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese National News Agency reported. The Bint Jbeil area has been frequently attacked by Israel since March, despite Lebanon
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Trump's Latin America allies deepen ties with Washington lenders
Latin America’s rightward, market-friendly shift is reshaping its relationship with Donald Trump’s Washington, including new flows of money from multilateral lenders historically criticized in the reg
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent Warns Zelensky: "Be Very Careful" About Claims of "US Restricting Starlink"
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to be "very careful" in public statements regarding claims of U.S. restrictions on Starlink satellite internet serv
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Options traders are bracing for a potential surge in the VIX, driven by AI concerns and escalating inflation, with some investors betting that sharp volatility in tech stocks will spread to the broader market.
Options traders are bracing for a potential surge in the VIX, driven by AI concerns and escalating inflation, with some investors betting that sharp volatility in tech stocks will spread to the broade
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SCMP: Asian Companies Find AI Agents Fail to Deliver on Automation Promises, Instead Increasing Management Burden
AI agents (digital workers) were initially promised to automate and free humans from tedious corporate tasks, according to the South China Morning Post's business section. However, Asian companies hav
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Stablecoin Payments Jump 45% to $482 Billion This Year, Driven by Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe Integrating Crypto with Cash
Stablecoin payments reached $482 billion in the first nine months of 2026, marking a 45% increase from a year earlier, according to blockchain analytics firm Allium. This surge contrasts with the stab
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Egyptian Parliament Postpones Vote on Authorizing Military Support to Saudi Arabia
Egypt's parliament will continue discussions on Monday regarding a bill authorizing military support for Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported, citing lawmakers, after a vote was postponed. Two lawmakers con
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Trump Reaffirms No Intent to Use Nuclear Weapons or Send Ground Troops to Iran
Former U.S. President Donald Trump told Newsmax last week that he had no intention of using nuclear weapons against Iran or sending ground troops, and denied considering the use of the "Mother of All
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Saudi military states it intercepted multiple missiles flying over the Red Sea, including one targeting the Yanbu oil terminal.
Saudi Arabia's military spokesperson stated that several missiles flying over the Red Sea were intercepted on Friday, with one heading towards the Yanbu oil export terminal. Additionally, Saudi Arabia
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Iran warns of "new operational plan" if US resumes attacks; shipping companies report multiple vessel attacks
Mohsen Rezaee, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated on Sunday that the Iranian armed forces have prepared "new operational plans" with far greater destructive power than previ
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The Sudanese army claimed to have attacked a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) command center in South Darfur, but the RSF and its allies stated that a crowded livestock market was hit. The United Nations reported that drone attacks have become the leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan.
The Sudanese army claimed to have attacked a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) command center in South Darfur, but the RSF and its allies stated that a crowded livestock market was hit. The United Nations re
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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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Turkey Confirms Hex Founder Richard Heart Arrested, Police Seize $7.15M Cash and 6 Cold Wallets
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A New York Times investigation alleges that a U.S. embassy aide blocked a report on the deaths of nine Americans in the West Bank, possibly to protect Israeli interests.
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Ledger co-founder Bacca reacts to AI Claude's ECDSA origins discovery, saying 'Checkmate Satoshi'
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BRWL Token: Market Overview and Potential Risks of the Blockchain Brawlers Game Token
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Is MATIC a Worthwhile Investment? An Analysis of Polygon's Value and Risks
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TAPT Token Analysis: Trading Status of Aptos Liquid Staking Token
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Saylor retweeted a post explaining the evolution of his daily dividend philosophy: from quarterly to daily.
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Starpad (SRP) Project Analysis and Market Overview
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US Military: 97% of Vessels Successfully Transit Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Attacks 'Vastly Unsuccessful'
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IMX Token: Analysis of the ImmutableX Ecosystem, Token Value, and Long-Term Development Potential
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