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According to Solid Intel, Saudi Arabia restarted its East-West oil pipeline on September 22 following operational disruptions caused by recent drone attacks. The pipeline serves as a critical export route for Saudi crude oil, providing an alternative transport corridor that circumvents the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions and reduces risks from single-route disruptions.

According to BIT trading data, U.S. semiconductor, memory and optical communications stocks declined on Tuesday premarket on September 22. In the semiconductor sector, Lam Research (LRCX) fell 0.36%, Applied Materials (AMAT) dropped 0.41%, and Arm (ARM) declined 0.1%. In memory, Western Digital (WDC) led losses with a 0.93% decline, followed by SK Hynix (SKHY) down 0.32%, Micron Technology (MU) down 0.4%, and Seagate Technology (STX) down 1.06%, while SanDisk (SNDK) rose 0.45%. Among optical com

According to a recent announcement by NEAR Protocol, the blockchain platform has launched a unified account system enabling users to operate seamlessly across 30+ chains from a single interface. The system allows users to swap, pay, and stake without managing multiple wallets or adjusting confidentiality settings, with privacy enabled by default. This development is designed to enhance user security and simplify crypto transactions within the NEAR ecosystem.

According to Jin10, on September 21, China-ASEAN economic and trade ministers convened in Manila, Philippines, with China's Commerce Vice Minister Yan Dong and Philippine Trade Secretary Lopez co-chairing the session. Ministers and ASEAN Secretary-General discussed global economic conditions, trade cooperation direction, and free trade area development, reaching broad consensus. Yan Dong highlighted new achievements in China-ASEAN economic partnership and pledged continued open cooperation to co

On September 21, China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a video call with Ola Källenius, CEO of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association and Chairman of Mercedes-Benz Group, to discuss Sino-European trade relations and automotive industry cooperation.

According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, air defense forces are actively combating enemy drones over the capital. The statement reflects ongoing defensive operations as Ukrainian forces continue to respond to aerial threats targeting the city.

According to LS Securities, the Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points on September 18, with the FOMC statement removing language about inflation supply shocks and emphasizing the return to price stability. The dot plot suggests only one to two additional rate hikes ahead, signaling a short hike cycle. Separately, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields remain near 5%, with analysts noting that the duration of elevated rates matters more than the level itself for asset mar

According to Jin10, Saudi Arabia's defense-focused venture capital fund MASNA Ventures sought approval on September 22 to increase its fund size cap from $100 million to $150 million, driven by regional security concerns including threats from Houthi militants. The fund plans to focus on autonomous systems including drones, unmanned surface vessels, and underwater vehicles. MASNA targets three operational joint ventures and six capital investments by 2026.

According to Jin10, China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with German Auto Industry Association President Müller on the morning of September 21 to discuss Sino-German automotive industry cooperation and China-EU trade relations. Wang emphasized that China is not the source of economic and trade problems facing the EU, but rather a partner in solving them. He expressed opposition to protectionism and market closure, stating that China is committed to exploring solutions on automotive and othe

According to South Korean government and market data, construction stocks rose today (September 22) following announcement of progress in U.S. nuclear power plant cooperation. Hyundai E&C gained 4.54%, Daewoo E&C 2.79%, GS Construction 1.09%, and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Technology 6.56%. Hyundai E&C extended its winning streak to four consecutive days since September 17, with stock price surpassing 130,000 Korean won. The government disclosed that negotiations on U.S. nuclear projects will c

According to Jin10, China Journalists Association hosted a news salon on September 22 in Beijing, featuring researchers Zhou Bo and Sun Chenghao from Tsinghua University's Center for Strategic and Security Studies. The experts discussed high-level exchanges and China-U.S. relations with domestic and international journalists, emphasizing that the bilateral relationship is the world's most important, affecting both nations' peoples and global interests. They expressed hope for enhanced dialogue,

The UK Confederation of British Industry (CBI) released its industrial prices expectations index for September at 12, down from 22 in the previous month, indicating a significant decline in manufacturers' price growth expectations.

According to Guru Club, Dutch near-month natural gas wholesale prices fell 5.12% on Sept 22, settling at €69.50 per megawatt-hour.

According to Guru Club, Qwen announced today at the 2026 Cloud Summit the launch of its Personal Agent, leveraging the Agentic capabilities of the Qwen 3.8 series model to deliver personalized AI services to 300 million users. The platform now integrates personal health and fitness data, professional financial data, and institutional AI agents, with support for users to connect personal investment holdings. Qwen's open platform has expanded to cover more than 20 sectors, attracting over 1,000 pa

According to CBI data released in September, Britain's industrial orders differential improved to -9, compared with -25 in the prior month, signaling a strengthening in manufacturing sector sentiment.

According to Gate data, Brent crude oil (XBRUSD) fell to $99.93 per barrel in the past 24 hours, declining 2.6% from the $100 mark.

According to sources, Saudi Arabia is preparing to resume crude oil exports from Yanbu port on Tuesday evening.

According to Korea Exchange data, Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) faces 49.4 trillion won in maturing bonds over the next 2 years and 4 months—equivalent to 81.5% of its current outstanding debt of 60.62 trillion won—while simultaneously planning 73 trillion won in domestic power grid investments through 2038. The funding challenge intensifies after Samsung and SK Hynix declined to prepay 25 trillion won in electricity charges over five years, a proposal intended to ease KEPCO's capital

According to DS Asset Management on September 22, its DS Kosdaq Active ETF posted a one-month return of 18.18% as of September 21, outperforming the KODEX Kosdaq 150 index by 17.02 percentage points. The benchmark index returned only 1.16% over the same period. DS's active ETF significantly outperformed competing products, delivering higher returns than TIGER Kosdaq Active (12.70%), KoAct Kosdaq Active (10.74%), and MIDAS Kosdaq Active (9.35%). The fund, which launched on July 14, pursues outper

According to South Korea's investment banking industry, 756.4 billion won worth of non-performing loan (NPL) sales were withdrawn during the third and fourth quarters, down from an initially planned 2.3 trillion won. The actual sale volume reached only 1.5565 trillion won, falling short of the prior-year period's approximately 1.8 trillion won. In the fourth quarter alone, the Industrial Bank of Korea and IBK Corporate Bank are preparing to auction over 750 billion won in additional NPL assets.