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According to the IMF, global public debt has reached historic highs as of September 21, 2026. The organization forecasts that by 2029, global public debt will surpass 100% of GDP, signaling accelerating fiscal pressures across major economies.

The onshore Chinese yuan closed at 6.6955 against the U.S. dollar on September 21 at 4:30 p.m. (Beijing time), appreciating 18 basis points from the previous trading day's close.

Litecoin Pool founder Jiang Zhuoer stated today that he has sold his BNC holdings ahead of U.S. market opening, citing recent weekend gains in related assets. Zhuoer plans to rebuy BNC upon price decline, with the specific average selling price to be disclosed later.

According to a new study released Monday by researchers from Stanford University and King's College London, companies adopting artificial intelligence hired more positions overall than non-AI companies, but these gains were concentrated in senior roles. The research, spanning 41 countries, found that senior employment at AI-adopting firms increased 6.7% over five years, while junior positions declined 3% during the same period.

According to MSX.COM data, Intel rose more than 5% in premarket trading on September 21. The advance follows the chipmaker's announcement of a partnership with AU Optronics to develop advanced Micro LED packaging, targeting the chiplet processor-on-package (CPO) and high-density AI computing markets.

According to ChainCatcher, Gate's POLYMARKETUSDT contract surged 44.51% over the past 24 hours, reaching a high of 21.667 USDT. Since launching on April 13, 2026, the contract has gained 196.88%.

According to Korea Exchange, on September 21, the aftermarket recorded 5.738 trillion won in cumulative trading value over its first week of operations, with a daily average of 1.1476 trillion won. However, significant liquidity disparities emerged between the two main markets. KOSDAQ trading volume reached 2.91 times that of KOSPI, yet KOSPI accounted for 65.2% of total trading value versus 34.8% for KOSDAQ. Volatility index (VI) triggers concentrated heavily on KOSDAQ, with 2,936 out of 3,700

According to investment banking sources, on September 21, Nolang Tongdak, a South Korean fried chicken brand, initiated a formal sale process with Japan's Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) joining as co-advisor alongside existing adviser BDA Partners. The consortium, led by Qu Capital Partners and Costonasia, plans to distribute investment prospectuses this week and aims to select a preferred bidder by year-end. The company's 2025 revenue reached 133.6 billion won with operating profit of 13.1 bil

According to Yonhap News, South Korea's Presidential Secretariat Director Kang Hoon-sik submitted his resignation to President Lee Jae-myung on September 21 morning. The Presidential Secretariat announced the development through a press briefing by Chief Secretary for Communications Sung Ki-hong. Lee has not yet decided whether to accept Kang's resignation and is expected to make a decision after concluding his visits to the United States and Mexico on September 27.

According to Daily An, South Korea's ruling People Power Party pushed on September 21 to further delay or scrap virtual asset taxation scheduled for January 2027, citing incomplete regulatory infrastructure. The party held a policy consultation meeting with the Digital Asset Exchange Association (DAXA) to discuss preparation status and reform measures. Party floor leader Choi Su-jin stated that the legal definition of virtual assets remains unclear, while verification systems for acquisition cos

According to Jin10, Turkey's Justice Ministry froze assets linked to investment firm executives on September 21, expanding an investigation into a deepening fund crisis. The measures target executives associated with Tera Yatirim Menkul Degerler and Pusula Finansi, and restrict asset transfers involving board members, signatories, and certain relatives without prosecutor approval. Turkey has initiated legal proceedings against 25 individuals; 15 have been detained and 10 remain at large. The act

Novo Nordisk's CEO announced that Wegovy oral tablets have reached 7 million prescriptions in the United States in recent months. The company has significantly gained market share over the past several months and plans to strengthen its diabetes business operations.

According to Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun today (September 21), China prohibits exports of dual-use items to Japan's military users and for military purposes, aiming to prevent Japan's military expansion and nuclear ambitions. The Chinese government reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the stability and security of the global supply chain for critical minerals, while calling on all parties to play a constructive role.

According to Guangzhou Futures Exchange on September 21, effective October 8, 2026, following the resumption of trading, the daily price limit for platinum and palladium futures contracts will be adjusted to 12%, while the speculative trading margin requirement and hedging margin requirement will be adjusted to 14%. Meanwhile, industrial silicon, polysilicon, and lithium carbonate futures will revert to their previous margin and limit standards.

According to James Sung, chief market strategist at Wellington-Altus, on September 20 (local time), the real test for Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Walsh is not the 25 basis point rate hike itself, but whether the Fed can reshape its "reaction function"—how it responds to economic conditions through monetary policy. The Fed raised its benchmark rate by 25bp at this month's FOMC meeting, moving the federal funds rate target range to 3.75%-4.00% from 3.50%-3.75%. Sung emphasized that the decision it

According to San Francisco Federal Reserve Deputy Vice President Adam Shapiro, information processing equipment investment surpassed residential investment in the United States during the second quarter, marking the first time this has occurred since the mid-1970s. Real private residential fixed investment declined 18% from its early 2021 peak to $748 billion, while information processing equipment investment surged 51% to $752 billion. Shapiro attributed the shift to high interest rates constra

According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers on September 21, the top 10 MPV producers sold 528,000 units in the first eight months of 2026, accounting for 79% of total MPV sales. Among these manufacturers, Great Wall Motor and Geely Automotive showed growth compared to the same period last year, while Chery Automobile accelerated its MPV push. Other enterprises experienced varying degrees of decline.

According to securities industry sources, on September 21, SK Hynix ADR was included in the MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index during a regular rebalance, triggering automatic inclusion into the MVIS-tracking VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH). The $70 billion SMH ETF, the largest semiconductor ETF in the U.S., is expected to channel approximately $3.36 billion into SK Hynix ADR. South Korea's KODEX US Semiconductor ETF will also add SK Hynix ADR, with an estimated $580 million inflow. As of Sept

According to Nikkei, Japan will relax lending restrictions on regional banks in artificial intelligence and energy sectors. The policy adjustment aims to expand financing opportunities in these strategic growth areas.

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's government bond yields mostly rose on September 21. The 3-year yield climbed 2.1bp to 4.056% annually, while the 5-year rate jumped 5.0bp to 4.275%, posting the largest gain. The 10-year yield fell 0.9bp to 4.457%, and the 2-year rate rose 3.3bp to 4.013%. The 5-year bond auction underperformed market expectations with a 4.275% settlement price, drawing 238.7% subscription on 7.16 trillion won bids for the 3 trillion won offering. A bond dealer noted the ma