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Global bond market sell-off intensifies, with the US 10-year government bond yield rising to a new high for 2023 on Wednesday, impacting Hong Kong and mainland Chinese stock markets.
Global bond market sell-off intensified, with the US 10-year government bond yield rising to a new high for 2023 on Wednesday. Geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East pushed oil prices higher, leadi
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US-Iran Conflict Intensifies, Rattling Markets
US-Iran Conflict Intensifies, Rattling Markets
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Steven Major, Macro Advisor at Tradition Dubai: Global bond market sell-off driven by interest rate expectations, U.S. Treasury market functioning normally.
Steven Major, Global Head of Fixed Income Research at HSBC, stated that the global bond sell-off is primarily driven by changes in interest rate expectations, rather than a dysfunction in the U.S. Tre
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China threatens boycott of South Korean art exhibition over Taiwan pavilion
China has reportedly threatened to boycott a leading South Korean art exhibition, the Gwangju Biennale, due to the inclusion of a Taiwan pavilion. In response, Gwangju city has apologized, while local
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The Dow closed down 0.8% on Tuesday at 52,766.88 points, falling below its 50-day moving average for the first time in five months.
The Dow closed below its critical 50-day moving average (at 52849.85 points on the day) on Tuesday, the first time in nearly five months. Market analysts warn that this is typically seen as a precurso
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Iranian fisherwoman recounts how US-Israel bombing shattered her life and livelihood on Hengam Island
Khadijeh Bandari, a fisherwoman from Hengam Island in southern Iran, shared her first-person testimony with Al Jazeera, detailing how the ongoing US-Israel war has disrupted her work, closed piers, ha
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Chinese President Xi Jinping held a low-profile meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, a move analysts believe was aimed at avoiding appearing too close to Iran ahead of the upcoming China-U.S. summit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a brief, low-key meeting with Iranian President Pezeshkian on Tuesday during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan, according to Iranian state me
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BBC reports: Israel expands military presence in southern Lebanon, establishes 9 military bases
According to the BBC, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) stated that Israeli forces are fortifying positions and continuing to demolish buildings in southern Lebanon. Israeli Defense
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Corn Futures Drop Most in Three Weeks as Profit-Taking Hits Grain Rally
Corn futures fell the most in almost three weeks with a wave of profit-taking pulling down US grains markets after a weekslong rally fueled by geopolitical and weather risks.
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U.S. diesel crack spreads surged past $106 on September 1, reaching a new all-time high. Donald Trump convened a meeting with refining giants and announced environmental waivers.
On September 1, U.S. diesel refining margins (crack spreads) surged past $106 per barrel, hitting an all-time high, with retail prices nearing $5.63 per gallon. On the same day, Donald Trump urgently
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Asian Stocks Slump, Oil Jumps to 5-Week High, US 10Y Yield Hits 3-Year Peak After Renewed US Airstrikes on Iran
Asian stocks fell broadly on Wednesday, with South Korea's KOSPI dropping over 3% and Japan's Nikkei 225 down 2.6%. Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $95.91 a barrel, reaching a five-week high, after t
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Global economic concerns resurface, with copper prices falling below $14,200/ton for the second consecutive day.
Copper prices fell for a second day, along with other metals, after a surge in oil prices sparked concerns about the global economic outlook. Three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange fell below
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House Speaker Johnson says some Iranians' religion allows lying, defends war against Iran
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson stated on Tuesday that lying is part of the religion for some Iranians, and defended former U.S. President Donald Trump's war against Iran. Johnson called Iranians untr
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Donald Trump posted that he is winning the war with Iran, calling to "stick to the plan."
Donald Trump posted that he is winning the war with Iran, calling to "stick to the plan."
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On September 2nd, the ChiNext Index fell over 2%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped over 1%. Commodity futures generally rose, with crude oil and the Container Freight Index surging over 9%.
A-shares opened lower and continued to fall this morning, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 0.68%, the Shenzhen Component Index down 1.38%, and the ChiNext Index once falling over 2%, currently d
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US launches new strikes on Iran's southern coast near Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates by targeting US bases in Jordan, with Washington denying casualties
US launches new strikes on Iran's southern coast near Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates by targeting US bases in Jordan, with Washington denying casualties
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The Wall Street Journal: Bond Market Gives World Leaders a "Failing Grade"
The Wall Street Journal analysis points out that this week's G20 summit failed to propose solutions to end deficits, inflation, and geopolitical turmoil, factors that are stirring investor sentiment a
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Al Jazeera: US attacks Iranian port city of Sirik, killing at least 4, wedding party hit
Al Jazeera: US attacks Iranian port city of Sirik, killing at least 4, wedding party hit
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Oil prices surged due to the renewed conflict between the US and Iran, putting pressure on global bond markets: 10-year government bond yields in Germany, the UK, Japan, and the US all hit multi-year highs on Tuesday.
Renewed conflict between the US and Iran has driven Brent crude oil up by 4.5% in two days, with a year-to-date increase of 51%. Impacted by this, the 10-year government bond yields for Germany, the U
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Seoul stocks open sharply lower, with KOSPI falling 2.7% to 6,651.07, tracking Wall Street losses amid escalating US-Iran hostilities and rising oil prices.
Seoul stocks open sharply lower, with KOSPI falling 2.7% to 6,651.07, tracking Wall Street losses amid escalating US-Iran hostilities and rising oil prices.
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Oil prices rose for a third consecutive session, as escalating hostilities between the US and Iran intensified concerns about disruptions to energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices rose for a third consecutive session, as escalating hostilities between the US and Iran intensified concerns about disruptions to energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Zelenskyy warns airlines that Ukrainian drones will continue operating over Russia, making its airspace increasingly unsafe for civilian aviation as Ukraine targets military infrastructure.
Zelenskyy warns airlines that Ukrainian drones will continue operating over Russia, making its airspace increasingly unsafe for civilian aviation as Ukraine targets military infrastructure.
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The US launched a new round of attacks on Iranian targets, which Donald Trump said were in retaliation for Iran's mining of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on US forces.
The United States launched a new round of attacks on Iranian targets, with President Donald Trump stating that the action was in retaliation for Iran's laying of mines in the Strait of Hormuz and atta
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Donald Trump posted that the United States is striking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for Iran's mine-laying and attack on a US base in Jordan.
Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the United States is conducting a large-scale and powerful strike against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that the strike was in retaliati
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Taiwan accuses Xi of 'distorting facts' to Trump regarding cross-strait situation
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday accused Chinese President Xi Jinping of distorting facts during his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, insisting that the future of the island demo
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France dispatches troops to Saudi Arabia's Yanbu oil terminal; Saudi Arabia holds military talks with Pakistan and Turkey to counter Houthi attacks.
France confirmed on Friday that it had dispatched troops, radar, and defense systems to Saudi Arabia's main oil terminal in Yanbu to protect the facility from Houthi attacks. This follows the Houthis'
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ArcelorMittal states it cannot safely restart its steel operations in Ukraine after a series of missile attacks in the country.
ArcelorMittal has informed the Ukrainian government that its steel operations in the country cannot be safely restarted after a series of missile attacks.
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Israel's Abu Farchi sent off for gun celebration in Nations League match
Israeli footballer Sayed Abu Farchi received a red card for mimicking a gun with the corner flag after scoring an equalizer against Austria in their UEFA Nations League match on Thursday. The incident
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China and the US have agreed to extend their trade truce until January next year, falling short of China's expectation for a one-year extension.
The extension is only for a few months, whereas Beijing had hoped for at least a year, meaning key disputes such as tariffs, rare earth supplies, and access to advanced chips will move into the next r
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Brent crude oil rose over 3% on Thursday, breaking above $106 per barrel, after Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Saudi facilities.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed on Thursday to have launched missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, targeting "sensitive sites" of Saudi Aramco in Riyadh and facilities in the Red Sea city of Y
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan plan to hold emergency talks to deepen defense coordination in response to the escalating conflict in Yemen.
Senior military officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan plan to hold emergency talks to discuss ways to support Saudi Arabia under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, in response to the escal
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Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh attended a state dinner hosted by the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.
Nick Timiraos retweeted a post from Wall Street Journal reporter JChengWSJ, stating that Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh attended a state dinner at the White House for Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thur
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Trump Praises US-China Friendship at State Dinner, Says Two Nations Never Got Along Better; Xi Jinping Emphasizes Mutual Goals Can Be Mutually Reinforcing
At a state dinner hosted for Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the ties between the peoples of the two countries are enduring, that they have never gotten along bet
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Hong Kong Narrows Gap with Dubai in Super-Prime Property Sales; Dubai's Q2 Sales Value Fell 27% to $2.17 Billion Amid Iran Conflict - Knight Frank
Hong Kong significantly narrowed Dubai’s lead as the world’s top market for “super-prime” residential property (homes sold for US$10 million or more) in recent months, according to Knight Frank. Dubai
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Iran's Foreign Minister offers US new ‘7-day’ ceasefire proposal, saying plan could see Strait of Hormuz reopen within a week
Iran's Foreign Minister offers US new ‘7-day’ ceasefire proposal, saying plan could see Strait of Hormuz reopen within a week
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Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran hopes the United States will return to the Memorandum of Understanding before the midterm elections in early November.
Iranian President Pezeshkian stated that Iran hopes the United States will return to the Memorandum of Understanding before the midterm elections in early November.
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Xi Jinping hoped the United States would adhere to the "correct position" of opposing "Taiwan independence" during his summit with Donald Trump.
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, stated that China hopes the U.S. will adhere to its "correct position" of opposing "Taiwan independence" and handle the Tai
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Research shows: The energy shock triggered by the Iran war is prompting Southeast Asian governments to prioritize renewable energy development.
Southeast Asian governments are increasingly prioritizing long-term renewable energy and electrification policies over fossil fuel plans due to energy shocks from the war in Ukraine, according to a Ni
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Netanyahu defended Israel's military actions in the Middle East at the UN General Assembly, as dozens of representatives walked out in protest.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking at the UN General Assembly, strongly defended Israel's military actions in Iran, Gaza, and other parts of the Middle East, and denied accusations of
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Escalating Middle East conflict and rising US Treasury yields weigh on US stocks.
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Thursday, weighing on U.S. equities, as an unclear outlook for Middle East peace prompted investors to weigh conflicting reports of attacks and negotiations.
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French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France would provide military assistance to Saudi Arabia to protect oil facilities at Yanbu Port in the Red Sea.
Macron stated on Thursday that France would dispatch military personnel, radar, and defense systems to protect oil facilities at Yanbu port, rather than intervene in regional conflicts. He emphasized
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Taliban says Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan killed 4 civilians; Pakistan says it struck military targets.
The Afghan Taliban government stated that Pakistani airstrikes resulted in the deaths of four civilians, marking the latest escalation in conflict between the two sides. Pakistan, in turn, claimed its
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Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have attacked Saudi Aramco facilities in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.
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US Official Tells Reuters: About 40 of Wednesday's Vessels That Transited the Strait of Hormuz Coordinated With the US Military for Protection
US Official Tells Reuters: About 40 of Wednesday's Vessels That Transited the Strait of Hormuz Coordinated With the US Military for Protection
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The U.S. Senate is set to vote on Thursday on a measure to end the war with Iran, as the conflict has led to soaring fuel costs.
The U.S. Senate will vote on Thursday on a bill to end the war with Iran, following soaring fuel prices faced by American consumers due to the conflict. If passed, the bill would direct President Dona
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French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Russia is committing an increasing number of hostile and criminal acts against European nations.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that Russia is committing an increasing number of hostile and criminal acts against European nations.
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French President Macron states CIA has not warned France about Russian threats
French President Macron states CIA has not warned France about Russian threats
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Iranian-American group sues Trump over war, alleging unconstitutional military action harmed families
The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) filed a lawsuit in a Washington, DC, court on Thursday against United States President Donald Trump. The group alleges that the ongoing military action aga
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May 2026 Crypto Market Review: Bitcoin Fluctuates Around $77,000 Amid Continuous ETF Outflows and Geopolitical Impacts
In May 2026, the crypto market experienced a correction after the Bitcoin price surpassed $80,000, leading to a tug-of-war between bulls and bears around $77,000. US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net outflows for several consecutive days, totaling over $1.5 billion, while Ethereum ETFs also faced capital pressure. The escalation of geopolitical conflict between the US and Iran was considered one of the main drivers of cautious market sentiment and capital outflows. Despite the complex macroeconomic environment, venture capital funding in the crypto space rebounded significantly in May, demonstrating the industry's internal resilience and development.
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Bitcoin Back to $70,000: Amid Macroeconomic Pressures and Geopolitical Turmoil, What Is Supporting the Price?
After the price of Bitcoin once again surpassed $70,000 in March 2026, it has recently (July 2026) pulled back amid macroeconomic headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty, fluctuating around $64,000.Although the U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF attracted significant institutional capital following its approval in early 2024, there have also been recent outflows. This article will conduct an in-depth analysis of current external pressures—including inflation, high interest rates, and geopolitical conflicts—and explore key supporting factors such as institutional investors, long-term holders, and the halving effect at Bitcoin, while examining the perspectives of both bulls and bears.
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Google will launch its first AI chip satellite next week via SpaceX, equipped with its self-developed Trillium TPU chip, but it will require a 15-minute shutdown for cooling after each 15-minute operation.
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IBM announced its digital asset platform, Haven, has connected to the Swift blockchain ledger, supporting tokenized deposit transactions.
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Allspring and BlueBay challenge rate-hike bets, sticking with short-dated bonds in Europe and the UK as they believe expectations for interest rate increases have gone too far.
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Goldman Sachs raises its 2030 data center behind-the-meter power generation capacity forecast to 67GW, with fuel cells ranking highest.
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Binance's Uniswap (UNI) Holdings Exceed 71 Million Amid 72% Price Pump, Raising Potential Selling Pressure
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CoinDesk analysis: Bitcoin shows near-zero long-term correlation with rising bond yields, but short-term volatility could dampen sentiment
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Lookonchain: A newly created wallet withdrew $7.24M UNI, $1.85M BNB, and $841K LTC from Binance, totaling approximately $9.93 million.
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Hong Kong's exports surged 53% to HK$667.9 billion in August, driven by AI-related electronic products
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Singapore Court Appoints KPMG to Manage Trader Radiant World Amid Fraud Allegations
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JPMorgan Chase's Peters: Still Bullish on Stocks Even as Rising Yields Test Earnings
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