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HKICL alerts public to fraudulent website mimicking FPS services to phish personal data
The Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited (HKICL) has identified a fraudulent website, kichkfips[.]com, which imitates its Faster Payment System (FPS) services, including "Buyer Online Protection." The
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Appoints Mayanna To as General Counsel, Effective February 12, 2027
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) Appoints Mayanna To as General Counsel, Effective February 12, 2027
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Record Cash Freezes India’s Key Funding Market for 90 Minutes
Record Cash Freezes India’s Key Funding Market for 90 Minutes
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UK CPI 3.1%, prior 3%
CPI: 3.1%, Previous: 3% Release Time: 2026-09-04 08:30 UTC
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Citadel's Ubide Expects US Treasury Yields to Stabilize
Citadel's Ubide Expects US Treasury Yields to Stabilize
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Nvidia's equity investments soar to $99 billion, becoming one of the world's biggest strategic tech backers
The chip giant's equity holdings, valued as of July 26, have increased more than tenfold in the past year, with over $40 billion committed in 2026 to bolster the AI sector. Nvidia has ramped up dealma
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Micron plans to double its monthly HBM wafer production to 100,000 wafers by the end of the year, aiming to catch up with Samsung and SK Hynix.
According to industry sources cited by Yonhap News, Micron Technology plans to double its monthly High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) production capacity to approximately 100,000 wafers by the end of this yea
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Global Food Prices Jump to Highest Since 2022 as Risks Increase
Global food prices climbed in August to the highest since the end of 2022, as escalating geopolitical tensions and extreme weather deepen concerns over supplies from key producing regions.
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China's AI 'little giant' Yunxi Technology, valued at $1.27 billion, confidentially files for Hong Kong IPO, aiming to raise 'several hundred million' dollars
China's AI 'little giant' Yunxi Technology, valued at $1.27 billion, confidentially files for Hong Kong IPO, aiming to raise 'several hundred million' dollars
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LG to showcase latest AI technologies and business applications at LG Spark 2026 event from September 8-17 in Seoul
LG to showcase latest AI technologies and business applications at LG Spark 2026 event from September 8-17 in Seoul
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Citi's Beata Manthey Says European Economic Data, Earnings Going in 'Right Direction'
Beata Manthey, Citi's European equity strategy head, stated that economic data, earnings revisions, and government policy paint a positive picture for European firms. She added that policymakers are t
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World's Biggest Money Managers Are Rebuilding Gold Positions, Betting on Long-Term Drivers Despite Fed's Assertive Stance
Some of the world’s biggest money managers have rebuilt their gold holdings after prices dropped, betting that long-term drivers of the precious metal will endure even as the US Federal Reserve takes
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly called Donald Trump privately to oppose the creation of a national AI regulatory body.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg spoke with Donald Trump during the week of August 17, explicitly opposing proposals for a national AI regulatory body, Business Insider reported, citing senior White House off
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Economist Mohamed El-Erian tells CNBC global bond sell-off likely not over yet, says U.S. Treasury's market intervention went "a step too far"
El-Erian, the chief economic adviser at Allianz, told CNBC on Friday that he expects upward pressure on yields to continue due to a lack of immediate fiscal consolidation appetite in the U.S. He noted
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Bank of Japan: Net Income Rises for Major Financial Groups and Regional Banks in Fiscal 2025, Core Profitability Boosted by Rising Yen Interest Rates
The Bank of Japan announced the financial results for Japanese banks in fiscal 2025, indicating that while major financial groups and regional banks saw an increase in net income, shinkin banks experi
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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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The U.S. August non-farm payroll report is set to be released on Friday, with market expectations of 55,000 new jobs. Former Federal Reserve Governor Warsh previously stated that the economy is at full employment with high inflation. Analysts believe that strong data could push up U.S. Treasury yields and suppress U.S. equities.
The US August non-farm payrolls report is due on Friday, with market consensus expecting 55,000 new jobs and the unemployment rate to remain unchanged at 4.1%. Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh has clear
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Explosions continued throughout Thursday as Israel carried out demolition operations in southern Lebanon, severely disrupting the lives of local residents.
Al Jazeera reported that Israeli forces are continuing demolition operations in areas of southern Lebanon, including Froun, with local residents describing "non-stop" explosions day and night, heard t
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European natural gas prices are set to record their fourth consecutive weekly increase, as escalating conflict in the Middle East heightens concerns about prolonged supply disruptions and winter fuel stockpets.
European natural gas prices are set to record their fourth consecutive weekly increase, as escalating conflict in the Middle East heightens concerns about prolonged supply disruptions and winter fuel
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IMF: El Salvador's Bitcoin holdings, increased since June 2025, originated from private donations and did not utilize public funds.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that El Salvador's increased Bitcoin reserves since June 2025 were not acquired using public funds but rather from private donations. This move aims to add
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India's Q2 GDP growth of 7.8% sparks controversy, with former finance secretary alleging data overstatement.
India's economy grew by 7.8% in the June quarter, exceeding expectations, but former Finance Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg accused the data of being artificially inflated by compressing the previous
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Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin joins US-led AI supply chain initiative, attending Foundry School launch with US Vice President JD Vance
The Korean retail group is expanding its role in the government-backed expertise program, launched on Thursday in Washington at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace. Chung attended the event at the
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South Korean government introduces new regulations, limiting unions' negotiation power over profit sharing in AI and chip industries.
Under the new guidelines, businesses are not obligated to negotiate profit-sharing with workers.
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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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US Treasury investors are shifting to short-term bonds, betting that the Federal Reserve will succeed in curbing inflation.
U.S. government bond investors are shifting their focus to holding short-term government bonds, betting that the Federal Reserve will ultimately succeed in curbing inflation. This comes after the two-
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UN General Assembly convenes in New York, with Germany's Merz absent and China's Xi heading directly to the White House
World leaders are gathering in New York for the General Assembly. Notably, Germany's Merz is not attending, while China's Xi Jinping is bypassing the assembly to go straight to the White House for dir
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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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Big Tech uses guarantees to keep $300bn of AI exposure off balance sheets, with Wall Street facilitating cheaper funding
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