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According to Uniswap, Robinhood stock tokens have recorded $10 billion in cumulative trading volume, with 80% of trades occurring on Uniswap. The exchange noted that trading continues to grow.

According to Gate data, USD/JPY broke above 156.5 to trade at 156.588 on September 18, up 0.2% in the past 24 hours.

According to Yonhapinfomax, RBA Governor Michele Bullock testified before Australia's House Economic Committee today (Sept 18) that the central bank may implement stronger monetary policy if rising input costs get embedded in price and wage-setting processes. Bullock said the RBA has raised rates by 75 basis points this year to combat inflation but warned that if cost pass-throughs persist, inflation could remain elevated longer than expected and require more aggressive action. The RBA expects i

On September 18, the Capital Market Research Institute proposed a 10-year portfolio rebalancing plan for Korean households, recommending a significant shift away from real estate toward financial investment products. The institute targets reducing real estate's share from 64.5% to 50% by 2034, while increasing financial investment products from 8.5% to 20%. To support this transition, the research institute called for narrowing the tax disparity between real estate and financial assets through l

Bank of Japan Policy Board member Toichiro Asada said recently that the core consumer price index (excluding fresh food) has risen below 2%, adding that one cannot simply conclude the economic situation is strong based on recent CPI data.

According to Jin10 Futures, China's liquefied natural gas (LNG) factory gate prices averaged 6,212.10 yuan per ton this week as of September 18, up 95.57 yuan or 1.56% week-on-week.

According to the Bank of Japan, inflation expectations have risen moderately as of September 18. The central bank's assessment indicates a gradual uptick in price expectations among economic agents.

According to Lujiang Zhuoer, founder of Laibit Mining Pool, on September 18, BNCB holdings reached $17.28 million. Zhuoer noted that this position size now exceeds comparable holdings in Coinbase and MSTR-related assets, and approaches Tesla-related holdings. He stated that BNCB is equivalent to acquiring BNB exposure at approximately 58% of the market price. BNC is Binance's treasury company backed by BNB, while BNCB is the corresponding Binance bStock token.

According to ChainCatcher, Japanese financial giant SBI Group has made a strategic investment in stablecoin payment platform dtcpay, bringing the A-round funding total to $25 million. The round was led by Sequoia Capital India (under Temasek) in April, with Genedant Capital following. SBI stated the investment marks the beginning of strategic collaboration, with both parties aiming to expand digital asset corridors across Japan and Southeast Asia. dtcpay is a Visa official member offering compli

According to PANews, stablecoin payment platform dtcpay announced today it has received strategic investment from Japanese financial giant SBI Group, expanding its Series A funding round to $25 million. The round was led by Temasek-backed Vertex Investment in April, with participation from Genedant Capital (managing over $2 billion in assets) and continued backing from Capella Hotel Group founder Kwek Leng Beng. SBI Group stated the investment marks the beginning of strategic cooperation to join

According to U.S. State Department, the United States approved a potential sale of 48 F-35 fighter jets and 49 engines to Saudi Arabia on September 17, with an estimated total value of $24.3 billion. The sale package also includes communications equipment, spare parts, training, and logistical support. The deal requires approval from the U.S. Congress before proceeding. If approved, initial delivery of aircraft to Saudi Arabia is expected to take several years.

According to Jin10 Futures, polyester bottle chip prices in East China rose 5.16% this week to an average of 8,821 yuan/ton on September 18. PTA cost support and tight spot supply drove the gains. Looking ahead, prices are expected to weaken next week as U.S. diplomatic efforts ease Middle East tensions and PTA costs decline. Supply constraints may ease as maintenance units restart. With the consumption off-season and high prices weighing on downstream demand, prices are forecast to trade within

According to UBS Asset Management, on September 17, the asset manager forecasted the U.S. Federal Reserve will likely raise rates again in December, followed by a pause through next year. UBS noted that current bond yield levels appear excessive and maintained its view that bond markets remain attractive due to high initial yields. The manager expects inflation to moderate steadily over the next six months, while longer-dated bonds may face headwinds from rising supply and rate volatility.

According to industry sources, South Korean banks issued bonds competitively on September 18, with yields significantly above market benchmarks. Woori Bank issued 850 billion won of nine-month discount bonds at 3.98%, approximately 9 basis points above the prevailing market rate. KB Bank and Shinhan Bank issued 1.5-year and 2-year bonds at 4.23% and 4.32% respectively, each 9 basis points above market rates. Banking sources attributed the issuance rush to the maturity of large corporate deposits

According to Yonhap Infomax, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 596.39 points (0.93%) to 64,732.64 as of 9:27 a.m. on September 18, while the TOPIX declined 9.31 points (0.23%) to 4,084.88. The gains were driven by strength in U.S. equity markets overnight, which recovered investor sentiment following the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision and hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. AI and semiconductor-related stocks led Japan's rally, with SoftBank Group gaining over 4%, Advantest and Kio

According to Morgan Stanley's Andrew Sheets, on September 17, the Federal Reserve will likely raise rates by 25 basis points in both December 2026 and March 2027, bringing the federal funds rate target range to 4.25%-4.50%, and then hold rates at that level through year-end 2027. Sheats noted that Fed officials view current monetary policy as not sufficiently restrictive, citing robust economic activity, persistent inflation above 3% in many categories, and geopolitical risks as justification fo

A US government website recently used Alibaba's AI tool, drawing scrutiny from the FBI over alleged technology copying from Anthropic, amid concerns about the company's potential removal from the Chinese Military Companies list by June 30, 2027. Prediction market odds on Alibaba's removal currently range from 10.5% YES to 56% YES, with recent activity suggesting increased probability of delisting.

The White House state dinner featuring Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled for next week, drawing intense interest from U.S. tech and hedge fund leaders seeking attendance. Market pricing reflects strong expectations for Xi's visit to the U.S., with current prediction-market odds standing at 97.6% for a confirmed visit before December 31st, 2026. The high-profile event underscores ongoing diplomatic engagement between Washington and Beijing amid discussions on trade and international relat

According to Jin10 Futures, China's asphalt prices averaged 5,938.57 yuan per metric ton this week (September 18), rising 573.14 yuan per ton or 10.68% week-on-week. The increase was driven by elevated crude oil costs following the attack on Saudi Arabia's east-west pipeline and tight supply, as major refineries in Shandong and North China limited shipments. Road construction projects ahead of China's National Day holiday also boosted demand as contractors rushed to complete works.

According to Jin10 Futures, as of 10:40 AM on September 18, the following commodity options showed significant gains: Coking Coal 2611 Put 1300 surged 183.75% to 22.7 yuan/ton, and Coking Coal 2611 Put 1400 climbed 148.86% to 54.5 yuan/ton. Shanghai Lead 2610 Call 16400 gained 131.58% to 88.0 yuan/ton, while Shanghai Silver 2610 Call 16000 advanced 112.1% to 333.0 yuan/kilogram. Note: gains are calculated based on previous closing prices and provided for reference only.