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TrendForce: Meta AI Agent Muse Drives CPU Demand, Extending Lead Times to 25-30 Weeks
According to the latest report from TrendForce, Meta's AI agent Muse is pushing CPUs from a supporting role to center stage in the AI narrative. The report indicates that CPU lead times have extended
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The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose 27.5 basis points over four days, its largest increase since April 2025.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the rise in U.S. government bond yields is starting to show signs of panic. Without new news on inflation, growth, Federal Reserve tightening, budget deficits, or
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Thailand Eyes Pivot to Short-Term Debt as Bond Volatility Rises
Thailand may turn to shorter-term instruments to meet the government’s borrowing needs in the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, a top official said, as rising US Treasury yields drive turbulence across glo
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Bitcoin is set to break a decade-long pattern with a third consecutive monthly gain in September
Bitcoin is up about 7% in September, following a 25% gain in August. Since 2013, every positive August has been followed by a negative September. A positive close this month would break this historica
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Texas Allows Wider Use of Dyed Diesel for Farmers and Truckers Amid Fuel Crunch
Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster proclamation on Monday, enabling the use of tax-exempt dyed diesel on Texas roads, which is typically restricted to off-road vehicles. The measure also permits h
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Mitsubishi, Shell to double LNG Canada capacity in boost to Asian supplies
Japanese trading house Mitsubishi Corp. and partners including Shell will double the production capacity of a major Canadian liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. This move aims to strengthen energy su
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WSJ Markets: 2-Year Treasury Notes Attractively Priced Amid 10-Year Yield Surge Past 5.2%
The Wall Street Journal Markets analysis indicates that 2-year Treasury notes are currently attractively priced. This comes as 10-year Treasury note yields surged past previous high-water marks in the
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Indonesian Sovereign Wealth Fund Danantara Plans to Open Investment Office in Hong Kong, Hire Staff
Danantara is stepping up its allocations at home and abroad. The fund has already registered holding and finance subsidiaries in the Chinese city, with Danantara Investment Holding Hong Kong incorpora
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Bitcoin faces a critical test at $85,000, with Wall Street focused on multiple US inflation and employment data releases this week.
Glassnode analysis shows that the $84,000-$85,000 range is a concentrated buying area for Bitcoin long-term holders, and Bitcoin is now testing this critical price zone after hitting an intraday low o
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Donald Trump hinted at a nuclear deal with Iran after the US election at the UN General Assembly, stating that the July war had destroyed Iran's nuclear program.
The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly concluded on Monday (September 28). Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated at the assembly that he faces a major decision: whether to reach a
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Norway's sovereign wealth fund warns: Shareholder rights are being eroded, potentially jeopardizing long-term value creation for stocks.
Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages $2.3 trillion in assets and holds stakes in over 7,000 listed companies, announced plans to enhance engagement with market participants to safeguard so
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Putin orders Russian army expansion by 15,500 active troops, marking fourth increase this year; Zelenskyy warns Russia preparing to deploy 10,000 more North Korean soldiers
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a further increase in the size of the country's army, boosting the number of active service members by 15,500 to 1,550,500, with total armed forces reachin
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Hong Kong Monetary Authority announces Exchange Fund Bills tender results
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced the results of its latest tender for Exchange Fund Bills.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung orders officials to accelerate $589bn AI hub plans
President Lee Jae Myung held a meeting Tuesday with public and private sector actors, including officials from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, to push forward the landmark 800 trillion won ($589 bil
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South Korean banks to shorten daily counter service by 30 minutes from next April
South Korean banks will open branches at 9:30 a.m. instead of 9 a.m. from next April, while maintaining the 4 p.m. closing time, following a tentative labor deal reached on Monday. This agreement, bet
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Citi warns: Middle East and Russian diesel exports are both contracting, with a projected global diesel deficit of approximately 1 million barrels per day this year.
Citigroup noted in a report published on September 28 that the synchronized contraction of diesel exports from the Middle East and Russia, coupled with refinery production cuts, is expected to result
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South Korean Shinhan Financial Group explores connecting payment systems and tokenized asset services to Canton Network
South Korean Shinhan Financial Group is exploring ways to connect its payment systems and tokenized asset services to the Canton Network, aiming to improve global investors’ access to Korean financial
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India's LPU University suspends classes for 10 days following unrest triggered by rape rumors.
Lovely Professional University (LPU), a major private educational institution in India, has suspended classes for 10 days following unrest triggered by rape rumors circulating on campus. Police have o
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Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch criticizes U.S. AI safety debate as a cover for rivals' 'negligence'
Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch accused leading global artificial intelligence companies of using the U.S. AI safety debate to mask their "negligence," emphasizing the need for robust monitoring systems for
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Ethiopian federal forces capture strategic Tigray town of Alamata, aiming to push towards capital Mekelle
The Tigray Peace Force, aligned with the federal government, announced on Monday the capture of Alamata, a key supply hub about 120km south of Tigray's capital, Mekelle. This move could enable federal
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Thousands of drivers in the Philippines strike over rising fuel prices, blaming US-Israel war on Iran
Thousands of drivers of public transport vehicles in the Philippines began a two-day strike on Tuesday to protest soaring fuel prices, which transport workers' union Piston blames on the US-Israel war
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Israeli Settlers Attack Jalud Village in West Bank, Torch Homes
According to Al Jazeera, a group of settlers attacked and burned two homes belonging to the Al-Tubasi family in the village of Jalud, northern West Bank. This occurred after the family returned home o
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Lufthansa CEO expects next year to remain a transition year, facing issues with oil prices and its fleet.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG CEO Carsten Spohr predicted that next year will remain a transitional year for the company due to challenges such as uncertain aircraft deliveries, high oil prices, and domestic
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US Crop Traders Unclear on Demand Boost After China Tariff Cuts
A day after China announced tariff cuts across a slew of US agricultural products, crop traders are trying to parse whether — and how quickly — that will translate into a demand pickup for major grain
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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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Google Launches Nano Banana 2.1, Offering Improved Performance at Half the Price
Google has released Nano Banana 2.1, its latest AI image generation and editing model. The company claims it outperforms previous models with better visual design, sharper mask-based editing, and impr
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NEAR Protocol has surged over 100% since September, driven by the AI narrative and ETF demand.
NEAR Protocol's token surged over 100% from approximately $1.80 in early September to the $5.16-$5.27 range by October 6, driven by AI-related developments and ETF demand. On September 29, Bitwise lau
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SpaceX seeks to raise $40 billion in financing led by Apollo to buy Nvidia chips, FT reports
SpaceX seeks to raise $40 billion in financing led by Apollo to buy Nvidia chips, FT reports
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Melius, an AI platform founded by former Ramp engineers, has completed a $20 million Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $25 million.
Melius, an AI platform for generating ad campaigns, images, and videos, announced on Tuesday that it has closed a total of $25 million in funding, including a $20 million Series A round led by CRV and
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Traders Reload Bets on US Bonds as Long-Term Yields Near 24-Year High
Traders extended their short bets against US government bonds, signaling speculation that the selloff is likely to continue. This comes even after a sharp slowdown in job growth, which briefly led som
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Record gains in US stocks may set the tone for Asian markets, but high oil prices could keep interest rates and global bond yields elevated.
Record gains in US stocks may set the tone for Asian markets, but high oil prices could keep interest rates and global bond yields elevated.
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Google and Constellation Energy have reached the largest nuclear energy agreement in tech history, securing 3,590 megawatts of power for 20 years, with Gemini to be embedded in energy operations.
On October 6, U.S. time, Google and Constellation Energy, the largest nuclear power operator in the United States, announced a long-term power purchase agreement totaling 3,590 megawatts. This include
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Apollo Weighs Larger Role in Government Lending as Debt Soars
Apollo Global Management is scoping out a bigger role in financing debt-laden governments and state-backed companies as they increasingly turn to private capital to plug budget gaps.
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Developers have freely released 5.6 billion TikTok video metadata entries on Hugging Face, including TikTok Shop product IDs.
A developer named "hashfunction" has freely released metadata for approximately 5.6 billion public TikTok videos on the open-source AI repository Hugging Face. This data was scraped via TikTok's priva
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Virginia's Lieutenant Governor Opposes NextEra's $67 Billion Acquisition of Dominion Energy
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi opposes NextEra's proposed $67 billion acquisition of utility company Dominion Energy Inc., explicitly calling for stricter scrutiny of the deal, which is c
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Singapore, averse to risk and scandal, is trying to distance itself from homegrown Hyperliquid Labs and its popular 'perps', which have been dubbed the 'most dangerous product in crypto'.
Singapore, averse to risk and scandal, is trying to distance itself from homegrown Hyperliquid Labs and its popular 'perps', which have been dubbed the 'most dangerous product in crypto'.
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Crypto Card Payments Hit Record $12.5 Billion, Up 140% YTD, Driven by Stablecoin Adoption Surge
Crypto card payments have reached a record $12.5 billion, marking a 140% increase year-to-date and 247% growth compared to October 2025. This surge is primarily attributed to the increasing adoption o
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Announces New AI Agent Feature for the Platform
Coinbase has rolled out several new features for AI agents in recent weeks, enabling users to manage portfolios, trades, payments, and nearly all aspects of their financial lives through these agents.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking a final judgment in its "cherry-picking" case against Ken Leech, former co-CIO of Western Asset.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today moved for a final judgment against Stephen Kenneth Leech II, the former Co-Chief Investment Officer of registered investment adviser Western Ass
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Anduril, a U.S. defense company, has been awarded a $2.9 billion Navy submarine contract and is investing $3.7 billion to build a factory. Its co-founder co-leads a defense project with Musk.
Anduril Industries, a U.S. defense technology company, announced it will invest $3.7 billion to build a new shipyard in Maryland to manufacture critical components for the U.S. Navy's Virginia-class s
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WHO assesses low global risk from Russian anti-plague institute employee's death, but infectious disease experts demand more data
An employee at a Russian anti-plague institute died last week, possibly from an unspecified form of plague, leading to the quarantine of nearly 200 people in Russia's Irkutsk region. The World Health
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Trump says he has a call scheduled with Putin soon to discuss the plague
Trump says he has a call scheduled with Putin soon to discuss the plague
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US API Crude Oil Stock Change -2.09 million, prior 1.019 million
API Crude Oil Stock Change: -2.09 million, Previous: 1.019 million Release Time: 2026-10-06 20:30 UTC
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Uncertainty mounts in Singapore after China tightens offshore trust rules
Recent reforms by Beijing, including a clampdown on assets being moved overseas and an overhaul of tax rules on offshore trusts, have raised concerns in Singapore that wealthy Chinese may no longer ch
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Crypto's Lobbying Juggernaut Hedges Bets on Favorable Legislation, Working to Keep a Foot in the Door
Crypto's Lobbying Juggernaut Hedges Bets on Favorable Legislation, Working to Keep a Foot in the Door
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FTSE Russell reaffirms Indonesia's emerging-market status
FTSE Russell has reaffirmed the emerging-market status of Indonesian equities, citing measures taken by local authorities to improve transparency.
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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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Gold held steady as a stronger dollar and rising Treasury yields put pressure on the Federal Reserve's interest rate path.
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$60 billion in AI chip financing begins distribution, with $42 billion in senior debt backed by Broadcom's credit and $18 billion in junior debt betting on an Anthropic IPO.
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PIP Coin Trading Guide: Decentralized Platforms and Market Status Analysis
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Trump signs Executive Order to lower diesel costs by allowing dyed diesel for highway use and deferring federal excise tax
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Boyu Capital, Starbucks' China business holding company, opens a store in Xinjiang, drawing condemnation from US lawmakers.
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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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AI startup Hark launches personal AI assistant Hark Pro, emphasizing privacy protection.
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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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South Korean stocks turn lower after opening higher on profit-taking, KOSPI falls 0.12% to 6,995.60
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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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