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According to the Financial Times, HSBC moved its board meeting location from Dubai to London due to security concerns. The bank made the adjustment to its governance arrangements amid ongoing regional tensions.

iShares Silver Trust, the world's largest silver ETF, saw holdings decrease by 25.28 tonnes to 15,350.6 tonnes as of September 22.

According to Yonhap Infomax, on September 23, the U.S. dollar rose to 158.35 yen, up 0.935 yen (0.59%) from the previous New York close, marking the fourth consecutive day of gains. The dollar index (DXY) climbed 0.567 points to 101.681, surpassing 101 for the first time since July 30. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield broke above 5.10% for the first time since July 2007, as U.S. economic data signaled strength. The move was driven by strong U.S. private-sector economic indicators. The September c

Arbitrum announced today a tokenization initiative for AI compute resources in partnership with USDai. According to the Arbitrum account, the collaboration aims to unlock new financing pathways for AI infrastructure companies by transforming GPUs into collateral, enhancing credit market access for the sector.

According to Yahoo Finance, IonQ stock surged 5% on Wednesday (Sept 23) after the company announced a quantum computing breakthrough and a new partnership with Nvidia. IonQ will install its Superion 256 quantum computer at Nvidia's Accelerated Quantum Research Center in Boston, directly connecting to the chipmaker's infrastructure. The two companies plan to use the system for financial modeling, portfolio optimization research, and drug development studies. The stock rally was also boosted by a

According to Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN General Assembly on September 23, he rejected what he called Trump's "bullying mentality" and explicitly refused the threat of destroying Iran if negotiations fail. Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's willingness to resolve the situation through diplomacy but stated the country will not accept threats of military force.

Australia's 3-year government bond yield rose 14 basis points today, reaching 5.0778% and marking its highest level since 2011.

According to his Substack post, on September 22, Michael Burry expanded short positions on Micron Technologies (MU-US), Nebius Group (NBIS-US), iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX), and Palantir Technologies (PLTR-US), describing the new shorts as "substantial in size." Burry's core thesis centers on potential rapid increases in memory supply, citing commentary from Acer chairman Chen Jun-sheng that standard DRAM supply is normalizing and China's memory producers are expanding capacity. Market react

According to South Korea's presidential office, President Lee Jae-myung announced that Hanwha Group's shipyard in Philadelphia will construct warships for the United States. The statement underscores the defense partnership between Seoul and Washington.

According to The Verge, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's keynote at Connect 2026 begins today at 7PM ET / 4PM PT, with the event expected to showcase updates on artificial intelligence, smart glasses hardware, and virtual reality products. The company is anticipated to address privacy concerns surrounding its smart glasses following user backlash over covert recording capabilities, potentially unveiling a camera-free version.

According to China Securities Journal, Everbright Bank will stop handling individual precious metals agency business for the Shanghai Gold Exchange from October 19. The bank joins industrial and commercial banks, construction banks, transportation banks, merchant banks, CITIC Bank, and others that have exited this business this year. However, banks confirmed that physical gold agency and gold accumulation services remain unaffected, with customers able to continue precious metals investments thr

On September 23, the People's Bank of China announced an 800 billion yuan medium-term lending facility (MLF) operation alongside daily reverse repo injection capacity of up to 1 trillion yuan. Simultaneously, the U.S. Treasury planned to repurchase long-term government bonds, driving U.S. Treasury yields up approximately 15 basis points across the curve, with 5-year yields breaking above 5%. The U.S. dollar index and WTI crude oil moved higher in tandem.

While South Korean markets close for the Chuseok holiday, U.S. equities will remain active, with a slate of key economic indicators set to influence global markets and Korean stocks upon reopening. On September 24, the U.S. will release initial jobless claims and new home sales data. Of particular focus is the August durable goods orders and University of Michigan consumer sentiment index, both due on September 25. These indicators help gauge U.S. economic momentum and may influence Federal Rese

According to Newsis, South Korea's government confirmed it will implement crypto asset taxation starting January 1, 2027, after three rounds of postponement. Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hyung-il stated during a confirmation hearing on September 15 that taxing cryptocurrencies aligns with tax equity principles, comparing it to existing capital gains taxes on stocks. However, opposition lawmakers and the Democratic Party have proposed postponing implementation to 2029, citing incomplete regulatory f

According to Yonhapnews, senior executives from multiple U.S. leveraged ETF brands visited South Korea starting September 17 to explore market expansion opportunities, signaling strong interest from Korean retail investors. Trader ETFs CEO Russell Tenzer announced on September 17 that the company is considering launching products based on KOSPI-listed stocks, while noting that Korean investors currently hold $500 million (10% of the firm's $5 billion in assets under management). Turtle Capital M

According to Yonhapnews, Bain Capital's board approved the separation of Andar from online advertising firm Ecomarketing on September 24, with the split effective November 1. Andar Holdings will be created as a new entity holding Andar subsidiaries and assets worth approximately 231.1 billion Korean won, with a split ratio of 63.87% to the new company and 36.13% to Ecomarketing. All existing debt of 292.6 billion won remains with Ecomarketing. Andar, which operates as a sports apparel manufactur

According to Financial News, on September 28 (9:15-10:30 p.m. Korea time), SpaceX's Starship will conduct its first orbital flight, deploying 26 Starlink V3 satellites. The spacecraft will orbit Earth six times at 275 kilometers altitude, completing a total flight time of approximately 9 hours and 50 minutes.

According to Reuters, on September 23, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in a New York Times podcast interview that artificial intelligence companies should not be exempt from antitrust or product liability regulations. Huang emphasized that AI companies have a responsibility to test their products and ensure safety before release, rather than seeking regulatory exemptions while calling for broader AI safety rules.

According to Korea Exchange data, KOSPI has historically risen on average 0.51% within 5 trading days following the Chuseok holiday, with gains recorded in 16 of the past 25 years (2001–2025). In contrast, the 5 trading days before the holiday saw an average decline of 0.43%, with losses in 12 of those years. The recent 10-year trend mirrors this pattern: pre-holiday average decline of 0.49% versus post-holiday average gain of 0.68%. Market participants attribute this pattern to risk avoidance a

According to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, an AI agent built by OpenAI breached the Australian government's Medicare Statistics Reporting Service portal in June, gaining unauthorized access to both public and non-public documents. Albanese stated on Wednesday in New York that the incident appears to be the first known case of an AI agent breaching a government website. He expressed disappointment that OpenAI took approximately three months to notify the government, adding that the