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Illinois officials back six-month delay to state's crypto tax rule
Illinois officials have joined crypto industry groups in seeking a six-month delay to the state’s controversial digital-asset tax. An agreed motion, filed on October 1, asks a judge to postpone the le
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Japanese companies are retreating from China at a record pace, with the number of firms falling to a historic low of 10,118 as of June, down 22% from June 2024
Japanese companies are retreating from China at a record pace, with the number of firms falling to a historic low of 10,118 as of June, down 22% from June 2024. This marks the lowest level since Teiko
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Japan's Nikkei average regains 70,000 mark on AI optimism and eased Fed hike bets
Japanese stocks jumped on Monday morning, with the benchmark Nikkei Stock Average crossing the 70,000 threshold during intraday trading for the first time in three months. The rally was driven by a te
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OCBC: Weaker U.S. nonfarm payrolls may offer Asian currencies near-term relief
OCBC strategists note that the weaker-than-expected U.S. nonfarm payrolls report has reduced the urgency for further Fed tightening, which could provide some near-term relief for Asian currencies. How
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Saudi Arabia Cuts November Crude Prices for Asia to Six-Year Low
Saudi Arabia Cuts November Crude Prices for Asia to Six-Year Low
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Leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan issued a joint statement calling for a political resolution to regional conflicts.
Egyptian President Sisi, Eritrean President Afwerki, Somali President Mohamud, and Sudanese Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Burhan issued a joint statement on Sunday in Egypt's New Alamein City, calli
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Japan's century-old businesses filed for a record 112 bankruptcies in the first eight months of 2026.
According to Teikoku Databank, the number of bankruptcies among Japanese companies with a century of history is growing at a record pace, reaching 112 in the first eight months of 2026. These companie
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India's bond yield curve is expected to flatten as the Reserve Bank of India steps up liquidity absorption.
India's bond yield curve is expected to flatten as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intensifies liquidity withdrawal, prompting some investors to favor 10-year bonds over 5-year bonds.
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Japan's Nippon Paint to Acquire Akzo Nobel's Southeast Asia Paints Business for $1.35 Billion
Japan's Nippon Paint Holdings Co. is set to acquire Akzo Nobel NV's decorative paints business in Southeast Asia for $1.35 billion. This acquisition represents a regional portion of a business that Ni
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Gold Edges Higher After Biggest Weekly Drop Since June, as Markets Weigh US Jobs Data Slowdown and Higher Bond Yields Impact on Fed Path
Gold Edges Higher After Biggest Weekly Drop Since June, as Markets Weigh US Jobs Data Slowdown and Higher Bond Yields Impact on Fed Path
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China Fund Closures Head for Eight-Year High as Demand Fades
China’s mutual funds are closing at the fastest pace in eight years as weak returns and investor redemptions leave hundreds of products too small to survive. Approximately 256 publicly offered funds h
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Trump pressures South Korea to sign Alaska LNG deal, threatens "double tariffs" if not signed.
US President Donald Trump stated that if South Korea does not sign the $50 billion Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) project soon, he will "double the charges," without specifying what would be doubl
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Zcash hires Washington lobbyist to advocate for crypto policy, including CLARITY Act and digital asset tax proposals
Zcash hires Washington lobbyist to advocate for crypto policy, including CLARITY Act and digital asset tax proposals
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Musk retweeted: United Airlines announced that over 880 aircraft will be equipped with Starlink by the end of 2026, with the entire fleet expected to be connected by the end of 2027.
Elon Musk retweeted a post by cb_doge stating that United Airlines announced over 880 aircraft will be equipped with Starlink services by the end of 2026, and its entire fleet is expected to be connec
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Nikkei Stock Average rises 2.0% as Fed rate hike expectations ease
The Nikkei Stock Average rose 2.0% to 69651.14 in early trade, with electronics and machinery stocks leading gains. This surge followed a weak U.S. jobs report, which lowered expectations for further
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Bank of Japan hosts ECONDAT 2026 conference on AI and nontraditional data in macroeconomics
The Bank of Japan is hosting the 8th Conference on Nontraditional Data, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing in Macroeconomics (ECONDAT 2026 Fall Meeting) from October 5-6 in Tokyo. Deput
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Taiyo Oil Co. CEO Takahiro Yamamoto said Japan should continue to rely mainly on cheap crude oil from the Middle East, rather than the government's diversification strategy prompted by the US-Iran conflict.
Taiyo Oil Co. CEO Takahiro Yamamoto stated that Japan should continue to primarily rely on cheap crude oil from the Middle East, rather than the government's diversification strategy driven by the US-
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: The world should accept some "bad things" brought by AI to maintain its broad accessibility.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that "the world should accept that some bad things will happen" to maintain broad accessibility to artificial intelligence (AI), believing that people will ultimately use
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Yemeni government announces major offensive against Houthis; Iran says ready for US attacks
Yemeni government announces major offensive against Houthis; Iran says ready for US attacks
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Aris Capital's Huang Shijie: Quantitative Funds "Indispensable" for China to Become a Financial Superpower
Aris Capital head Huang Shijie stated that quantitative funds are "indispensable" for China to become a financial powerhouse. He believes that quantitative funds have a clear advantage over retail inv
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Outgoing SEC Commissioner Peirce: Strict crypto regulation favored meme coins, privacy needs respect
Outgoing U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce stated in a September 27 interview that strict regulation ultimately favored "useless" meme coins. She emphasized that people's right to financial privacy
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Australia gas producers fume over domestic supply mandate
The Australian government is sparring with natural gas producers over a planned requirement to set aside part of their supply for the domestic market. Companies argue that the loss of export revenue w
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Nicaragua announces withdrawal from Central American Parliament
Nicaragua's Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday its immediate withdrawal from the Central American Parliament, a key regional body established to promote human rights and democracy. The move follow
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US withdraws B-1 bomber aircraft from UK’s Fairford base amid Iran fears
The United States has abruptly withdrawn roughly a dozen B-1 bombers from the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford base in the UK, citing concerns about a potential attack amid its ongoing war with Iran. Th
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Bloomberg podcast discusses reasons for surging US Treasury yields, focusing on bond risks and the Federal Reserve's response.
Bloomberg's "Odd Lots" podcast invites University of Chicago Associate Professor Carolin Pflueger to discuss the recent surge in U.S. Treasury and global bond yields. The program will analyze whether
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Hong Kong lawmakers say 5-year tax incentive too short to entice major innovative firms
Hong Kong lawmakers have backed the government’s proposed tax incentives for large innovative companies, but many said on Monday that the planned five-year concession period is too short to attract ma
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US-India officials state trade deal negotiations are at an impasse.
Negotiations for a trade deal between the United States and India have stalled, making an agreement difficult to reach, according to senior officials from both countries. Indian Finance Minister Nirma
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Malaysia's SkyeChip targets Japanese custom AI processor market, joins Rapidus ecosystem
Malaysian chip designer SkyeChip is targeting Japanese companies that are looking to produce custom AI processors, betting that Tokyo's efforts to build a stronger semiconductor industry will open up
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Spanish PM Sanchez calls snap election for November 29
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced a snap general election for November 29, following parliament's rejection of his minority government's housing relief measures. This defeat on Friday led
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Panasonic plans to leverage its battery business to develop humanoid robots, targeting production by 2029.
Akira Sakakibara, Chief AI Officer at Japanese tech conglomerate Panasonic Holdings, stated in an interview with Nikkei that the company plans to develop humanoid robots, leveraging its battery busine
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Turkey's Annual Inflation Slowed More Than Expected in September, Raising Prospect of Interest Rate Cut
Turkey's Annual Inflation Slowed More Than Expected in September, Raising Prospect of Interest Rate Cut
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German robotics startup RobCo reaches $1 billion valuation
German robotics startup RobCo has reached a valuation of $1 billion, aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for autonomous industrial robots.
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Ethereum staking queue time drops to 25 days, but exit queue hits new 2026 high
The amount of Ether (ETH) waiting to be staked on Ethereum has dropped to approximately 1.5 million, with an estimated queue time of about 25 days, down from 2 million ETH and 35 days in early Septemb
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Musk retweeted a post, hinting that Grok may launch an image generation feature, Grok Imagine.
Musk retweeted a post, hinting that Grok may launch an image generation feature, Grok Imagine.
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Moody's warns: Western populations expected to shrink starting 2029, significantly increasing pressure on public finances.
Credit rating agency Moody's predicts that as Western populations age, shrinking workforces and rising costs will place immense pressure on public finances. The EU's population is expected to peak as
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Nearly 200 people in Russia's Irkutsk region have been hospitalized for observation due to suspected exposure to the plague.
Nearly 200 people in Russia's Irkutsk region are under medical observation due to suspected exposure to the plague, local media reported. This follows the death of an employee at an anti-plague resear
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Broadening Rally in Stocks Hits an Economic Roadblock as Elevated Oil Prices and Surging Bond Yields Derail Push to New Records
Broadening Rally in Stocks Hits an Economic Roadblock as Elevated Oil Prices and Surging Bond Yields Derail Push to New Records
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledges flexible response to economic and market conditions.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday that she would respond "flexibly" to economic and market conditions to soothe financial market concerns about her government's fiscal policy. Howe
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Seven South Korean financial institutions were hit by a cyberattack, leading to personal data leaks, and regulators have launched an investigation.
Seven South Korean financial institutions have suffered cyberattacks, resulting in personal data breaches. Shinhan Bank and Yegaram Savings Bank were affected, impacting approximately 25,000 and 40,00
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Huawei and Qualcomm Reach Multi-Year Patent Licensing Agreement Covering 5G, AI
US chip giant Qualcomm has agreed to a multi-year, broad patent licence agreement with China's Huawei Technologies, covering 5G, computing, and artificial intelligence. Huawei stated on Monday that th
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Japan Consumer Confidence Index 35.4%, expected 35.3%, prior 35.5%, above expectations
Consumer Confidence Index: 35.4%, expected 35.3%, prior 35.5%, above expectations Release Time: 2026-10-05 05:00 UTC
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Bank of Japan begins quarterly publication of labor market indicators, alongside output gap and potential growth rate data
The Bank of Japan's Research and Statistics Department has started quarterly publication of labor market indicators. These indicators are considered suitable for complementary monitoring of the output
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Ether's Q3 rally outpaced Bitcoin (70% vs 42%), but its market liquidity thinned, with median daily market depth at 35%-45% of Bitcoin's, according to CoinGecko.
Ether's Q3 rally outpaced Bitcoin (70% vs 42%), but its market liquidity thinned, with median daily market depth at 35%-45% of Bitcoin's, according to CoinGecko.
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Euro Falls to 17-Month Low Amid Spanish Election Preparations and Regional Fiscal, Political Risks
The euro fell to its weakest level since May 2025 as reports that Spanish government officials are preparing for an early election added to investor concerns over political and fiscal risks across the
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Greenfield Capital Asks Swiss Regulator to Intervene in Safe Ecosystem Foundation Governance Dispute
Greenfield Capital said it had sought reforms to the Safe Ecosystem Foundation board for months before appealing to Swiss regulators.
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Schroders to expand in Hong Kong after Nuveen merger, CEO says
UK fund house Schroders will increase investment and headcount in Hong Kong after being acquired by US asset manager Nuveen. Schroders’ global CEO Richard Oldfield said on Friday that Hong Kong is a c
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MBK Partners Chairman Kim Byung-joo has been summoned to appear before the National Assembly audit for the second consecutive year.
MBK Partners Chairman Michael ByungJu Kim has been summoned to a parliamentary audit for the second consecutive year, where lawmakers will scrutinize the private equity firm's handling of Homeplus, ac
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Bloomberg Markets: India's central bank faces inflation pressure, is withdrawing excess liquidity, and a rate hike is imminent.
Bloomberg Markets: India's central bank faces inflation pressure, is withdrawing excess liquidity, and a rate hike is imminent.
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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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Iraq's state tanker company arranges VLCC to transport 2 million barrels of crude beyond Strait of Hormuz, shifting oil strategy to offer oil outside Persian Gulf
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Al Jazeera: Russia faces €18.7 billion nuclear plant decommissioning funding gap
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Needham: Meta Valuation Rises 35% After Including $628 Billion in Off-Balance Sheet Liabilities
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a16z Podcast: AI-Native Startups Are Challenging Traditional Giants in Enterprise Software Through "End-to-End Processes"
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Stellar (XLM) accounts for 37% of the global RWA tokenization market, with daily inflows of $36.4 million.
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: AI agents may eventually surpass humans in trading volume, and existing payment systems are not suited for their needs.
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Ripple is heavily promoting XRP in college sports through multiple partnerships, including prominent advertisements at the University of Kansas football stadium.
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Books Become Precious Property in Gaza Conflict, Repair Material Prices Soar
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Musk reposted a tweet stating that Starlink can stream 5 college football games simultaneously on commercial flights.
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George Long, founder of LIM Advisors: The company has been established for 30 years, and holds a cautiously optimistic view on Asian markets, precious metals, and Chinese equities.
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