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DHL Raises 2026 Global Trade Growth Forecast to 4.6%, Up From 3.6%, Citing AI Device Demand

According to a report jointly compiled by German logistics giant DHL Group and NYU Stern School of Business, global merchandise trade is projected to grow 4.6% in 2026, up from the 3.6% forecast in January, driven by surging artificial intelligence device demand. The report also raised its 2027 trade growth forecast to 3.6% from the previously predicted 2.7%, citing resilience in global commerce despite headwinds from tariffs and geopolitical tensions.
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France Replaces Germany as Europe's Most Distressed Market, Debt Costs Rise

According to Weil Gotshal & Manges' latest European Distress Index (WEDI), France has surpassed Germany as Europe's most distressed market as of August. German corporate confidence improved slightly over the three-month period, while France remained flat, lifting it to the top of the index ranking. The data was collected before France's recent political turmoil and rising government financing costs, meaning the index may not yet fully reflect current deterioration. French enterprises are facing
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Congressional Panel Identifies Webull as National Security Threat Over China Ties, Stock Falls 30%

According to a bipartisan congressional panel report released this morning, online trading platform Webull is identified as a national security threat due to structural ties to the Chinese government. The House Select Committee on China alleged that Webull's software development, data pipelines, and core engineering operations rely on infrastructure subject to Beijing's laws, which can compel companies to cooperate with the Chinese government. The committee also stated that Webull misrepresented
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Temasek CIO Cites AI Investment Reversal, Inflation as Two Major Market Risks for 2027

According to Guru Club, on Oct 7, Temasek International's Chief Investment Officer Rohit Sipahimalani flagged two major market risks heading into 2027: a potential reversal in AI-related investment momentum and inflation driving up bond yields that could halt equity gains. Sipahimalani stated that AI investment fatigue poses the greatest risk, though he noted it may not occur immediately. He also emphasized inflation concerns coupled with changing interest rates as a key risk factor, adding that
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RWE Says Data Centers Push Up European Grid Investment Costs, Shouldn't Be Shared by All Consumers

According to Jin10, RWE said today that surging data center power demands are pushing up European grid infrastructure investment needs. RWE Chief Executive Markus Kreyberg stated that whoever creates the additional demand should bear these infrastructure costs, not households and businesses: "If demand increases, more grid and stable power capacity are needed. But currently, those causing the additional demand aren't paying for these costs."
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German Chancellor Merz Seeks Coalition Compromise on Pension and Tax Reforms, October 7

According to Jin10, on October 7, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called a key coalition meeting to seek compromise and stabilize the increasingly fractured government alliance between the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD). Merz stated: "Finding a common path I can still support within this governing coalition is a continuous and extremely challenging task." The planned reforms include restructuring Germany's pension system, reforming the long-term care fram
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WEF Publishes Digital Assets Report: Stablecoins Hit $300B Market Cap, $33T Transaction Volume in 2025

According to the World Economic Forum, the organization published its Digital Economy Inflection Point report in January 2026, identifying stablecoins as the primary driver of cryptocurrency adoption. The report highlighted a global stablecoin market capitalization exceeding $300 billion, with stablecoin transaction volume reaching $33 trillion in 2025, up from $27.6 trillion in 2024. Davos 2026 featured two official crypto-focused sessions, up from one in 2025, reflecting mainstream institution
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Ripple Mints 30M RLUSD, $59.5M Issued in Two Days

According to the Ripple Stablecoin Tracker, Ripple minted 30 million RLUSD in recent activity, following issuance of $59.5 million over September 21-22. RLUSD's market capitalization has reached approximately $2.5 billion, up from $2 billion in August. Ripple's stablecoin has become XRPL's primary dollar-pegged asset. Recent reserve data showed over $2.4 billion of RLUSD circulating, backed by approximately $2.53 billion in reserve assets. RLUSD accounts for roughly 93% of the XRP Ledger's total
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UK Wind Power Hits Record 6.62 TWh in September, Yet Electricity Prices Double Year-over-Year

According to Jin10, UK wind power generation reached 6.62 terawatts per hour in September, a record high for the month and up 4% year-over-year, pushing natural gas generation to its lowest September level on record. However, UK electricity prices remained approximately double compared to the same period last year. The surge in wind capacity has shifted energy production toward renewables, yet electricity costs remain elevated due to persistent exposure to natural gas price volatility; even as g
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Trafigura Acquires 7 Tankers from SFL on October 7

According to Jin10 Data, Trafigura Group purchased 7 tankers from NYSE-listed SFL on October 7. The deal includes 4 LR2-type product tankers built in 2014–2015 and 3 Suezmax-type tankers built in 2019. All vessels will be delivered within the next six months.
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Bitcoin Longs Liquidated $487M in 24 Hours Before Fed Minutes

According to The Block, $487.2 million in Bitcoin long positions were liquidated overnight on October 6-7, sending BTC below $84,000. The sell-off began around 9:45 p.m. ET on October 6, with Bitcoin falling from roughly $85,300 to a low near $83,577 within about 25 minutes. More than 100,000 traders were affected across exchanges during the cascade. Total liquidations across all crypto assets reached $555.6 million in the 24-hour window, with long positions accounting for $487.2 million and sho
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Thai SEC Files Complaint Against As Sure Technology for Unauthorized Digital Asset Trading

According to the Thai SEC, on October 7, the regulator filed a complaint against As Sure Technology Co., Ltd. and its directors for operating a digital asset trading center without the necessary authorization. The complaint also addresses the company's alleged actions in blocking access to essential information. This enforcement action marks a significant regulatory move targeting unauthorized digital asset operations in Thailand.
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Evernorth Pushes Nasdaq Debut to Oct. 12 on Administrative Delay

According to an Oct. 6 SEC Form 8-K filing, Evernorth delayed its Nasdaq IPO debut to Oct. 12 from Oct. 8 due to an administrative delay in the business combination closing with Armada Acquisition Corp. II. The transaction closing is now expected around Oct. 9, with Class A shares to begin trading under ticker XRPN on Nasdaq on Oct. 12. Evernorth expects to hold approximately 473 million XRP and roughly $300 million in gross cash proceeds at closing, positioning it as one of the largest dedicate
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Florida Sues TP-Link on October 6 for Misrepresenting Router Safety and China Ties

According to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, the state sued TP-Link on October 6 for misrepresenting the safety of its routers and concealing ties to China. Uthmeier claimed the company falsely advertised how secure its products were, overstated separation from China, and failed to disclose that many router models cannot automatically update themselves. TP-Link stopped supporting several older models after Chinese state-sponsored hackers exploited them. The AG stated that TP-Link claime
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