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Moody's to acquire minority stake in Philippine Rating Services Corp.
Moody's Corp. has agreed to acquire a minority stake in Philippine Rating Services Corp. as the global credit ratings firm looks to tap the growth of debt markets in the Philippines and across Southea
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South Korea's K-water secures original proponent status for Philippine water infrastructure project valued over $740M
Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-water) announced it has secured original proponent status for a water infrastructure project in New Clark City, Philippines. The development is expected to exceed 1 tril
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China's PBOC strengthens yuan fix for fifth straight day to 6.7670 ahead of Trump-Xi summit
The People's Bank of China set the reference rate at 6.7670 per dollar on Tuesday, marking its longest strengthening streak since December 2025. This move aims to offset the dollar’s recent gains ahea
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Samsung and Verizon tested AI-powered mobile network as real-time crowd sensor, a potential 6G application
Samsung Electronics and Verizon have tested artificial intelligence-powered integrated sensing and communication (ISAC) technology, turning mobile networks into real-time crowd sensors. This potential
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Mirae Asset's Global X launches MLCC & Electronic Components ETF focusing on AI power boom, began trading Friday
Global X, the US exchange-traded fund arm of Mirae Asset Global Investments, launched the Global X MLCC & Electronic Components ETF, which started trading Friday on the Cboe BZX Exchange. The actively
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CICC Chief Economist Yanliang Miao reacts to China's August economic activity data and discusses AI's impact on the economy
CICC Chief Economist and former China State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) official Yanliang Miao reacts to the August economic activity data released by Beijing. He also discusses AI's imp
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Financial Times: Iran-aligned Houthis and Iraqi militants launch two-pronged attack on Saudi Arabia, posing the biggest test for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed since the Khashoggi affair.
Financial Times: Iran-aligned Houthis and Iraqi militants launch two-pronged attack on Saudi Arabia, posing the biggest test for Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed since the Khashoggi affair.
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FT analysis: AI is exciting audit firms like KPMG and EY, but may be too much as human oversight is still needed
Financial Times analysis suggests that while firms such as KPMG and EY are rapidly adopting AI technology, the excitement might be excessive as human involvement remains necessary.
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Citigroup hires veteran banker Sophia Wang as MD and head of China financial-institutional sales
Citigroup has appointed Sophia Wang as a managing director and head of China financial-institutional sales and senior relationship management (SRM). Wang joined the bank on Tuesday, marking the latest
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Financial Times: US Manufacturers Face New Wave of Supply Chain Cost Inflation, Impacted by Donald Trump's Iran War, Tariffs, and AI Boom
US manufacturers are reportedly being hit by a new wave of supply chain cost inflation. This is primarily due to Donald Trump's Iran war and tariffs driving up input prices, while the AI boom has also
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Poland lost $230mn in a failed attempt to buy Venezuelan oil with crypto
The Financial Times reported that Poland's attempt to use digital currencies for an oil trade became one of its biggest scandals, resulting in a loss of $230 million.
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US DOJ seeks $61 million in crypto proceeds from illicit Iranian oil sales laundered on Binance
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil forfeiture complaint against approximately $61 million in crypto proceeds from black-market sales of sanctioned Iranian crude oil and petroleum product
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The Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Korea Exchange (KRX) will jointly host the "2026 Korea Premium Week" capital market IR event from September 28 to October 16, 2026.
The event, Korea's largest capital market IR activity, will feature 42 institutions and 55 listed companies, aiming to bring together domestic and international investors to discuss key issues and fut
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Japan's 20-Year Bond Sale Demand Stronger Than 12-Month Average as Elevated Yields Underpin Buying
Japan's 20-Year Bond Sale Demand Stronger Than 12-Month Average as Elevated Yields Underpin Buying
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Indian Bonds Sink on Central Bank Debt-Sale Plan, Global Selloff
Indian bonds declined after the central bank said it would sell sovereign notes to drain cash from lenders, adding to the supply of debt in a year when the market is already under pressure from record
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Musk reposted a tweet, quoting Milton Friedman's view that the government exacerbated the Great Depression.
The tweet states that Friedman believed the Federal Reserve worsened the Great Depression and emphasizes that governments tend to expand failures, while private markets punish and eliminate them.
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Thai Vice Finance Minister Says Weaker Baht, Down 8% Since January, Will Boost Exports and Tourism
Thai Vice Finance Minister Santitarn Sathirathai stated that the baht's recent decline, which has seen it weaken about 8% since climbing to a five-year high in January, is expected to bolster the nati
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Ford aims to navigate new US foreign-linked grid equipment order by asserting its Michigan plant's CATL-tech batteries are American-made
Ford argues that batteries produced at its wholly owned Michigan plant, which relies on technology licensed from China's CATL, should be considered American-made. This ownership structure could help t
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Goldman Sachs' head of hedge fund sales, Pasquariello: Zero-day options suppress US stock volatility, S&P 500 sets longest low volatility record since the pandemic; remains bullish on tech and energy.
Tony Pasquariello, head of hedge fund sales at Goldman Sachs, noted in his latest market macro report that zero-day options (0-DTE) are locking the S&P 500's intraday volatility into an unusually narr
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U.S. Department of Defense report: Iran war cost $33.4 billion by end of June, with hundreds of buildings and dozens of aircraft damaged.
The Iran war has cost approximately $33.4 billion as of June 29, according to a report submitted to Congress by the U.S. Department of Defense on Monday. Of this, Iranian attacks caused $184 million i
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China's new travel rules take effect Tuesday, banning citizens for up to 3 years for endangering national security or violating tech export regulations
Observers say the new rules will further tighten the Chinese government's control over its citizens. The regulations also allow for travel bans for those deemed to have "harmed" China's national secur
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U.S. House Ways and Means Committee shares crypto tax bill addressing de minimis transactions, staking and other issues ahead of hearing later this week
U.S. House Ways and Means Committee shares crypto tax bill addressing de minimis transactions, staking and other issues ahead of hearing later this week
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NATO jets shoot down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda confirmed that NATO fighter jets destroyed a drone that entered the country's airspace overnight. Authorities stated the drone likely originated from neighboring B
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Bitcoin fell to $77,800 as the Senate's Digital Asset Market Clarity Act vote approaches and oil prices rise.
Bitcoin retreated from Monday's high of $79,000 and is currently trading around $77,800. The U.S. Senate is scheduled to hold a procedural vote on Tuesday on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, whic
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Goldman Sachs: Prediction Markets Show Democratic Sweep of US Congress Probability Rises to 65%, BofA Warns of Potential 10%+ Drop in US Stocks
Goldman Sachs' Washington political team noted in their October 8 "US Election Monitor" report that with only 26 days left until the US midterm elections, prediction markets now assign a 65% probabili
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China's Securities Regulator Convenes Meeting to Support A-share Market After Sharp Tech Sell-off
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) chairman Wu Qing chaired a symposium in Beijing on Saturday, bringing together executives from listed companies and experts from securities firms and fund
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Jefferies Strategists Warn AI Sector Faces "2008 Moment," Potentially Leading to "Massive Capital Destruction" in the US
Chris Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies, warned in his latest quarterly report that the AI industry is facing structural risks similar to the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis. He pointed
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China's gold imports hit record high, driven by diversification and safe-haven demand
China's central bank has purchased gold for 23 consecutive months, adding approximately 23 tonnes in September, its largest monthly purchase in nearly three years. In the first eight months of 2026, C
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Iran states the US has accepted some of its peace terms but deems the US response "insufficient."
Iran said the US has accepted some of its peace terms but deemed the US response "insufficient," according to Al Jazeera. Meanwhile, Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia was attacked again.
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Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine "Energy Ceasefire," Zelenskyy Shifts from "Unaware" to "Supportive"
U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally declared an "energy ceasefire" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict "effective immediately, with both sides having agreed" in a social media post on October 11. Ukra
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Yemen's Houthi rebels have again attacked Riyadh Airport in Saudi Arabia, causing multiple casualties, leading oil executives to withdraw from the World Petroleum Congress.
According to Xinhua News Agency, Yemen's Houthi rebels launched four military operations against airports and energy facilities in Saudi Arabia within the past 24 hours. On the 10th, King Khalid Inter
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The KOSPI has fallen 22% in the second half of the year, making it the worst-performing global index, with foreign investors net withdrawing $131 billion.
According to Wall Street Insights, the Kospi has fallen 22% in the second half of this year, making it the worst-performing major global stock index, a reversal from its position as the strongest perf
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South Korea's exports more than doubled to $26.1 billion in the first 10 days of October, with imports up 65.5% to $22.3 billion, resulting in a $3.8 billion trade surplus.
South Korea's exports more than doubled to $26.1 billion in the first 10 days of October, with imports up 65.5% to $22.3 billion, resulting in a $3.8 billion trade surplus.
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HKEIA calls on Hong Kong to ease listing rules to attract angel funds and start-ups
Samson Tam Wai-ho, honorary chairman of the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association (HKEIA), stated that Hong Kong needs to ease its listing rules and transaction requirements to attract more ange
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Lou Crandall, Chief Economist at Wrightson ICAP, has concluded his weekly market commentary after 44 years, a publication once considered essential reading on trading desks.
Lou Crandall, Chief Economist at Wrightson ICAP, has concluded his weekly market commentary after 44 years, a publication once considered essential reading on trading desks.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Says Ready to Provide All Assistance for Political Resolution of Yemen Conflict
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal by phone on the evening of October 11, local time, exchanging views on the current regional situation. Araghchi expressed con
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The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council stated that the United States has accepted some of Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated on October 11 that the United States has accepted some of Iran's conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but the sit
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Trump says his rallies have become "legendary" and made a "tremendous difference" for the Republican Party, announces upcoming rallies in Ohio and Alaska tomorrow
Trump says his rallies have become "legendary" and made a "tremendous difference" for the Republican Party, announces upcoming rallies in Ohio and Alaska tomorrow
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New Zealand National Party: Tax Cuts to Be Considered Only After Budget Surplus Achieved
New Zealand's ruling National Party stated that now is not the time for tax cuts, given the country's current debt burden and budget deficit.
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IFS Says UK Chancellor Healey Needs £35 Billion to Meet Spending Plans
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) warned that UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey must find £35 billion ($46 billion) to meet the Labour government’s spending ambitions ahead of the budget
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Musk reposted a tweet from U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, stating he was "disturbed" by the remarks on "abolishing capitalism."
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz criticized Texas Democratic Socialist James Talarico in a tweet, stating that Talarico's goal to "ensure there are no millionaires" would lead to "all small businesses, farmers,
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Coinbase CEO: By fine-tuning the open-source model Qwen3.5-9B, Coinbase outperforms state-of-the-art general models in fraud prevention.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on X that Coinbase, by fine-tuning the open-source model Qwen3.5-9B, has outperformed cutting-edge general models in specialized tasks such as fraud prevention, wit
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Trump's new press secretary Zacharia to hold a news conference on Tuesday
Trump's new press secretary Zacharia to hold a news conference on Tuesday
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Trump's Diesel Deal with Russia Faces Republican Opposition
According to the Financial Times, a diesel deal reached between former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has met with bipartisan opposition from lawmakers. Lawmakers state
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Human Rights Group: Airstrike on Egypt-Sudan Border Kills at Least 72 Gold Miners; Neither Country Comments
Emergency Lawyers, a human rights organization based in Khartoum, Sudan, stated that a jet attack on civilians engaged in artisanal gold mining in Sudan's River Nile State on Saturday killed at least
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Nikkei: Investors Bet on Japanese and Australian Rental Housing Markets Amid Rising Interest Rates and Home Prices
Nikkei reports that investors are betting on the rental housing markets in Japan and Australia as interest rates and home prices rise. In Tokyo, young homebuyers face a difficult choice: either purcha
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Former iPhone display plant in Japan to pivot to chip supply chain
Japan Display Inc.'s (JDI) Mobara factory, which once produced LCDs for iPhones, will be reborn under its fifth owner, Shinko Electric, to manufacture package substrates for the chip supply chain. Thi
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Witkoff and Kushner's trip to Moscow put on hold, Axios reports
Witkoff and Kushner's trip to Moscow put on hold, Axios reports
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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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Robot baristas and K-pop dancers lead South Korea's physical AI boom
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Goldman Sachs Analysts: US Stock Bull Market "Only Has One Trade Left" – AI, Market Concentration Risk Intensifies
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Solidigm, a subsidiary of South Korean company SK Hynix, may list in the U.S. with a valuation of up to $150 billion.
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Goldman Sachs Strategists: Expect AI capital expenditure growth to slow in 2027, with earnings growth decelerating from 30% at that time.
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Lookonchain: An anonymous trader gained over $1.05M in unrealized profit from a $2.9M STRK long position opened yesterday
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Al Jazeera Analysis: Gaza War Driving Israeli Politics Rightward, Extreme Rhetoric Increasing Ahead of Elections
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London copper futures closed at $14,622 per ton on Friday, near historical highs; UBS reiterated its bullish stance, while JPMorgan Chase warned that strikes at Chilean copper mines could lead to production cuts.
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Foreign ownership of Samsung Electronics falls to 18-year low of 46.37%, SK Hynix holdings also drop below 50%
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Goldman Sachs Strategists: U.S. Stock Market Breadth Narrowest Since Dot-Com Bubble, But Expect Market to Rise by Year-End
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NVIDIA is in talks to acquire U.S. AI startup Reflection AI, valued at $25 billion.
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