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According to Kim Tae-hong, head of Growthhill Asset Management, the Federal Reserve raised policy rates by 25 basis points on September 16, with the S&P 500 subsequently climbing about 1% and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield holding near 5%. Historical analysis of 13 rate-hike cycles since 1967 reveals that six months after the first rate increase, stocks rose in eight cases (61%) and fell in five cases. The key factor determining outcomes was inflation levels: rate hikes driven by high inflation

According to Foresight News, Hyperscale Data (NYSE: GPUS) announced it will establish a new subsidiary called Patriot BTC to hold its cryptocurrency mining operations and related assets as an independent business. The company plans to transfer all operating assets used in its bitcoin mining operations to Patriot BTC, including a data center in Montana, bitcoin miners, mining equipment, and related infrastructure. The proposed asset transfer aims to separate the company's bitcoin mining operation

According to FinanceFeeds, Microsoft closed at $501.61 on Monday, September 21, up 1.59% from $493.78, while the Nasdaq-100 surged 2.83% to 30,482.35. The session favored semiconductor companies as chipmakers Arm rose 17.16%, Intel added 12%, and AMD gained nearly 10%, driven by renewed expectations for AI processor demand. Microsoft participated in the broader technology rally but lagged the broader index despite Azure cloud services continuing to exceed capacity.

According to Foresight News, Arkham launched Tracer V2 today, enabling users to track cross-chain and cross-bridge fund flows from any address with one-click network graph visualization and multi-dimensional filtering by token, amount, time, or blockchain.

According to Newsis, Hong Kong stock market indices closed higher on Sept 22 for the third consecutive trading session, driven by easing Middle East tensions and falling global crude oil prices. The Hang Seng Index rose 45.04 points, or 0.18%, to 25,087.75, while the H-Shares Index (tracking Hong Kong-listed Chinese companies) gained 22.97 points, or 0.28%, to 8,362.60. The Hang Seng Tech Index added 14.92 points, or 0.34%, to 4,438.21. U.S. long-term yields also declined amid diplomatic negotia

According to South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service, auto insurance claim payouts from four major insurers rose 0.6% to 3.8853 trillion won in the first half of 2026, despite accident claims dropping 4.3% to 2.936 million cases. In one instance, repair costs for minor bumper damage totaled 2.029 million won, while rental car fees reached 7.564 million won—over 3.7 times the repair bill. Industry analysts attribute the surge to excessive repair charges, unnecessary parts replacements, and in

According to Bloomberg, World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, generated millions of dollars in revenue by selling tokens including LINK and AAVE that it had acquired as part of a "strategic token reserve," according to Trump's financial disclosures. The project added $594 million to its net worth last year. However, several announced partnerships—including an Aave lending collaboration and Ondo's tokenized U.S. Treasury product integration—have not materialized, raising que

According to Yonhapinfomax, as of September 22 (4:54 p.m. Seoul time), South Korea's interest rate swap (IRS) rates fell across mid-term and shorter-dated securities while longer-dated rates posted modest gains. The 1-year IRS dropped 1.25 basis points to 3.7275%, while the 5-year declined 1.25 basis points to 4.1725%. The 10-year IRS rose 0.25 basis points to 4.2250%. A bond dealer noted the market lacked major catalysts and showed no significant divergence from underlying government bond price

Gate News message, The total market capitalization of Layer 2 tokens has reached $11.5B, approaching the $12B level recorded in January 2025. Following an annual low of $7B in late July, the Layer 2 sector has experienced a 65% recovery.

According to South Korea's Ministry of Economy and Finance, on September 22, six foreign branches of the country's four largest banks—Hana Bank, Shinhan Bank, Kookmin Bank, and Woori Bank—registered as Registered Financial Institutions for Won (RFI-K) to handle non-resident won transactions. The institutions, operating in London, Tokyo, and Singapore, gained specialized won licensing to facilitate won payments, holdings, and settlement. The four banks are direct participants in the won internati

According to South Korea's Financial Investment Association, government bond yields showed mixed performance on September 22, with longer-term maturities gaining ground. The 3-year bond yield fell 1.6 basis points to 4.040%, while the 10-year yield rose 0.4 basis points to 4.461%. The 20-year yield climbed 5.7 basis points to 4.530%. International crude oil prices rebounded in Asian trading, with WTI crude for October delivery rising to the $97 range from an overnight low around $95. Analysts at

According to Solid Intel, Saudi Arabia restarted its East-West oil pipeline on September 22 following operational disruptions caused by recent drone attacks. The pipeline serves as a critical export route for Saudi crude oil, providing an alternative transport corridor that circumvents the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions and reduces risks from single-route disruptions.

According to BIT trading data, U.S. semiconductor, memory and optical communications stocks declined on Tuesday premarket on September 22. In the semiconductor sector, Lam Research (LRCX) fell 0.36%, Applied Materials (AMAT) dropped 0.41%, and Arm (ARM) declined 0.1%. In memory, Western Digital (WDC) led losses with a 0.93% decline, followed by SK Hynix (SKHY) down 0.32%, Micron Technology (MU) down 0.4%, and Seagate Technology (STX) down 1.06%, while SanDisk (SNDK) rose 0.45%. Among optical com

According to a recent announcement by NEAR Protocol, the blockchain platform has launched a unified account system enabling users to operate seamlessly across 30+ chains from a single interface. The system allows users to swap, pay, and stake without managing multiple wallets or adjusting confidentiality settings, with privacy enabled by default. This development is designed to enhance user security and simplify crypto transactions within the NEAR ecosystem.

According to Jin10, on September 21, China-ASEAN economic and trade ministers convened in Manila, Philippines, with China's Commerce Vice Minister Yan Dong and Philippine Trade Secretary Lopez co-chairing the session. Ministers and ASEAN Secretary-General discussed global economic conditions, trade cooperation direction, and free trade area development, reaching broad consensus. Yan Dong highlighted new achievements in China-ASEAN economic partnership and pledged continued open cooperation to co

On September 21, China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a video call with Ola Källenius, CEO of the European Automobile Manufacturers Association and Chairman of Mercedes-Benz Group, to discuss Sino-European trade relations and automotive industry cooperation.

According to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, air defense forces are actively combating enemy drones over the capital. The statement reflects ongoing defensive operations as Ukrainian forces continue to respond to aerial threats targeting the city.

According to LS Securities, the Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points on September 18, with the FOMC statement removing language about inflation supply shocks and emphasizing the return to price stability. The dot plot suggests only one to two additional rate hikes ahead, signaling a short hike cycle. Separately, U.S. 10-year Treasury yields remain near 5%, with analysts noting that the duration of elevated rates matters more than the level itself for asset mar

According to Jin10, Saudi Arabia's defense-focused venture capital fund MASNA Ventures sought approval on September 22 to increase its fund size cap from $100 million to $150 million, driven by regional security concerns including threats from Houthi militants. The fund plans to focus on autonomous systems including drones, unmanned surface vessels, and underwater vehicles. MASNA targets three operational joint ventures and six capital investments by 2026.

According to Jin10, China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with German Auto Industry Association President Müller on the morning of September 21 to discuss Sino-German automotive industry cooperation and China-EU trade relations. Wang emphasized that China is not the source of economic and trade problems facing the EU, but rather a partner in solving them. He expressed opposition to protectionism and market closure, stating that China is committed to exploring solutions on automotive and othe