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Ghana requires local refining for certain gold exports starting September 1 to retain more value at home
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) issued a directive on August 24, effective September 1, barring Self-Financing Aggregators (SFAs) from exporting gold dore unless it is first refined in Ghana. This move
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Cobalt's spectacular rally is reversing as the Democratic Republic of Congo's exports pick up, testing the top producer's price control efforts.
Cobalt's spectacular rally is reversing as the Democratic Republic of Congo's exports pick up, testing the top producer's price control efforts.
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RBNZ More Likely To Wait Until December to Hike, Silk Says
RBNZ More Likely To Wait Until December to Hike, Silk Says
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Goldman Sachs: AI Token Price Falls Below $1 Mark in August, Shaking AI Capital Expenditure Logic
Goldman Sachs reported that the Silicon Data LLM Token Expenditure Index, which measures the weighted average price per million tokens used in the market, fell 29% in August alone to $0.97, breaking b
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Philippine August Inflation Eases to 6.1%, Marking Fourth Straight Month of Deceleration
Philippine August inflation eased to 6.1%, marking the fourth straight month of deceleration, though remaining above the central bank’s target due to slower increases in utility rates and food prices.
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JPMorgan Chase: If USD/JPY falls below 155, over $100 billion in short positions could be unwound, leading to a larger-than-expected appreciation of the Japanese Yen.
JPMorgan strategists warn that if USD/JPY falls below the 155 mark, the current market's approximately $102.6 billion in JPY short positions face a risk of concentrated unwinding, potentially triggeri
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The Japanese Yen continued to strengthen against the US Dollar on Friday morning, moving into the 155 range, amidst market speculation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) might accelerate its pace of interest rate hikes.
The Japanese Yen strengthened against the US Dollar, moving beyond 157 yen from the previous day, amidst market speculation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) might accelerate its pace of interest rate hike
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Volkswagen approves "historic restructuring": plans to cut 50,000 more jobs, reduce models by 50% before 2035, targets 9% operating profit margin by 2030.
Volkswagen's supervisory board unanimously approved CEO Oliver Blume's comprehensive restructuring plan on Thursday. The plan adds 50,000 new job cuts, bringing the total number of positions eliminate
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Data center developer Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation, following a $13B contract with Jane Street
Data center developer Crusoe reportedly raises $3B at a $30B valuation, following a $13B contract with Jane Street
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Toyota Executive Koji Sato Says AI Can Advance Autonomous Driving and Boost Manufacturing Productivity
Toyota Executive Koji Sato Says AI Can Advance Autonomous Driving and Boost Manufacturing Productivity
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US Dollar Slumps to Start September as Yen Surges on Rate Bets
The dollar slumped to start September as traders cut bets on a Federal Reserve rate hike this month and a surging yen rippled across global currency markets.
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South Korea's AI boom is reshaping society: chip industry professionals are becoming the new preferred partners, related reality shows are gaining popularity, and university major choices are shifting.
In South Korea, the AI boom is reshaping people's preferences in dating, entertainment content, and academic choices. Dating agencies report that traditionally sought-after professions like doctors an
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South Korean stocks opened up 1.47% on Friday, reaching 6,676.38 points, as dovish remarks from Federal Reserve officials eased concerns about interest rate hikes.
South Korean stocks opened up 1.47% on Friday, reaching 6,676.38 points, as dovish remarks from Federal Reserve officials eased concerns about interest rate hikes.
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South Korea's current account surplus reached $42 billion in July, driven by strong exports amid the global AI boom, marking the highest for any July and the second-largest monthly figure.
South Korea's current account surplus reached $42 billion in July, driven by strong exports amid the global AI boom, marking the highest for any July and the second-largest monthly figure.
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Indonesia's Danantara sovereign wealth fund may curb new investments due to debt legacy from former President Widodo's infrastructure drive
Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara may be forced to spend more to overhaul financially strained state-owned construction firms, potentially limiting its ability to pursue new investments. Thi
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WTI crude futures rose 0.5% to $91.79 a barrel, as the Iranian military claimed attacks on US bases in Kuwait and the UAE, escalating concerns about supply disruptions in the Middle East.
WTI crude futures rose 0.5% to $91.79 a barrel in early Asian trading. This follows claims by Iran's military of attacking US bases in Kuwait and the UAE, with Kuwait stating it had responded to missi
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Goldman Sachs: Oil Exports Through Strait of Hormuz Recover to Two-Thirds of Pre-War Levels, But 5 Million Barrels Per Day Are "Dark Fleet" Flows
Goldman Sachs strategists Yulia Zhestkova Grigsby and her team informed clients on Wednesday that Gulf oil exports have rebounded to 15-16 million barrels per day, roughly two-thirds of pre-war levels
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Elon Musk announces Grok @Bot Enterprise is now available
Elon Musk announces Grok @Bot Enterprise is now available
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US Rules Out Talks With Iran Until Ship Attacks Cease; Iran's First Vice President Vows Asymmetric Response
The United States has made it clear that it will rule out any negotiations with Iran until ship attacks cease. In response, Iranian First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref vowed an "asymmetric" and "m
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Pacific Leaders Criticize China’s Recent Ballistic Missile Test
The leaders of Pacific island nations criticized China’s recent missile test in their region, an unexpected move after earlier failed attempts to agree on a response. New Zealand Prime Minister Christ
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Al Jazeera questions if Trump's AI videos, including fake military strikes, are memes or psychological warfare
Al Jazeera reports that Trump's use of AI-generated content has increased in recent months, with him posting videos of fake military strikes on Iranian infrastructure. His administration states he is
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Anthropic Nears Finalizing $15 Billion Pre-IPO Credit Financing, Clearing Path for Highly Anticipated IPO
Anthropic Nears Finalizing $15 Billion Pre-IPO Credit Financing, Clearing Path for Highly Anticipated IPO
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DR Congo reiterates pledge to move Israel embassy to Jerusalem
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reiterated its decision to move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, following a visit by President Felix-Antoine Tshisekedi. The plan, which da
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GFCI creator Michael Mainelli: Hong Kong poised to top New York, London as world's leading financial hub
Michael Mainelli, chairman of London-based think tank Z/Yen Group, stated in a South China Morning Post interview on Tuesday that an Asian city will eventually overtake London and New York as the worl
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Elon Musk retweeted Peter Diamandis, who emphasized that aligning AI model training data must be the primary goal, and "garbage" data from Reddit and Facebook should not be used.
Elon Musk retweeted Peter Diamandis, who emphasized that aligning AI model training data must be the primary goal, and "garbage" data from Reddit and Facebook should not be used.
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Vietnam's stock market enters FTSE Russell's secondary emerging-market ranks, eyes billions in inflows
The upgrade, which capped a yearslong effort to meet FTSE Russell's criteria, could open the door to billions of dollars from global investors. Vanguard has pledged $2.5 billion.
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U.S. retail diesel prices have surpassed $6.50 per gallon for the first time, as the war exacerbates global fuel supply tightness.
U.S. retail diesel prices have surpassed $6.50 per gallon for the first time, extending a war-driven rally that is having ripple effects across the economy.
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Wall Street's three major banks predict the U.S. Treasury will issue approximately $1 trillion in short-term Treasury bills over the next year, posing a dilemma for Scott Bessent's policy.
Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Goldman Sachs latest forecasts indicate that the U.S. Treasury will net borrow approximately $1 trillion through the issuance of short-term Treasury bills in the c
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Seoul stocks open higher Monday, with Kospi up 0.93% on chip gains, though oil prices and Middle East tensions keep investors cautious
Seoul stocks opened higher Monday, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi) up 64.09 points, or 0.93 percent, to 6,958.32 as of 9:15 a.m., led by gains in tech heavyweights. Howeve
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Rupiah's Advance at Risk as Fiscal, Rate Pressures Linger
The rupiah may struggle to extend its recent rally, as lingering concerns over spending and trade temper optimism over Indonesia’s efforts to bolster policy credibility.
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Chinese AI chipmaker Hygon Information expands business from data centers to robotics.
According to Chinese media reports and company information, Hygon Information plans to release a new chip on Tuesday for physical world applications such as robots, marking the company's expansion fro
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South Korea's exports surged 78% in the first 20 days of September to $71.4 billion, driven by strong semiconductor shipments
South Korea's exports surged 78% in the first 20 days of September to $71.4 billion, driven by strong semiconductor shipments
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China's commercial space sector is accelerating its deployment of space-based computing power, with multiple satellites carrying AI computing payloads densely entering orbit.
On September 20, the Lijian-1 Y18 carrier rocket successfully sent "Chaozhisuan-1" and eight other satellites into their predetermined orbits. These satellites are equipped with optical remote sensing
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AppLovin CEO Recalls Darkest Hour: Stock Plunged 92%, Achieved "Self-Redemption" Through $6 Billion Buyback and AI Transformation
Adam Foroughi, founder and CEO of US mobile game advertising company AppLovin, recently stated at the 2026 All-In Summit that the company's stock price had plummeted 92% from its 2021 IPO high to a ma
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Stanley Druckenmiller, "mentor" to Scott Bessent, will make his first visit to South Korea, with plans to meet with executives from Samsung, SK Hynix, and Doosan to discuss AI and energy investments.
According to South Korean media reports on September 20, global macro investment guru Stanley Druckenmiller is scheduled to make his first public visit to South Korea as early as September 22. He plan
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Ukrainian attacks on Moscow oil refineries escalate the Russia-Ukraine conflict, driving global diesel futures and U.S. retail diesel prices to all-time highs.
Ukraine's Armed Forces General Staff reported that in the early hours of September 20, Ukrainian forces struck Russia's Moscow oil refinery, severely damaging the AVT-6 primary refining unit and other
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ASX CEO Anthony Attia Appoints Keir Barnes as New CFO, Expands Clearing Director Role
ASX CEO Anthony Attia Appoints Keir Barnes as New CFO, Expands Clearing Director Role
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Samsung Electronics is promoting its glasses-free 3D display in the Japanese market to expand its commercial signage business.
Samsung Electronics is entering Japan's character merchandise and entertainment market with its glasses-free 3D displays, aiming to expand its commercial signage business. The company showcased its Sp
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Gold holds steady as traders weigh inflation and Federal Reserve rate hike prospects.
Gold prices held steady as traders weighed the risks of persistent inflation against the Federal Reserve's path for interest rate hikes. This follows the Fed's first rate hike since 2023, with a unani
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Australia's Insurance Australia Group (IAG) said a settlement in its litigation with Credit Suisse entities over Greensill trade credit insurance policies has not yet been finalized.
Australia's Insurance Australia Group (IAG) said a settlement in its litigation with Credit Suisse entities over Greensill trade credit insurance policies has not yet been finalized.
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Black Sea shipping turmoil impacts wheat market, exacerbating inflation risks
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has disrupted crucial grain shipments in the Black Sea region, forcing buyers to scramble for alternative supplies and further amplifying global inflation risks
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Boston Consulting Group: Swiss Deal Volume Rebounds to $44 Billion in First Eight Months of the Year, Large Corporate Deals Squeeze Private Equity
Swiss deal value rose by a fifth to $44 billion in the first eight months of this year, slightly above the eight-year average, signaling a recovery in Swiss deal activity, according to a report by Bos
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France to summon Iran envoy and take 'appropriate measures' after Tehran closed French language centre, accusing it of 'illegal acts'
The French Foreign Ministry announced it would summon Iran's ambassador in Paris at the request of Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, following Iran's closure of a French-language centre linked to its
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China slow-walks yuan appreciation as US, Europe demand trade rebalancing; yuan seen up to 30% undervalued
China slow-walks yuan appreciation as US, Europe demand trade rebalancing; yuan seen up to 30% undervalued
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Bloomberg Markets: AI Boom Challenges Wall Street Diversification, Pension and Sovereign Wealth Funds Find Traditional Diversification Strategies Ineffective
Bloomberg Markets reports that multi-trillion dollar pension and sovereign wealth funds are finding that the investment diversification strategies they once relied on are becoming an illusion amid the
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China CITIC Bank International's Wendy Yuen says future of finance relies on combining digital speed with human trust
Wendy Yuen, Head of the Personal and Business Banking Group at China CITIC Bank International, believes that the future of finance will be won by banks that combine digital speed with human trust, cro
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Qatar PM on Sunday described US-Israel war on Iran fallout as an 'earthquake' with global shockwaves, also announcing a $38bn domestic infrastructure investment shift
Speaking at a UN General Assembly-adjacent event in New York, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani warned against "cycles of escalation" and called for a framework where sovereignty is
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Japanese government and machinery makers to collaborate on collecting industrial machinery data for physical AI applications
The initiative, learned by Nikkei, will involve assigning unique IDs to individual factory equipment across different manufacturers to facilitate data gathering for machine learning, specifically gear
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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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Musk reposted a tweet stating that OpenAI's AI agents are conducting "self-adventurous experiments" in a "safety sandbox," even pressuring each other for "permanent death" in exchange for collective benefit.
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Houthis attack Saudi capital and Aramco facilities, US warns of "rapid escalation" of conflict, Saudi Arabia urgently seeks aid from multiple countries.
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OpenAI is in preliminary discussions with investors for a new private funding round, potentially valuing the company at over $1.2 trillion.
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NVIDIA VP: Vera Rubin Platform Achieves 30x Throughput Increase on Agentic AI Workloads
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Hong Kong to expand renminbi-denominated bond, gold and commodity markets, says Financial Secretary Paul Chan
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NVIDIA VP: Agentic AI to Boost Computing Power Demand 100-fold, Altering Traditional Scheduling Models
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Global oil shipping costs have surged to historic highs, with supertankers earning over $1.2 million per day. A South Korean shipping magnate is making a massive bet, investing $7 billion, and is set to profit handsomely.
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Musk reposted a SpaceX tweet, confirming the deployment of 27 Starlink satellites.
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Goldman Sachs: Market "pricing in 4 rate hikes" is overly pessimistic, expects only two rate hikes in this cycle.
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Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation 'catastrophic,' 'unjustifiable,' and 'disproportionate' as US tour resumes
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