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- EconomySpain inflation jumps to 4.9% in September as fuel costs accelerate
Spain’s preliminary CPI exceeded forecasts and reached its highest rate since February 2023, adding pressure to the euro-area inflation outlook.
- EconomyRBA lifts cash rate to 4.60% as inflation risks materialise
Australia’s central bank raised rates by 25 basis points to a 15-year high and said further tightening remains possible as energy and domestic price pressures persist.
- EconomyFed’s Cook flags AI and oil inflation as labor market stays resilient
Lisa Cook said AI-related demand and higher oil prices could keep U.S. inflation elevated, while leaving future Federal Reserve rate moves dependent on incoming data.
- EconomyAustralian spending stalls at A$82.3 billion before RBA rate decision
Household spending was flat in August and fell 0.3% excluding fuel, complicating the demand picture ahead of an expected RBA rate increase.
- StocksNvidia launches OpenShell and Sentry to contain risky AI agents
Nvidia has introduced an open AI-agent safety platform built around OpenShell and Sentry, aiming to give developers stronger controls over autonomous software.
- CryptoBitget traces $387.5 million breach as stolen Ether moves through THORChain into Bitcoin
Bitget identified a wallet-backend compromise behind a $387.5 million breach as investigators traced 2,390 ETH swapped into 75.2 BTC.
- CryptoStrategy buys 1,665 Bitcoin for $143 million as holdings reach record 847,666 BTC
Strategy added 1,665 Bitcoin in a $143 million purchase, lifting its corporate treasury to a record 847,666 BTC.
- StocksNvidia adds $150 billion to buyback plan, lifting authorization to $235 billion
Nvidia expanded its share-repurchase authorization by $150 billion, taking the total available program to $235 billion through fiscal 2028.
- CryptoBitcoin falls below $83,000 as Iran uncertainty and rising oil pressure risk assets
Bitcoin slipped under $83,000 as stalled Iran talks, firmer oil prices and renewed US rate concerns weighed on crypto and stock futures.
- ForexBOJ July minutes show policymakers debating faster rate hikes as inflation risks rise
Bank of Japan minutes showed several policymakers focused on upside inflation risks and the possibility of faster tightening after the July pause.
- ForexDollar holds near two-month high as oil and Fed tightening bets support demand
The U.S. dollar stayed firm near a two-month peak as higher oil prices and expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening pressured EUR/USD and GBP/USD.
- CommoditiesMiddle East crude exports rebound to 12.8 million bpd in September
Crude exports from major Middle East producers rose to their highest level since the Iran war began, led by a sharp recovery in Saudi and UAE shipments.
- EconomyChina industrial profit growth slows to 4.2% in August as demand stays uneven
China’s industrial profits rose 4.2% from a year earlier in August, the weakest monthly gain of 2026, keeping attention on domestic demand and policy support.
- CommoditiesGold slides toward $4,200 as firm dollar and Fed hike expectations weigh
Gold extended its decline in Asian trade as a stronger dollar, elevated yields and expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening pressured XAU/USD.
- CommoditiesNorthern Star rejects A$38.7 billion Gold Fields bid as shares jump
Northern Star Resources rejected an unsolicited Gold Fields takeover proposal, arguing the mix of cash and stock undervalued the Australian gold producer.
- StocksChina weighs Nvidia RTX PRO 5500 purchases for Alibaba and ByteDance
Chinese officials have reportedly asked Alibaba and ByteDance to outline potential purchases of Nvidia’s RTX PRO 5500, putting chip-access policy back in focus.
- ForexGBP/USD ends week near three-month lows as U.S. yield advantage pressures sterling
Sterling finished the week under pressure near three-month lows as rising U.S. yields and firmer Fed tightening expectations kept the dollar supported against GBP/USD.
- CryptoSolana ETFs post record daily inflow as weekly demand reaches about $188 million
U.S. spot Solana ETFs recorded their strongest single-day inflow since launch, with Friday’s surge capping a week of sustained demand for regulated SOL exposure.
- CryptoEther ETF inflows rebound to nearly $690 million as six-day buying streak builds
U.S. spot Ether ETFs reversed the prior week’s outflows with about $690 million of fresh inflows, extending a multi-session buying streak and restoring institutional demand for ETH exposure.
- CommoditiesGold traders refocus on Iran risk after U.S. rejects Hormuz peace proposal
Fresh U.S.-Iran tension over the Strait of Hormuz has put geopolitical risk back in focus for XAU/USD as Tehran combines military warnings with calls for diplomacy.
- CryptoBitcoin ETFs extend seven-session inflow streak as 2026 flows turn positive
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs drew about $3 billion across seven straight sessions, reversing a deep 2026 flow deficit and reinforcing signs of renewed institutional demand.
- MarketsU.S.-China summit emphasizes strategic stability as markets assess trade and policy signals
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping ended a high-profile Washington visit with calls for a more stable relationship, while major trade and geopolitical issues remained under discussion.
- EconomyU.S. 10-year Treasury yield reaches 19-year high as bond-market pressure persists
The benchmark U.S. 10-year yield has climbed to its highest level in nearly two decades, keeping the dollar and gold sensitive to bond-market moves.
- CryptoSEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to leave agency on Oct. 2 as crypto rulemaking accelerates
Hester Peirce is set to leave the SEC on Oct. 2 after nearly eight years, removing a prominent digital-asset policy voice while U.S. crypto rules continue to evolve.
- StocksApple faces $5.7 billion patent verdict over iPhone and Apple Watch haptics
A U.S. jury found Apple infringed two Taction Technology haptics patents and awarded more than $5.7 billion, a verdict Apple says it plans to appeal.
- CommoditiesEU urges gas-demand restraint as storage trails seasonal norm ahead of winter
EU officials urged continued storage injections and lower gas use as Middle East turmoil lifts prices and leaves reserves below their usual seasonal level.
- CryptoFederal Reserve proposes stablecoin reserve, capital and bank-issuance rules
The Fed opened two GENIUS Act proposals that would require supervised payment stablecoins to be fully backed by permitted assets and establish capital, custody and application standards.
- EconomyU.S. consumer sentiment falls to 48.1 as inflation expectations climb in September
The University of Michigan’s final September survey showed weaker household confidence and higher short- and long-run inflation expectations, keeping Fed inflation concerns in focus.
- EconomyU.S. core capital-goods orders surge 1.6% in August as business investment stays firm
A strong rise in core capital-goods orders pointed to continued U.S. equipment investment, even as headline durable-goods orders were unchanged in August.
- CryptoStrategy seeks daily preferred dividends as it tries to improve STRC price stability
Strategy is asking shareholders to approve daily dividend accruals across four preferred stocks, a structural change aimed at reducing reinvestment lag without changing regular dividend rates.
- ForexYen rallies after Trump raises concern over weakness, lifting intervention focus
USD/JPY fell as the yen strengthened after Japanese officials said President Trump had raised concern over yen weakness, reinforcing focus on U.S.-Japan intervention coordination.
- CommoditiesGold heads for weekly loss as Treasury yields and Fed hike expectations stay elevated
XAU/USD remained under pressure as higher U.S. yields, a firmer dollar and expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening outweighed safe-haven support.
- CommoditiesOil falls as U.S.-Iran truce hopes revive prospect of reopening Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude oil and WTI crude oil pulled back as traders weighed reports of a phased U.S.-Iran path that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz against still-significant regional supply risks.
- ForexEUR/USD hits two-month low as dollar extends weekly rally on Fed hike bets
EUR/USD fell to a two-month low near 1.1370 as rising Treasury yields and stronger expectations for further Fed tightening supported the dollar.
- CryptoBitcoin steadies near $84,000 as $15.6B options expiry clears
Bitcoin held near $84,000 after a major quarterly options expiry, with traders watching whether the market can regain momentum once expiry-related positioning fades.
- StocksMicrosoft Unifies Copilot with Home, Code and Autopilot updates
Microsoft rolls out a unified Copilot app featuring new Home, Code and Autopilot tools, signaling a shift toward enterprise-focused AI as investors recalibrate MSFT's AI strategy.
- StocksTesla Roadster reveal shifts focus to Optimus as auto sales face headwinds
New Tesla announcements center on a high-profile Roadster reveal and the broader push into robotics, while upcoming quarterly sales data may highlight ongoing challenges in the automaker’s vehicle volumes.
- MarketsJefferies: Meta’s AI agent unlikely to threaten Life Time amid rising Muse downloads
Analysts view Meta’s expanding AI capabilities, including Muse downloads, as unlikely to disrupt Life Time, despite broad user engagement with Meta’s apps worldwide.
- CryptoBitcoin privacy proposal: Zcash-style shielded transfers without a soft fork
Researchers propose on-network private transfers for Bitcoin using zero-knowledge proofs and encrypted notes, aiming to preserve consensus rules while enhancing privacy, though questions remain on anonymity durability and quantum resistance.
- StocksOracle Japan stock leads a rally as Tokyo market climbs
Oracle Japan shares surge as the broader Tokyo market extends a multi-session advance, with the Nikkei 225 holding above the 65,500 level after a four-session gain of over 2,000 points.
- EconomyTesla readies Semi rollout as Sparks factory opens to scale heavy-duty truck production
Tesla prepares to officially begin production and rollout of its Semi electric trucks from a new Nevada facility, marking a step in expanding its heavy-duty vehicle footprint.
- CommoditiesSilver Price Today, September 24, 2026: Spot XAG/USD at $63.84
Silver traded between $63.84 and $68.06 on September 24, 2026, last at $63.84 (-3.17%), as Endeavour Silver slides on Guanacevi mill setback as CIBC downgrades.
- CommoditiesGold Price Today, September 24, 2026: Spot XAU/USD at $4,275.11
Gold traded between $4,275.11 and $4,338.00 on September 24, 2026, last at $4,275.11 (-1.00%), as gold breaks $4,320 support, bears target $4,261.
- CryptoARK Invest tokenizes $1.3B venture fund on Ethereum via Securitize
ARK Venture Fund, valued at $1.3 billion, is being tokenized on the Ethereum blockchain through Securitize, with plans to broaden to additional chains after an initial rollout.
- MarketsQualcomm CFO urges focus beyond Apple deal as patent pact eases revenue fears
Qualcomm signals a longer horizon after securing a long-term patent agreement with Apple, while the CFO emphasizes diversification beyond the Apple relationship.
- CryptoSolana Foundation taps Binance veteran as CSO and Polygon exec as GM of payments
Solana Foundation appoints two crypto industry veterans to drive institutional adoption and tokenized payments, signaling a broadened push into partnerships and on-chain finance.
- MarketsLowe's launches drone delivery trial with DoorDash and Wing
Lowe's is initiating a drone delivery trial in partnership with DoorDash and Alphabet's Wing, signaling a push into same-day remote fulfillment channels.
- EconomyQualcomm and Apple extend patent licensing agreement for chips
A renewal of the patent-licensing arrangement between Qualcomm and Apple extends their ongoing collaboration over chipset technology, sustaining Qualcomm’s licensing revenue channel tied to Apple devices.
- MarketsMeta Muse AI agent cited as potential top AI app by JPMorgan, boosting price target
JPMorgan raised its price target for Meta after evaluating Muse, the company’s new AI agent, which has been drawing attention at Meta's Connect conference and fueling recent stock gains in the tech sector.
- MarketsVanguard faces two-faced pressures: retirement savers underfunded, index concentration rises
As savers struggle to reach adequate 401(k) savings, a Vanguard ETF tracking the S&P 500 shows notable concentration in its top holdings, highlighting potential risks for long-term retirement portfolios.