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Nakhle: Oil Volatility to Stay Until Iran Endgame Clear
Nakhle: Oil Volatility to Stay Until Iran Endgame Clear
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TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, saw its August revenue surge by 53.3% to a record NT$514.8 billion, driven by strong demand for AI chips.
TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, saw its August revenue surge by 53.3% to a record NT$514.8 billion, driven by strong demand for AI chips.
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Yemen Conflict Escalates: Houthis Launch Major Offensive, Air Raid Sirens Blare Across Multiple Saudi Provinces, Following Houthi Accusations of 54 Saudi Airstrikes
The conflict in Yemen continues to escalate, with Houthi forces launching a large-scale offensive. The Yemeni government has accused the Houthis of killing three children in shelling. Meanwhile, Houth
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Korea Eximbank and African Development Bank to expand financing for African AI, critical minerals, green infrastructure projects
The state lender said Thursday that its Chairman and President Hwang Ki-yeon and AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah signed the agreement Wednesday in Seoul during the eighth Korea-Africa Economic Cooperatio
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Ukrainian Drones Attack Russian Caspian Port in Dagestan
Ukrainian drones attacked a Caspian Sea port in Russia's Dagestan region, causing fires and explosions.
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Schroders Buys Hungary Bonds in 1990s-Style Bet on Euro Adoption
Schroders Plc is betting Hungary’s push toward euro adoption will deliver fast convergence-trade gains as the country’s government yields move toward those of peers already in the currency union.
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Coinbase CEO Armstrong says crypto industry gets regulatory clarity regardless of Clarity Act vote on Sept. 15
Coinbase CEO Armstrong says crypto industry gets regulatory clarity regardless of Clarity Act vote on Sept. 15
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Analysts point out that Hong Kong investors are concerned about high market volatility due to geopolitical tensions, weak earnings growth, setbacks in AI trading, and the potential for tighter US policies.
The South China Morning Post's analysis indicates that while state-backed "national team" buying provides a floor for mainland Chinese equities, Hong Kong investors are concerned about navigating high
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Russia deployed new jet-powered drones daily in August, outpacing Ukraine's air defences with speeds up to 300mph
BBC Verify analysis of Ukrainian Air Force data found that Russia used its new rapid, jet-powered drones every day throughout August, marking the first time such daily attacks were recorded. These upg
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Singapore MAS outlines measures for unauthorized banking transactions, emphasizing fair dispute resolution and merchant liability
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) stated in a parliamentary reply that it requires banks to provide clear channels for customers to report unauthorized transactions and handle disputes fairly,
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Singapore MAS states shared responsibility framework not suitable for authorised-transfer scams like investment scams
Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat, responding to a parliamentary question on behalf of Chairman Gan Kim Yong, stated that the existing Shared Responsibility Framework
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Upstage co-founder and CTO Lee Hwal-seok stated that the company plans to win the sovereign AI model competition by testing its technology in consumer services.
Upstage co-founder and CTO Lee Hwal-seok stated that the company plans to win the sovereign AI model competition by testing its technology in consumer services.
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South Africa Business Leadership CEO Mavuso: Slow Reforms Are Holding Back Investment
Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso stated that reforms are taking too long to translate into improvements on the ground, while companies continue to shoulder the cost of failing municipa
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Interactive Brokers' Friedland says he isn't seeing a significant drop in investors' risk appetite, highlighting demand for IBKR's services at the KBFG Korea Conference in Seoul.
Interactive Brokers' Friedland says he isn't seeing a significant drop in investors' risk appetite, highlighting demand for IBKR's services at the KBFG Korea Conference in Seoul.
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Tuttle Capital CEO Worries About High Yields, but Expects Next AI Rally if Rates Stabilize
Matthew Tuttle, CEO of Tuttle Capital, expressed concerns about higher yields but anticipates the next wave of artificial intelligence (AI) trading if interest rates remain stable. He made these remar
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IMF ditched top candidate for chief economist job over Trump tariff remarks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) dropped LSE professor Ricardo Reis as a top candidate for its chief economist position after he stated that the US president’s trade war would hurt American consu
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FT: AI is rewriting the venture capital playbook, as tech investors rediscover long-shot sci-fi bets reminiscent of Silicon Valley's early days
FT: AI is rewriting the venture capital playbook, as tech investors rediscover long-shot sci-fi bets reminiscent of Silicon Valley's early days
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Financial Times: The 'win-win' era has ended, as post-Cold War optimism becomes a distant memory in zero-sum times
Financial Times analysis suggests that the concept of a 'win-win' era has concluded, with the sunny optimism of the post-Cold War phrase now seeming a quaint and distant memory in what are perceived a
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Bank of Japan board member says the central bank must raise rates further
The hawkish comments follow pressure from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and recent volatility in currency and bond markets.
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Oceans break heat records for 100 days, leading scientists to warn of a 'not pretty' climate outlook as El Niño takes hold, potentially causing monthly temperature anomalies over 2C.
Oceans break heat records for 100 days, leading scientists to warn of a 'not pretty' climate outlook as El Niño takes hold, potentially causing monthly temperature anomalies over 2C.
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Netanyahu to sue Haaretz over report claiming UAE warned him of Hamas attack before October 7, 2023
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will sue the Haaretz newspaper and its authors for a report published on Tuesday. The report claimed that UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed warned
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South Korea's central bank has warned of risks associated with overseas derivatives linked to South Korean chipmakers, stating that their rapid growth could amplify domestic market volatility.
The Bank of Korea called for enhanced monitoring of overseas derivatives linked to South Korean chipmakers, noting their rapid growth could amplify domestic market volatility. The central bank cited l
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Iran has increased its targeting of Jordan’s Al-Azraq base in recent weeks
Iran has increased its targeting of Jordan’s Al-Azraq base in recent weeks
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Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company has made a strategic investment in Luckin Coffee, with the deal valued at approximately $1 billion.
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company has reached an agreement to strategically invest in Luckin Coffee through its new fund vehicle. It will acquire 241.095 million shares of Lu
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Singapore's F1 Race Week Sees Business Events Boom, Boosting Tourism
Singapore's Formula 1 Grand Prix week has become a major business draw, with over 40 high-profile conferences held this year, attracting global CEOs and crypto executives. This surge has significantly
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Philippine Central Bank Prepares for "Godzilla" El Niño Amid 7.2% Inflation
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is running policy scenarios for a severe El Niño and prolonged oil shock, as inflation accelerated to a three-year high of 7.2% in September, up from 6.1% in Augu
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FT: Houthis expose limits of Saudi Arabia’s vast arsenal, despite kingdom being top arms buyer
FT: Houthis expose limits of Saudi Arabia’s vast arsenal, despite kingdom being top arms buyer
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France’s Marine Le Pen gears up for fight with EU, promising a ‘trial of strength’ in FT interview while reassuring voters of her pragmatism
France’s Marine Le Pen gears up for fight with EU, promising a ‘trial of strength’ in FT interview while reassuring voters of her pragmatism
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India's central bank paid a heavy price to save the rupee: foreign exchange reserves plummeted by $50 billion, and forward dollar liabilities reached $200 billion.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is paying a heavy price to defend the rupee, with foreign exchange reserves having evaporated by $50 billion since early September. A notional $200 billion in negative
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Applications for the Hong Kong Academy of Finance's Financial Leaders Program 2027 will open on October 15.
The Hong Kong Academy of Finance (AoF) announced that applications for its Financial Leaders Programme (FLP) 2027 intake will open on October 15 and close on December 4. Since its launch in 2022, the
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LVMH's Q3 sales in Asia (excluding Japan) fell due to a mid-double-digit slowdown in demand from China.
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE stated in its earnings call that Asia (excluding Japan) was the only region to experience a sales decline in the third quarter ending September, primarily due to a
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Musk reposted a tweet discussing future use cases for Grok bots: "'Your bot talking to my bot' will become commonplace."
Elon Musk retweeted a post by "poteto" which stated that "having your bot talk to my bot" will soon become commonplace. The tweet listed several interesting use cases for the versatile Grok bot via em
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Hong Kong to host APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting from October 20-21, showcasing its role as an international financial hub
Hong Kong will host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2026 Finance Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) for the first time from October 20 to 21. The event, which will gather finance ministers from 21
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Bitcoin climbs 1.5% towards $84,000 after New York Fed President Williams sees no rate hikes in 2027
Bitcoin rose 1.5% to just under $83,900 in Wednesday Asian morning hours. New York Fed President John Williams stated he saw no need for further rate hikes in 2027, which weakened the dollar and lifte
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Rabobank and Goldman Sachs Analysis: US Treasury Yields Soaring to 5.31% Driven by Fed Rate Hikes and Public Debt Concerns
Philip Marey, Senior US Strategist at Rabobank, noted in his latest report that the continuous rise in the 10-year US Treasury yield since September can be divided into two phases: Federal Reserve rat
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Israel returns 22 ancient artefacts to Greece for the first time, marking closer cooperation
The returned collection, dated between 700 BC and 320 BC, includes 15 Attic vases, six Corinthian vases, and a bronze female statuette. Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni accepted the objects from
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Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missiles, fragments injure at least four
Saudi Arabia stated that it intercepted Houthi missiles targeting Riyadh and Dhahran, with falling debris injuring at least four people and damaging homes in the capital. Meanwhile, Saudi-backed Yemen
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Saudi Aramco's new refinery joint venture in China receives first crude oil shipment
Saudi Aramco's new refinery joint venture in China receives first crude oil shipment
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China's integrated circuit exports surged by 136% in September to $44.951 billion.
China's integrated circuit exports surged by 136% in September to $44.951 billion.
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China's exports surge 36% driven by AI-related shipments, while imports also soar due to high oil prices
China's exports surge 36% driven by AI-related shipments, while imports also soar due to high oil prices.
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India's Importers Drawn Into RBI Currency Fight as Central Bank Expands Rupee Shore-Up Efforts From Financial Markets to Economy
India's Importers Drawn Into RBI Currency Fight as Central Bank Expands Rupee Shore-Up Efforts From Financial Markets to Economy
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China's imports rose 31% year-on-year, above the expected 24.5% and the previous reading of 28.2%.
Imports YoY: 31%, expected 24.5%, previous 28.2%, above expectations Release Time: 2026-10-14 03:00 UTC
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China's trade balance was 133.53 billion yuan, with an expected 118.1 billion yuan and a previous value of 119.09 billion yuan, above expectations.
Trade Balance: CNY 133.53 billion, Expected CNY 118.1 billion, Previous CNY 119.09 billion, Above Expectations Release Time: 2026-10-14 03:00 UTC
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China's exports rose 36.3% year-on-year, above the expected 25.5% and the previous 25%.
Exports YoY: 36.3%, expected 25.5%, previous 25%, above expectations Release Time: 2026-10-14 03:00 UTC
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Ant International CINO: 'Full-Stack AI-Native Solutions' Key to Agentic Commerce Adoption
Ant International Chief Innovation Officer Jiangming Yang stated that "full-stack AI-native solutions" are crucial for the wider adoption of agentic commerce, which McKinsey & Company forecasts could
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Asian equities rebounded on Wednesday, halting their decline, boosted by dovish signals. The KOSPI is set to end a five-day losing streak, while the Nikkei 225 index rose 0.53%, with Taiyo Yuden surging 7.32%.
Asian equities stabilized and rebounded on Wednesday after two consecutive days of declines, led by the technology and semiconductor sectors. This followed dovish signals from New York Fed President J
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Lookonchain: A whale bought 1,162 BTC ($96.77M) via Wintermute, with 5 newly created wallets receiving the funds over the past 12 hours.
Lookonchain: A whale bought 1,162 BTC ($96.77M) via Wintermute, with 5 newly created wallets receiving the funds over the past 12 hours.
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LG CNS partners with Japan's KDDI to expand AI and digital transformation businesses across Asia-Pacific
LG CNS partners with Japan's KDDI to expand AI and digital transformation businesses across Asia-Pacific
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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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Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen has launched three AI hardware products: the AI Glasses N1 series starting from 2,218 yuan, and AI ear-clip headphones starting from 1,099 yuan.
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Air France confirms compliance with Israeli rule barring crew from certain nations
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China's central bank increased its gold holdings by 740,000 ounces in September, the largest increase in three years, to reduce its exposure to U.S. dollar assets.
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India's Finance Minister Sitharaman Says RBI Will Likely Continue Efforts to Curb Rupee Volatility
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The utilization rate of frontier AI models plummeted from 55% in Q1 2025 to 14% in Q3 2026, as the market shifted towards cost-effectiveness.
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Upbit to undergo server maintenance on Oct 19, suspending all services including trading and deposits/withdrawals
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Hong Kong stocks edge up on Tuesday, mainland blue-chip index hits over one-year low as AI selloff subsides
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Russia's largest bank Sberbank secures approval to trade crypto, plans to launch services on December 1
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The Federal Reserve's Austan Goolsbee stated that AI is an inflation issue.
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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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