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According to Jin10, the Swiss National Bank held interest rates at 0% today (Sept 24), signaling no rate hikes are likely in the near term, as the Swiss franc declined. The SNB stated: "Medium-term inflation pressures have only increased slightly. Monetary policy is appropriate to keep inflation within a range consistent with price stability and to support economic growth." The central bank projects Swiss inflation will rise in Q4 2026, then decline through 2027, while acknowledging elevated unc

According to foreign media reports on September 24, a Taliban spokesperson claimed that Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan have killed 4 civilians, with the Taliban vowing to retaliate.

According to the Ifo Institute, Germany's business climate index rose to 89.9 in September, exceeding expectations of 89 and climbing from 88.8 in August.

According to China's Defense Ministry spokesman Jiang Bin, Japan is accelerating its remilitarization under the pretext of so-called "existential crisis" amid the 95th anniversary of the September 18 Incident. The Defense Ministry criticized Japan for failing to reflect on its wartime history, noting that U.S., Japan, and Australia are conducting the "Orient Shield 26" military exercise across multiple locations in Japan, while Tokyo continues to advance missile and ammunition facility construct

According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin declined 2% in Asian trading overnight on Sept 24, sliding to $83,900 as the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield surged to 5.13%, marking its highest level since July 2007. Earlier in the session, BTC had approached $87,300 before reversing course following the bond yield spike. Rising Treasury yields, coupled with strong U.S. economic data and weak auction demand, pressured non-yielding assets. Major altcoins fell in tandem, with Dogecoin dropping over 7%, while Zcash, XR

According to Jin10, on September 24, gold futures held at $4,316.30 per ounce amid pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar and U.S. Treasury yields hitting multi-year highs. The market has priced in at least three additional interest rate hikes through April, according to Mitsubishi UFJ analyst commentary, with elevated yields and sustained inflation driven by energy costs remaining significant headwinds for the precious metal. Federal Reserve officials maintained their hawkish stance, with board m

According to E-Daily, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 0.76% to 6,551.99 points on September 24, while the TOPIX index fell 0.39% to 4,075.30 points. Semiconductor stocks, including SoftBank Group, Arm-related firms, and Tokyo Electron, surged following strong performance of U.S. AI-related shares during the holiday period. Meta's AI service Muse reached the top of U.S. app store downloads, fueling expectations for semiconductor demand. However, gains were limited as banking stocks declined amid ri

According to predict.fun, the probability of Variational reaching a $1 billion fully diluted valuation rose 11% to 75% over the past 5 hours, as posted on X platform.

The U.S. dollar rose against the Swiss franc to 0.8272, its highest level since May 2025, gaining 0.24% in the latest trading session.

According to SEC disclosures on September 21, the agency postponed its decision on new listing standards for crypto exchange-traded product options, moving the deadline from September 27 to November 11, 2026, in connection with Nasdaq ISE filing SR-ISE-2026-42. The extension exercises the SEC's authority to extend the initial 45-day review period to 90 days under the Securities Exchange Act. The proposal seeks to establish standardized eligibility criteria for options on commodity-based trusts h

According to Global Energy Monitor, Southeast Asian nations continued building natural gas power plants on September 24, despite rising prices from Middle East conflicts. The region is constructing approximately 100 gigawatts of new natural gas power generation capacity and expanding liquified natural gas import infrastructure to around 70 gigawatts. The energy monitoring organization warned that continued LNG infrastructure expansion could increase risks of supply disruptions and price volatili

According to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), digital-asset businesses must apply for or seek a variation to an Australian Financial Services licence by September 30 or face potential enforcement action from October 1. Unlicensed financial-services activity can attract civil and criminal penalties, with potential fines reaching 10% of annual turnover. ASIC said more than 45 licence applications have already been submitted by digital-asset businesses. The deadline was

According to IRNA, Ukraine's foreign minister held talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during the UN General Assembly in New York on September 24. The officials discussed the situation in the Middle East, developments in Europe, and peace processes. Ukraine's foreign minister emphasized the importance of maintaining open diplomatic communication channels and supporting efforts to accelerate peace in both regions.

According to China's Ministry of Commerce, China and the U.S. concluded the eighth round of economic and trade talks in the United States on September 24, reaching multiple agreements. The two sides discussed implementation of prior consensus, reciprocal tariff reductions, establishment of trade and investment councils, and extension of Kuala Lumpur trade arrangements. Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent conducted the first dialogue on artificial intelligence under the Chi

According to China's Defense Ministry spokesman Jiang Bin on September 24, the U.S. Air Force Secretary confirmed that the United States possesses in-orbit "space control weapons," marking the first time Washington has publicly acknowledged space combat capabilities. Jiang stated that China opposes space weaponization and has consistently advocated for peaceful space utilization and the construction of a shared human future in the space domain, warning that U.S. efforts to militarize space will

According to China's Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin on September 24, China expressed willingness to strengthen communication and cooperation with the U.S. military while properly managing differences. The Defense Ministry emphasized that presidential diplomacy plays a crucial strategic guiding role in bilateral military relations, and stated commitment to maintaining stable and healthy military relationship development to support constructing a China-U.S. strategic stability relationshi

According to China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun, on September 24, China will continue to optimize its digital development environment and expand digital consumption to share market opportunities with other nations. The country's artificial intelligence and other technology development follows an open-source model, building a "digital ladder" accessible to all countries. China will contribute its approach to perfecting international digital rules.

According to its latest statement, the Swiss National Bank removed the phrase 'heightened willingness' from its foreign exchange policy language. The measure signals a shift in the central bank's communication regarding its foreign exchange stance.

According to UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri, Micron's (MU-US) fundamentals remain robust despite AI sector volatility. On Wednesday (September 23), Micron shares declined 2.2% to $1,071.88, though the stock has surged 275% year-to-date. Arcuri expects memory chip supply-demand gaps to widen through next year, with server DDR memory bit demand potentially growing about 80% annually. Micron is set to lift restrictions on share buybacks in December following CHIPS and Science Act funding, when it plans

According to Guru Club, Singapore's benchmark stock index fell 1.2% to 5,076.81 points on June 4.