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According to S&P Global Market Intelligence, Japan's private sector activity slowed in September, with the composite PMI output index falling to its slowest pace since May, though marking the 18th consecutive month of expansion. Employment numbers posted their largest increase in seven months as companies expanded capacity to meet sustained sales growth. Business confidence also strengthened, driven by rising demand for AI-related services and anticipated growth in defense and automotive sectors

According to BlockBeats, on September 24, trader 'Maxwell Huang' opened a 10x leveraged long position in PUMP worth $600,000, according to TradingBeats monitoring. The account's total unrealized gains increased to $780,000. The trader also reduced positions in BTC and ETH overnight while increasing HYPE holdings.

According to Nikkei, Honda is nearing completion of preparations for a new hybrid vehicle production factory in Ohio. The Japanese automaker will invest approximately 300 to 400 billion yen in the facility.

On Thursday morning, September 24, Shanghai gold opened at 928.27 yuan per gram, trading 0.93 yuan above the international gold price of approximately 927.34 yuan per gram.

According to sources cited by Caixin, Hong Kong's government plans to issue multi-currency digital green bonds to raise between HK$15 billion and HK$20 billion (US$1.9 billion to US$2.6 billion), making it the largest such offering globally. The bonds will be denominated in U.S. dollars, Hong Kong dollars, euros, and offshore Chinese yuan, with pricing as early as next Monday. The government has engaged multiple banks to conduct fixed-income investor conferences this week.

According to Jin10, North Korea's defense research department conducted a test of an upgraded 240mm guided rocket artillery shell on September 22. The upgraded munition features an autonomous precision guidance system capable of striking targets 100 kilometers away via ballistic flight trajectory and targets 115 kilometers away via composite gliding flight mode.

According to Korea Exchange on September 24, Samsung Electronics closed at 286,500 won on September 23, extending gains for seven consecutive trading days since September 14. The stock is 4.7% away from 300,000 won. Historical data shows KOSPI has risen in 15 of 22 Chuseok holiday periods over the past two decades, with an average post-holiday return of 1.34% compared to negative 0.05% before the break. Samsung Electronics also announced record shareholder returns of 90-110 trillion won this yea

According to ChainCatcher, Hong Kong is planning to issue digital green bonds worth HK$150-200 billion (US$19-26 billion) as early as next Monday, marking the largest such transaction globally, according to informed sources. The bonds will be denominated in US dollars, Hong Kong dollars, euros, and offshore Chinese yuan. Multiple banks have been arranging investor meetings this week.

According to Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Thailand and the U.S. continue negotiations on a tariff agreement, with market access remaining a key point of contention. Phuangketkeow made the remarks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on September 24, stating that both countries are engaged in serious discussions on the tariff issue.

TORN climbed 12.7% to $7.81 within the past hour, with 24-hour trading volume reaching $2,304,220. The token gained 17.30% over the last 24 hours, with prices fluctuating between $6.01 and $7.81. TORN's current market cap stands at $37,258,683.

At Meta Connect 2026 on Wednesday, the company unveiled its long-awaited Meta VR Glasses priced at $1,299.99, set to launch in spring 2027. The lightweight headset features 5K Infinite Display technology and supports eye tracking, hand gestures and voice control. Meta also introduced Muse Charm, a keychain-sized AI device launching in December. CEO Mark Zuckerberg positioned both products around the company's broader "personal superintelligence" strategy, stating Muse AI will evolve into a tool

According to Lookonchain, a large whale closed its entire long position of 1,425 BTC today. The position, valued at approximately $119.3 million at liquidation, generated a profit of roughly $1.5 million.

According to BlockBeats on September 24, gold fell below $4,300 per ounce amid dollar strength and rising Treasury yields, though TD Securities and BMO Capital Markets both expect the metal to breach $5,000 in 2027. TD Securities noted that gold's traditional negative correlation with real interest rates has weakened, with geopolitical risks and de-dollarization potentially supporting demand. Global gold ETFs accumulated approximately 6.3 million ounces since July, while central banks purchased

According to Shanghai Baozhu, MMLC battery-grade lithium carbonate's mid-market price fell to 130,150 yuan/ton during this morning's trading session, down 2,250 yuan/ton from the previous day's 16:30 close.

Fintech company Reap has partnered with Visa to launch stablecoin-linked Visa credit cards across more than 100 markets globally. The collaboration will expand Reap's operations from Asia and Latin America into Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Under Visa's Asia-Pacific stablecoin settlement program, Reap will use stablecoins to directly settle payment obligations, with plans to explore additional payment models and multi-currency stablecoin functionality.

According to The Defiant, Cosmos Hub resumed block production after 24 hours and 48 minutes of downtime. The Neutron attacker's wallet spent 20,199 USDC to acquire voting power, completing the stake 12 minutes before a critical proposal deadline, and subsequently transferred 1.23 million ATOM.

According to BlockBeats, crypto podcaster Andy announced on Sept 24 that a major institutional asset management company is set to reveal significant news regarding stock tokenization, with the largest asset managers deepening ties with stock issuers.

According to BlockBeats citing Ember data, a whale started closing its short position in Caiwei Microelectronics (CXMT) on September 24, two months after initiating a short sale, with an estimated loss of $10.84 million, including $5.24 million in funding fees. The address had shorted 2.9 million shares (approximately $18.85 million) at $6.50 per share just before CXMT's listing in late July. It is now planning to unwind approximately 2 million shares (approximately $17.04 million) via TWAP exec

According to Stocktwits, Viking Therapeutics (VKTX) jumped 36% on Tuesday after the company released positive maintenance data for its obesity drug VK2735, marking its best one-day gain in over two years. Patients maintained up to 97% of their weight loss when switched from weekly to every-other-week injections, and up to 90% when moved to monthly doses. On Wednesday, shares fell in after-hours trading after Viking announced plans to raise $400 million through $200 million in common stock and $2

According to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, starting October 1, the territory will expand its "Scheme for Facilitated Entry for Specially Invited Persons," extending coverage from Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states to Central Asia and Middle East countries and regions. All government policy bureaus and departments will be permitted to issue invitations under the scheme to promote trade, economic cooperation, and exchanges. The government will simult