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According to Melick, global commodities strategist at TD Securities, traders reduced their net crude oil positions this week amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the next phase of the Iran conflict. The strategist noted that no signs indicate normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz will resume in the short term.

According to Yonhapinfomax, the USD/KRW exchange rate fell to 1,368.00 won on Sept 1, down 0.60 won from the previous Seoul market close and 11.90 won lower than August 29, marking the lowest level in 13 months. The decline was driven by month-end selling pressure and a pullback in U.S. dollar strength after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Wash's hawkish remarks lost market momentum. The weakening of the dollar was partly offset by rising international crude oil prices amid renewed U.S.-Iran militar

According to Jin10, Japan's 10-year government bond auction scheduled for Tuesday faces demand pressure as yields approach the 3% milestone, with rates hitting 2.95% on Monday—the highest level in 30 years. The Bank of Japan is set to announce its policy decision on September 18, with Deputy Governor Yoshimi Hino signaling last week that a rate hike remains possible this month. Market participants are adopting cautious stances ahead of the decision, though some investors view 10-year yields at 3

According to Twitter, NEAR co-founder ilblackdragon recently discussed the concept of sovereign AI, emphasizing that artificial intelligence should fundamentally belong to its users. This perspective aligns with NEAR's commitment to decentralization and user empowerment, highlighting how AI technologies could be integrated within blockchain ecosystems to prioritize user control and ownership.

According to ChainCatcher, bitcoin miner Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) reported Q2 2026 financial results on August 31, with total revenue of $50.8 million and net loss of $81.6 million, primarily driven by non-cash impairment and disposal losses on mining equipment. Bitcoin mining revenue reached $47.4 million, and the company extracted 656 bitcoin during the quarter. Cango holds 1,056 bitcoin as digital asset reserves and maintains long-term debt of $31.2 million. The company operates 27.58 EH/s of

According to Korean Economic Daily, Fed Chair Kevin Powell's first Jackson Hole speech on August 28 triggered apparent hawkish signals, with marketplace interpreting his remarks as supporting a potential September rate hike. However, the broader speech message may indicate AI-supportive rather than purely hawkish policy intent. Market reaction was immediate: the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield surged to 4.76%, marking its highest level since January 2025, while stocks, gold, and Bitcoin all plummete

According to BlockBeats, citing BIT (bit.com) data, U.S. storage stocks climbed on Monday, September 1, with Galaxy Digital (GLXY) up 5.99% and Sandisk (SNDK) up 5.5%. Micron Technology (MU) gained 2.77% and SK Hynix (SKHY) rose 2.20%, while the broader market declined: the Dow fell 0.7%, S&P 500 dropped 0.33%, and Nasdaq slipped 0.12%.

According to Korea Venture Capital Association and industry sources, major South Korean securities firms announced plans today to invest 1 trillion won (approximately $760 million USD) in venture capital secondary funds over the next three years. The initiative, led by firms including Korea Investment & Securities, Mirae Asset Securities, NH Investment & Securities, Samsung Securities, KB Securities, and Hana Financial Investment, aims to address the nation's venture exit ecosystem's overrelianc

According to Yonhap Infomax, U.S. President Trump declared a national emergency for the power grid on August 26 (local time), empowering the Department of Energy to restrict imports of foreign electrical equipment and establish barriers against Chinese high-voltage products. Concurrently, the U.S. government is advancing regulatory reforms to address AI data center power demand, including streamlined permitting and interconnection standards. Gaon Electric, an LS Group subsidiary and cable manufa

According to Jim Cramer on CNBC, major S&P 500 stocks rebounded sharply in August after months of decline driven by concerns over artificial intelligence disruption and slowing growth. Moderna led the index with a 156% gain following promising results for its experimental melanoma vaccine developed with Merck. Enterprise software stocks including Palantir, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Veeva also staged major comebacks as a highly leveraged hedge fund, Situational Awareness, was forced to unwind l

According to ChainCatcher, today at 06:18 UTC, a vulnerability in Ankr's ankrFLOW liquid staking contract was exploited. Attackers minted approximately 8.6 million unsecured ankrFLOW tokens, then used them as collateral on the MORE Markets lending protocol to drain about 15.5 million WFLOW reserves worth approximately $410,000, profiting roughly $246,000 after slippage. The vulnerability is specific to Ankr's contract and does not affect Flow's EVM, protocol, or tokenomics. Ankr and MORE Markets

According to Asia Economy, Bitcoin surged to $77,517 on August 31 as U.S. fiscal pressures fueled debasement trades and forced short liquidations. The rally was amplified by leveraged positioning in futures markets, where accumulated short positions triggered a squeeze as prices bounced faster than expected. Policy support also contributed, with President Trump reaffirming backing for the Clarity Act amid ongoing stimulus discussions.

According to Apple's court filing submitted on August 31, the company claims former engineer Chang Liu downloaded confidential circuit diagrams and used them for OpenAI work after joining the company in January 2026. Apple also alleges that Liu instructed an OpenAI colleague to delete evidence after learning of an internal investigation. The company, which obtained a MacBook previously issued to Liu, stated the device shows he retained unauthorized access to Apple's third-party cloud storage ser

According to Hana Securities on August 31, SK Telecom (SKT) received a Buy rating with a 140,000 KRW stock price target as earnings, dividend, 5G, and AI catalysts concentrate in September. The brokerage expects SKT's full-year 2026 operating profit to approach 2 trillion KRW, with after-tax dividend per share of 1,050 KRW in the fourth quarter when tax-free dividend policy applies, translating to a 3.8% dividend yield. Analyst Kim Hong-sik highlighted AI infrastructure as a growth driver, notin

According to LS Securities, Hanwha Group secured a 15.89% stake in Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) on August 1, following regulatory approval from South Korea's Fair Trade Commission. The stake comprises Hanwha Aerospace (9.9%), Hanwha Systems (4.98%), and Hanwha Aerospace USA (1.01%). LS Securities analyst Lee Jae-kwang noted that Hanwha is expected to pursue additional share acquisitions, potentially adding another 7.7% stake. The group halted share purchases on August 10. Analysts attribute

Trump is scheduled to meet with oil and gas retailers and refinery representatives on Tuesday at 1:30 PM ET.

According to Wall Street Journal, Anthropic and Lambda signed a $35 billion cloud computing agreement in Texas recently. The deal represents a major investment in AI infrastructure by the two companies.

According to Yonhap News, U.S. stocks declined on August 31 (local time) as U.S.-Iran military tensions escalated, with geopolitical concerns driving oil prices up nearly 3% and pushing Treasury yields higher. The Dow Jones fell 0.70% to 53,185.90, the S&P 500 dropped 0.33% to 7,686.14, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.12% to 26,370.89. Semiconductor stocks provided support, with Nvidia gaining 1.5% and Micron up 2.8%. U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rose to approximately 4.75%. Analysts expect

According to Latvia's Armed Forces, NATO's Baltic air policing mission fighters have been activated today (August 31). The Baltic Air Policing mission operates under NATO's collective defense framework to monitor airspace over the Baltics.

According to the UK government, British businesses have achieved full access to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade zone, valued at 13 trillion pounds, as of September 1.