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Fed holds rates steady, signals patience as inflation cools
The Federal Reserve kept its policy rate unchanged and struck a measured tone, saying it needs 'greater confidence' that disinflation is durable before easing.
Nvidia extends rally as data-center demand outlook stays strong
Shares of the chip giant pushed higher after management reiterated a robust backlog for AI accelerators heading into the next fiscal year.
KOSPI slips as foreign investors trim semiconductor exposure
Korea's benchmark index edged lower on net foreign selling, led by large-cap memory names amid concerns over the pace of the DRAM upcycle.
Bitcoin reclaims six figures as ETF inflows accelerate
Spot Bitcoin funds saw their strongest week of net creations in months, helping the largest cryptocurrency stabilize above a key psychological level.
Dollar softens against majors after cooler jobs data
The greenback eased broadly as a softer-than-expected payrolls print revived expectations for a more accommodative policy path.
Gold hits fresh record as real yields drift lower
Bullion extended its advance to a new all-time high, supported by falling real rates and steady central-bank buying.
10-year Treasury yield steadies near 4.2% ahead of supply
Benchmark yields held in a tight range as investors awaited a heavy slate of government debt auctions later in the week.
Big tech earnings beat, but forward guidance mixed
A cluster of megacap results topped estimates on the quarter, yet cautious outlooks on ad spend and cloud margins tempered the reaction.
Oil edges higher on tighter inventories, demand watched
Crude firmed after data showed a larger-than-expected draw in commercial stockpiles, though demand signals remain mixed.
Ethereum staking ratio climbs as network activity picks up
The share of ETH locked in staking reached a new high, coinciding with a rebound in on-chain transaction volume.
Won firms as exporters convert amid narrowing rate gap
The Korean won strengthened against the dollar as month-end exporter flows met a narrowing interest-rate differential.
Global growth forecasts nudged higher on resilient consumption
A closely watched institution lifted its world GDP projection modestly, citing resilient household spending across major economies.