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According to Yahoo Finance, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields hit 5.33% on October 5, the highest level since 2002, and are currently trading at 5.31%. The surge reflects increased bond supply amid reduced demand from traditional long-term investors, according to economist Mohamed El-Erian. Eric Wallerstein, strategist at Clocktower Group with prior experience at the White House and Federal Reserve, stated that the bond market poses an immediate threat, while investor Peter Schiff highlighted that an

According to Korea Securities Finance, on October 6, the company issued $300 million in foreign currency bonds for the first time since its establishment in 1955. The three-year bonds carry a yield of 4.977%, comprising the three-year U.S. Treasury yield plus 47 basis points, and received an Aa2 rating from Moody's, matching South Korea's sovereign credit rating. Investor composition included banks (48%), asset managers (39%), and others (13%). The company stated the strong investor participatio

According to Korea Exchange, BankSalad, South Korea's first-mover mydata operator, filed its Kosdaq listing application on October 2, with Mirae Asset Securities as the lead underwriter. The fintech platform's H1 2026 consolidated revenue reached 139 billion won, up only 7.3% year-over-year, while operating loss deteriorated from 23 billion won to 49 billion won, primarily due to expansion into insurance agency operations. Financial investors' prospects for successful capital recovery remain unc

According to the Los Angeles Times, President Trump said at a campaign rally on October 6 that Iran could destroy Los Angeles and San Diego. In remarks about a potential U.S.-Iran conflict, Trump stated: "They can destroy a city, let them destroy Los Angeles, let them destroy San Diego. It's just a small price to pay." The comments sparked swift criticism from California leaders, with Governor Newsom writing on social media that the remarks were "unhinged and dangerous," while San Diego Mayor To

According to Jin10, executives from Los Angeles and Long Beach ports stated on October 6 that they expect to strengthen trade cooperation with China. Both officials emphasized that stable U.S.-China relations are crucial for global economics, American consumers, and international supply chain resilience. For Los Angeles Port, China trade currently accounts for approximately 40% of its business volume. Long Beach Port executives noted that enhanced cooperation would mean more stable cargo volumes

Japan's 10-year government bond auction recorded a tail spread of 0.02 today, marking the lowest level since June 2025. The tail spread indicates the difference between the auction's weighted average price and the lowest successful bid, with tighter spreads suggesting stronger demand.

Japan's 10-year government bond auction recorded a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.76, marking the highest level since May.

According to Thailand's Commerce Ministry, the consumer price index rose 2.82% year-on-year in September, below the expected 3.1%. The ministry forecast full-year inflation at 1.8% to 2.2%.

South Korea's KOSDAQ index rose 2.65% to 916.95 on October 6, the first trading day following the holiday break, breaking past the 910-point threshold. Juseong Engineering surged 17% and climbed to second place by market capitalization in the KOSDAQ market. The index opened higher and extended gains throughout the morning session. Foreign investors and institutions purchased net 129.4 billion won and 41 billion won respectively, supporting the index, while retail investors sold 168.4 billion won

According to the New York Times on October 5, U.S. companies are continuing aggressive investments in artificial intelligence and data centers despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to combat inflation with high interest rates. In the second quarter of 2026, corporate computing equipment investments surged 60% year-over-year to over $100 billion, and data center construction spending has grown more than five-fold since early 2022. Projections suggest investments in AI chips, data centers, and pow

According to StockTwits, Novavax (NVAX) surged 20% yesterday as a Russian plague lab worker's death sparked buying in vaccine and biodefense stocks. Emergent BioSolutions (EBS) climbed 14%, Arcturus Therapeutics (ARCT) gained 13%, and Moderna (MRNA) rose 7%. The rally broadened to protective equipment and antiviral stocks, with Lakeland Industries (LAKE) gaining 15% and Alpha Pro Tech (APT) and NanoViricides (NNVC) each rising 13%. Russian authorities called the regional situation stable, while

According to FactSet, 60% of S&P 500 components have received "buy" ratings from Wall Street analysts, marking the highest proportion on record as the third-quarter earnings season approaches. This compares to a five-year average of 55.9%, while sell ratings remain below the historical average at 5.5%. Analyst sentiment varies sharply by sector. Communication services and information technology lead with 70% buy ratings, followed by materials and energy at 64%, and healthcare at 61%. Consumer st

According to Semafor, Meta has ended its collaboration with UC Berkeley professor and Virtue AI founder Dawn Song's team after approximately four months, citing "work style incompatibility." The tech company recruited Song, along with Virtue AI co-founders Bo Li and Sanmi Koyejo, in June for its Superintelligence Labs. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone told Semafor that the partnership did not develop as expected, though the company declined to disclose specific points of disagreement or confirm whet

According to PANews, on October 6, BAYC co-founder Greg Solano responded to criticism from NFT whale Pranksy, who claimed BAYC damaged the NFT industry by overshadowing the technology with avatar projects, leading to a flood of copycat projects. Solano countered that Pranksy sold BAYC assets worth hundreds of millions of dollars while simultaneously promoting copycat projects and later removed these ventures from her profile. Solano concluded: "Either be the change you want to see, or enjoy the

According to ChainCatcher, crypto analyst Darkfost stated that Bitcoin's Bull Score Index currently sits at 80/100, remaining in a clear bullish zone with multiple indicators supporting further BTC upside. However, Darkfost noted that spot demand lags, observing that spot trading volumes remain low and no significant spot buy orders have emerged. He identified spot buying demand as the critical missing factor in current BTC market momentum, typically appearing as the final piece of a cycle.

TOKEN2049 Singapore 2026 kicks off October 7-8 at Marina Bay Sands, expected to draw around 25,000 attendees from over 7,000 companies. The event will feature more than 500 exhibitors and 300 speakers. Bitcoin's recent climb to approximately $86,000 from roughly $58,000 in late June marks the cryptocurrency's strongest quarterly performance since late 2024, setting an optimistic tone for the gathering.

According to Nokia CEO Justin Hotard, during a CNBC podcast on October 5, 2026, customers would be building AI data centers "2x faster" if supply constraints weren't impeding progress. Hotard identified two key bottlenecks: memory chip shortages and insufficient energy and power capacity. Nokia's Q2 2026 financial results support strong underlying demand. The company's AI and cloud business segment generated €446 million in net sales, doubling from the same period in 2025, and accounted for 9.3%

According to ChainCatcher, OKX's AI bill reached $10 million last month as the company confirmed that artificial intelligence has become core infrastructure rather than a pilot project. Currently, approximately 95% of OKX's engineering code merge requests are completed through AI workflows, with engineers remaining responsible for review and approval.

According to National Statistician Dennis Mapa, Philippine headline inflation jumped to 7.2% in September from 6.1% in August, with the seasonally adjusted rate accelerating to 1.1% from 0.5%. Eleven of 13 major commodity groups posted faster inflation than in August, with food and beverages rising 6.7%, core inflation reaching 4.7%, and rice inflation climbing 20.3%. Mapa highlighted that energy, transport, and housing rents showed persistent price pressure, raising risks of a second, stickier

According to Foresight News, stablecoin payments platform Rain and payment infrastructure company Modern Treasury have separately applied to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for national trust bank charters.