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According to Japan's Meteorological Agency, the strongest El Niño phenomenon on record will continue through the winter season with a 100% probability.

According to Guru Club, the Research Institute of Industry and Planning under China's Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) released a research report titled "Development Research on AI Computing Infrastructure for Token Services (2026)" on October 9 at the 16th Smart City and Intelligent Economy Expo. The report addresses five key dimensions: market characteristics, policy guidance, regional layout, technical breakthroughs, and industrial ecosystem development for token-o

According to CME data, on October 8, gold trading volume declined to 165,568 contracts while open interest increased to 399,143 contracts. In contrast, silver trading volume and open interest both rose to 56,558 and 107,939 contracts respectively, while copper climbed to 68,411 and 306,738 contracts. WTI crude oil saw the strongest activity, with volume reaching 1,228,579 contracts and open interest at 1,904,616 contracts.

According to Jin10, spot platinum rose 3% to $1,678.15 per ounce today (October 9).

According to Japan Meteorological Agency, sea surface temperature anomaly in El Niño monitoring zone reached +4.0°C in September, marking the highest level on record.

According to Barron's citing ING, AI capital spending is expected to contribute about one-third of U.S. GDP growth in 2026, covering computing equipment, software, and data centers. The estimate aligns with analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis showing that AI-related investments accounted for 39% of U.S. GDP growth in the third quarter of 2025. While productivity gains remain unproven, major capital investments are already supporting economic growth. The U.S. Department of Defense

According to ARK Investment Management analysts Tasha Keeney and Daniel Maguire, Rocket Lab shares (RKLB) gained over 1% overnight heading into Friday as the firm highlighted Neutron's planned payload capacity and satellite operators' urgent need for launch access. Neutron targets 13,000 kilograms of payload capacity, approaching SpaceX's Falcon 9 at approximately 17,000 kilograms in a partially reusable configuration, though Rocket Lab is still targeting Neutron's delivery to the launch pad in

According to Societe Generale strategists reported by Jin10 on October 9, high inflation combined with weak economic growth makes inflation-linked bonds more attractive for fixed-income portfolios. The strategists noted that Middle East tensions have reintroduced inflation risks despite recent overall inflation decline. The bank expects energy cost increases will have delayed indirect effects that gradually transmit across the economy.

According to Xinhua News Agency, Indonesian President Prabowo on October 8 launched 11 Chinese-invested mining downstream projects in North Maluku, with total investment reaching approximately $10.2 billion. The projects span battery manufacturing, nickel-cobalt materials, electrolytic aluminum, new energy engineering machinery, and commercial vehicle production.

According to Xiaomi's official customer service staff, Mi 17 Ultra prices have increased by 1,000 yuan across all configurations as of recently. The standard 12GB+512GB model has risen from 6,999 yuan to 7,999 yuan, the 16GB+512GB variant from 7,499 yuan to 8,499 yuan, and the 16GB+1TB version from 8,499 yuan to 9,499 yuan. The company confirmed that current retail prices on Xiaomi's official website serve as the market reference point.

In September, Kazakhstan's National Bank reported net gold and foreign exchange reserves of $64.287 billion, marking a 5.7% monthly decline.

According to Bank of Poland Deputy Governor Kotecki, the central bank may raise interest rates by 25 basis points in November if inflation forecasts do not show CPI approaching 2.5% by the end of 2027 or early 2028.

According to Ray Dalio at the Forbes Global CEO Conference on October 7, the artificial intelligence bubble is approaching a critical breaking point. The Bridgewater Associates founder stated that billionaires' paper wealth does not equal accessible cash, and forced liquidations—potentially triggered by wealth taxes or other measures—could accelerate or trigger the bubble's collapse. Meanwhile, U.S. stock market concentration is amplifying AI-related risks. Data from Creative Planning shows that

According to Reuters, on Thursday, October 8, SpaceX agreed to acquire up to 14 megahertz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band to formally compete with major U.S. mobile carriers. CEO Elon Musk said on social media the move was "the last critical piece of the spectrum puzzle needed for SpaceX to provide complete phone coverage in America." Telecom stocks declined following the announcement. Shares of AT&T, T-Mobile US, Verizon, and Comcast each fell more than 5 percent in extended trading, whi

Following the release of U.S. non-farm employment data on October 9, Bitcoin surged to $87,000 before retreating to $86,773. The cryptocurrency is up more than 3% for the day.

According to ChainCatcher, Anyflo, an enterprise stablecoin payment orchestration service incubated by Mysten Labs, emerged from stealth on October 8 during Singapore's TOKEN2049 at the Sui Basecamp. The company announced the acquisition of Native through a talent acquisition, with Native's co-founders including Robert Zaremba joining Anyflo. Mysten Labs is investing $1 million in Anyflo. Prior to the acquisition, Native had raised just under $2 million and ranked in the top five among 630 proje

According to BlockBeats citing TradingBeats monitoring, a storage whale address (0xc8b5) liquidated positions in Nvidia, SanDisk, and SK Hynix overnight on October 9, closing trades totaling $63.71 million. The liquidation comprised $31.81 million in Nvidia longs, $19.80 million in SanDisk longs, and $12.10 million in SK Hynix longs. The move occurred as AI hardware-related contracts declined, with Nvidia, SanDisk, and SK Hynix (SKHX) futures falling approximately 1.86%, 3.70%, and 3.84% respect

According to an IMF announcement on October 9, the International Monetary Fund requested BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda to deliver a speech at the Michelle Ganbir Central Banking Lecture scheduled for November 6. Following the speech, Ueda is expected to hold a discussion with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. The BOJ has not yet officially confirmed Ueda's attendance.

According to BlockBeats, on October 9, Justin Sun shared five key opportunity sectors for young entrepreneurs in the AI era during a podcast with Shaoailen: cryptocurrency, academic data, biopharmaceuticals, financial insurance, and AI infrastructure services. Regarding cryptocurrency, Sun highlighted its role as a global payment system naturally suited for AI API calls, enabling low-precision calculations below traditional currency units with instant settlement, creating direct synergies with A

According to Societe Generale's rate strategists on October 9, French government bond (OAT) market dominance is expected to shift from foreign investors to domestic investors amid persistent uncertainty. The strategists noted that while spreads may continue to widen, investors are more likely to reduce French asset holdings rather than fully exit the OAT market. The bank stated that further monetary tightening discussions remain unresolved, with ongoing inflation risks suggesting central banks m