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Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted the company shifted its long-term focus toward artificial intelligence after AI advanced faster than the hardware needed for his original metaverse vision. Speaking on 'New Things with Joanna Stern,' Zuckerberg said AI capabilities progressed rapidly

According to Citi, on September 24, the Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates unchanged in October while gathering additional data to assess the impact of previous rate adjustments, and again in December when moderating inflation figures should provide sufficient evidence of cooling price

According to Trader T, US Ethereum spot ETFs saw net inflows of $104.64 million on September 23. Year-to-date inflows for spot Ethereum ETFs reached $1.66 billion, with September cumulative inflows totaling $723.9 million.

According to Odaily, WTI and Brent crude oil rose $0.5 in intraday trading, with WTI crude now trading at $91.3 per barrel and Brent crude at $98.3 per barrel, according to Gate data.

Polygon Foundation permanently destroyed 100 million POL tokens today, representing approximately 1% of total token supply, according to CEO announcement. Meanwhile, according to PitchBook, prediction market platform Kalshi's valuation ranges from $304 billion in base case scenario to $421 billion a

US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $32.4 million in net inflows on Sept. 23, extending their streak to five consecutive days of positive flows. Morgan Stanley's MSBT received the entire Sept. 23 inflow, while BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC recorded zero flows, according to data

Snap, Inc. (SNAP) stocks closed at $5.29 on Wednesday, marking the lowest level in over a month, as CEO Evan Spiegel promoted the company's $2,195 SPECS augmented reality glasses hours before Meta unveiled a lineup of lower-priced eyewear starting at $249 and Elon Musk amplified a report showing

The S&P 500 index fell to an undervalued level as its 12-month forward price-to-earnings ratio dropped below 19x as of the 18th, marking the lowest valuation since 2023 according to LSEG data. Shinhan Investment & Securities attributed the decline to concerns over artificial intelligence industry pe

According to LSEG, as of September 18, the S&P 500's 12-month forward price-to-earnings ratio (PER) fell below 19x, marking its lowest level since 2023. Shinhan Investment & Securities interprets the decline as a buying signal, noting that the index's 12-month forward earnings per share (EPS) is

According to LSEG data as of September 18, S&P 500's 12-month forward P/E ratio fell below 19x, reaching the lowest level since 2023. Shinhan Investment Securities interpreted this decline as a signal to increase holdings, citing rapid earnings growth in the current period. The firm noted that

According to Stocktwits, Snap Inc. (SNAP) stock closed at its lowest level in over a month on Wednesday, falling 6% to $5.29, marking its second straight session of losses. The decline came as CEO Evan Spiegel's promotion of the company's $2,195 SPECS standalone augmented reality glasses drew

According to ECB Governing Council member Kochler, the eurozone has shown signs of stronger economic momentum since summer.

According to BlockBeats, on September 24, Japan's 10-year government bond yield rose to 3.075%, marking the highest level since August 1996, while the 5-year yield climbed to 2.37% and 30-year yield reached 4.134%. The sell-off follows a three-day holiday recess and tracks broader U.S. Treasury

According to Saudi Arabia's government data, the country's goods exports declined 17.2% year-over-year in July, with crude oil exports falling 12.8% over the same period.

According to Simon Ballard, chief economist at First Abu Dhabi Bank, the Federal Reserve should consider pausing its rate hike cycle in October to signal it has no preset timeline for continued tightening, despite last week's decision to raise rates by 25 basis points. Ballard stated the recent hike

According to Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs Mineral and Coal Bureau, the agency will conduct inspection tours in Colorado and Washington, D.C. by late October to advance rare earth supply chain cooperation with the United States. The visits will focus on mine development information and

According to MoneyDJ, Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) unveiled a strategic action plan on September 24 aimed at advancing high-quality development of the city's capital markets and reinforcing its position as an international financial center. The plan targets including RMB

According to Jin10 Futures, SC crude oil surged over 4% overnight on Sept 24 following a complete breakdown in U.S.-Iran talks at the United Nations. Iranian officials hardened their stance, stating Iran will not capitulate under threats and will not allow free passage through the Strait of

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $347 million in net inflows on September 23, with BlackRock's IBIT leading contributions at $166 million. The inflows reflect growing institutional interest in Bitcoin as an investment asset. Institutional capital is increasingly driving demand within the

According to Goldman Sachs Asset Management, reported by Jin10 on Sept 24, the asset manager does not expect the Federal Reserve to enter a sustained rate-hiking cycle. The firm stated: "We believe tariff