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According to Goldman Sachs, on September 14, the bank raised its demand forecast for 800G and above optical modules to 144 million units and 171 million units for 2027 and 2028, respectively—increases of 39% and 36% from prior estimates. The bank projects 1.6T optical module prices will remain above $700, with 800G products declining by only single-digit percentages in 2027. Goldman Sachs forecasts that supply constraints in key components such as DSP, lasers, and PCBs will become the primary bo

The Shanghai Financial Regulatory Bureau issued new guidelines on September 14, 2026, aimed at promoting artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing deployment across the city's banking and insurance sectors to enhance fintech operations. The framework encourages qualified financial institutions to build enterprise-level AI platforms and apply blockchain, big data, and quantum computing to product development, business decision-making, and risk management. Banks are directed to ex

GRIN's price surged 10.38% to $0.012335 in the past hour, marking strong buying pressure in the market. Over the last 24 hours, the token has gained 14.15%, with a current market cap of $2.76 million and 24-hour trading volume of $1,408.25.

Canada's August consumer price index (CPI) monthly rate is set to be released shortly. The data will provide an update on inflation trends for the month.

According to e-commerce platforms in China, the iPhone 18 Pro 256GB model fell to 9,099 yuan on September 14—just two days after presale began—marking a 900 yuan discount from Apple's official price. The discount consists of a 300 yuan official subsidy and 600 yuan store promotion. The platform pledged delivery by September 27.

SC crude oil surged over 11% to a record high today, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia's oil pipeline came under attack, while major shipping routes through the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz faced disruptions, raising concerns over crude supply. Market participants expect oil prices to remain volatile with upward pressure in the near term.

According to Fortune, Apple launched its first folding iPhone, the iPhone Duo, during its fall event on September 9, starting at $1,999. The device marks the most significant form-factor shift for the iPhone in nearly two decades. Samsung revealed that its new-generation foldable phones saw sales growth of 30% year-over-year, with the company noting strong consumer demand following the July release of its Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 series. Samsung's newest Galaxy Z Fold 8, which shares a passp

According to PANews citing DefiLlama data, BNB Chain's total value locked in DeFi surpassed Solana today (September 14). Binance founder Changpeng Zhao commented on the development, stating: "There is still a long way to go before surpassing Ethereum. This is not a competition. Keep building!"

According to Stocktwits, on Monday (Sept. 14), The Elmet Group (ELMT) shares surged 48% in premarket trading after announcing $450 million committed investment from the U.S. Department of War to expand tungsten mining, processing and manufacturing. More than $165 million is designated for U.S. operations in Maine, Michigan and Ohio, with additional funding supporting mining and processing investments in Australia and Spain. Separately, Elmet Technologies received an indefinite-delivery contract

According to Interfax, Kazakhstan's oil production declined 8.4% from January to August 2026, with the country producing 61.7 million tons during the period.

According to BlockBeats, U.S. pre-market crypto-linked stocks showed mixed movements on September 14, based on BIT (bit.com) market data. COIN rose 2.23% while PURR fell 2.33%. Other movers included MSTR up 0.04%, CRCL up 1.69%, STRC down 0.08%, BMNR down 0.88%, SBET down 0.65%, and HOOD down 0.08%.

According to International Cyber Digest and Cointelegraph, on September 13, attackers who obtained Revolut customer data began publishing leaked identity documents and selfies online, threatening to release more data daily until the fintech pays a ransom. The threat actors wrote on Telegram: "We're going to start releasing more and more data everyday until revolut pays for leaking their customers." The exposed materials include passport copies, verification selfies, account statements, IBANs, an

According to ChainCatcher, citing Gate market data, Micron Technology (MU.O) fell 6% in premarket trading and SK Hynix (SKHY.O) declined 7.5% on September 14.

According to Whale Alert, USDC Treasury minted 250 million USDC on the Solana blockchain on September 14 at 8:03 p.m. Beijing time.

According to Michael Saylor on X, Strategy repurchased $139 million worth of STRC last week. As of September 13, 2026, the company holds 845,050 bitcoin and $6.4 billion in cash reserves.

According to Strive CEO Matt Cole on X, the company acquired 469 BTC for $36.6 million today, with an average cost of $77,954 per coin, expanding its total Bitcoin holdings to 25,000 BTC. The acquisition was funded entirely through SATA, which now has a nominal issuance exceeding $1 billion.

According to Isabel Schnabel, a member of the European Central Bank's Executive Board, energy price trends—including crude oil, diesel, and natural gas—are "quite concerning" as policymakers weigh further rate increases following last week's hike. Schnabel noted that diesel prices are particularly troubling, as refining capacity has declined sharply and cannot be quickly restored. Natural gas prices are also a concern, with European gas storage levels low and competition with Asia for liquefied

According to a Reuters survey released on September 14, 86 out of 101 economists expect the Federal Reserve to raise the federal funds rate to 3.75%-4.00% on September 16. The latest forecast marks a shift from a September 9 survey in which 65 out of 93 economists anticipated the central bank would maintain rates unchanged this month. Separately, China's central bank released August financial statistics on September 14, showing broad money supply (M2) growth of 7.5% year-over-year, while narrow

According to trading sources, Qatar Energy launched a tender on September 14 to sell 500,000 barrels of crude oil from its ports in the Strait of Hormuz region via FOB (free on board) pricing. The crude includes Al-Shaheen, Qatar Marine, and Qatar Land grades, with loading scheduled for October and November. The tender will close on Tuesday, according to Jin10 Data.

According to the Shanghai Gold Exchange, gold T+D fell 0.51% to 933.17 yuan/gram and silver T+D declined 1.75% to 15,315 yuan/kilogram during evening trading on September 14.