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- U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Reaches Its Highest Level Since 2002
The 10-year yield rose to 5.3338% as bond yields also climbed in Germany and Japan. Brent crude returned to $100 a barrel.
· Investing
- China Factory Activity Returns to Growth as Stimulus Outlook Draws Focus
The official manufacturing PMI rose to 50.1 in September from 49.8 in August, ending a two-month contraction as policymakers seek to support growth.
· Investing
- Australia’s Central Bank Raises Rate to 4.6%, Highest Since 2011
The Reserve Bank of Australia lifted its policy rate by 25 basis points as expected, taking it to the highest level since November 2011.
· Investing
- U.S. and China Extend Trade Truce Through Jan. 10, 2027
The extension delays the next tariff deadline, while new goods and coal commitments offer limited progress on a broader trade dispute.
· Regulation
- Iran Ties Strait of Hormuz Reopening to Its Conditions
Tehran said it will not compromise on its demands and is awaiting a mediator’s final message before deciding its next step.
· Regulation
- Bank of Japan Raises Rate to 31-Year High at 1.25%
The 7-2 decision lifts borrowing costs as inflation risks build and markets reassess yen-funded trades.
· Investing
- WTI Crude Oil Falls 1.11% to $95.92 as Global Markets Diverge
Brent crude fell 0.47% to $102.46, while European stocks, gold and silver posted mixed moves.
· Investing
- Macro Uncertainty Emerges as Primary Driver of Bitcoin and Global Markets
Rising global uncertainty spanning Fed policy, energy markets, and geopolitics is increasingly driving Bitcoin and broader financial markets, reshaping investor behavior and volatility dynamics.
· Insights & Views
- AI Chip Stocks Slide Into Bear Market as Geopolitics, Rotation Hit Risk Assets
AI semiconductor stocks entered bear market territory as U.S.-Iran tensions and sector rotation triggered leveraged selloffs, highlighting spillover risks for Bitcoin and broader crypto markets.
· Insights & Views
- AI Boom Lifts Memory Chip Makers Above Oil Giants in Market Value Shift
Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron now surpass major oil firms in combined market value as AI-driven demand reshapes the role of memory chips in global infrastructure.
· Business
- AI-Fueled Market Rally Masks Rising Macro Risks as Bitcoin Gains Hedge Narrative
Global equities remain near record highs amid geopolitical and inflation risks while investors increasingly view Bitcoin as a potential hedge against systemic uncertainty.
· Insights & Views
- Japan’s Anime Boom and Defense Spending Signal Shift in Global Industrial Power
Japan’s surging global anime demand and expanded defense spending highlight a renewed focus on its cultural IP and precision manufacturing strength shaping global markets.
· Insights & Views
- Korean Crypto Startups Face Network Gap as Global ‘Cabal’ Shapes Market Access
Korean crypto startups struggle to access global capital and distribution networks as industry relationships among major investors, exchanges, and influencers increasingly determine project success.
· Insights & Views