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According to Citadel Securities, approximately $7 trillion in S&P 500 options expire today (Sept. 19) in a quarterly event known as "triple witching," where derivative contracts tied to stocks, index options, and futures concentrate into a single expiration date. The event typically forces traders to roll existing positions or establish new ones, often intensifying market volatility.

On Friday (Sept 18), two-year U.S. Treasury yields rose 7.92 basis points to 4.7433%, accumulating a weekly gain of 11.79 basis points and approaching levels last seen in late April 2024. Ten-year Treasury yields climbed 6.57 basis points to 4.9961%, with a weekly increase of 2.92 basis points.

According to Trump's announcement on September 18, the United States, Denmark, and Greenland have reached an agreement that grants the U.S. permanent control over Greenland's security affairs and related matters. Trump stated the agreement requires no payment from the United States. Under the agreement, no U.S. adversary shall establish bases, deploy military forces, or conduct sensitive investments in Greenland without explicit written American approval.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated on September 18 that the nuclear triad remains a key guarantee of Russia's state sovereignty and plays a crucial role in maintaining the global balance of power.

According to Algorand, the SEC's Innovation Exemption allows trading of tokenized U.S. stocks on public blockchains through permissioned venues. The regulatory development emphasizes that fast finality and low fees will be crucial as traditional markets transition on-chain, positioning platforms like Algorand to facilitate these transactions and potentially enhance liquidity in tokenized asset markets.

Micron Technology's Taichung workers entered mediation on Friday (September 18) demanding a permanent 15% share of global operating profit, with a second mediation session scheduled for Monday (September 21). If the company does not present a concrete profit-sharing proposal, the unions plan to declare talks broken and move toward a strike vote. The two unions represent more than 80% of Micron's roughly 15,000 Taiwan employees, with preliminary surveys showing approximately 80% of workers suppor

Offshore yuan (CNH) traded at 6.6955 against the U.S. dollar at the close of trading on September 18 (04:59 Beijing time on September 19), up 86 pips from the previous session. The pair approached its level from July 8, 2022 (6.6862) and broke through the 6.7 mark at 09:15 for the first time since January 16, 2023. This week, offshore yuan gained 0.19% cumulatively, with consolidation in early weeks followed by sustained strength on Thursday and Friday. Intraday trading ranged between 6.7044 and

According to sources, the United States and Denmark are set to reach an agreement on Greenland that will strengthen U.S. military presence on the island without affecting Danish sovereignty.

According to Pyth Network's official announcement, the oracle protocol expanded its market coverage to include new India ETF, enhanced US equity offerings, and additional commodity and index futures. The expansion also brings enhanced 24/7 crypto data and redemption rate information through the Pyth Pro API.

According to Bloomberg and Yonhapinfomax, WTI crude oil futures for October delivery fell to $100.30 per barrel, down $1.61 (1.58%), on September 18 (US ET). Brent crude for November settlement declined 0.91% to $103.87 per barrel. Both benchmarks extended a four-day losing streak despite supply concerns from Middle East tensions. Saudi Aramco halted long-term crude shipments to Europe in October following a pipeline attack, but diplomatic expectations for de-escalation supported the market decl

On Friday (Sept. 18), spot gold rose 0.83% to $4,377.73/oz, up 0.68% for the week, according to market data. COMEX gold futures climbed 0.18% to $4,416.90/oz, while spot silver surged 1.57% to $66.2452/oz, gaining 2.73% weekly; COMEX silver futures advanced 2.43% to $66.770/oz. COMEX copper futures rose 0.86% to $6.7185/lb. The Philly Gold/Silver Index fell 0.19% to 394.50, down 1.23% for the week, while the NYSE ARCA Gold Miners Index rose 0.25% to 2,741.65. State Street Global Advisors Metals

According to the International Monetary Fund, Lebanon's economic activity is forecast to contract significantly in 2026, with inflation remaining in double digits.

According to Yonhapinfomax, on Sept 18, the USD/JPY exchange rate plunged over 1 yen after the Bank of Japan (BOJ) conducted a rate check in the foreign exchange market, triggering speculation of potential intervention ahead of Japan's extended "Silver Week" holiday through Sept 23. USD/JPY fell from around 158 yen to 156.732 yen, while the dollar index (DXY) declined to 100.205 from 100.215. Concurrently, crude oil prices dropped for a fourth consecutive day amid expectations for diplomatic res

According to Jin10, on September 19, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. is "easily winning" its war against Iran and that Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons. Trump acknowledged that Americans may face higher gas prices to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, suggesting the public would prefer rising fuel costs over allowing Iran to develop a nuclear arsenal. He predicted the conflict will end soon and that gas prices will subsequently decline, potentially falling below pre-wa

Grayscale announced a 3-for-1 share split for its Zcash ETF (ZCSH) on September 18, following more than $233 million in cumulative inflows since the fund's August 25 launch. Shareholders of record at the close of trading on September 28 will receive two additional shares for every share held, with split-adjusted trading beginning September 30. The split does not alter the total value of investor holdings. The ETF held approximately $890 million in net assets as of September 17 and generated over

According to FinanceFeeds, on Sep 18, the Federal Reserve raised its Fed funds target range by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00% in a unanimous vote, marking its first rate hike in three years. The Summary of Economic Projections signaled a hawkish bias, with the median rate forecast rising to 4.1% by end-2026. The Bank of Japan advanced its normalization by lifting its short-term rate target to 1.25% in a 7-2 vote, while the European Central Bank held its deposit rate at 2.50% and the Bank of Engl

Moody's upgraded Greece's credit rating outlook to positive from stable, signaling improved confidence in the country's fiscal and economic trajectory.

According to Polygon CEO Sandeep Nailwal via ChainCatcher, the Polygon network is preparing to deploy a permissionless burn contract that will permanently destroy 100 million POL as the first tranche, representing 83% of the 121 million POL held by the network's base fee collector. The contract is currently live on testnet and will be deployed to mainnet following final approval from the security committee. Subsequent quarterly community-triggered burns are planned. The first burn accounts for a

According to Stand With Crypto, the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act this week, marking a setback for digital asset regulation advocates. The organization noted that 67 million crypto owners are positioned to influence the upcoming congressional elections, potentially impacting future cryptocurrency legislation.

According to the Federal Reserve, U.S. bank deposits reached $19.657 trillion in the latest week, up from $19.566 trillion the previous week, marking an increase of $91 billion.