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According to ADP's September employment report, manufacturing added 17,000 jobs in September, reversing an 17,000-job decline in August. Construction added 15,000 jobs, while trade, transportation, and utilities remained flat. Financial services shed 16,000 jobs and professional/business services declined 11,000 jobs. The divergence signals uneven labor market conditions across sectors.

According to ADP data compiled by Jin10, U.S. employer wage growth across major industries remained largely stable in September versus August. Wage growth rates (year-over-year median): Construction held at 4.0%; Manufacturing and Financial Services both at 3.5%; Trade/Transportation/Utilities rose to 3.4% from 3.3%; Professional and Business Services remained at 3.2%.

According to Arkham's latest monitoring data, Morgan Stanley expanded its Bitcoin holdings through its spot Bitcoin ETF MSBT last week, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 10,436 BTC—surpassing the 10,000 mark for the first time. The holdings are valued at approximately $875 million as of late last week.

According to ADP, U.S. private sector employment rose by 90,000 jobs in September, exceeding the 70,000 forecast. The figure compared to 38,000 jobs added in August.

According to Shijiazhuang Pharma's announcement at EASD 2026, the company presented positive Phase III clinical trial results for TG103 (idaglutide alpha injection) combined with metformin for treating type 2 diabetes in Chinese adults. The study enrolled 632 patients and showed that TG103 15 mg achieved an HbA1c reduction of 1.38% at week 28, with efficacy onset observed at week 4 and sustained through week 52. Safety profile was comparable across treatment groups, with gastrointestinal events

U.S. private sector employment increased by 90,000 in September, surpassing the forecast of 75,000, according to ADP's National Employment Report. The figure marked a significant jump from August's 38,000 additions.

According to Gate, Dr. Han, founder and CEO of the exchange, will attend TOKEN2049 Singapore and deliver a keynote speech on the main stage. He will also participate in a fireside chat with four-time F1 World Champion Max Verstappen. On October 8, Gate will host a Gala Awards Dinner at Raffles Hotel Singapore, with approximately 300 global industry founders, institutional representatives, investors, content creators, and ecosystem partners expected to attend.

According to Yonhapnews TV, KOSPI fell for a fourth consecutive day to close at 6,800 on September 30, weighed down by surging U.S. long-term Treasury yields. The 30-year U.S. Treasury yield jumped to 5.61%, marking the highest level since 2002, while the 10-year yield exceeded 5.29%. Semiconductor stocks showed mixed performance; Samsung Electronics declined 1% while SK Hynix gained over 1%, supported by strength in U.S. chip stocks ahead of Micron's earnings announcement.

According to CNBC, OpenAI unveiled Dots, a personal AI agent, on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at its annual DevDay conference in San Francisco. Dots is available starting at $100 per month on OpenAI's Pro plan and higher, competing directly with Meta's Muse agent, which launched three weeks prior and is available for $20 monthly after a free tier with usage limits.

According to CNBC, Robinhood announced Tuesday evening at its HOOD Summit in Houston, Texas three new offerings to attract active traders: 24/7 stock trading including weekends starting next year (extending its current 24/5 feature), AI-powered automated trading tools enabling users to build custom agents for around-the-clock strategies, and crypto perpetual futures contracts in its app for leveraged cryptocurrency exposure. Robinhood shares jumped 3% in early trading Wednesday following the ann

According to Herald Economy, on September 30, Hanwha Investment & Securities announced a 900 billion won capital raise to strengthen financial stability and secure its path to becoming a comprehensive investment bank (종투사). The company aims to boost its equity capital to over 3 trillion won, surpassing the current 2.26 trillion won as of June. The capital raise comprises 500 billion won in third-party equity issuance directed at Hanwha Asset Management and its parent Hanwha Life Insurance, plus

According to MarketWatch, Microsoft (MSFT) stock has surged 36.4% in Q3 to date, on pace for its strongest quarter since 1998 when the stock gained 38.5%. The rally reflects renewed investor confidence in the company's AI investments and their commercial returns. Analysts attribute the gains to Microsoft's ability to articulate AI monetization. StoneX analyst Yi Fu Lee noted that the market is increasingly viewing Microsoft as one of the highest-quality platforms in tech, with investors seeking

According to the Financial Conduct Authority, the UK's FCA opened authorisation applications from cryptoasset companies today (September 30), requiring submissions by February 28, 2027, before the new regulatory regime takes effect on October 25, 2027. The framework will establish standards for consumer protection, asset safeguarding, market integrity, and financial resilience. FCA director Dominic Cashman stated that authorisation will not be automatic; firms must demonstrate compliance with re

According to ChainCatcher, Coinbase-backed crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto announced Senate endorsements on Sept 30, supporting four candidates: Ohio Republican Jon Husted (running against crypto-skeptic Sherrod Brown), Ashley Hinson (Iowa), and Chris Pappas (New Hampshire). The endorsements follow the failed Senate procedural vote on the CLARITY Act on Sept 15, which aimed to establish a federal regulatory framework for the crypto industry.

According to Shanghai Gold Exchange, on September 30 evening, gold futures (T+D) opened up 1.37% at 906.8 yuan per gram, while silver futures (T+D) rose 0.67% to 14,890 yuan per kilogram.

According to SpaceX, on September 28, Starship reached orbit for the first time and deployed 26 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites on its 14th flight. Engine trouble forced an early shutdown after separation from the Super Heavy booster, cutting the planned 10-hour mission to approximately 3 hours. The rocket returned to the Pacific, touched down upright, then tipped over and caught fire; SpaceX had not planned to recover the vehicle on this test.

According to The Rundown, OpenAI introduced dots today at its DevDay event, always-on agents that run 24/7 from cloud computers and integrate with over 4,000 applications including Slack and Teams. The agents run on GPT-6 Astra and are included with Pro and Business Premium plans. According to Reuters, Anthropic's leaked IPO prospectus revealed the Claude maker grew revenue 12x in 2025 while losing $8 billion operationally, targeting a $2 trillion-plus valuation. The filing flagged existential r

According to Standard Chartered, the investment bank initiated coverage of Ethena on Wednesday, forecasting ENA token will reach $2 by the end of 2028, implying roughly 669% upside from Wednesday's trading level of $0.26. Standard Chartered also expects Ethena's USDe stablecoin supply to expand more than eightfold, from $4.9 billion currently to approximately $40 billion by end-2028, as the protocol diversifies yield sources including real-world assets, DeFi, and tokenized equities, while implem

U.S. ADP employment data for September is set to be released in approximately 10 minutes. The ADP employment figure is closely watched as an early indicator of the monthly jobs market before the official nonfarm payroll report.

According to IATA, air passenger demand declined 0.8% in August, marking a slight contraction in international aviation travel during the month.