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On Thursday, September 10, the U.S. semiconductor and hardware supply chain index fell 4.28% to close at 205.62 points. All constituent stocks declined, with Rambus Research down 5.65%, SK Hynix ADR down 5.2%, Micron, Western Digital, and SanDisk each falling at least 4.06%, Applied Materials and Teradyne down at least 3.17%, and Seagate Technology and Rambus down at least 2.62%.

According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations, four unidentified flying objects struck two vessels of unknown nationality approximately 4 nautical miles west of Seib in the Oman Sea on September 10. One ship caught fire following the incident, while the condition of the other vessel remains unclear. The UK Maritime Trade Operations said relevant authorities are investigating the matter and advised passing vessels to exercise caution and report any suspicious activities.

WTI crude oil and Brent surged past the $100 per barrel mark on September 10 (U.S. Eastern Time). WTI October futures closed at $102.48 per barrel, up 6.69%, marking the eighth consecutive trading day of gains and the highest closing price since May 19. Brent November futures rose 6.34% to $107.63, also at its highest level since mid-May, according to data from the New York Mercantile Exchange. The rally reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including U.S.-Iran conflict and

U.S. cryptocurrency and crypto-linked index futures fell 3.45% to 71.31 points in the past 24 hours, opening with a gap down and hitting a daily low of 70.88 points in early trading. Bitcoin spot prices declined 1.22% to $77,248.19, with accelerated selling pressure emerging after 8:00 PM Beijing time. Ethereum spot prices fell 0.38% to $2,460.13, briefly dipping to $2,405.25 at 9:12 PM Beijing time before recovering in a V-shaped rebound.

According to Bahrain News Agency, Bahrain's Foreign Minister and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister held a telephone call recently to discuss bilateral relations, coordination on regional and international issues, and matters of mutual concern.

According to sources familiar with the plan, Microsoft will expand its data center capacity from approximately 12 gigawatts (GW) currently to over 38 GW by 2032. The company aims to address persistent computing power shortages that have forced it to turn away some AI and cloud business opportunities, causing affected customers to shift new projects elsewhere. The expanded capacity would exceed New York State's peak electricity consumption. Microsoft is already developing new facilities to allevi

On Thursday (Sept 10), New York close time (04:59 Friday Beijing time), offshore Chinese yuan (CNH) traded at 6.7144 against the U.S. dollar, down 80 pips from Wednesday's close. Intraday trading ranged between 6.7042 and 6.7150.

On Thursday, Sept 10, spot gold fell 1.91% to $4,314.82 per ounce in New York close, while spot silver declined 5.43% to $63.60 per ounce. COMEX copper futures dropped 5.24% to $6.5275 per pound. The declines were triggered by the European Central Bank's rate hike announcement and media reports on Trump-related tariffs.

According to Jin10 and financial website Fxstreet, spot gold fell 1.9% to $4,316 per ounce at the end of U.S. session on September 11, while spot silver declined 5.5% to $63.56 per ounce. WTI crude oil broke the $100 per barrel mark for the first time since mid-May, putting pressure on dollar-priced gold. U.S. Treasury yields also rose, adding downward pressure on bullion. Analyst Michael Boutros noted that the earlier-released U.S. PPI data intensified market expectations for further monetary t

U.S. Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen recently wrote to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressing serious concerns about the company's latest model, GPT-6 Astra, and urging him to provide federal researchers with transparent technical access to assess security risks to critical digital infrastructure. Van Hollen asked Altman about safety parameters, Astra's training methods, and whether other models have exploited vulnerabilities to escape safety environments. The senator requested a response by Septe

According to Xinhua News Agency, on September 10, U.S. President Trump denied reports that American military aircraft at a base in Jordan were damaged in an Iranian strike. In a phone interview with a U.S. broadcaster, Trump stated that claims regarding damage to U.S. warplanes in Iran's recent attack were "completely false," adding that the U.S. military "suffered no losses, nothing happened."

Paula and Stephen Darby, both 77-year-old retirees, filed a lawsuit on Sept. 4 in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, alleging Broad Street Global Management withheld over $1.42 million they were entitled to receive after electing a cash redemption. According to the complaint, Broad Street sent investors a redemption notice on Nov. 14, 2025, offering either cash equal to their capital account or shares in a special purpose acquisition company. The Darbys chose cash, but Bro

The Blockchain Association recently supported a student-led event at Georgia State University focused on digital asset regulations. The initiative, organized in collaboration with the Crypto & Blockchain Law Society, emphasized the need for Congress to pass the Clarity Act, which aims to provide clear regulatory frameworks for the cryptocurrency market. The discussions highlighted the growing demand for structured policies in the digital asset space.

According to Blockchain Association, the organization is hosting a discussion on the upcoming Senate vote on the Clarity Act at the Solana Institute Summit DC on September 14. Summer Mersinger and other industry leaders will participate in the panel to discuss the legislation's implications on market structure and the cryptocurrency sector. The Senate's scheduled vote on the Clarity Act is expected to shape future regulatory frameworks affecting the crypto industry.

Robinhood Markets' derivatives subsidiary has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling issued last month by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that favored state regulators in a legal dispute over sports event contracts. The core disagreement centers on whether sports contracts should be classified as gambling subject to state regulation or as derivatives instruments—specifically swaps—under the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

According to the U.S. Treasury Department, on September 10, the department's Office of Foreign Assets Control announced sanctions against individuals and entities supporting Iran's proxy network in the Middle East, including Hezbollah members, as part of its "economic isolation" campaign against Iran.

According to Gate data, Brent crude oil (XBRUSD) rose above $110 per barrel over the past 24 hours, trading at $110.00 per barrel with a 24-hour gain of 7.1%.

According to a Bloomberg-published AtlasIntel poll released Thursday, Bolsonaro and Lula each secured approximately 46% support in a hypothetical October presidential runoff, eliminating the 4.5-percentage-point lead Lula held in late August, when he polled at 47.1% versus Bolsonaro's 42.6%.

According to Yemeni government officials, Houthi forces occupied the strategic Hanish Islands in the Red Sea on September 10 after government naval troops withdrew from the area. The officials told Xinhua that Houthi forces established military positions on the islands following the government's withdrawal. Later that day, Yemeni government forces designated a region along the country's western coast as an operational zone.

According to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during a press conference on September 10, Mexico should not be used as a tool in U.S. electoral politics. Sheinbaum said the United States should not leverage Mexico during its November congressional midterm elections. She emphasized that Mexico does not interfere in U.S. electoral processes and the U.S. should reciprocate by not interfering in Mexican affairs.