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South Africa’s IDC to Sell Namibian Uranium Mine Stake Due to Iranian and Russian Backers
South Africa’s Industrial Development Corp. plans to sell its stake in a Namibian uranium project because the mine’s backers include Iranian and Russian entities.
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Marisks CEO Maniatis stated that the latest intelligence assessment indicates the risk of escalation in the Strait of Hormuz has eased.
Dimitris Maniatis, CEO of Marisks, stated that the latest intelligence assessment has lowered expectations for a near-term escalation of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, following previous analy
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Global bond yields surge to multi-year highs, with US 10-year Treasury at highest since Nov 2023 and Japan's since 1996, on persistent inflation fears
Global government bond yields have surged this week, reflecting investor anxiety that inflation could remain structurally higher due to rising debt, tariffs, defense spending, and energy shocks. The U
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China's AI-related stock leveraged trading balance drops to $390.1 billion, 13% below June high
Chinese leveraged traders continue to unwind their bets on stocks, as unease over rising global bond yields and a lingering oil shock add uncertainty to the artificial intelligence trade. The outstand
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World Bank's Neelkanth Mishra Pushes Back on India Growth Doubts, Citing High-Frequency Indicators Showing Economic Momentum
World Bank's Neelkanth Mishra Pushes Back on India Growth Doubts, Citing High-Frequency Indicators Showing Economic Momentum
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US, UK Launch Joint Alliance to Combat Crypto Scam Centers
The agreement includes parallel investigations and information sharing, with US and UK authorities planning a private-sector disruption operation in London in October.
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Jamieson Greer, a former senior official in the Trump administration, stated that the UK's alignment with the EU is a "problem" for a US-UK trade deal, and that the UK has failed to capitalize on the advantages of Brexit.
Jamieson Greer, a former senior official in the Trump administration, stated that the UK's alignment with the EU is a "problem" for a US-UK trade deal, and that the UK has failed to capitalize on the
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Financial Times: Texas Has Benefited for 30 Years by Being Business-Friendly, But Data Centers Are Testing Its Economic Model
The Financial Times reports that Texas's economic growth over the past 30 years has been driven by offering additional conveniences to businesses, but the rapid development of the data center industry
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China hits back at US over G20 dispute, says Trump's tariffs and Iran war energy crisis harm global economy
China hits back at US over G20 dispute, says Trump's tariffs and Iran war energy crisis harm global economy
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Financial Times Commentary: The US Should Learn AI Lessons from "Astro Boy"
The Financial Times' analysis indicates that Asian culture holds a distinctly different attitude towards technology compared to the West, which views technology as a threat, whereas Asia does not.
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Norway's $2 Trillion Oil Fund Manager Proposes Cutting US Treasury Holdings to Boost Returns
The manager of Norway's $2 trillion oil fund has submitted recommendations to the Ministry of Finance aimed at enhancing the fund's returns by adjusting its bond holdings.
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The Japanese Yen surged over 2% against the US Dollar on Thursday, reaching a nearly one-month high, as hawkish remarks from Bank of Japan (BOJ) officials, including Kazuo Ueda, triggered a wave of unwinding in carry trades.
The Japanese Yen strengthened significantly this week, appreciating by nearly 3% on Wednesday and Thursday combined, marking its largest two-day gain since August 2024. This rally was primarily driven
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Ukraine faces a brutal winter of escalating Russian air strikes, with Kyiv having few options to protect citizens due to a shortage of Patriot missiles.
Ukraine faces a brutal winter of escalating Russian air strikes, with Kyiv having few options to protect citizens due to a shortage of Patriot missiles.
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European Union formally joins U.S.-led 'Operation Economic Outcast' sanctions campaign against Iran
The European Union has formally joined the U.S.-led "Operation Economic Outcast," a sanctions campaign aimed at severing Tehran from the global financial system. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
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Goldman Sachs: South Korean Stock Market Faces Liquidity Shock, Retail Buying Plunges 90% in August, Corporate Buybacks Expected to Exhaust by October
Goldman Sachs analyst Chris Cha noted in a September 3 report that the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) is facing a critical moment as multiple supporting forces unravel. Retail investors' ne
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Deutsche Bank Report: Gold's Structural Bull Market Drivers Now Surpass Interest Rates; Strait of Hormuz Conflict More Critical Than Fed's Warsh
Deutsche Bank, in its latest report, offered its long-term rationale for gold, asserting that the fundamental driver of its structural bull market is reserve diversification, which has extended into t
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Argentine President Javier Milei threatens sanctions on oil firms working off Falkland Islands, reiterating sovereignty claim
Argentine President Javier Milei stated in a national address that he would sanction oil companies, including British and Israeli firms, working off the Falkland Islands. He reiterated Argentina's cla
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Bianco Research: The Federal Reserve's September meeting vote is finely balanced, with the "maintain" camp leading 6-5 after Christopher Waller shifted to favoring holding rates steady. Jerome Powell's vote becomes crucial.
Jim Bianco, founder of Bianco Research, analyzed that the voting landscape is highly contested ahead of the Federal Reserve's September 16 FOMC meeting. Following recent remarks from Fed Governor Wall
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Sydney Developer Bathla Group Faces $94 Million in Unsecured Debts Amid Liquidation Talks
The embattled Sydney property developer's administrator has for the first time provided a breakdown of known creditors, as discussions continue to stave off liquidation.
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong Seeks HK$4 Billion (US$510 Million) Bank Loan to Refinance Private Hospital
The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is seeking a bank loan of approximately HK$4 billion (US$510 million) to refinance its private hospital, as local universities increasingly turn to debt fina
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UK urged to overhaul military procurement to remove China-made parts
Experts are calling on Britain to tighten its military procurement rules to eliminate any Chinese spying risks in defense equipment, including uniforms. They argue that the UK has an "unhealthy depend
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Nomura Says Three Straight BOJ Hikes Possible in Extreme Case
Nomura Securities Co. suggests that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates at three consecutive meetings through December in an extreme scenario where yen weakness persists. Yujiro Goto, head of
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Deutsche Bank Report: US AI Capital Gamble Deeply Tied to Dollar Hegemony, Dollar Risk Profile Shifting Towards High-Risk Equities
Deutsche Bank's foreign exchange special report, published on September 3, states that the United States is mobilizing capital on an unprecedented scale, deeply intertwining the AI race with dollar he
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US announces new sanctions targeting Cuban companies and individuals, while Cuba unveils further pro-market reforms
The US State Department announced new economic sanctions on Thursday, targeting several Cuban companies, including those in nickel mining and energy sectors, a state-owned bank, and Fidel Ernesto Cast
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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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