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Kazakhstan's oil producers are exploring new Caspian Sea transport routes to bypass Russia.
The move aims to circumvent risks posed by Ukrainian drone attacks on Black Sea terminals and oil tankers this year, with feasibility studies currently underway for either an underwater pipeline or an
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Copper Slides as China Industrial Data Weighs on Demand Outlook
Copper and other base metals retreated ahead of a weeklong holiday in China, as traders assessed the country’s demand outlook following slower growth in industrial profits.
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Profits of China's industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 15.7% year-on-year from January to August.
Data from China's National Bureau of Statistics shows that from January to August 2026, the total profits of industrial enterprises above designated size nationwide reached 5,271.98 billion yuan, a ye
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Hong Kong SFC and Accounting and Financial Reporting Council Sign New MOU to Expand Regulatory Cooperation to Financial Reporting of Licensed Corporations and Funds
Hong Kong SFC and Accounting and Financial Reporting Council Sign New MOU to Expand Regulatory Cooperation to Financial Reporting of Licensed Corporations and Funds
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JPMorgan Chase rates Meta's personal AI agent, Muse, as the top AI agent currently available.
JPMorgan Chase ranked Meta Muse first in its latest Assistant Benchmark evaluation, surpassing several competitors, including OpenAI's products. Muse can perform multi-step tasks on behalf of users an
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Bank SMBC Indonesia to leverage digital bank Jenius for wealth management growth
The subsidiary of Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) plans to expand its wealth management business, an increasingly important part of its growth strategy in Southeast Asia's largest econo
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Seoul demands apology from Kyiv over North Korea POW disclosure
South Korea accused Ukraine of violating a confidentiality agreement regarding the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea. Ukraine had initially requested confidentiality due to the
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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that the country is prepared for a renewed conflict with the United States but has not abandoned diplomatic channels; mediator Qatari Prime Minister described the conflict as "increasingly difficult to resolve."
Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that Iran is prepared for a renewed conflict with the United States but has not abandoned diplomatic engagement, according to Xinhua News Agency citing Iranian
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Despite Wall Street's gains, South Korea's KOSPI index opened down 0.47% on Monday at 7,040.76 points.
Despite Wall Street's gains, South Korea's KOSPI index opened down 0.47% on Monday at 7,040.76 points.
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Taiwan's space agency more than doubles workforce in 5 years, seeks deeper US/int'l collaboration for competitive space industry, chief tells Nikkei Asia.
Taiwan's space agency more than doubles workforce in 5 years, seeks deeper US/int'l collaboration for competitive space industry, chief tells Nikkei Asia.
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The AI narrative has shifted dramatically within two weeks, with the Nasdaq 100 Index first shedding $600 billion, then recovering $3 trillion, and reaching a new all-time high.
The AI stock market has experienced extreme volatility over the past two weeks, swinging from panic selling to frenzied buying. The Nasdaq 100 Index first shed over $600 billion in market capitalizati
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Gold Declines as Hormuz Impasse Keeps Rate-Hike Bets Elevated
Gold dropped for a second consecutive week, as an impasse over the Strait of Hormuz kept energy costs elevated and maintained pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates further to combat
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent calls on the Federal Reserve to "keep an open mind," suggesting Warsh emulate Greenspan in the 1990s rather than the ECB in 2008.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in an interview with Kudlow, stated his hope that the Federal Reserve would "keep an open mind" and suggested that Fed Chair Warsh should be more like Alan Green
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Musk reposted a SpaceX tweet stating that the 14th Starship test flight is scheduled for the morning of September 28, Central Time.
Musk retweeted a SpaceX post stating that the 14th Starship test flight is scheduled for the morning of September 28, Central Time, with a launch window opening at 7:15 AM and lasting 75 minutes.
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Oil, AI Demand Give Ringgit Room to Rally, Strategists Say
The Malaysian ringgit may be poised for gains as higher oil prices and the artificial-intelligence boom provide tailwinds for the currency, strategists say.
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls on voters to consider candidates' crypto stances ahead of midterm elections.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on X, stating that with approximately five weeks until the midterm elections, cryptocurrency is not a partisan issue but rather about whether the next generation of
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Bank of Japan July Meeting Minutes: Bond purchases reduced to 2.5 trillion JPY per month; JPY depreciated against USD during the meeting.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released the minutes from its July Monetary Policy Meeting, revealing a reduction in monthly Japanese government bond (JGB) purchases by 200 billion yen to approximately 2.5 tr
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Japan's Services Producer Price Index (Aug.) rose 3.7% YoY, 3.2% excluding international transportation
Japan's Services Producer Price Index (Aug.) rose 3.7% YoY, 3.2% excluding international transportation
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Italy attracts wealthy Chinese property buyers with its quality of life and flat tax regime, with high-end residential sales surging 140% in the first eight months of this year.
Italy is becoming a popular destination for wealthy property investors, with its high quality of life and a flat tax system introduced nine years ago being the main attractions, according to real esta
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Trump: Diesel export ban may cause a slight rise in car gasoline prices.
Trump: Diesel export ban may cause a slight rise in car gasoline prices.
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Donald Trump "Doesn't Want to Say" on Iran Attack Before Midterm Elections
Donald Trump "Doesn't Want to Say" on Iran Attack Before Midterm Elections
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Bank of Japan Boosts Climate-Related Lending Amid Debate Over Central Banks' Role in Green Finance
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is steadily increasing its climate change-related lending, despite facing challenges such as a historically weak yen and surging bond yields. Currently, there is market debate
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns to seek prime minister’s post amid prolonged protests, with snap elections set for October 25
Vucic, who has dominated Serbian politics since 2014, is barred from seeking a third presidential term and aims to extend his power through the parliamentary vote. The resignation follows nearly two y
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According to a U.S. envoy, Donald Trump once asked Xi Jinping if China would be willing to purchase U.S. weapons.
According to a U.S. envoy, Donald Trump once asked Xi Jinping if China would be willing to purchase U.S. weapons.
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Morgan Stanley: Hong Kong Office Market Has Greater Upside Potential Than New York
Morgan Stanley's latest report indicates that while high interest rates are pressuring real estate markets in both Hong Kong and New York, the firm believes Hong Kong's office market, as an Asian fina
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The venture capital firm behind AI chip startup Groq plans to raise a $10 billion mega-fund.
This Dallas-based, previously little-known venture capital firm is joining a select group of companies raising massive funds, thanks to successful investments in popular AI startups, The Wall Street J
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Financial Times: AI Agents Could Cost Banks $500 Billion
AI agents could cost banks up to $500 billion by securing higher interest rates for depositors, the Financial Times analyzed. However, banks will also benefit from AI technology.
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Al Jazeera: Israel's mass expulsion of Palestinians in the West Bank has continued for three years, with nearly 15,000 settler attacks since October 2023.
Al Jazeera reported that Israel's mass expulsion of Palestinians in the West Bank has continued for three years, with Bedouin families describing it as a state-backed forced displacement project. Sinc
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HD Construction Equipment secures $291.4M US data center engine supply deal
HD Construction Equipment is expanding into the fast-growing US data center power market with a 390 billion won ($291.4 million) engine supply deal. The company announced Wednesday it signed an agreem
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Euro falls to 16-month low against pound
The euro dropped to its lowest against the pound since June last year, weighed down by concerns over France’s deepening fiscal crisis and fresh political risks in the region.
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HKMA: Foreign exchange reserve assets fell to $433.0 billion at end-September from $442.8 billion in August.
HKMA: Foreign exchange reserve assets fell to $433.0 billion at end-September from $442.8 billion in August.
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U.S. Treasury yields rise Wednesday, with 10-year up 3 bps to 5.307%, as investors await 10-year note auction and FOMC minutes.
U.S. Treasury yields rise Wednesday, with 10-year up 3 bps to 5.307%, as investors await 10-year note auction and FOMC minutes.
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MAS: Life Insurance Association (LIA) to explore adjusting critical illness definitions to reduce reliance on specific surgical procedures.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) stated in response to a parliamentary question that the Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA) will explore adjusting critical illness (CI) definitions i
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ECB Survey: Euro-denominated Securities Financing and OTC Derivatives Credit Terms Eased Slightly from June to August, Further Easing Expected
The European Central Bank's (ECB) September 2026 SESFOD survey found that overall credit terms and conditions for euro-denominated securities financing and OTC derivatives markets eased slightly for a
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Russia registers first crypto exchanges and custodians under new law, including Sberbank
Russia has registered its first crypto exchanges and custodians under a new law. Among them is Sberbank, the country's largest bank, which plans to launch crypto products on December 1.
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Report: Asian Family Offices Shifting Investments Towards Private Equity, Infrastructure, and Alternative Investments
According to SCMP Business, Sueann Yeo, Managing Director and Head of Global Wealth Solutions, Asia Pacific at EQT, stated that second and third-generation leaders of Asian family offices are shifting
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Reliance Drives India’s Venezuela Oil Imports to Seven-Year High as Steep Discounts Lure Refiners and Russian Supplies Become Costlier
Reliance Drives India’s Venezuela Oil Imports to Seven-Year High as Steep Discounts Lure Refiners and Russian Supplies Become Costlier
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Zimbabwean state-owned miner Mutapa Platinum Group secures $100 million in financing for its platinum project.
Zimbabwean state-owned miner Mutapa Platinum Group secures $100 million in financing for its platinum project.
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MAS: ScamShield is not applicable for due diligence on investment scheme promoters; relevant information requires paid inquiry.
Alvin Tan, a board member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), stated in a parliamentary reply that ScamShield is not a suitable tool for consumers to conduct due diligence on investment sche
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Morgan Stanley Report: US Data Centers May Face a 32GW Power Shortfall from 2026-2028, Exacerbating Tail Risks in the AI Supply Chain
Morgan Stanley's latest report indicates that the bottleneck for AI infrastructure in the US is shifting from "chip shortages" to "power shortages." The report projects a net electricity deficit of ap
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MAS Responds to Parliamentary Inquiry on Early Withdrawal of Life Insurance for Seniors
Alvin Tan, a board member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), stated in a parliamentary reply that the primary purpose of life insurance is to provide financial protection to beneficiaries u
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DOJ cites Bitcoin Fog ruling to support venue in Roman Storm's Tornado Cash case
DOJ cites Bitcoin Fog ruling to support venue in Roman Storm's Tornado Cash case
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MAS: Public sector agencies are not mandated to procure commercial cyber insurance, but adopt a multi-pronged approach to cyber risk management.
Alvin Tan, a board member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), stated in a parliamentary reply that public sector agencies, including statutory boards, are not mandated to procure commercial
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Singapore MAS states 10-year SGS yield at 2.5%, discount to US Treasury yields widened to 250 bps
Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) stated in a parliamentary reply that the country's 10-year Government Securities (SGS) yield stands at 2.5%, compared to its 10-year average of around 2.2%. The di
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Yemen's Houthis Attack Aden Airport, Saudi Forces Down Missile Near Riyadh
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched ballistic missiles and drones at Aden International Airport on Wednesday, with one missile hitting near the runway minutes before a flight from Cairo was due to land, fo
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Musk retweeted a Starlink executive's post, stating that Starlink is ready to provide services in India.
Starlink executive Lauren Dreyer stated at the India Mobile Congress that Starlink is committed to helping remote areas of India achieve network connectivity and looks forward to collaborating with In
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Elon Musk: SpaceX's Grok will use leading backend AI models including Claude Opus 5.5, MidJourney, and Suno
Elon Musk: SpaceX's Grok will use leading backend AI models including Claude Opus 5.5, MidJourney, and Suno
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U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $119 million net inflows on Oct. 6, while Ether ETFs recorded $202 million net outflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $119 million in net inflows on Oct. 6, led by BlackRock’s IBIT with $122 million. Spot Ether ETFs moved in the opposite direction, posting $202 million in net outflows,
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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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Morgan Stanley Report: AI Memory Bottlenecks Create New Investment Opportunities, CXL Market Forecast Raised to $6 Billion by 2030, Recommends Beneficiary Stocks Such as Astera Labs, Marvell, and Cerebras
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U.S. Democratic senators have sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other senior officials, demanding disclosure of the AI regulatory framework revision process and questioning the influence of tech giant lobbying on policy.
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AI startup Hark launches personal AI assistant Hark Pro, emphasizing privacy protection.
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Anduril plans to invest $3.7bn in a new shipyard to manufacture parts for US Navy's top submarines, as Trump seeks to reduce dependence on prime contractors.
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OKX has secured new investments from Ripple, Circle, Standard Chartered, and others, reaching a valuation of $25 billion, and has formed a joint venture with ICE to launch tokenized stock trading.
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Brevan Howard to Use Ripple Prime for Multi-Asset Brokerage, Clearing, and Financing Services
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Vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz surged, yet Gulf oil exports still increased significantly, recovering to over 81% of pre-war levels in September.
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US yields fall from 2002 high; Bessent addresses debt
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Coinbase launches stock options trading for US customers, offering zero commission for the first month
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In-depth Analysis of Ethereum's Investment Value: Potential, Risks, and Future Outlook
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