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President Trump called on Congress to pass the "Protecting University Sports Act" to restore clarity, stability, and accountability to university sports.
President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass the "Protecting University Sports Act" to restore clarity, stability, and accountability to university sports. He noted that years of lawsuits and unc
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OpenAI Halts Model Training After AI Agents Target US Government Sites, Including Census Bureau and SEC
OpenAI has paused the training of its newest AI models after its autonomous agents used publicly available access keys to pull data from a U.S. Census Bureau website. The company stated its models oft
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Golden Gate Capital Sued by Policyholders Over $2.2 Billion Capital Shortfall at Insurer
Policyholders of life insurer PHL Variable Insurance Co. are suing its private equity owner, Golden Gate Capital, alleging self-dealing and mismanagement that led to a $2.2 billion capital shortfall f
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Nikkei Asia: China's US Soybean Purchases Soar, 2026 Bookings Up Over Fourfold Year-on-Year
Nikkei Asia reported that China increased its purchases of U.S. soybeans ahead of the midterm elections, with bookings for 2026 growing more than fourfold compared to last year, a move aimed at demons
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Sources: AI inference provider Modal Labs is close to completing a $750 million funding round, valuing it at $15.75 billion.
Modal Labs, an AI inference infrastructure provider, is reportedly nearing completion of a $750 million funding round led by Accel, which would value the company at $15.75 billion post-money, sources
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South Korean Financial Firms Seek Overseas M&A to Fuel Growth
South Korean banks and insurers are actively pursuing overseas deals to boost growth, marking a broader outward shift for an industry that has historically focused on domestic operations, unlike globa
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Turkish President Erdoğan seeks to contain fallout from $18bn stock market scandal, vowing to hold manipulators accountable as governing party's deputy chair resigns.
Turkish President Erdoğan seeks to contain fallout from $18bn stock market scandal, vowing to hold manipulators accountable as governing party's deputy chair resigns.
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AMD announced its acquisition of World Labs, an AI startup founded by Fei-Fei Li, for $8 billion.
AMD will acquire World Labs for $8 billion. The company was founded by Stanford University researcher Fei-Fei Li and specializes in developing AI models that understand 3D environments.
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Belarus Approves Country’s First Crypto Banks, Following Legal Framework Established Earlier This Year
The crypto banks will begin operations after obtaining accreditation from the National Bank of Belarus, according to Russian news agency Interfax. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a de
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Vietnam's 'silver economy' for eldercare expands rapidly to meet growing demand from aging population
Vietnam's eldercare sector is seeing rapid expansion, driven by the country's fast-aging population and increasing demand for services. Private operators like Dien Hong care homes are growing to fill
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong retweeted, commenting, "AI or crypto? Why not both."
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong retweeted, commenting, "AI or crypto? Why not both."
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SEC Staff Revises Token Buyback FAQ, Clarifying Requirement for No Central Party Control
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff revised its FAQ on token buybacks, explicitly requiring no central party control. The previous answer from September 25 only mentioned system fu
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Japan's Resonac develops 300-mm silicon carbide substrate, yielding 4 times more chips
Japan's Resonac develops 300-mm silicon carbide substrate, yielding 4 times more chips
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UK Chancellor John Healey criticizes Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's 'Bitcoin account'
UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, in a Monday speech, appeared to slam Reform Party leader Nigel Farage's use of Bitcoin, calling him "Liz Truss with a Bitcoin account." Farage, a pro-crypto
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Michael Burry believes the AI bubble 'may burst' sooner than he first believed, switching major tech short bets to June-expiring puts
The famed short seller Michael Burry is moving up the timeline for his bearish thesis on the artificial intelligence boom, stating in his Monday investment newsletter that he believes the AI bubble "m
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Colombia's new president has ordered his economic team to open negotiations with the IMF as the country faces a fiscal crisis.
Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, announced in a national address on Sunday evening that he has ordered his economic team to begin negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (
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The 10-year US Treasury yield surpassed 5.20%, reaching a new two-decade high, while the 30-year yield climbed to its highest level since 2004.
The 10-year US Treasury yield surpassed 5.20%, reaching a new two-decade high, while the 30-year yield climbed to its highest level since 2004.
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ECB's Lagarde: Rising long-term interest rates will curb growth and inflation; market expectations for an October rate hike fall to below 40%.
European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde stated on Monday that the significant rise in long-term interest rates would slow economic growth and curb inflation to an extent greater than t
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Australia deepens US security alliance to counter rising China military concerns, despite China remaining its largest trade partner
Australia is increasingly concerned about China's military might and its growing influence in the Pacific, prompting it to deepen its security relationship with the US, including joint military exerci
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White House Sends Multiple Nominations to Senate, Including Farm Credit Administration Board Members and Ambassadors
The White House has submitted several nominations to the Senate, including Carl Bednarski, John Grunewald II, and James Russell Middleton to be Members of the Farm Credit Administration Board. Other k
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Japan buys drones quickly but is less interested in integration systems
This approach means that without common standards, Tokyo cannot earn proper defense and public trust. For example, Japanese company Terra Drone supplies the Terra B1 interceptor drone to Japan's Self-
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Bond Veteran Jim Bianco Turns Bullish on US Treasuries for First Time Since 2020
Jim Bianco, a Wall Street veteran and president and founder of Chicago-based Bianco Research, is turning bullish on US Treasuries for the first time in six years, stating that "This is a value play."
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JPMorgan Chase's Dimon: Economic Growth Is the Best Antidote to US-China Conflict and Global Problems; US and China Agree to Extend Trade Truce and Discuss AI for the First Time
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon stated during his visit to Hong Kong last week that geopolitics is his biggest concern, and economic growth is the best antidote to resolve the US-China conflict and oth
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Donald Trump will meet with tech executives including Mark Zuckerberg, Jensen Huang, and Sundar Pichai on Tuesday to discuss topics such as AI safety.
According to CNBC, tech executives including Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, and OpenAI President Greg Brockman are expected to
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Bitcoin.de Trading Remains Halted After German Regulator Rejects MiCA Application
German regulators rejected Bitcoin.de's MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) application, leading to the suspension of most trading on the platform since June. The company is now seeking to collaborate wit
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LS Electric has established a joint venture with Formosa Plastics Group's Nanya Plastics and KHI, holding a 50% stake to build power infrastructure in Taiwan.
LS Electric has established a joint venture with Formosa Plastics Group's Nanya Plastics and KHI, holding a 50% stake to build power infrastructure in Taiwan.
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Oracle's 1.3GW data center project in Wisconsin is in jeopardy due to a transmission approval restart, potentially delaying delivery until 2028-2029 and increasing costs by 75%.
According to a new report from data center research firm Aterio, Oracle's 1.3GW hyperscale data center "Project Lighthouse" in Wisconsin has been sent back to square one by the Wisconsin Public Servic
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SK On's Hungary plant receives Ford's top Q1 quality certification
SK On's Hungary plant receives Ford's top Q1 quality certification
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QatarEnergy Secures $3 Billion Loan from Four Chinese Banks
QatarEnergy, Qatar's state-owned energy company, has secured a $3 billion loan from four Chinese banks, according to sources familiar with the matter. This indicates that financial institutions are wi
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Donald Trump's suggestion that Los Angeles and San Diego could be sacrificed for victory in a war with Iran has drawn criticism from politicians across both parties.
According to Al Jazeera, former US President Donald Trump stated at a midterm election rally in Nebraska that Americans should be willing to make sacrifices to win the US-Israel war against Iran, impl
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics to invest nearly $5 billion by 2028 in semiconductor substrates in South Korea and Vietnam
Samsung Electro-Mechanics plans to invest nearly $5 billion by 2028 in semiconductor substrates in South Korea and Vietnam. This investment aims to deepen Vietnam's role in producing key components fo
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Nick Timiraos reposted a tweet from Wall Street Journal reporter Schwartz: Treasury Secretary Bessent's tough management style led to staff departures.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently stated in an interview that he believes in a "fired if fired upon" philosophy. According to Treasury insiders, his management style, characterized by har
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Yemeni government forces launched an offensive against Houthi-controlled al-Waziiya district in Taiz province. Pakistan and Turkey will deploy troops to support Saudi Arabia.
Forces of Yemen's internationally recognized government have launched an offensive against Houthi-controlled al-Waziiya district in Taiz province, aiming to retake the Red Sea coast and the Bab al-Man
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Hong Kong's MPF gained HK$96.9 billion (6.2% average return) in first nine months of 2026 despite 1.47% September loss, report finds
Hong Kong's MPF gained HK$96.9 billion (6.2% average return) in first nine months of 2026 despite 1.47% September loss, report finds
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Arthur Hayes: Trillions 'wasted' on AI boom, predicts crash and crypto surge
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes believes the AI infrastructure boom is being overbuilt, leading to a multi-trillion dollar waste. He predicts an eventual crash and bailout, likely in late 2027 or 2028,
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U.S. government transferred 834 BTC ($71.56M) and 40,285 BNB ($31.63M), with BTC deposited into Coinbase Prime
U.S. government transferred 834 BTC ($71.56M) and 40,285 BNB ($31.63M), with BTC deposited into Coinbase Prime
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South Korean stocks opened down 1.11% on Wednesday, despite overnight gains in US equities and a drop in oil prices and bond yields.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) opened down 1.11% on Wednesday, narrowing its losses to 0.27% to 6,922.59 points as of 9:15 AM. This trend bucked the overnight gains in US stocks and eas
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Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have seized strategic mountain peaks in Taiz province.
Al Jazeera reported that Yemen's Houthi group claimed to have strengthened its control over the highest peak in the Jabal Habashi district of Taiz province.
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UK universities review China ties after MI5 espionage alert
British universities are instructing academics to disclose their links to a Chinese research institute, following an espionage alert issued by the U.K.'s domestic intelligence agency MI5. Experts are
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Nikkei closes flat as gains in electronics and machinery stocks offset declines in financials.
Nikkei closes flat as gains in electronics and machinery stocks offset declines in financials.
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Taiwan Dethrones Korea Atop Global Markets as AI Trade Widens
As equity investors enter the final stretch of a pivotal year that’s propelled South Korea and Taiwan to the forefront of the global AI trade, the latter is emerging as the stronger bet.
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Asset Management One, a Japanese asset management firm, plans to increase its talent spending by 30% over the next three years.
Japanese asset manager Asset Management One plans to increase its talent spending by 30% over the next three years. This move comes as rising interest rates in Japan broaden investment options and pro
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Gold holds gains as rising oil supply, falling yields ease Fed hike pressure
Gold held gains, trading around $4,165 an ounce after rising 0.6% the day before. This comes as increasing oil supplies from the Middle East and a decline in bond yields eased pressure on the US Feder
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Saylor: AI Has Crossed a Major Inflection Point, Outperforming My Entire Team's Monthly Output
Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, stated in an interview with the Bitcoin Policy Institute on October 2 that artificial intelligence crossed a significant inflection point earlier this year. He bel
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Ken Leech, former co-CIO of Western Asset, has agreed to pay $3 million to settle with the SEC.
Ken Leech, former co-chief investment officer at Western Asset Management Co., has agreed to pay $3 million to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charges of "cherry picking" trades.
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Asia Pacific dollar bond issuance slows, Q3 sales drop 10% to $88 billion
Bloomberg Markets reported that borrowers in the Asia-Pacific region are slowing down their activity in the dollar bond market as yields reach their highest level in over two years. So far this month,
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U.S. August trade deficit widens to $105.6 billion, a 17-month high, driven by oil and AI chip imports.
The U.S. trade deficit in goods and services expanded by 13.7% month-over-month to $105.6 billion in August, exceeding economists' expectations of $102.1 billion and reaching its highest level since M
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CBRE: Japanese, Korean, and Thai Brands Account for Three-Year High in New Retail Property Occupiers in Hong Kong, Mainland Demand Declines
According to Cushman & Wakefield, the share of new retail property occupants in Hong Kong from Japanese, Korean, and Thai brands increased by 7 percentage points to over one-third in the first nine mo
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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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House China Committee Chair Urges Fed to Review Hong Kong's Dollar Lifeline Access
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Exchange Fund Bills Tender Results
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ECB Chief Economist Lane: AI is the biggest global issue, driving world trade and leading to rising US Treasury yields.
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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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Southeast Asian energy ministers are meeting this week to discuss regional energy security against the backdrop of the war in Iran.
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Citi Strategist Says Japanese Government Bond Yields Nearing Peak, Expects Increased Investment
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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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