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According to Bitget market data, Nasdaq 100 semiconductor stocks advanced intraday on September 16, with Lumentum surging 6.47%, AMD gaining 4.16%, and Intel rising 5.16%. Meanwhile, energy stocks retreated sharply, led by Diamondback Energy's 8.59% decline.

According to Tasnim, Iran's president held talks with Iraq's prime minister recently. The meeting reflects ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring nations.

According to Glassnode, Bitcoin fell below $76,000 on September 16, breaking key support levels established since late August and falling below the $76,700 realized market value. The weekly decline of 4.6% reflects a significant shift in market dynamics. On-chain demand has dried up: capital flows halted after 27 consecutive days of inflows, spot Bitcoin ETFs turned to net outflows, stablecoin supply remained flat, and corporate treasury purchases stopped. Following the Senate CLARITY Act vote,

According to JPMorgan Chase, the S&P 500 could experience a swing of up to 2% depending on the Federal Reserve's messaging during its policy decision. Under a baseline scenario of a 25 basis-point rate hike with conservative guidance, the index may rise 0.25% to 0.75%. However, if the Fed signals a stronger inflation-fighting stance, gains could reach 0.5% to 1%. Conversely, an unexpected pause could trigger a 1.25% to 1.75% decline, while the most extreme scenario—where the Fed signals rates mu

According to Foresight News, Jack Mallers, former CEO of Twenty One Capital, recently clarified that he resigned voluntarily and opposed the company's reliance on financial engineering rather than cash-generating operations as its core business model. Mallers stated that his objection was not to preferred equity itself, but to prioritizing financial engineering over operational efficiency.

According to Japan Meteorological Agency, a 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Ibaraki prefecture at 12:07 AM local time on September 17, with a maximum seismic intensity of 3 and a focal depth of 70 kilometers. Tokyo experienced noticeable tremors from the quake.

United Airlines CFO stated that orders remain very strong heading into the fourth quarter of 2026.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said today (September 16) that developed countries' share of global GDP has slightly declined as emerging economies rise. The statement reflects shifting economic power dynamics on the global stage.

According to U.S. Bancorp CEO Gunjan Kedia, speaking at a Barclays conference, calls for slowing the artificial intelligence race are benefiting companies actually deploying these tools. Kedia noted that the bank's applications do not require the most advanced frontier models, and he sees the slowdown in model upgrades as providing banks with 'breathing room' to fully leverage the technology they already have.

Nicole Saphier, Trump's nominee for head of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, said at a Senate Health Committee confirmation hearing that she does not believe childhood vaccines cause autism. Saphier expressed support for universal hepatitis B vaccination, noting that evidence demonstrates the birth dose is safe and effective.

MSCI Nordic Index gained 0.5% to 394.18 points today, with military-focused Kongsberg Gruppen ASA surging 3% to lead Nordic stocks.

United Airlines CFO indicated on Wednesday that the carrier may cancel some scheduled December flights in Q4 if fuel prices stay elevated. The conditional statement reflects ongoing concern over operating costs amid high energy prices.

On Sept 16, European stock indices closed with gains. The STOXX 600 index rose 0.59% to 637.92 points, while the STOXX 50 index climbed 0.72% to 6,281.13 points. The FTSE Eurofirst 300 index advanced 0.61% to 2,548.36 points.

The U.S. Treasury conducted an auction of four-month bills today, with results showing a yield of 4.030% and a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.72.

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders said the American public has grown tired of funding Israel's military operations in Gaza, arguing the Trump administration is further escalating the situation by allocating $2.8 billion in taxpayer funds for weapons transfers to what he termed the 'extremist' Netanyahu government. Sanders called on Congress to reject the aid agreement.

According to MEXC data, crypto traders on the platform surged into tokenized gold, oil and stocks on September 10-11, just ahead of the Federal Reserve's September 16 interest rate decision. Trading volume in tokenized gold (XAUT spot) jumped 357.8% on September 10 versus the prior day, then rose a further 177.8% on September 11, while oil-linked products rose 198.5% in a single day on September 11. The two-day concentration reflects event-driven positioning as market expectations shifted rapidl

According to Pyth Network's official announcement, Pyth Pro and Indices were launched on the Arc platform today (September 16). Pyth Pro provides real-time data feeds while Indices serve as benchmarks for asset price tracking, designed to enhance data accessibility for developers and institutional users.

According to The Information, Apple is evaluating a return to the enterprise server market and developing an AI server equipped with two or four M8 Ultra processors, reported today (Sept 16). The company is considering using Nvidia's NVLink Fusion technology to interconnect the chips, with the product potentially launching in 2029. This would mark Apple's first dedicated server hardware since discontinuing the Xserve product line in 2011. Unlike current AI infrastructure focused on model trainin

According to Coinbase's official statement on X, the company has lowered its Advanced trading fee tier threshold from $25,000 to $10,000. Both spot and derivatives trading volume now count toward fee tier qualification. The platform also confirmed that USDC holders can qualify for VIP status.

According to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, the Middle East cannot achieve peace without resolving the Palestinian crisis, and the Horn of Africa cannot achieve peace without addressing the Sudan conflict. The remarks underscored the UN chief's assessment that regional stability depends on tackling these long-standing disputes.