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October 7, 2026
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Markets 101
Mexican Peso holds firm as FOMC Minutes signal further rate hikes
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USD/MXN holds near 17.98 after retreating from 18.43 high September Fed hike narrowed Mexico's interest-rate advantage, exacerbating Peso sell-off Banxico economists see rates holding at 6.50% through 2027 Fed members expect another hike by year-end; money markets show 81% chance of no hike this month
Yen weakens to 158.00 as real wages rise 1.5% YoY, BoJ hike outlook unchanged
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USD/JPY fell back to 158.00 from 158.50 high after Japan pay data Japanese real wages rose 1.5% YoY in August, eighth straight gain Nominal pay beat forecast at 3.8% YoY but slowed from July BoJ futures price ~17% odds for October hike, ~71% for December Japan officials called yen undervalued, promised food tax cut without new bonds
AUD/USD drops 0.29% to 0.6963 as Fed hawkish minutes boost Dollar
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AUD/USD fell 0.29% to 0.6963 after Fed minutes showed scope for year-end hike Fed minutes split on September move; several participants see policy not restrictive Money markets price 78% chance of December 25bp rate hike DXY rose 0.40% to 102.24; US Treasury yields tumbled Oil prices rose amid Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz
Rising yields are quietly crashing the stock market's earlier winners of 2026
MarketWatch Top Stories
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Surging Treasury yields beginning to impact overlooked stock market segments Previously winning stocks being affected by rising yield environment
EUR/USD slips toward 17-month low as French bonds sell off
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EUR/USD slips toward 17-month low as French 10-year yields rise after Tuesday's relief Speculators hold record 301K short Euro contracts (~€38B equivalent) in week to Sept 29 European gas storage at 71.5% full vs 82.6% a year ago; Dutch benchmark price up 120%
Cramer says higher rates splitting market in two — AI stocks have big advantage
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Rising borrowing costs dividing market: rate-sensitive sectors vs AI companies 10-year Treasury yield briefly hit 5.365%, highest since April 2002 AI/data center companies insulated from higher rates; SpaceX seeking $40B for Nvidia chips
GBP/USD slides to 1.3200 floor as US 10-year yield hits 5.30%, highest since 2000
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GBP/USD slips to 1.3200, floor of ten-session range, as bond yields climb US 10-year Treasury yield clears at 5.30%, highest at auction since November 2000 Fed minutes show all 19 officials backed September hike, most see another hike appropriate by year-end UK 30-year gilt yield back above 6% for first time since 1998 BoE meets November 5, futures price ~80% chance of November hike
London FXJSC Legal Sub-Committee Reviews 2026 ISDA FX Definitions Transition and Future Topics
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The 2026 ISDA FX Definitions are in the implementation phase, transitioning from the 1998 definitions. The new definitions create a single, digital framework with key substantive changes, including default disruption events and automated FX options exercise. SWIFT rulebook changes are expected over summer, with a full transition to the 2026 FX Definitions by November 2027. Implementation materials are being provided to firms, and dealer outreach is planned to support the transition. Future discussions include legal issues related to AI in FX markets and upcoming stablecoin policy papers.
USD/CNH trades in tight range around 6.7000, slight upside bias short-term
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USD/CNH confined to narrow intraday band around 6.7000, touched 6.7056 high and 6.6997 low Very short-term tone slightly firmer but likely stays within 6.7000/6.7100 range 1-3 week view: range trading between 6.6950 and 6.7270 expected to continue 1-3 month view: gradual drift lower if key resistance near 6.7815 holds
Microsoft and Nvidia are teaming up on a supercharged AI laptop
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U.S. Stocks Slip as Treasurys Retreat From Recent Highs
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US FCC to vote on advancing new spectrum auction to boost 'direct to device' services
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Vietnam: Strong GDP but rising inflation risks – Commerzbank
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US Treasury yields hit 24-year highs as 10-year tests 5.35%
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Fed Minutes: Officials saw inflation risks worsening before September hike
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Trading Day: Stocks, bonds in delicate dance
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Higher yields are taking their toll on all areas of the stock market, except the one that matters
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Ripple, Crypto’s Payments Giant, Breaks Into Wall Street
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Auction Action Calms Treasurys
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Options traders are betting on a dramatic drop in interest rates
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Vietnamese Dong: Constructive but upside constrained – Commerzbank
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SpaceX’s plans to buy more Nvidia GPUs is keeping Jim Cramer bullish on the chip stock
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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD cracks $60 as bears eye $56
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Brazil is having its Argentina moment. How to play it
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South Korean Won: Upside risks with key levels in focus against US Dollar – OCBC
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U.S. Treasury Pays Highest Borrowing Costs Since 2000
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Americans grow more pessimistic about their finances, New York Fed finds — expert warns of ‘tough choices’ ahead
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Fed’s minutes show no appetite for a series of interest-rate hikes
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U.S. Natural Gas Futures Gain Ahead of Storage Data
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Consumer stocks have been hammered. Here are some opportunities among the casualties
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Trump to appear at White House science event on Thursday
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Five Things to Know About Tokenized Stocks
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Strange market anomaly is creating a buying opportunity in the Nasdaq 100
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Forex Today: Weekly Claims and Fedspeak on top of the agenda
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Airfare is 23% higher than last year. Is now a good time to use points for flights?
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China: Targeted stimulus supports growth – Societe Generale
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Stocks are increasingly their own best hedge. This chart shows why.
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WTI reverses earlier gains as recovering Middle East exports weigh
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SpaceX may chase ‘stunning’ AI returns by taking on a lot of debt to buy Nvidia chips
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Here comes third-quarter earnings season. Booming profits could propel the S&P 500 to new heights
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Elliott and Siris explore $2 billion-plus Gigamon sale, sources say
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A 194-year-old tortoise, world's oldest land animal, may hold clues to longer life
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Anthropic launches third Claude 5.5 model, expanding AI lineup before planned IPO
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Thailand: BoT policy risks balanced – Standard Chartered
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British Pound buckles as 30-year Gilts top 6%, US yields soar
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Washington and Wall Street chose to delay paying their bills — and to put them on your tab
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Florida asks court to force Meta to change Facebook, Instagram for teens
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USD/JPY Price Forecast: Pair consolidates below key moving averages
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Airbus says Biman Bangladesh confirms order for 10 jets
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OpenAI says teens use ChatGPT for under 15 minutes a day as worries over risks grow
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US Dollar Index climbs back near its 18-month high as yields rise
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Wells Fargo Faces Regulator Probe Over Efforts to Boost Black Homeownership
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NY Fed September survey shows households bracing for higher prices
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IEA members back faster release of 100 million barrels of Oil stocks
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Conservative anti-tax group seeks FCC approval for AI robocalls ahead of US midterms
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Euro struggles as French fiscal risks, strong US Dollar weigh ahead of Fed Minutes
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Bond Yields Are Surging Around the World—but Not in China
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Trading platform Webull's China ties create national security risk, congressional panel finds; stock drops 18%
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ICE came to town and left behind weakened economies
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The SALT deduction limit is $40,400 for 2026. Here's how to maximize it
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Gold tests $4,100 as US Dollar and yields rise ahead of FOMC Minutes
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U.S. Investors Have an ‘Exorbitant Privilege’
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How to Handle Red-Hot Copper Prices With Care
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Venture Firm Behind Chip Startup Groq Targets $10 Billion Megafund
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Stock Market News, Oct. 7, 2026: Treasury Yields Retreat After Strong Auction, Dow Slips
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Trump isn't ‘completely wrong’: Hormuz disruption is Asia’s problem, says Singapore's foreign minister
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Japanese Yen softens as BoJ rate hike expectations recede, FOMC Minutes loom
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Canadian Dollar edges lower on reviving USD demand; recovering oil prices limit losses
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Australian gold stocks rise as bullion gains, Fed hike bets fade
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Paramount wraps up mega Warner Bros merger to create Hollywood powerhouse Skydance
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Vance says Iran must reduce nuclear enrichment capacity to end war - Reuters
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Dollar holds losses as markets await Fed minutes, speakers
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Meiragtx chief scientific officer sells $294,291 in stock
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WTI rises to near $89.50 amid Middle East concerns, US storm threats
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Analysis-Vietnam’s banks tap investors for $7 billion as economy runs red hot
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Divisadero Street Capital, Lifeway Foods 10% owner, buys $2.17m stock
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Trillions are being ‘wasted’ on the AI boom, Arthur Hayes says. He’s betting on what comes next
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Oil prices rise as storms and air strikes threaten supply
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Euro weakens below 1.1250 on France’s debt fears
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Gold Ticks Lower as Investors Await Fed Meeting Minutes
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Asian Currencies Consolidate, But May Be Aided by Appetite for Risk Assets
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RBI is set to break status-quo with a 25 bps Repo Rate hike to 5.5%
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Oil Rises Amid Ongoing Mideast Tensions
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Nikkei Flat, Supported by Electronics, Machinery Shares
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US FAA looks to streamline rules for commercial space launches
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Suzuki's mini EV bet exposes Japan's battery vulnerability to China
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OpenAI steps up safety, promises earlier disclosure after Australian hack
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JGB yield rises despite 30-year-high coupon
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Malaysia's Top Glove triples net profit despite high material costs
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Honda, Nissan each team with US AI startup on next-gen vehicle software
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Taiwan's AUO, Innolux bet on glass as next-gen AI chip material
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China's passion for Japan arts behind record-smashing tea bowl auction
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China's DeepSeek, peers launch 16 AI models in month despite Anthropic warning
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Xi leaves Japan uncertain on China summit at APEC
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Japan to open bank data to researchers in evidence-based policy push
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Tokyo Electron poised to log record profit on AI momentum: CFO
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Japan's Marubeni, Sumitomo Forestry help combat Indonesian forest fires
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BTS architect steers global expansion at Japan record label Avex
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My doorway to Wall Street: Stephen Schwarzman (7)
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UK universities review China ties after MI5 espionage alert
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Samsung takes Vietnam up semiconductor value chain with $5bn expansion
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IMF staff agreement with Pakistan unlocks $1.2bn, brings total disbursements to $5.7bn
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IMF reached staff-level agreement potentially unlocking $1.21 billion ~$1bn under Extended Fund Facility, $210mn under Resilience and Sustainability Facility Pakistan remains reliant on external financing for reserves and debt repayments IMF cites risks from geopolitical tensions, volatile energy prices, tighter global conditions
EU-China trade talks begin in Beijing amid escalating pressure
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EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic meets Chinese Commerce Minister to address €1bn daily trade deficit Talks cover rare earth and critical mineral export restrictions EU lawmakers called for more assertive trade policy; China vows resolute response Germany and France propose new EU trade weapon to respond to economic aggression within days EU wants tangible results by October as trade imbalance reaches tipping point
China's Q3 GDP growth estimated at 4.4%, below target, due to real estate and consumer sluggishness
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China's Q3 GDP estimated to grow 4.4% year-on-year, marginally above the previous quarter. Growth remains below the official annual target of around 5%. Strong exports and AI-related sectors provided some economic support. Continued sluggishness in real estate and consumer spending offset positive factors.
India Explores AI's Potential for Job Creation and Economic Transformation
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India aims to leverage AI disruption to foster job growth, moving beyond potential negative impacts. The economic trajectory is framed as shifting from a 'K-shaped' disruption to a 'J-curve' opportunity with AI integration. Timely and effective policy intervention is crucial within a narrow window to realize AI's benefits for employment. Analysis provided by Sonal Varma, Nomura's Chief Economist for Asia excluding Japan.
China's Offshore Trust Rule Tightening Creates Uncertainty in Singapore
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China has tightened regulations on offshore trusts and asset movement overseas. The new rules are impacting China's wealthy individuals seeking to move assets. Singapore, a major Southeast Asian financial hub, is experiencing repercussions from these changes. The measures aim to prevent capital outflow and overhaul tax structures.
Tokyo's 37 Straight Days of Rain Drive Up Fresh Vegetable Prices, Disrupting Japan's Economy
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Tokyo experienced 37 consecutive days of rain, an unusually long streak. The prolonged rainfall has led to a significant increase in fresh vegetable prices. Severe weather events, including heat waves and rain, are disrupting Japan's economy. Japanese businesses and the government are struggling to adapt to intensifying climate change effects. Other regions in Japan are facing water shortages, impacting operations for companies like Toyota.
Why do Hong Kong’s Election Committee polls matter as nominations open?
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Why is Dicker Data stock surging today?
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Venezuela’s Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, official says
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Evicted 87-year-old woman Maricarmen, heart of Spain’s housing protests, has died
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New York’s famed Chrysler Building finally finds a buyer
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US issues first outbound investment fine over Chinese robotics AI deal
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Canada will not allow assisted suicide for those with only mental illness
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Inflation fears on the rise as one-year outlook in Fed survey hits highest level since May 2023
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Trump wants to turn his Florida golf course into presidential retreat
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US proposes US$70,000 fee for foreign students to work after graduation
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France halts use of stun grenades in policing of student protests
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Singapore’s air pollution worst in world as haze shuts Malaysia schools
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China’s thorium-229 nuclear clock beats Vienna’s on stability, studies show
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10 injured in knife attack at school in northeastern Poland
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24 luxury houses at One Stanley sold amid probe into alleged construction defects
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Why China’s export engine may hit a ceiling as trading partners face limits
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Can ‘neutral’ Malaysia stay above the fray in the US-China tech rivalry?
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Sri Lanka’s ex-first lady arrested in charity corruption probe
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India-born US citizen drives research into light at sanctioned Chinese school
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Hong Kong and Indonesia can deepen green finance ties, Jakarta envoy says
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US and China must set rules before autonomous fighters cross paths
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Yemen’s Houthis attack Aden airport as fighting intensifies
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Hong Kong police arrest 17 more over HK$137 million ‘crash-for-cash’ scam
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14 years after Nirbhaya gang rape horror, has India progressed on women’s safety?
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Chinese consortium to build Latin America’s longest cable-stayed bridge in Brazil
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India’s central bank hikes rates for the first time since 2023 as inflation risks build
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Abby Choi gave HK$2m for waffle shop to ‘bootlicker’ ex-brother-in-law, trial told
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‘No more dumping, no more spying’: European Parliament hardens line on China
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‘Nothing is left’: deadly floods slam Thai economy and strain Bangkok ahead of IMF meeting
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Hong Kong tech index to harness fast-growth companies in bid for better performance
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Russia glosses over Stalin-era repression in reinvented museum
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Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival to feature extended hours, 10% more booths
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60% of Hong Kong’s suspected student suicides involved children aged 15 or below
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How will new longer-range aircraft boost Manila’s South China Sea surveillance?
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Why AI is both the hope and the hazard for world leaders, according to IMF chief Georgieva
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Chinese woman snaps up nearly 200 parking spaces to flip to neighbours for profit
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Malaysia’s Myanmar bet? Repatriations pave way for diplomacy
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US military in Japan’s Okinawa imposes night curfew after marine’s arrest over murder
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China’s DeepZang AI aims to transform Tibetan language tech, promote ethnic unity
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Trump to speak with Putin on plague after Russian lab death
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U.S. stock futures steady after tech rally lifts S&P 500, Nasdaq to records
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Land sales offer only temporary relief for West Kowloon arts hub, experts warn
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As bear attacks rise in Japan, fearful residents change daily routines
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Minutes of the London FXJSC Operations Sub-Committee Meeting – 16 June 2026
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More momentum for the economy
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Diagnostic challenges for ECB monetary policy
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Minutes of the London FXJSC Main Committee Meeting – 24 June 2026
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Regulatory thresholds set to shift to automatic increases
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Results of the September 2026 survey on credit terms and conditions in euro-denominated securities financing and OTC derivatives markets (SESFOD)
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Bank of Japan Accounts (September 30)
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The data version of Godzilla versus Kong - FRED takes on AI
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Technology, money and the financial infrastructure of the future
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Opportunity and trust - Europe’s capital market and the Irish funds sector
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Preserving financial stability in an evolving world
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Gold between continuity and change
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From commitment to execution - mobilizing the financial sector for Uganda's tenfold growth opening
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The Czech koruna 50 years after the beginning of the post-Bretton Woods system and the Czech National Bank 100 years after the establishment of the National Bank of Czechoslovakia
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Modernizing financial regulation - initial observations from eSLR
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Monetary policy in a world of overlapping shocks
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Canada’s housing affordability dilemma
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Oil price volatility tops list of earnings risks for Japan firms
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37% of Japanese companies cite crude oil market volatility as top earnings risk in Reuters survey FX fluctuations ranked second at 21%, rising interest rates third at 19% US-Israeli war on Iran has constrained crude supply, driving up energy costs Japan imports 94% of crude oil from Middle East; BoJ raised rates to 31-year high last month Many firms also see AI-related investment sustainability as potential earnings risk
Depleted Global Stocks Set Higher Floor Under Oil Prices
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Global oil stocks nearly exhausted as Iran war enters eighth month World has few buffers to cushion supply shock from Middle East conflict Market more vulnerable to next supply shock despite crude supply at pre-war levels
Trump's diesel order defers but may not eliminate federal excise tax until year-end
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Executive order allows truckers to use red-dyed off-road diesel on highways without federal penalties Tax payment deferred to end of year; Treasury may eliminate obligation but uncertain Federal tax is 24.4 cents/gallon; state taxes average 35.5 cents/gallon and cannot be deferred Diesel futures rose 1% despite order; analysts say impact on prices will be minimal Analysts cite refinery bottleneck and geopolitical supply issues as root cause of high prices
US pressures South Korea to finance Alaska LNG project via tariff threats
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Trump using tariff threats to pressure foreign partners into backing Alaska LNG South Korea at centre of financing effort for one of America's most expensive energy developments Project discussed for decades has regained momentum under Trump administration
Iran War Pushes 25 Countries Into New Electrification Policies
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Supertanker chartered from Gulf Coast to China for $76 million, 10 times higher than pre-war level
CNBC Energy
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Global Diesel Crunch Fuels New Wave of Energy Nationalism
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Oil prices fall as IEA members agree to prioritize release of diesel stocks
CNBC Energy
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Google Secures 890 MW Of Nuclear Power from Constellation Energy
OilPrice
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U.S. Gulf Energy Hub Braces for Category 2 Hurricane
OilPrice
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Apollo Joins $11.5 Billion Race for German Gas Giant Uniper
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Data Centers Are Now Bankrolling Finland's New Power Supply
OilPrice
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SpaceX Seeks Approval for 32-Mile Florida Natural Gas Pipeline
OilPrice
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Europe Moves to Curb the Flood of Chinese Hybrid Cars
OilPrice
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Iraq Devalues Dinar 14.5% as Hormuz Disruption Drains Oil Revenue
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U.S. Crude Stocks Dip But Distillates Hold Steady
OilPrice
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South Korea Unveils $747 Billion Plan to Break Its Fossil Fuel Habit
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Rubio Warns Russia and China Are Already Moving in the Arctic
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Mixed outlook for energy expenditures this winter
EIA Today in Energy
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Home heating oil prices are soaring — and users' winter bills could rise 21%, federal outlook shows
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Chevron CEO warns against 'unwise' diesel export ban, saying it could make things worse
CNBC Energy
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Why $100 Oil Is Hard to Kill
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Gold falls to two-month low near $4,100 on stronger US Dollar
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Gold price drops to around $4,110, near two-month low Stronger USD and elevated US Treasury yields weigh on gold Fed Minutes show policymakers backed September rate hike, expect another by year-end Fed's Schmid flags AI as major inflation driver, signals more rate tightening PBoC buying and ETF inflows provide support despite CTA selling pressure
Canada’s miners must seize political opening: Gratton
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Gold Selloff Deepens as 10-Year Yield Climbs to 5.345%
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Oil Prices Split as Middle East Attacks Lift Brent While US Supply Weighs on WTI
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Rock Tech cuts lithium plant cost estimate by 54%
Northern Miner
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Gold ETF rush defies 8.5% gold price slide
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Sigma Lithium jumps after Brazil court reopens mine
Northern Miner
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Q2 logs 1.2% lithium at Cisco as PEA nears
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Altius makes bid for rest of TNR amid board fight
Northern Miner
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Gold Loses Key Support as the Hormuz Risk Premium Starts to Fray
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Vizsla Copper logs high-grade silver in Alaska
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Gold’s 30% Correction: Is the Next Major Rally Taking Shape?
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NioBay seeks partners to advance Crevier project
Northern Miner
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The Energy Report: This Side of the Atlantic
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Sponsored video: Tudor Gold expects Seabridge accord by year-end
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Sponsored video: AbraSilver aims to fund Diablillos this year
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Oil Turned on Its Vertex Day: What It Means for Gold
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Podcast: Yttrium, Terbium, Erbium, Ytterbium — A brief history of rare earths, ft RMG’s Magnus Ericsson
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Q4 2026 Commodites Forecast: Will Gold and Silver Find a Bottom?
Investing.com Commodities
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Brent Back Above $100 as Houthis Hit Saudi Infrastructure
Investing.com Commodities
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Crypto 39
BTCC Exchange Launches Refreshed Trust Center, Highlights 15 Years of Earning Trader Trust
Investing.com News
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BTCC Exchange has launched a refreshed Trust Center. The initiative underscores BTCC's 15-year operational history in the crypto trading space. Alex Hung is noted in connection with the exchange's long-standing commitment to trust.
Tether tapped by Kazakhstan’s central bank to explore stablecoin and tokenization
CoinDesk
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Pudgy Penguins-backed Abstract to shut down after ‘tens of millions’ in losses
Cointelegraph
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Circle brings USDC, EURC payments to SAP customers through Tereina
Cointelegraph
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Wells Fargo in talks with Kraken parent Payward for crypto trading liquidity
CoinDesk
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Hunter Biden confirms LAPTOP token ‘not a rug pull,’ just trolling Trumps
Cointelegraph
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Sui tunnels hit 40.6M TPS in live AI agent test
Cointelegraph
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Polygon taps TRON’s $94 billion stablecoin supply for seamless cross-border transfers
CoinDesk
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House Finance panel chair says regulator actions on crypto ‘fall short’ of CLARITY bill
Cointelegraph
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Coinbase brings global crypto derivatives liquidity to US with Deribit integration
Cointelegraph
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Gate bets all-in-one money app is crypto’s biggest consumer trend this year and next
CoinDesk
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Bitcoin price drops to $82.7K October low as bond sell-off resumes on Iran nerves
Cointelegraph
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Crypto Long & Short: Zcash and the case for privacy in the age of AI
CoinDesk
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Quantum computers threaten exposed private keys rather than blockchains, Europol warns
CoinDesk
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Ether is about to lose a steady buyer as Tom Lee says Bitmine will stop token purchases
CoinDesk
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Crypto trading giant GSR's new vault business is a $100M bet on onchain credit
CoinDesk
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Chasing 100x tokens is game of ‘irrational exuberance,’ says Polymarket CEO
Cointelegraph
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Swift blockchain ledger requires key internal layers, Taurus co-founder warns
CoinDesk
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Crypto card access doesn’t match global demand, Tangem says
Cointelegraph
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Here’s what bitcoin needs to break above $87,000
CoinDesk
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Live updates: Bitcoin edges up from worst levels as yields pull back
CoinDesk
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Bitcoin’s recovery stalls just short of rescuing its last underwater cohort
CoinDesk
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Liquidations jump to $547 million as oil rally hits crypto market
CoinDesk
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Trump-backed WLFI plans USD1 payments for online businesses
Cointelegraph
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Wall Street wealth creation model is unsustainable for most participants: Hyperliquid CEO
Cointelegraph
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‘Old money’ has stronger Bitcoin ‘diamond hands,’ says BingX exec
Cointelegraph
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Crypto liquidations hit $550M as Bitcoin price dips below $84K
Cointelegraph
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Rain is seeking a national trust bank charter to bypass third-party banks
CoinDesk
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Bitcoin ETFs rebound with $119M inflow as Ether extends losses
Cointelegraph
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Robinhood adds $25 million of bitcoin to its balance sheet
CoinDesk
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Bitmine sets 5% Ether supply ‘hard cap’ as accumulation target nears
Cointelegraph
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Russia clears first crypto exchanges, custodians under new law
Cointelegraph
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Down but not out. Bitcoin's stair-step bullish trajectory is still intact
CoinDesk
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DOJ invokes Bitcoin Fog ruling in potential blow to Roman Storm acquittal bid
Cointelegraph
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U.S. government moves over $100 million in BTC and BNB. A sale hasn't been confirmed
CoinDesk
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Kalshi’s 15-min gold markets overtake Ether just weeks after launch
Cointelegraph
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Cardano gives token issuers power to freeze, seize and restrict assets
CoinDesk
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Bitcoin dips below $84,000 as oil jumps on Iranian tanker attacks
CoinDesk
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Bitcoin.de trading remains halted as German regulator rejects MiCA application
Cointelegraph
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Geopolitics 38
Pentagon prepares for potential Iran strikes as Trump weighs timing; tanker hit near Qatar
FXStreet
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Pentagon told CENTCOM to prepare for resuming major combat operations in Iran Trump considering strikes before US midterm elections, possibly before Israeli elections UKMTO: tanker struck by projectiles ~51 nautical miles north of Qatar with casualties Saudi-led coalition attacked 80+ Houthi military sites across Yemen WTI down 1.05% on the day at $88.25
UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon says shots fired at Israeli border post
Al Jazeera
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UNIFIL post near Kfar Shouba targeted by small arms fire on Wednesday morning No casualties reported, incident under investigation Attack occurs as UN mandate expires December 31 under US/Israel pressure UNIFIL has 7,500 peacekeepers from around 50 countries in Southern Lebanon
North Korea's Kim pledges 'invariable support' for Russia in Putin birthday letter, hails Ukraine war as 'sacred'
Bangkok Post Most Recent
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged 'invariable support' for Russia in a birthday letter to President Vladimir Putin. Kim hailed Moscow's war in Ukraine as 'sacred' and expressed conviction in Russia's ultimate victory. North Korea has become a key Russian ally since the 2022 Ukraine invasion, reportedly sending troops in exchange for economic benefits and military technology. South Korea's spy agency estimated 2,000 North Korean troops killed in the war, with a more recent assessment putting casualties (killed or wounded) at around 6,000. The letter follows strained South Korea-Ukraine relations after Kyiv disclosed the transfer of captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul.
Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get it
SCMP Economy
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Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but doubts he'll receive it Norwegian Nobel Committee to announce 2026 award on Friday Trump has yet to broker peace in Ukraine despite claiming he should win
Former researcher says China likely has spies at US AI labs
SCMP Economy
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Former Anthropic/OpenAI researcher Jacob Coxon claims 90% certainty China has spies in US AI companies Allegation made without providing evidence on PBD Podcast Coxon argues China could steal advances and close technological gap quickly
Greer reports $1.17-$3.75M holdings, $652K law firm pay; Coupang paid $10K honorarium
CNBC Top News
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Greer reported $1.17M-$3.75M in cash, retirement accounts and investments in 2025 disclosure Received $652,610 salary/bonus from King & Spalding in 2025 Cash holdings rose from $250K-$500K to $500K-$1M between disclosures Coupang paid $10K honorarium in May 2024; Greer met company at USTR in April 2025 Meeting occurred during South Korea trade talks; ethics clearance unclear
Private sector panel urges Thailand PM to accelerate flood preparedness
Bangkok Post Business
neutral Thailand
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Private sector panel preparing letter to PM urging faster flood preparedness efforts Panel includes business leaders calling for increased infrastructure investment Letter follows recent flooding that caused significant damage
Rubio touts US power, calls on Europe to emerge from 'slumber'
SCMP Economy
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered speech at Pnyx hill in Athens Called on Europe to 'awaken from its long slumber' and rekindle Western democratic fire
Thousands march in Rio against Bolsonaro's son in Brazil runoff
Al Jazeera
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Thousands protested in Rio against Flavio Bolsonaro advancing to Oct 25 runoff vs Lula Flavio won first round with 47% vs Lula's 45%; neither reached 50% threshold Protesters carried signs including 'No to the father, no to the son' and 'Dictatorship never again'
Trump urged Xi to talk to Takaichi and lift export curbs on Japan, sources say
SCMP Economy
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Trump pressed Xi to roll back China's export curbs on Japan during meeting in Washington Xi warned Trump about growing risks of Japanese militarism Tokyo seeks to manage mounting pressure from Beijing
Lawmakers asked to pledge acceptance of midterm results; AI firms seek chip funding; FlyDubai incident revealed
WSJ Markets
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Bipartisan group asks lawmakers to pledge they'll accept midterm election results Major AI companies lining up blockbuster debt deals to fund semiconductor chip purchases FlyDubai co-pilot nearly carried out attack in July, discovered during investigation
Pro-Palestine university groups march in London on October 7 anniversary
Al Jazeera
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Pro-Palestine university groups marched in London on October 7, the anniversary of the October 7 attacks Police had called for postponement of the march, but groups proceeded with the demonstration Al Jazeera reports the protests continued despite authorities' requests
New Clark City in Philippines chosen as site for Pax Silica industrial hub
The Diplomat
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New Clark City selected for Luzon Economic Corridor under US-led Pax Silica coalition Project covers 4,000 acres in Clark special economic zone, Tarlac province Concerns raised over energy/water resources and potential evictions of farmers, indigenous communities Project seen as counterpart to China-led World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization Framework deal expected at ASEAN summit during Trump's planned Manila visit
Trump says US doesn't believe Russia plague incident is a bioweapon
CNBC Top News
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Trump said US does not think death of Russian lab worker from suspected plague is a bioweapon Planned to call Putin on his birthday to discuss the plague-related incident Nearly 200 people placed under medical observation in Irkutsk region after female researcher fell ill and died Trump acknowledged both China and Russia have not provided much information
AI and the Risk to Democracy
The Diplomat
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Harmanpreet Kaur: The captain who changed how India’s women played cricket
Al Jazeera
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Gaza child’s autoimmune condition triggered amid Israel’s war
Al Jazeera
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Inside SpaceX’s new look for AI data centres in orbit
Al Jazeera
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US Republicans, independents express low trust in election integrity: Poll
Al Jazeera
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Israel’s deadline to close UK consulate in East Jerusalem nears
Al Jazeera
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Former Catholic bishop sentenced for abusing indigenous men in Australia
Al Jazeera
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Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi detained over election chief protest
Al Jazeera
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The Lessons the Taliban Have Learned
The Diplomat
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China’s High-Tech Ambitions Have a Blue-Collar Status Problem
The Diplomat
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The Quiet, Careful Growth of Philippine-Taiwan Ties
The Diplomat
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Russia’s Wildberries Finding Fertile Ground in Central Asia
The Diplomat
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The Strategic Implications of China’s Military Facility in Laos
The Diplomat
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Poland’s President in the Philippines: Black Hawks, ASEAN, and US Defense Interests
The Diplomat
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Why the Mecca Agreement Might Fail
The Diplomat
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As Tide Turns Against Modi, More Parties Back INDIA Bloc Protests
The Diplomat
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Pakistan’s Solar Revolution is Reshaping its Power Sector
The Diplomat
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Politicians slam Trump’s suggestion that Iran ‘take’ San Diego, Los Angeles
Al Jazeera
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What’s behind Israel’s growing shift to the right?
Al Jazeera
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Yemeni forces launch offensive to retake Houthi-held al-Waziiya in Taiz
Al Jazeera
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Sudan’s al-Burhan rejects talks, vows to retake all territory from RSF
Al Jazeera
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South Sudan’s aid crisis deepens as food stocks run low
Al Jazeera
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French mayor tear-gassed after shielding protesters from police
Al Jazeera
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Iran war live: Yemen forces claim control over strategic Taiz mountain peak
Al Jazeera
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Tech/AI 41
Samsung projects record $80B profit on AI chip boom, highest quarterly for tech
Channel NewsAsia Business
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Estimated operating profit of 107.4 trillion won ($74B) in Q3, world first for tech company Revenue up 127% to 195 trillion won; fourth straight quarter of record profit Memory chip shortage to persist through 2028 amid AI infrastructure demand
Trump awarding medals to Musk, Dell, Nadella and other tech execs at science summit
CNBC Top News
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Trump awarding National Medal of Science to Musk, Brin, Huang, Su Dell and Nadella receiving National Medal of Technology and Innovation All recipients have financially contributed to Trump or Republican campaigns Event follows AI-focused White House lunch with tech leaders
Apollo, banks in talks to finance SpaceX's $40B Nvidia GPU purchase
CNBC Top News
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Apollo Capital Management leading discussions to help SpaceX finance $40B Nvidia GPU purchase Deal expected to use GPUs as collateral; relies on investment-grade debt market SpaceX's Memphis data center runs 230,000 Nvidia chips; plans to reach 1.21M by late December SpaceX already has compute deals with Google, Anthropic, Reflection AI and Cursor Company reported ~$40B debt in Q2; existing debt trades near junk bond levels
Taiwan Opens New Quasi-Diplomatic Mission in Arizona Amid Expanding Semiconductor Investment in U.S.
Nikkei Asia
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Taiwan's foreign minister launched a new quasi-diplomatic mission in Arizona during a three-day U.S. visit. The new office, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Phoenix, aims to expand Taiwan's reach. The move coincides with Taiwan's rapid expansion of semiconductor investment in the United States.
Taiwanese Tech Firms Boost AI Supply Chain Investment in US, Southeast Asia Amid Surging Demand
Nikkei Asia
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Taiwanese companies are increasing overseas investment to meet surging demand for AI computing infrastructure. Investment is primarily concentrated in the U.S. and Southeast Asia. The move aims to build more robust supply chains for AI server production. TSMC is among the key players driving this expansion.
Robot data startup Mecka AI nabs $60M from Sequoia
TechCrunch
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Mecka AI raised $60M Series B led by Sequoia, with Nvidia, Microsoft M12 participation Startup collects human motion data to train humanoid robots Founded in 2024, aims to be Scale AI for robotics sector Pays people to record everyday tasks wearing body sensors and using smartphones
Endeavor Catalyst raises $320M to invest in founders outside tech hubs
TechCrunch
bullish ElevenLabs Bending Spoons Reflection AI Checkout.com Flutterwave Replit
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Endeavor Catalyst closes $320M fifth fund, total AUM over $850M 90% of investments outside US; Europe fastest-growing region Top holdings: ElevenLabs ($22B), Bending Spoons ($26B), Reflection AI ($25B)
Anthropic will be 'most ridiculous IPO' of year, analyst says
CNBC Top News
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New Constructs calls Anthropic IPO 'most ridiculous IPO of 2026' Analyst values company at $150B vs target $2T valuation Anthropic posted $42B net loss on $4.6B revenue in 2025 Firm says company would need double Nvidia's profit to justify valuation
Software is over: Bold AI developer takes aim at Adobe with open source clones
Ars Technica
neutral Adobe
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Developer Brandon Thomas created open-source replacements for Adobe's seven apps using Rust/AI Artcraft debuted suite mimicking Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Lightroom, After Effects, InDesign, Acrobat Pro Apps currently in early alpha stage with many shortcomings
Rising rates eroding value of high-flying tech stocks, multiples compressing
WSJ Markets
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Tech stocks have fallen sharply as rising rates impact valuations Former market darlings no longer commanding previous premium multiples
Hong Kong's AI City Brain Initiative Faces Challenge in Understanding Local Communication
SCMP Economy
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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee proposes an 'AI city brain' to integrate data across public services. The system aims to enhance risk management and service coordination in transport, public works, and emergency response. A critical question is raised regarding the AI's capacity to truly understand how the city's people communicate.
Towa plans new chipmaking tool plant in Japan for domestic supply chain
Nikkei Asia
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Towa, a Japanese chipmaking device manufacturer, will construct a new plant for molding equipment. The plant will produce equipment used in advanced semiconductors. Located near its headquarters in Kyoto, Japan, the initiative aims to establish a domestic supply framework. The move is intended to address economic security concerns within the semiconductor industry.
6 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Save on your pass before doors open
TechCrunch
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Nous Research confirms it hit $1.5B valuation, launches AI agents for business users
TechCrunch
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Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11
TechCrunch
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PA measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases, largest since disease was eliminated
Ars Technica
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TP-Link problems in US grow amid FCC router ban and four state lawsuits
Ars Technica
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Chemistry Nobel goes to reactions like those that gave life a hand
Ars Technica
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Meta’s Muse launches on iPad just a month after its mobile debut
TechCrunch
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Pediatricians renew call to ban raw milk as anti-science rhetoric reigns
Ars Technica
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ChatGPT for Teens keeps teens talking, even during mental health crises
TechCrunch
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X expands its ‘Gametime’ sports hub beyond the NFL, starting with MLB
TechCrunch
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ChatGPT is getting a lot more visual, with the launch of a new interface
TechCrunch
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Fraudster jailed for using 10K bots and AI songs to outstream Taylor Swift
Ars Technica
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Greenairy is building smart plant towers to clean the air in your office
TechCrunch
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CIA officer admits to creating fake top secret government program to steal over $190M, including gold bars
TechCrunch
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Meta rolls out new AI tools to detect ads that secretly lead to child sexual abuse material
TechCrunch
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Jaguar Type 01 debuts; now, no one remembers the electric Ferrari
Ars Technica
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Trade group crunches numbers on Trump’s impossible push for 100% US-made tech
Ars Technica
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Healthleap raises $38M for its AI that flags hospital patients who may need a closer look
TechCrunch
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Bloom raises $3.6M to become the ‘Alibaba’ of American manufacturing
TechCrunch
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SpaceX alumni nab $100M to rethink shipping with autonomous freight trains
TechCrunch
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Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed — and what comes next
TechCrunch
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Google experiments with an AI-powered gaming platform
TechCrunch
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Get hands-on: The full lineup of interactive roundtables at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch
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Mistral says "Le Chonk" can challenge the best AI models
Ars Technica
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Google rolls out improved SynthID AI content detector, now available globally
Ars Technica
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Google’s new SynthID website can identify AI-generated media
TechCrunch
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AI/ML is becoming a performance factor in motorsport
Ars Technica
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Review: Fine, let's talk about Digger
Ars Technica
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If you're looking, here's a "good deal" for NASA and the European Space Agency
Ars Technica
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Companies 7
New York alleges TikTok ran placebo safety experiments on thousands of teens and children
Channel NewsAsia Business
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TikTok allegedly gave thousands of users non-functional versions of 'Algo Refresh' safety feature in 2023 Users believed they activated the feature but feeds did not change, unlike those with working version Internal product manager flagged the placebo test as misleading, saying it conflicts with algorithm transparency TikTok also allegedly turned off safety features for some users; a teen boy in test subsequently committed suicide New York AG's lawsuit part of more than two dozen state suits accusing TikTok of addicting children
Honda Delays Next-Gen CR-V Hybrid Production in North America by Several Months
Nikkei Asia
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Honda Motor will push back mass production of its next-generation hybrid vehicles in North America. The overhauled CR-V hybrid SUV's mass production is delayed to at least April 2027. The delay affects production in the U.S. and Canada, including the Indiana plant.
LG Energy Solution flags 26% rise in Q3 operating profit
Channel NewsAsia Business
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Q3 operating profit rose 25.7% to 756 billion won, beating 309 billion won forecast Revenue likely up 59% to 9.6 trillion won; profit included US IRA tax credits Better-than-expected profit due to one-off compensation from North American automaker Expanding ESS business to offset weak EV demand; AI data centers driving growth ESS business remains loss-making; turnaround timing uncertain
Lululemon hires Athleta CEO Maggie Gauger as new chief product officer
CNBC Top News
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Maggie Gauger, Athleta CEO since 2024, joins Lululemon as president and chief product officer, a newly created role Lululemon also appoints Joseph Godsey as COO; chief brand officer Neubergie and supply chain chief Dagnese leaving in November Move marks latest executive shakeup in competitive athleisure space; Lululemon has seen over a year of sales disappointments Lululemon also searching for chief brand officer, chief communications officer and chief technology officer Gap says Athleta brand CMO Erika Everett will oversee CEO role in interim
Levi Strauss raises full-year EPS guidance to $1.54-$1.56 on tariff refunds
CNBC Top News
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Raised adjusted EPS guidance to $1.54-$1.56 from $1.46-$1.52, boosted by tariff refunds Lowered net revenue growth guidance to 7% from 7-7.5% previously Q3 revenue rose 4% to $1.61B vs $1.62B expected; operating margin improved to 13.8% from 10.8% Tariff refunds contributed 4.9% to operating margin and 16 cents to EPS Americas revenue up 4% but US sales down 1%; DTC sales roughly flat
7-Eleven Stores in India Cease Operations Under Reliance Franchise
Nikkei Asia
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All 7-Eleven stores in India have closed as of the end of September. The stores were operated under a franchise agreement with the retail arm of Reliance Industries. The deal with Japanese retailer Seven & i Holdings concludes after five years. The closure occurs amidst intensifying competition within the Indian retail market.
AustralianSuper to More Than Double Private Equity Investment in Asia
Nikkei Asia
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AustralianSuper plans to significantly boost its private equity investment in Asia. The pension fund will focus its increased investments on Japan, India, and South Korea. This move is part of a broader strategy by AustralianSuper to expand its presence in the Asian region. Australian pension funds are seeking higher returns in Asia as domestic markets mature.
Thai Markets 10
Trade agreement with US close to completion, Thai PM says
The Diplomat
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Thai PM Anutin says negotiations on 'last paragraph', agreement expected next month Could be signed during ASEAN Summit Nov 16-18 or APEC meetings Nov 18-19 Framework reduced tariff from 36% to 19%; Thailand pledges to buy more US energy, agriculture, aircraft USTR imposed 12.5% forced labor tariff; structural overcapacity investigation ongoing Thailand aims to keep overall tariff burden around 19% benchmark
Analysts predict SET to reach 1,680 by year-end
Bangkok Post Business
bullish SET
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Investment Analysts Association forecasts SET index to finish at 1,680 points by year-end Key drivers: AI technology investment, foreign fund inflows, listed-company earnings, domestic economic recovery SET index expected to range between 1,386-1,735 points in 2025 Strong foreign fund inflows: 42.8% in energy, 10.1% in high-gamut hotels, 69.6% in alternative investments
Thailand floods force TAT to reassess tourism forecast, eastern arrivals fall 8.41%
Bangkok Post Business
bearish SET
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TAT reassessing high-season forecast due to Bangkok and eastern region flooding Eastern hotel bookings down 2-3%, North-South tourism down 1-2% Tourist arrivals to 5 eastern provinces fell 8.41% in peak season South Korean and Malaysian tourists most affected by floods PM prioritizing flood relief over economic stimulus measures
Centara unveils Global Payments alliance
Bangkok Post Business
bullish Centara
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Centara announces global payments partnership to expand transaction capabilities Partnership expected to show 53% growth in hotel transactions in Asia Pacific Projected to reach 96% transaction share in Asia Pacific region Deal aims to support tourism and long-stay foreign visitors in Thailand
Weather disruption muddies Q4 sales
Bangkok Post Business
bearish SET Automotive sector Thailand
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Thailand floods expected to slightly affect domestic car sales in Q4 Consumers delaying purchases, dealerships face delivery disruptions - Mazda Sales Thailand Flood impact compounds existing challenges in Thai automotive market Mazda targets 56,000-96,000 unit sales in 2024 for Thailand VEHM segment faces 4.7% decline in market share, VEB segment also impacted
Phuket retail supply set to grow by 30%
Bangkok Post Most Recent
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Phuket retail supply forecast to surge 30% to 601,819 sqm by 2029 Developers expanding projects to serve tourists, residents and long-stay foreigners Current retail space at 464,036 sqm, projected to reach 601,819 sqm by 2029 Growth driven by tourism recovery and increased long-stay visitor demand Phuket retail space increased 29.5% from 2022 to 520,000 sqm
Draft law offers novel incentives
Bangkok Post Business
neutral
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Revenue Department drafting new investment promotion law to replace Board of Investment tax incentives New law aims to shift from general tax incentives to skill-based incentives for target industries Targets include eco-friendly businesses, high-value services, and AI technology sectors Seeks to address Thailand's declining competitiveness in attracting foreign investment
Regulator beefs up cyber-resilience measures
Bangkok Post Business
neutral
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OIC partnering with 67 life and non-life insurers to strengthen cyber-resilience AI-powered cyber threats becoming more complex, requiring enhanced prevention and response Focus areas include data analysis, incident response, and recovery capabilities Initiative addresses growing digital risks facing Thailand's insurance sector
Thai Oil Fuel Fund deficit nears 100 billion baht, bank loans last resort
Bangkok Post Business
bearish SET THB
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Oil Fuel Fund deficit approaching 100 billion baht Energy Ministry says borrowing from banks is last resort Considering GPL and oil loan options to shore up fund Fund has been loss-riddled; loss-making mechanism Energy Ministry exploring solutions to stabilize fund
Spending set to hit 6-year high despite price rises
Bangkok Post Business
summary pending
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Other 7
Christa Pike nearly taken off life support before waking, lawyers say
Al Jazeera
neutral
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Christa Pike woke up in hospital on Tuesday after being nearly disconnected from life support on Monday Lawyers describe her as 'angry and confused' who does not recall the execution attempt Tennessee Governor Bill Lee ordered halt to other executions; prison commissioner resigned Pike was convicted in 1996 for murder of classmate, scheduled for lethal injection on Sept 30
IRS targeting tax-reduction ETF strategies used by wealthy investors
CNBC Top News
neutral
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IRS issued revenue ruling on Section 351 conversions allowing tax-free ETF transfers Treasury/IRS also targeting 'novel investment fund strategies' using straddles, no-dividend approaches Public comments sought by Oct 28; guidance may apply retroactively
BoE selects puffin, owl, bumblebee, hedgehog for next banknote series
Bank of England
neutral
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Four UK wildlife animals selected for new banknotes: Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee, European hedgehog Nearly 500,000 people responded to public consultation, the most in BoE history First denomination from next series expected to launch in next few years
Judge orders officials to preserve Pike execution evidence
Al Jazeera
neutral
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Nashville judge ordered Tennessee officials to preserve evidence from Christa Pike's failed execution Evidence includes drugs, syringes, medical equipment and recordings Pike's lawyers say two failed lethal-injection attempts amounted to unconstitutional cruel punishment
Gulf aviation superhub model faces uncertainty amid conflict, passenger traffic declines
SCMP Economy
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Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi airports handled 182 million passengers last year, 3x Hong Kong traffic Dubai airport recorded 95.2 million passengers, highest ever for any airport Gulf hub-and-spoke model redirects millions traveling between West and Asia through Gulf airports
South Africa host Australia in first Test since 2018 ball-tampering scandal
Al Jazeera
neutral
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First Test series in South Africa since 2018 'Sandpapergate' ball-tampering scandal begins Friday in Durban Australia seeking to bounce back from surprise home Test defeat by Bangladesh South Africa, WTC holders, may rest Kagiso Rabada; could give debut to Marques Ackerman Travis Head defends Test team against criticism from former players including Matthew Hayden Steve Smith admits still traumatized by 2018 scandal that led to his year-long ban
Syrian Embassy in Berlin Returns Citizen's Passport After 43 Years
Al Jazeera
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The Syrian embassy in Berlin returned a citizen's passport after 43 years. The passport belonged to Adnan Wahoud, a mechanical engineer residing in Germany. It was originally confiscated by the former Assad government for his refusal to cooperate.
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