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Chipotle Mexican Grill to open first Asia store in Seoul's Gangnam on Wednesday
Chipotle Mexican Grill to open first Asia store in Seoul's Gangnam on Wednesday. The company views Korea as having the consumers and partners necessary to anchor its expansion across Asia, aligning wi
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South Korea plans record 820.9 trillion won ($599.5 billion) budget for 2027, up 12.8%, driven by chip tax windfall for AI, strategic industries and social programs
South Korea's government spending for 2027 is set to be the fastest increase on record. Under its medium-term fiscal plan, annual spending is projected to surpass 1,000 trillion won for the first time
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Hanwha Group Rises 6 Places to No. 16 Among Global Defense Contractors in 2025, With Revenue Surging to $10.44 Billion
Hanwha Group climbed six places to No. 16 among the world's largest defense contractors in 2025, with its defense revenue surging to $10.44 billion, according to the annual ranking released Monday by
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IMM Investment Japan Leads Series D Funding for Japanese Fusion Startup Kyoto Fusioneering, Backed by Posco, Doosan, Hyundai Motor
IMM Investment Japan Leads Series D Funding for Japanese Fusion Startup Kyoto Fusioneering, Backed by Posco, Doosan, Hyundai Motor
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Samsung Electronics unveiled its next-generation memory roadmap during the Semicon Taiwan 2026 exhibition, betting on 3D architecture to meet AI demands.
Choi Jang-seok, head of the memory product planning team at Samsung Electronics, delivered a keynote speech at the Memory Executive Summit in Taipei, detailing a strategy to enhance storage capacity,
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Nikkei Exclusive: Ajinomoto and Daikin Industries Expand Chip Material Business in Taiwan, Deepening Ties with AI Supply Chain
Sources told Nikkei Asia that the two Japanese chip material suppliers are strengthening their cooperation with Taiwan's booming AI supply chain by expanding their operations on the island.
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South Korea's Chung Ho Group names Choi Jin-hwan as Group CEO following Carlyle acquisition
Choi Jin-hwan will also serve as president of Crystal Holdings Korea, the group's holding company, overseeing strategy and growth. Additionally, Jeong Chang-kook has been appointed CEO of Chung Ho Nai
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Franklin Templeton Appoints Kim Ringo as President and CEO of Korea Business
Franklin Templeton, a global asset manager, announced the appointment of In-Keun Kim as President and CEO of Franklin Templeton Investment Advisers Korea Ltd., where he will be responsible for strateg
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Investors Bet on Zambia’s Hichilema, Brushing Off Poll Tensions Amid Copper Rally and AI Infrastructure Potential
Investor appetite for Zambia’s stocks, bonds, and currency remains strong despite post-election tensions. This confidence is fueled by a copper rally, which positions Zambia as a key player in the art
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Asian Healthcare Deals Heat Up as Investors Bet on Brain-Computer Interface and Surgical Robotics Technologies
Asian private investors, including Hong Kong family offices, are increasingly focusing on advanced medical technologies such as brain-computer interfaces and surgical robots. With the booming biotechn
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South Korea's exports in August surged by 68.7% year-on-year to $98.25 billion, with semiconductor exports skyrocketing by 209% to a record high of $46.65 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $34.75 billion.
South Korea's August exports surpassed market expectations with a 62.0% increase, extending the strong growth seen in July. Semiconductor exports exceeded the $40 billion mark for the third consecutiv
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Zhipu AI disclosed an ARR guidance of $2.4 billion by year-end, admitting it lags Anthropic by approximately 17 months but has narrowed the gap by 7 months; API call volume still grew over 40 times after the average API price increased by 101%.
Zhipu AI, during its interim results press conference and analyst meeting on August 31, for the first time provided official guidance for an ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) of $2.4 billion by year-end,
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China's Top Brokerages Accelerate Global Push, With Citic Securities' Overseas Revenue Surging 45.5% to $2.4 Billion in H1
China's Top Brokerages Accelerate Global Push, With Citic Securities' Overseas Revenue Surging 45.5% to $2.4 Billion in H1
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Cambodian Central Bank Rejects Plea to Extend Loan Forbearance Measures Until End of 2026
Cambodia's central bank rejected a request from financial institutions to prolong special loan forbearance measures, stating that an extension could mask credit weakness and hurt growth.
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Mercedes China Dealer's Dollar Bond Slumps, Trades Like Junk
One of China’s largest Mercedes-Benz Group AG dealerships is grappling with soaring bond yields, a warning sign for the sector, as the country’s sluggish economy makes consumers think twice about spla
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Australia's Housing Boom Shows Signs of Cracking, Threatening Household Wealth and Rippling Across Financial System
Australia's Housing Boom Shows Signs of Cracking, Threatening Household Wealth and Rippling Across Financial System
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South Korea's KOSPI index opened down 1.24% on Tuesday to 6,735.21 points, dragged down by renewed military conflict between the US and Iran and hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chairman Warsh.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) opened down 0.52% on Tuesday, then extended its losses, falling 84.81 points, or 1.24%, to 6,735.21 as of 9:15 AM. This followed an overnight decline in U
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Elon Musk retweeted a post by Winton ARK, which estimated that Starlink's business opportunity could reach hundreds of billions of dollars, with a single v3 satellite launch expected to generate $5 billion in net returns.
In a tweet, WintonARK analyzed that Starlink has enormous launch capacity, and its business opportunities could scale to hundreds of billions of dollars before returns begin to decline. The firm estim
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Nikkei 225 drops 1.0%, led by chip stocks, amid Iran conflict concerns and rising energy costs.
Japanese stocks fell, primarily due to renewed concerns over the Iran conflict in the Middle East and rising energy costs. Chip stocks led the decline, with Tokyo Electron down 4.1%, Renesas Electroni
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Japanese Companies Boost Capital Investment in Q2 as Profits Surge, Showing Resilience to Middle East Conflict Fallout
Japanese companies increased capital spending in the second quarter, driven by surging profits. This trend indicates that the corporate sector is coping relatively well with the economic impact of the
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AI Impact on IT Consulting: Accenture and Capgemini Shares Down 27% and 31% YTD Respectively, as Clients Reduce Reliance and Demand Fee Cuts
According to an August 31 report by the Financial Times, AI is rapidly replacing core implementation services in the IT consulting sector, impacting the business models of the world's largest consulti
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Shein shares plunge up to 28% in grey market ahead of Hong Kong debut, closing 13.1% lower on Monday
Shein Global Holdings shares closed 13.1% lower at HK$42.2 on Monday evening in the grey market, after dropping as much as 28%. According to Futu Holdings data, each board lot of 100 shares yielded a
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Australia's Northern Territory Begins Commercial Production from First Shale Gas Wells to Power AI Data Centers
The Northern Territory has started commercial production from the nation's first shale gas wells, with natural gas from Tamboran Resources Corp.’s Shenandoah South project set to begin flowing into th
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Ares Management Raises $3.8 Billion for Japan-Focused Logistics Fund, Its Real Estate Business's Largest Closed-End Institutional Fundraise
Ares Management Corp has raised ¥612 billion ($3.8 billion) for its latest Japan-focused logistics development fund, in the largest closed-end institutional fundraise by its real estate business.
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Blackstone President Jon Gray: AI has translated into enterprise productivity and revenue growth, with "hard shortages" in hashrate, power, and data centers forming core investment opportunities.
Jon Gray, President and COO of Blackstone, stated in a closed-door presentation to top investors on September 20 that AI deployment has translated into tangible productivity gains and revenue growth f
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India’s Market Regulator SEBI Turns to AI to Police Traders and Combat Market Fraud
India's market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is deploying artificial intelligence to monitor traders and fight market fraud from its Mumbai headquarters.
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Tesla sets up Vietnam subsidiary to enter Southeast Asia's largest EV market, dominated by local rival VinFast with 92% share
Tesla registered a local entity, Tesla Motors Vietnam, this month, aiming to tap into Vietnam's fast-growing electric vehicle market. Vietnam became Southeast Asia's largest EV market in 2025, with sa
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UBS has raised its CoWoS industry capacity forecast, expecting it to reach 270,000 wafers per month by the end of 2027, a significant 69% increase from 2026, driven by strong ASIC and CPU demand.
UBS noted in its latest research report that the demand for cloud AI chips continues to exceed expectations, driving the advanced packaging industry into a new expansion cycle. The report raised its f
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Canadian province British Columbia sues OpenAI over its alleged role in a mass shooting, claiming the ChatGPT maker failed to act after the attacker’s account was flagged.
Canadian province British Columbia sues OpenAI over its alleged role in a mass shooting, claiming the ChatGPT maker failed to act after the attacker’s account was flagged.
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Kolon Industries Ramps Up Advanced Materials for AI, Autos, Medical Markets, Targeting $145M Sales from Modified Polyphenylene Oxide
The chemical company has added production capacity and commercialized new materials in the second half of this year, while also carrying out operational excellence and AI transformation projects. It p
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Proprietary Traders' Share in India's NSE $2 Trillion Derivatives Market Falls to Near Four-Year Low
Proprietary traders' share of equity derivatives turnover at the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. has fallen to its lowest level in almost four years. This decline is attributed to problems with
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Ben Thompson, a technology strategy analyst, states the AI industry faces five "excesses," with model capabilities already being in surplus. Now is the "application moment."
In his latest article, "Frontier Overhangs," Thompson points out that the AI industry is facing a "fivefold overhang" in capabilities, products, pricing, capital, and safety. This indicates that absol
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Musk retweeted a post stating that the Grok 4.7 model has been released, described as "excellent" and possessing full agency capabilities.
Musk reposted AlexFinn's tweet, which announced the release of the Grok 4.7 model and highlighted it as an "exceptional" model. AlexFinn stated that Grok 4.7 was specifically trained for Grok Bot as a
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Citigroup Research: Nikkei Index May Rise on Short Covering Amid Mildly Positive Catalysts
Citi Research stated that a moderately positive catalyst could trigger a sharp short-covering rally in the Nikkei, and the same applies to the KOSPI.
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SoftBank’s $50bn data centre group slows IPO due to market fears over an AI slowdown and lacklustre interest in new debt sale
SoftBank’s $50bn data centre group slows IPO due to market fears over an AI slowdown and lacklustre interest in new debt sale
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EU Chamber Urges China to Curb Overcapacity Ahead of Key Trade Talks
European businesses in China are urging the Chinese government to address issues of overcapacity and intense price competition ahead of crucial talks next month, according to a report released on Tues
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OpenAI is projected to accumulate losses of $278 billion by the end of 2030, significantly exceeding previous forecasts.
OpenAI has informed some investors that it anticipates cumulative losses to reach $278 billion by the end of 2030, primarily due to investments in cloud computing and chips, the Financial Times report
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South Korean stocks open 2.02% higher on Tuesday, led by chip gains amid revived AI hopes
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 141.58 points to 7,149.3 as of 9:15 a.m. local time. This follows a record close for the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, driven by renewed opt
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Rothschild-affiliated institutions issue "sell" ratings on AI new cloud duo CoreWeave and Nebius; "Big Short" Burry warns tech giants may have over $3 trillion in off-balance-sheet commitments
Rothschild & Co. Redburn, an independent research firm under Rothschild, initiated coverage on CoreWeave and Nebius on Monday, assigning "Sell" ratings to both. The firm believes that new cloud enterp
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BNBChain leads tokenized stock market cap growth with +$1.1B (36% of top 5), followed by Ethereum and Solana at +$756.6M and +$716.8M respectively, according to RWAFoundation data.
BNBChain leads tokenized stock market cap growth with +$1.1B (36% of top 5), followed by Ethereum and Solana at +$756.6M and +$716.8M respectively, according to RWAFoundation data.
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Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover approval with settlement, to increase US film production by $300M annually
Paramount Skydance emerged victorious on Monday from a legal battle over its US$110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery after settling with a California-led group of US states and a Hollywood
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Elon Musk reposted a tweet stating that xAI's Grok 4.7 xHigh model ranked second in Artificial Analysis's AA-Briefcase benchmark, only 1 point lower than Claude Fable 5.1 Max.
Grok 4.7 xHigh scored 58% in this benchmark, while Claude Fable 5.1 Max scored 59%. Grok 4.7 xHigh surpassed GPT-6 Astra, GPT-5.6, Gemini, Kimi, GLM, and almost all other frontier models.
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Asian stocks are poised to rise, buoyed by optimism in tech shares; oil prices fall on hopes of diplomatic progress in the Iran conflict.
Asian stocks are poised to rise, buoyed by gains in Wall Street tech shares and hopes for diplomatic progress in the Iran conflict, which led to a drop in oil prices.
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Goldman Sachs-led banking consortium launches $1.1 billion junk bond issuance for CoreWeave-linked data center project.
A banking syndicate led by Goldman Sachs Group has launched an approximately $1.1 billion junk bond offering to finance the construction of data center projects sponsored by an affiliate of Blue Owl C
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S&P Global Ratings: Banks' adoption of AI in the coming years will directly impact their credit ratings.
S&P Global Ratings stated in a report released on Monday that artificial intelligence is evolving from a strategic option into a key variable for credit ratings. The report noted that the divergence i
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GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen purchased $26.4 million worth of company stock, sending the share price up 3% after hours.
GameStop shares rose 3% in after-hours trading after CEO Ryan Cohen reported an insider stock transaction to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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KKR bets on Korea AI supply chain after record $3 billion deals this year
KKR & Co. expects more dealmaking opportunities in South Korea, betting on the country's central role in the global artificial-intelligence supply chain to fuel demand for data centers and power.
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China's power infrastructure stocks languish despite AI boom as reliance on state-owned customers limits profits
China's power infrastructure stocks languish despite AI boom as reliance on state-owned customers limits profits
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What is CSAI? Analyzing the Similarities and Differences Between the Cryptocurrency and Stock of the Same Name
CSAI is a polysemous term, primarily referring to Compound SAI (an old or inactive asset related to the Compound protocol) and CSAI, a memecoin analysis platform token on the Solana blockchain, as well as Counter Strike AI, a token with extremely low liquidity, within the cryptocurrency space. Additionally, CSAI is the stock ticker for Cloudastructure, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company. This article will analyze each of these different entities one by one to help readers distinguish between them.
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1COV.CX Coin Potential and Value Analysis: Clarifying Concepts and Analyzing Related Assets
The expression "1COV.CX coin" likely contains conceptual confusion. This article will first clarify that "1COV" typically refers to the stock ticker of the German chemical giant Covestro AG, not a cryptocurrency; "CX" may point to multiple cryptocurrency projects, with the most well-known being Cortex, a decentralized AI agent protocol. We will analyze the current status, market performance, and potential value of Covestro stock and Cortex tokens separately, helping readers understand the characteristics and investment considerations of these different assets.
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What is CSAI? Analyzing the Investment Potential of the Stock and Cryptocurrency with the Same Name
CSAI is an ambiguous term, referring to both Nasdaq-listed company Cloudastructure (stock symbol CSAI) and the cryptocurrencies Compound SAI (CSAI) and Counter Strike AI (CSAI) on Ethereum. Cloudastructure focuses on AI video surveillance; although some analysts are optimistic, it is currently unprofitable and its stock price is highly volatile. The two cryptocurrencies CSAI, on the other hand, face extremely low trading volumes, chaotic or nearly depleted market data, posing extremely high investment risks, and are not recommended for participation by ordinary investors.
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What Is EXTN? An Analysis of Extensive Coin, the Stock of the Same Name, and Related Digital Assets
EXTN is a multi-meaning code that refers both to a decentralized cryptocurrency called Extensive Coin and to the former stock symbol of Exterran Corporation on the New York Stock Exchange. Extensive Coin has claimed to offer anonymity, fast transactions, and a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism; however, as of this writing, its market price and trading volume are both zero, raising questions about the project’s activity. Exterran Corporation, meanwhile, completed its merger with Enerflex Ltd. in 2022. This article will clearly distinguish between these entities and highlight the associated risks.
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Bitcoin What is the relationship between this and stocks?
Bitcoin The relationship between Bitcoin and stocks is complex and constantly evolving. Initially viewed as an independent asset class, the correlation between and U.S. stocks—particularly tech stocks—has strengthened significantly since the 2020 pandemic and the implementation of quantitative easing policies.Macroeconomic policies, inflation, interest rates, investor sentiment, and institutional participation are the primary factors influencing the correlation between the two. Although decoupling may occur during specific periods, global liquidity and risk appetite remain the key drivers of their respective trends.
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What is BIOB? How is the BIOB token?
In the cryptocurrency space, information regarding the token with the ticker symbol “BIOB” is relatively complex, as it may refer to several different projects or concepts. At present, there are two main possibilities: one is a cryptocurrency associated with the “Bio Protocol” project, and the other may be confused with the stock ticker symbol for “Bio-Rad Laboratories Class B.” This article will examine both scenarios separately and analyze their respective characteristics and market performance.
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Rankings of Free Quantitative Trading Software and Analysis of Leading Cryptocurrencies and Stocks
This article will explore options for free quantitative trading software and analyze leading assets in the cryptocurrency and stock markets. Quantitative trading software helps investors trade using algorithms, thereby improving efficiency. We will introduce several mainstream free quantitative trading tools and provide an in-depth analysis of leading assets in the cryptocurrency and stock markets to help readers understand market trends and potential opportunities.
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BofA Estimates: AI Infrastructure May Require $1.2 Trillion in External Financing Over Next 5 Years, With Over $300 Billion in Annual Incremental Debt Supply
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Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical giant, saw its shares fall by 7% despite setting a $23 billion sales target for its weight-loss drug.
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XRP is testing the $1.50 resistance level, a key threshold that has capped its advances for roughly 230 days, with a break potentially leading to $1.80+
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon to Visit India This Week, Ramping Up Push for Deal Boom
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Seoul stocks rise 1.65% on chip gains despite Middle East tensions
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Binance Stock Trading Platform Adds 25 New Stocks
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Commodities trader Trafigura plans to float its supertanker arm Volare Shipping in Oslo, marking the business's first IPO
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Morgan Stanley’s Wilson Says US Stocks Risk 7% Drop in Near Term
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A Hong Kong hotel has been put up for sale by Nanyang Commercial Bank for HK$1.87 billion after being taken over, reflecting a trend of converting hotels into student dormitories.
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US equity futures rise, led by AI stocks; oil prices fall over 2% to around $101; US Treasury yields decline; US and Chinese officials discuss AI national security "notification mechanism."
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