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04:17

China Installs 295,000 Industrial Robots in 2024, Becomes World's First Net Exporter

According to ChainCatcher, Chinese enterprises installed 295,000 new industrial robots in 2024, accounting for 54% of global total, according to International Federation of Robotics data. The nation's robotics industry generated over 300 billion yuan ($44 billion) in revenue last year with an average annual growth rate exceeding 20% over five years, per the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. China became the world's first net exporter of industrial robots in 2025, with exports surg
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04:15

Minimax Attracts Chinese Investors, Hong Kong Stock Connect Purchases Surpass Alibaba and Tencent in August

According to financial news reports, Chinese mainland investors purchased HK$10.6 billion worth of Minimax Group Inc stock via Hong Kong Stock Connect in August, surpassing Alibaba and Tencent Holdings. Since being added to Stock Connect on August 6, southbound investors have accumulated a 9.7% stake in the AI startup. The buying trend reflects growing investment enthusiasm among Chinese investors in domestic artificial intelligence model developers.
04:15

Indonesia Resolves Rare Earth Export Bottleneck, Resumes Shipments of Over 100 Detained Vessels in August

According to MoneyDJ, Indonesia's government resolved a rare earth export dispute in early August 2026 by implementing clearer export guidelines, allowing over 100 ships previously detained to resume shipping. The bottleneck originated in July when the government delayed issuing inspection reports for nickel iron and aluminum oxide products containing trace rare earth elements, citing unclear management standards. On August 3, Indonesian officials announced that export restrictions would apply o
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04:13

South Korea's KOSPI Falls 3.19% as U.S. Treasury Yields Surge to 4.79% on September 2

According to iNews24, South Korea's KOSPI index fell 3.19% to 6,617.90 on September 2 amid a sharp spike in U.S. 10-year Treasury yields to 4.79%, the highest level since January 2025. The surge was triggered by Middle East tensions, as the U.S. military conducted air strikes on Iran, causing WTI crude oil futures (October delivery) to jump 5.2% to $90.22. Foreign investors accelerated their exit from South Korean equities, selling net 9.814 trillion Korean won in July and 12.017 trillion Korean
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04:13

Google Introduces Agentic Video Understanding for Gemini API, Cutting Processing Costs by Up to 66%

According to Google, the company has introduced Agentic Video Understanding for Gemini API, reducing processing costs by up to 66% and token consumption by up to 88% in internal tests. The new feature enables the model to automatically select relevant video segments based on user queries, handling quick motions by adjusting frame rates and analyzing audio or transcripts as needed, with accuracy improvements of up to 7%. The functionality is now available on Gemini 3.7 Flash, 3.6 Flash, and 3.5 F
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04:13

Broadcom Reports Q3 Results Wednesday as Analysts Eye 83% Revenue Growth, AI Outlook

According to MarketWatch and JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur, Broadcom (AVGO) will hold its third-quarter earnings call after U.S. market close on Wednesday, with investors focused on two key questions: further clarity on the company's AI revenue guidance and management's outlook for sustaining AI chip business growth through fiscal 2028. Analysts estimate Broadcom's Q3 revenue will surge 83% year-over-year to $29.2 billion, with adjusted EPS rising 90.3% to $3.22. The semiconductor solutions segmen
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04:12

ECB's Villeroy Signals Readiness for Further Rate Hike If Inflation Heads Wrong Direction

According to Financial Times, ECB Governing Council member Villeroy said on September 2 that the central bank must be prepared to raise rates further if inflation begins moving in the wrong direction. Villeroy noted eurozone inflation remains above 3%, while economic growth is slightly stronger than pre-summer forecasts, a situation that concerns him. He emphasized that even at a 2.5% deposit rate, the ECB's policy would not be restrictive, with restrictive policy only beginning above 2.75%. Vil
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04:05

Metal Completes $4.5M Seed Round Led by a16z and Y Combinator

According to ChainCatcher, Metal, an AI-native operating system for private capital markets, completed a $4.5 million seed funding round led by a16z, Y Combinator, and Speedrun. The funding will accelerate development of software for founders to use during fundraising and throughout the capital formation process.
04:02

Ethereum Spot ETFs Record $109.5M Net Inflows Yesterday, Extending 12-Day Streak

According to SoSoValue data cited by Foresight News, Ethereum spot ETFs saw net inflows of $109.528 million yesterday (Sept. 1), extending a 12-day consecutive inflow streak. BlackRock's Staked ETH ETF ETHB led with $112.001 million in single-day inflows, while Fidelity's FETH recorded $48.12 million, and Grayscale's ETHE experienced the largest outflow at $73.977 million. Ethereum spot ETF total assets under management reached $15.212 billion, representing 5.21% of Ethereum's total market capit
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04:02

SHEIN Launches Native Utility Token on Solana Supported by xStocksFi

According to Solana's official announcement, fashion retailer SHEIN has launched a tokenization initiative on Solana's blockchain, issuing a native utility token to enhance customer rewards and payment systems. The token is supported by xStocksFi. Solana's blockchain was selected for its scalability, processing over 65,000 transactions per second with minimal fees, making it suitable for SHEIN's large-scale e-commerce operations.
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04:02

Australia's Q2 GDP Beats Forecast at 0.4%, AUD/USD Rises on September 2

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics on September 2, Australia's second-quarter GDP expanded 0.4% quarter-on-quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis, exceeding market expectations of 0.3% and the prior quarter's growth rate. Year-on-year, GDP rose 2.1%. Household consumption and net exports drove the growth. Consumer spending increased 0.4% quarter-on-quarter, contributing 0.2 percentage points to overall growth, aided by strong electric and hybrid vehicle purchases. Net exports retur
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04:02

Morgan Stanley Upgrades Robinhood on Prediction Markets Growth

According to Bloomberg, Morgan Stanley analyst Cyprys upgraded Robinhood's rating recently, citing strong performance from its prediction markets business. The platform has attracted over 2 million users and generated $156 million in revenue during the second quarter. The analyst noted that these users are also engaging with other Robinhood products.
04:02

South Korea Reports 10.5 Trillion Won in Overseas Digital Assets, Down 5.4% Year-on-Year

According to South Korea's National Tax Service, digital asset holdings reported overseas totaled 10.5 trillion won in 2026, down 5.4% year-on-year from 11.1 trillion won. The number of reporters increased slightly to 2,362 from 2,320, up 1.8%. The National Tax Service attributed the decline in reported amounts to overall price decreases in the crypto market. Individual filers accounted for 2,307 reporters and 9.8 trillion won, while 55 corporate entities reported 700 billion won.
04:01

Bitcoin Spot ETFs See $236M Net Outflows Yesterday; iShares IBIT Leads Outflow at $201M

According to SoSoValue data, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw total net outflows of $236 million yesterday (Sept 1, Eastern Time). iShares IBIT by BlackRock led outflows with $201 million, though its historical net inflows remain at $63.37 billion. Bitwise ETF BITB recorded the largest single-day inflow at $8.38 million. Total assets under management for Bitcoin spot ETFs reached $97.12 billion, representing 6.25% of Bitcoin's total market value. Cumulative net inflows across all Bitcoin spot ETFs have rea
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