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Mexico Slashes Pemex Aid by 70% to $4.8 Billion in New Budget
Mexico's government aims to reduce its financial support for state-owned oil company Petroleos Mexicanos' (Pemex) debt payments to 81.1 billion pesos ($4.8 billion) in 2027. This represents a nearly 7
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China plans to allow its $568 billion social security fund to buy offshore bonds via Southbound Bond Connect, in a bid to boost demand for yuan assets in Hong Kong.
China plans to allow its $568 billion social security fund to buy offshore bonds via Southbound Bond Connect, in a bid to boost demand for yuan assets in Hong Kong.
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Former U.S. Trade Representative Schwab: U.S.-Canada Relations Remain Crucial, Cooperate Against Chinese Competition to Protect North American Industries
Former U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab stated that despite impending political friction, shared geography and deep economic ties will keep the United States and Canada aligned. She noted that j
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BOK's Rhee: FX Intervention Can Calm Volatility
Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang Yong stated that foreign exchange intervention can calm market volatility. He expressed surprise that recent market interventions appeared to be mainly by Japan and t
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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has warned the public to be vigilant against scams impersonating the BOJ or its employees. Scammers are using fake websites to solicit investments or request personal information.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has warned the public to be vigilant against scams impersonating the BOJ or its employees. Scammers are using fake websites to solicit investments or request personal informati
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BofA Securities expects Apple to launch its first foldable iPhone tonight, with a starting price of $2,099. The Pro series may see a price increase of $150-200.
Bank of America Securities analyst Wamsi Mohan, in a report published on September 8, highlighted three key points for Apple's product launch event tonight (1:00 AM Beijing time on September 10): the
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The yuan is replacing the yen as the focus of carry trades as the soaring Japanese currency forces investors to seek alternatives, strategists say.
The yuan is replacing the yen as the focus of carry trades as the soaring Japanese currency forces investors to seek alternatives, strategists say.
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Hedge Funds Bet Yen Will Strengthen Beyond 150 by Year-End, With Some Options Targeting 140
Hedge funds are betting dollar-yen will fall below 150 by year-end, with some longer-dated options trades targeting a move as low as 140. According to Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group data, the most-
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OpenAI CBO: Internal Model Solves Navier-Stokes Problem, In-house Chip Jalapeño to Enter Production This Year
OpenAI Chief Business Officer Sarah Friar stated in her latest article that GPT-6 Astra is the most intelligent and aligned model to date, and the company currently has over 1 billion weekly active us
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Seoul shares open higher Wednesday, with KOSPI up 0.93% to 7,019.5, driven by chip gains despite Middle East tensions
South Korean shares opened 0.26% higher, with the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) extending gains to trade 65.98 points, or 0.93%, higher at 7,019.5 as of 9:15 a.m. The rise was at
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U.S. Military Claims Destruction of Five Iranian Oil Tankers, Iran Subsequently Attacks U.S. Base in Jordan
U.S. Central Command stated that U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked a U.S. warship twice in two days. Iran subsequently retaliat
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Nikkei Rises 0.1%, Led by Chip-Related Stocks
The Japanese benchmark edged higher in early trade due to bargain hunting despite uncertainty over the Middle East conflict.
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Venezuela is reportedly evaluating a potential exit from OPEC, following the United States' announcement that it would gain majority control over a significant portion of the country's oil assets.
Caracas is closely evaluating the possibility of withdrawing from OPEC after the United States announced it would acquire majority control of a significant portion of Venezuela's oil assets. This deve
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The U.S. Treasury is set to announce the cap on long-term bond buybacks on Wednesday, with Wall Street predicting a maximum of $10 billion, though doubts remain about its ability to reverse selling pressure at the long end of the curve.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced in mid-August that the scale of long-term Treasury buybacks would at least double. The Treasury Department is expected to announce the maximum size of t
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Iran's IRGC urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warns it will target ships
Iran's IRGC urges crews to leave tankers in Kuwait and Bahrain, warns it will target ships
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Iran's IRGC attacks US military base in Jordan
Iran's IRGC attacks US military base in Jordan
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Bank of Japan: Japan's M2 money stock rose 2.0% year-on-year in August, M3 increased by 1.3%, and broad liquidity expanded by 4.4%.
Bank of Japan: Japan's M2 money stock rose 2.0% year-on-year in August, M3 increased by 1.3%, and broad liquidity expanded by 4.4%.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged JPY traders, stating, "I am the house now," implying he has an inside information advantage in intervening in the Japanese Yen.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged JPY traders, stating, "I am the house now," implying he has an inside information advantage in intervening in the Japanese Yen.
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Lombard Odier Strategist: US Treasury Buybacks Won't Solve Fundamental Yield Pressure
Homin Lee, Senior Macro Strategist at Lombard Odier, believes that expanding US Treasury repo operations cannot resolve the fundamental pressure on US government bond yields driven by massive deficits
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Donald Trump criticized CNN's programming as "fictional and lies" in a post and announced he would attend the Republican National Convention on Wednesday evening.
Donald Trump criticized CNN and its reporter Kaitlan Collins on Truth Social, stating that her show is full of "fiction and lies" and that CNN's low ratings warrant firing "third-rate anchors" to rest
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The Trump administration announced a ban on imports of Canadian dairy products, motorcycles, and most alcoholic beverages.
The move was announced a day after Canada imposed C$20 billion in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods.
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London-based private capital group CVC hires TPG executive Todd Sisitsky with plans to name him co-chief, as part of a succession plan for current chief Rob Lucas.
London-based private capital group CVC hires TPG executive Todd Sisitsky with plans to name him co-chief, as part of a succession plan for current chief Rob Lucas.
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China's AI-driven IPO frenzy brings six-figure windfalls to retail investors, with seven new listings generating over 100,000 yuan in first-day returns
This year, seven new Chinese listings have generated over 100,000 yuan (approximately $14,900) in profit for retail investors who secured a 500-share allocation and sold on the first day of their init
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Bank of China increased its holdings of government bonds in July, seeking returns amid a sluggish loan market, with government bonds accounting for 16.4% of its total assets.
Bank of China increased its holdings of government bonds to seek returns amid a sluggish loan market, with government bonds accounting for 16.4% of its total assets in July, up from 11.5% five years a
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The S&P 500 index fell 1.1% on Wednesday, ending a 53-trading-day period of calm, due to higher-than-expected September CPI and the fading of the AI trade.
The S&P 500 index fell 1.1% on Wednesday, ending its longest streak of 53 trading days without a single-day drop exceeding 1% since January 2020. This decline was primarily driven by a combination of
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Donald Trump visited Montana, highlighting the achievements of his "America First" policy in areas such as taxation, employment, and energy.
President Trump traveled to Kalispell, Montana today to review the results of his "America First" policies, including historic tax relief for Montana workers, families, and communities, fostering priv
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Colombian opposition groups have launched protests against President de la Espriella's austerity measures and relations with Israel.
Opposition groups in Colombia launched protests on Wednesday in major cities, including the capital Bogota, Al Jazeera reported. The protests, led by former President Gustavo Petro, are against the cu
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Godfather of AI Geoffrey Hinton and Over 400 Scientists Call for Airgapping Dangerous AI Models After Summer Hacking Incidents
An open letter published Tuesday, also signed by Turing Award winner Yoshua Bengio, urges AI labs to physically disconnect cyber-capable models from outside networks by default. This follows multiple
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Canadian lender Cash Today Inc. faces scrutiny as 44,000 loans vanish, with creditors claiming over C$613 million.
Canadian consumer lending company Cash Today Inc. is facing scrutiny as 44,000 loans remain unaccounted for, leaving creditors with potential claims exceeding C$613 million (approximately US$430 milli
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VanEck Seeks to Withdraw Lido Staked Ethereum ETF Filing
The proposed fund would have held stETH directly and offered brokerage-account exposure to Lido’s liquid-staking token. Its registration never became effective.
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Elon Musk retweeted that Grok Voice 3.0 is now the world's leading conversational voice model.
Elon Musk retweeted that Grok Voice 3.0 is now the world's leading conversational voice model.
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Tempo Takes Zones Privacy System Into Production With Deel, ensuring contractor balances and payout history remain private while Deel retains records for reconciliation and audit.
Tempo Takes Zones Privacy System Into Production With Deel, ensuring contractor balances and payout history remain private while Deel retains records for reconciliation and audit.
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Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans 30 rocket launches annually by the 2030s.
Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to increase the number of launchpads at domestic spaceports, aiming for 30 rocket launches annually by the early 2030s to meet the growing
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US Stocks See Worst Day Since July Amid AI Jitters and Rate-Hike Fears
A hot inflation report reset expectations for an October rate increase, while wavering confidence in the AI trade took center stage.
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Industry Organizations Unite Against Illinois' 0.2% Crypto Asset Tax
Illinois officials previously agreed to postpone the implementation of a 0.2% crypto asset tax for six months, but industry groups are pushing for a substantive summary judgment on the tax.
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China Seeks to Confiscate $5 Billion in BTC, XRP, DOGE, BCH, BTG and BSV in Major Crypto Fraud Case
Chinese authorities are seeking to confiscate approximately $5 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC), along with millions of XRP and Dogecoin (DOGE) tokens, in connection with one of the largest cryptocurren
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Albanian student protesters attack government buildings in Tirana, setting fire to education ministry
Thousands of students in Albania's capital, Tirana, attacked several government buildings, including the prime minister's office and the finance and interior ministries, on Wednesday. Part of the educ
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SpaceX imposes 100mph Starlink speed limit for drones in Ukraine, disrupting missions
SpaceX has implemented a 100mph (160km/h) speed limit for drones connected to its Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, a move that Ukrainian officials say has disrupted battlefield missions
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S&P 500 drops 1.1%, ending its longest calm since 2020, due to AI trading concerns and inflation report.
S&P 500 drops 1.1%, ending its longest calm since 2020, due to AI trading concerns and inflation report.
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Israeli drones drop bombs in southern Lebanon, attacks continue.
An Israeli quadcopter drone was filmed dropping bombs in the outskirts of the village of Zibqin in southern Lebanon, with several nearby villages also attacked, Al Jazeera reported. The attacks contin
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Families of Trinidadian men killed in US boat strike demand accountability, alleging Trump administration's campaign has killed at least 239 people
The families of two men from Trinidad and Tobago, Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo, are demanding accountability from the United States one year after their disappearance, alleging they were killed in a
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Mexico to mandate Meta, TikTok, X to enhance minor protection
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a presidential decree on Wednesday, requiring digital platforms including Meta, TikTok, and X to protect children from violent, sexual, and other harmful onl
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Houthi militants attacked five Saudi airports, disrupting travel for Mecca pilgrims.
Al Jazeera reported that recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia targeted at least five Saudi airports, leading to flight cancellations and forcing some pilgrims to reroute to neighboring Gulf states.
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Chainalysis: AI Agents Made Over 138 Million Crypto Payments in a Year
A new Chainalysis report found that autonomous AI agents made more than 138 million cryptocurrency payments through x402, a Coinbase-incubated protocol, by Q3 2026. This represents a surge from approx
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OpenAI Eavesdropping Suspect Booked One-Way Ticket to Saudi Arabia Before Arrest; Prosecutors Allege He is a Partner at a Saudi VC Firm
Federal prosecutors revealed in a newly unsealed court filing that Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi national accused of secretly installing recording devices in an OpenAI executive conference room, had bo
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White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt has departed, following the stalling of his spearheaded CLEAR Act in the Senate.
Patrick Witt, the White House crypto advisor who served as executive director of the President's Digital Assets Advisory Committee and spearheaded the push for the Clarity Act, has concluded his term.
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Nick Timiraos cites Fed's Beige Book: Firms expect further price increases due to energy and tariff uncertainty
Nick Timiraos cited the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, stating that firms in several Districts reported persistent uncertainty regarding energy and tariffs. They anticipate further price increases in t
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U.S. stocks fell due to a hotter-than-expected inflation report and a sell-off in the AI sector.
U.S. stocks declined as accelerating inflation reinforced the likelihood of another interest-rate increase this year, The Wall Street Journal's Markets edition reported.
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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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Goldman Sachs: Brazil's First-Round Election Results Trigger "Busiest Week Ever," Foreign Investors Bet on Bolsonaro Victory
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Morocco's phosphate giant OCP SA seeks foreign investors as war-induced supply disruptions hit profits
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Nikkei 225 rose 0.3%, as investors may be adjusting positions ahead of the release of US CPI data.
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South Korean stocks opened higher on Wednesday, with the KOSPI index rising 0.44% at the open and climbing 1.83% to 6,146.01 points as of 9:15 AM, after plunging 5.46% the previous day due to AI concerns.
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Autonomous driving software maker Applied Intuition is seeking to raise funds at a valuation of at least $30 billion, double its June valuation.
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Singapore's Q3 GDP grew by 5.4%, lower than the previous quarter's four-year high but above expectations.
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Science Corporation has implanted a vision-restoring chip into a patient with Stargardt disease for the first time.
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Anthropic asks D.C. court to rehear appeal of Pentagon blacklisting
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Hong Kong's interbank cash reserves are near historic lows, and the HKD exchange rate is approaching the weak end of its trading band. Strategists are concerned that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's actions to defend the HKD could increase the volatility risk of borrowing costs.
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BofA Securities expects Credo Technology (CRDO)'s optical business to exceed $600 million in total scale by FY27, with its FY28 6.4T scale-up NPO products seeing increased volume. The market may be underestimating its scale-up optical opportunities.
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