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Jaipur-based Aignosis, an AI-assisted child development screening startup, recently raised 40 million Indian rupees (US$417,000) in a seed round led by Antler, with participation from investor Nikhil Kamath and angel investors including Varun Dua and IIMA Ventures. The company has received Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) Class B certification for its laptop-and-webcam tool that flags developmental risk in children. Aignosis is currently deployed across more than 20 government

According to Wall Street Journal and Reuters reports, Goldman Sachs' board is discussing plans for President John Waldron, 57, to succeed CEO David Solomon, 64, potentially in late 2027 or 2028. Waldron has served at the investment bank for 26 years and currently leads the OneGS 3.0 AI transformation initiative. To retain Waldron, Goldman Sachs awarded him $80 million in restricted stock in early 2025, requiring at least five years of continued service. Solomon is expected to remain as Executive

According to ChainCatcher, the probability for Polymarket's "ETH touches $2,800 in October" contract surged to 84% in the past 24 hours, up 33% from the previous day. The market settles based solely on Binance ETH/USDT spot data. The contract resolves to "Yes" if the highest price on any 1-minute candle reaches or exceeds $2,800 during October, otherwise "No". Prices from other exchanges or trading pairs are not counted for settlement.

According to Iranian intelligence agencies on September 30, Israel plans to conduct terrorist attacks on aircraft or airports and attribute the incidents to Iran in order to galvanize international opposition against Iran and justify new pressure. Iranian authorities stated they are working to prevent the alleged plot.

According to Guru Club, the U.S. dollar index (DXY) hit 101.66 on October 1, marking its highest level since late June and breaking through the previous high from July.

According to BlockBeats, citing BIT(bit.com) data, semiconductor stocks surged overnight on October 1, with Nasdaq 100 futures up 1.39%. Applied Materials and ARM led gains, each rising over 4%, while Intel, Marvell, and AMD climbed over 3%. SanDisk and SK Hynix gained over 2%.

Switzerland's August actual retail sales year-on-year and September consumer price index (CPI) monthly readings are due to be released in approximately 10 minutes.

According to the South Korean Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Service, deposit balances held by investors at domestic crypto exchanges fell 35% to 5.2 trillion won by end of H1 2026, down from 8.1 trillion won at end-2025. The decline reflects sustained weakness in digital assets amid a surge in Korea's KOSPI index driven by semiconductor gains. Daily average trading volume in the domestic crypto market dropped 44% to 3.1 trillion won in H1 2026 compared to the second hal

According to the Wall Street Journal, on September 30, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to establish an Autonomous Warfare Command to oversee unmanned systems, military robots, and autonomous AI weapons, with operations targeted to begin in October 2027. The command, to be led by a four-star general, aims to accelerate the adoption of autonomous systems and conduct the fastest peacetime military transition in modern history. The initiative responds to lessons from the Ukraine

According to ChainCatcher, Tom Lee, chairman of Bitmine, stated that Ethereum DAT currently holds 7% of the ETH supply. Lee indicated the proportion could potentially rise to 15% within the current market cycle.

According to a Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) report released on August 3, MSCI's new index rules could exclude digital asset treasury companies including Strategy and Metaplanet from global indices. The proposal requires companies to undergo additional financial assessments if they lack substantial operational assets. BPI's analysis indicates Strategy, Metaplanet, and Yellow Cake would be excluded under the new criteria. JPMorgan Chase analysts estimate that removing Strategy could trigger appr

According to CME FedWatch, on October 1, the probability of the Federal Reserve keeping interest rates unchanged at its October meeting is 64%, with a 36% chance of a 25 basis point rate hike. For December, the probability of rates remaining steady stands at 11%, while a 25 basis point hike has 59.2% likelihood and a 50 basis point hike carries 29.8% probability.

According to Jefferies chief economist Mohit Kumar on October 1, U.S. Treasury yields currently offer attractive levels for long-term investors, though uncertainty remains high. Jefferies is more confident that central banks will not implement rate hikes as large as current market pricing reflects. Futures markets are pricing in 93 basis points of cumulative Federal Reserve rate hikes over the next 12 months, according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).

According to Yonhapnews, on October 1, South Korean Finance Vice Minister Heo Jang emphasized that the financial sector must support long-term investments in future industries to sustain growth in the AI era and redirect capital toward productive sectors. Speaking at the 2026 Korea New York Korean Financial Association Forum in Seoul, Heo highlighted opportunities for cooperation between South Korean manufacturing capabilities and U.S. AI and software expertise. The government introduced capital

According to Mark Zandi, Chief Economist at Moody's Analytics, on September 30, the primary driver of rising U.S. 10-year Treasury yields is the Iran conflict and the resulting surge in oil prices. Zandi noted that oil prices had risen from approximately $60 per barrel in late February—just before the U.S. bombing campaign—to nearly $100 per barrel currently, while 10-year Treasury yields increased from below 4% to 5.25% over the same period. He emphasized that identifying the connection between

According to EIA data released on October 1, U.S. gasoline inventories fell to their lowest level since November 2014 during the week ending September 25, while domestic crude oil production reached a record high. Separately, Russia extended its diesel export ban through October 31, maintaining restrictions on fuel exports amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and market pressures.

According to the Financial Commission of Korea, a survey of 26 virtual asset operators released in late 2026 showed significant declines compared to the second half of 2025. Key metrics including total market capitalization, average daily trading volume, Korean won deposits, revenues, and operating profits all decreased substantially, reflecting challenging market conditions within the sector.

According to its inspector general report released on Sept. 30, the Federal Reserve's headquarters renovation project ballooned from $1.3 billion to $2.4 billion as of December 2024, with construction costs alone climbing from $921 million to $2 billion. The surge was attributed to inflation, insufficient competitive bidding, and design changes. The report found "management deficiencies" but concluded no one violated federal criminal law, despite the board's failure to employ "available measures

According to Investing.com, ARK Investment increased its holdings in biotech firm Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA) by 466,956 shares worth approximately $5.62 million on September 30, through its ARK Innovation ETF and ARK Genomic Revolution ETF. The fund also trimmed its Alphabet (GOOGL) position, selling 649 shares worth $221,000 on the same day. IntelliaTherapeutics, which develops gene-editing-based therapeutics, saw its stock gain investor interest as its lead therapeutic candidate advances thr

According to the financial investment industry, institutional investors' mandatory holding commitments for initial public offerings fell sharply to 6.8% in the third quarter from 46.3% in the first half of 2026. The new cornerstone investor system, set to launch on November 13, requires institutions to lock up allocated shares for 6–10 months before pricing is finalized, creating hesitation among major market participants concerned about extended capital commitment in a weakening market. Third-q