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Goldman Sachs' latest research report: Maintains its year-end 2027 gold price target of $5,400, but lowers its year-end 2026 forecast to $4,650, stating that Federal Reserve rate hikes will only slow short-term gains, and central bank gold purchases are the core driver.
Goldman Sachs' global commodities research team stated in their latest precious metals report published on September 18 that despite the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike and an anticipated
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Fed rate hike to 3.75%-4.00% pushes 1-year Treasury yield to 4.45%, making crypto lending less attractive
The Federal Reserve's 25 basis point rate hike on September 16, which set the target range at 3.75%-4.00%, has driven the one-year Treasury yield to 4.45%. This move establishes a new benchmark for ri
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JPMorgan Chase and Santander Lead Over £1 Billion Loan for Drax's Acquisition of Bluefield Solar
Financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase and Santander are leading a debt financing package of over £1 billion to support Drax Group Plc's acquisition of renewable energy company Bluefield Sola
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South Korea's FSS calls for stronger consumer protection at brokerages amid rising debt-fueled investing
The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is stepping up efforts to curb a rise in debt-financed investing. Measures include restricting credit trading by minors and requiring elderly investors to go th
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SFC obtains continuation of worldwide freezing orders against Lo Kai Bong and Major Success Group Limited
SFC obtains continuation of worldwide freezing orders against Lo Kai Bong and Major Success Group Limited
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HKMA: The total number of stored value facility accounts reached 90.38 million in Q2 2026, a quarter-on-quarter increase of 1.8%.
Statistical data released today by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) showed that as of the end of the second quarter of 2026, the total number of stored value facility (SVF) accounts reached 90.
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HKMA: Hong Kong's credit card circulation increased 36.1% YoY to 31.03 million in Q2 2026, while total transaction value rose 6.8% YoY to HK$286.5 billion
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) today released statistics for payment cards issued in Hong Kong for the second quarter of 2026. The total number of credit cards in circulation reached 31.03 mi
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The ECB's August Consumer Expectations Survey showed that inflation expectations for the next 12 months rose to 3.0%, with three-year and five-year inflation expectations also revised upwards.
A survey showed that consumers' inflation expectations for the next 12 months rose from 2.9% in July to 3.0%, three-year inflation expectations increased from 2.7% to 2.9%, and five-year inflation exp
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Bloomberg: BOJ Rate Hikes and FX Intervention Significantly Reduce Yen Carry Trade Appeal, Reshaping Global Capital Flows
Bloomberg reports that since the Bank of Japan (BOJ) abandoned negative interest rates and began its rate-hiking cycle in March 2024, the Japanese Yen's appeal as a funding currency for global carry t
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China has released a new five-year plan for biomedicine, aiming to capture 25% of the global market for first-in-class drugs by 2030.
Chinese authorities stated on Friday that, under a new five-year plan, China aims to become a global biopharmaceutical powerhouse by 2030, with goals to achieve breakthroughs in key technologies and c
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South Korea's Shinhan Bank retains W15tr Incheon city treasury, fending off Hana Bank for another four years (2027-2030)
South Korea's Shinhan Bank retains W15tr Incheon city treasury, fending off Hana Bank for another four years (2027-2030)
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PSA International is said to consider selling a minority stake in its Mumbai port operations
PSA International is said to consider selling a minority stake in its Mumbai port operations
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SK hynix has launched SK hynix Ventures, its corporate venture capital arm, in Silicon Valley, aiming to expand investments in AI technology and next-generation AI infrastructure.
SK hynix has launched SK hynix Ventures, its corporate venture capital arm, in Silicon Valley, aiming to expand investments in AI technology and next-generation AI infrastructure.
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Ant International-backed fintech unicorn Mynt approved for the Philippines' largest-ever IPO
Mynt is entering the IPO market.
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ECB's Kazaks Says Restrictive Policy May Be Appropriate
European Central Bank Governing Council member Martins Kazaks stated that with the economy forecasted to close the output gap next year, wading into restrictive territory would be appropriate, in his
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Uzbek logistics company Centrum is in talks with Citi and JPMorgan Chase for a London IPO.
Centrum, Uzbekistan's largest private logistics group, is in talks with Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase for a planned initial public offering (IPO) in London.
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Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Does not rule out the possibility of a 50 basis point rate hike or consecutive rate hikes.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda stated at a press conference on Friday that there are no specific ideas regarding the pace of interest rate hikes, and policy will be decided after thorough dis
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda: Will continue to raise interest rates depending on the situation; Middle East situation, AI demand, and exchange rates are key variables.
Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda stated at a press conference on Friday that as medium-to-long-term inflation expectations continue to rise, there is an upside risk that Japan's potential infla
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US Federal Reserve raised benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Thursday, followed by HKMA and BOJ; 10-year US Treasury yield fell below 5%
The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday, marking the first increase since 2023. This move was followed by the Hong Kong Monetary Author
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Gasoline prices in Yemen's Houthi-controlled areas have increased by 10% for the first time in four years, sparking inflation concerns.
Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen announced on Monday a gasoline price hike of approximately 10%, from 4,750 Yemeni rials (approximately $8.90) to 5,250 Yemeni rials (approximately $9.80) per liter. Th
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Peter Wong, Chairman of HSBC Asia-Pacific, stated that Hong Kong should spare no effort in promoting the internationalization of the RMB.
Peter Wong pointed out that Hong Kong's primary advantage is its status as China's sole international financial center, and promoting the internationalization of the RMB will solidify this position. H
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India's Shapoorji Group ready to work with Tata Sons on potential listing, seeking to end years of tensions
India's Shapoorji Pallonji Group said it was ready to work with Tata Sons Pvt. on the potential listing of the group holding company, seeking to turn the page on years of tensions between two of the c
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JPMorgan Chase's Aziz warns: Indian economy may be experiencing a "sugar high," market is overpricing RBI rate hikes
Jahangir Aziz of JPMorgan Chase stated that the Indian economy might be enjoying a "sugar high" from earlier stimulus measures, but this effect will eventually fade. He warned that the market might be
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Strategists Most Bullish on European Stocks in Eight Years
Market strategists have issued their most bullish September forecast for European stocks since 2018, citing strong corporate earnings that are helping to offset the impact of high energy prices and ri
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FT: Investor portfolios overly reliant on AI bet
The Financial Times (FT) analysis points out that investor portfolios have become alarmingly reliant on the fortunes of just one bet on the build-out of an uncertain artificial intelligence technology
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Bloomberg Analysis: European Banking Stock Selloff Is a Sign of Caution, Not Panic
Bloomberg Analysis: European Banking Stock Selloff Is a Sign of Caution, Not Panic
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Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $21.13 million, while Ethereum ETFs experienced their ninth consecutive day of net outflows.
According to Wu Blockchain, SoSoValue data shows that on October 9th ET, US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $21.13 million. BlackRock's IBIT attracted $22.38 million, while Fidelity's FBTC exper
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ASML has raised component prices by 10% across the board for its South Korean clients, with Samsung and SK Hynix accepting the increase, effective January next year.
ASML, the world's largest semiconductor equipment manufacturer, announced a 10% across-the-board price increase for all spare parts of its EUV and DUV lithography machines sold to South Korean custome
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Ukrainian Farmers Cut 2027 Crop Planting Due to Export Obstacles; Analysts Warn Black Sea Reopening Could Lead to "Rapid Shift" in Commodity Markets
Ukrainian farmers, facing export blockages and cash shortages, are significantly cutting their 2027 crop acreage, abandoning corn and barley in favor of oilseeds and niche crops less dependent on logi
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AI adoption in legal sector pressures billable hour, expected to fall from 72% to 44%
According to Clio's U.K. & Ireland Legal Insights Report 2026, nearly 90% of legal professionals in the region use AI, with 80% handling more work and 70% cutting costs. A Deloitte survey indicates se
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CoinDesk Analysis: Bitcoin Volatility Declines, But Frequency of Extreme Price Swings Exceeds 2018; 10 Abnormal Trading Days Recorded in 2026
CoinDesk analysis reveals that despite a significant overall decrease in Bitcoin's volatility, 2026 has seen 10 anomalous trading days where price fluctuations deviated by at least three standard devi
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Al Jazeera: Israel's Economy Thrived Amid Years of Conflict, But Rising Prices Spark Voter Concern
Al Jazeera reported that despite three years of ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Israel's economy remains strong, with GDP growth of 1% in 2024, 2.9% in 2025, and 3.2% in the first half of 2026. T
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Donald Trump complained in a post that the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to an "unknown" woman, claiming he had brokered eight peace deals.
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, expressing dissatisfaction that the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to an "unknown" woman. He claimed that, as a representative of the United States, he had facilita
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te: Increased defense spending aims to "deter war," not provoke
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te stated in his National Day address that Taiwan "cherishes peace" but "will not give up freedom," vowing not to tolerate aggression in the Taiwan Strait. He noted that
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Ukrainian man to stand trial in Germany next week over Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, charged with war crime
Serhii K, a former Ukrainian Special Forces soldier, is accused by German police of commanding the explosions in September 2022 that ruptured the Nord Stream pipelines. He faces charges of causing an
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Russia targets Ukraine’s bridges, expanding air war with drone strikes on Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia
Russia has targeted Ukraine’s bridges, expanding its air war with drone strikes on two bridges in Kyiv and one in Zaporizhzhia over the past week, according to the Financial Times.
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China to Launch AI-Linked Employment Initiative
China will launch an employment initiative aimed at adapting skills to the development of artificial intelligence, human-resources officials said at a State Council Information Office briefing on Satu
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Taiwan's Lai Urges Democracies to Unite After Trump-Xi Summit
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te called on democracies in the region to unite against threats to stability, as the island faces pressure from Beijing and concerns that Donald Trump’s rapprochement with C
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Hyperliquid Labs Co-founder Jeff Yan: TradFi's Latency Race is Zero-Sum or Negative-Sum, Priority Fees Aim to Level Playing Field
Hyperliquid Labs Co-founder Jeff Yan: TradFi's Latency Race is Zero-Sum or Negative-Sum, Priority Fees Aim to Level Playing Field
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The S&P 500 index hit a new all-time high this week, but market breadth was the worst since Bloomberg began tracking it in 1990.
The S&P 500 index hit a new all-time high this week, but this record masks an extremely fragile market foundation—only about 30% of its constituent stocks are trading above their 50-day moving average
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The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly approached 5.4% this Wednesday, reaching a new high since 2002.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly approached 5.4% this Wednesday, marking its highest level since 2002 and indicating that the interest rate shock has spread globally beyond U.S. borders. UK bor
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RBI Announces Special Oil Window to Supply Dollars to State-Run Oil Companies Starting Monday, Taking Regulatory Steps to Support Rupee
RBI Announces Special Oil Window to Supply Dollars to State-Run Oil Companies Starting Monday, Taking Regulatory Steps to Support Rupee
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Elon Musk: Starlink officially authorized to provide satellite internet in Venezuela
Elon Musk retweeted a post from @cb_doge, stating that Venezuela's telecom regulator, Conatel, has officially authorized Starlink to provide satellite internet services nationwide. This approval follo
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Visa survey shows nearly half of APAC consumers expect to use stablecoins by 2031.
A recent survey by payment giant Visa shows that nearly half (46%) of consumers in the Asia-Pacific region are likely to start using stablecoins for daily spending, travel, and cross-border transfers
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Thai Bourse to Roll Out Revised Short-Selling, High-Frequency Trading Rules from Nov. 16
Thai Bourse to Roll Out Revised Short-Selling, High-Frequency Trading Rules from Nov. 16
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Australia Says It Still Doesn't Need Russian Fuel After Trump Diesel Deal
Australia stated that it still does not need to purchase fuel from Russia after the Trump administration reached a diesel supply agreement with Russia, and will continue to ban procurement from Russia
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Goldman Sachs: Speculative funds dumped $1.6 billion in silver in a single week, the largest sell-off this year, with short positions reaching a one-year peak.
Goldman Sachs commodity analyst Robert Quinn noted that the silver market is caught in a dual predicament: failing to rise on positive news while being precisely suppressed by negative factors. During
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Putin tells Trump peace talks with Ukraine are unlikely, citing drone attacks on Moscow during last month's election.
Russian President Vladimir Putin informed US President Donald Trump in a phone call on Friday that an immediate resumption of trilateral peace talks with Ukraine is unlikely. Putin cited large-scale d
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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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Financial Times: Five Signals Warning of Approaching AI Bubble and US Debt Crisis
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According to Bloomberg Markets: Large asset managers are deleveraging in the U.S. Treasury futures market, triggered by forced selling as cash yields approach multi-year highs.
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Ethereum whales were liquidated for 28,716 ETH, worth nearly $70 million.
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The DXY recorded its longest winning streak since early 2025, rising nearly 3% this week.
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Wall Street's Rate Shock Spreads Beneath AI-Fueled Market Rally, Driven by High Oil Prices and Borrowing Costs
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China State Funds Double Down on Hua Hong with $2.9 Billion Injection to Boost Legacy Chip Production
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LAUNCHCOIN: Solana Ecosystem's "One-Click Token Issuance" Platform Analysis and Market Status
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TypeSafe AI, the maker of the non-text AI model Jev, reached a valuation of $7.5 billion just weeks after its launch, with a16z leading an $870 million funding round.
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DDX (DerivaDAO) Token Analysis: Mechanism, Utility, and Market Status
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BEPR Token Analysis: Distinguishing Between Homonymous Projects and Current Market Status
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