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On the third anniversary of the Israel-Hamas conflict, PM Netanyahu vowed Hamas would not return to rule Gaza and pledged continued strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. He accused Iran of threatening Israel and declared its regime is at its weakest and "will disappear."
Read MoreSaudi Aramco's CEO warns that global oil buffer stocks are at dangerously low levels. If critical shipping routes remain blocked, supply-demand pressures will worsen sharply. Despite planned strategic reserve releases, refined product prices are soaring. The company is diversifying export routes to ensure supply resilience.
Read MoreMetaplanet increased its bitcoin holdings by a net 1,000 BTC in Q3, bringing its total to 44,000. The firm executed a strategic sell-and-repurchase transaction to demonstrate liquidity and strengthen its credit profile, aiming to facilitate future financing for further Bitcoin acquisitions.
Read MoreEurozone services growth hits an 11-month high, driving broad economic expansion. With input price inflation rising to 4%, strong activity data alongside persistent price pressures is increasing expectations for more aggressive ECB tightening moves.
Read MoreUS-India trade negotiations have reached a stalemate, with both sides indicating further compromise is difficult. India seeks assurances on preferential tariffs and protection from punitive measures. Talks have hit a "plateau," significantly dimming the prospects for a final deal.
Read MoreOn October 5, the euro fell sharply against the US dollar, hitting a 17-month low of 1.1161. Market concerns are centered on France's deteriorating fiscal health and political uncertainty ahead of elections, widening its bond yield spread with Germany. While the dollar gained on safe-haven demand, weak US jobs data capped its advance.
Read MoreIn pre-market trading on October 5th, the semiconductor, memory chip, and optical communication sectors showed broad strength. Key players across the supply chain posted gains, signaling positive market sentiment towards these critical technology areas.
Read MoreBitcoin short-term holders have increased holdings by 87,000 BTC over 30 days, with average cost rising to $74.1K. The 15% profit margin makes this level critical—a break below could trigger losses and weaken market structure as accumulation trends face reversal risk.
Read MoreDBS Group's CIO Hou Wey Fook argues Nvidia's valuation remains reasonable given its earnings growth, suggesting AI stocks are not in a bubble. He recommends a barbell strategy to balance tech exposure with stable income assets while managing portfolio volatility.
Read MoreHong Kong's Financial Secretary announced plans to submit a bill this year establishing a licensing regime for virtual asset exchanges, custodians, and advisory services. Authorities are also reviewing laws to combat tech-enabled fraud like AI scams, aiming to foster innovation while managing risks in the digital asset sector.
Read MoreOpenAI and Google are reportedly reducing user allowances or limiting available models while keeping subscription fees unchanged, effectively raising the cost of AI services. Users now get less for the same price or need to upgrade plans to maintain access, a trend described as 'AI usage fee inflation'.
Read MoreZhipu AI's stock surged after Goldman Sachs upgraded its rating from 'Neutral' to 'Buy', with a target price of HK$1560. The upgrade is driven by clearer monetization paths, scalable infrastructure, and improving cost efficiency, fueled by new cloud partnerships and product developments.
Read MoreA trader switched to a massive long position after losing $471K on an ETH short. Using 25x leverage, they opened a $64.3 million ETH long, with liquidation set at $2,650. This highlights the extreme volatility and rapid strategy shifts in crypto markets.
Read MoreOKX plans to deploy DEX contracts for its tokenized stock trading platform, OKXICE, on the X Layer network. This follows its SEC filing and aims to offer tokenized shares for dozens of NYSE-listed companies, marking a significant step in compliant, on-chain traditional asset trading.
Read MoreAn early Ethereum investor from 2016 moved 13,330 ETH ($36.37M) to Coinbase after six months of inactivity. With an initial cost of just $11.61 per ETH, the potential profit exceeds $36.21 million, representing a staggering 23,402% return. This on-chain move highlights significant whale activity.
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