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VIX Surges 32% on Trump’s Threat — Here’s What It Really Means for Investors
TradingKey - The sudden resurgence of the U.S.-China trade war, dormant for six months, caught financial markets off guard. On Friday, October 10, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) — a key gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility — soared 31.83% to 21.66, its highest level since early August.
Sat, Oct 11

What Drove the October 10 Sell-Off in U.S. Stocks? Why Wall Street Isn’t Panicking?
TradingKey - On Friday, October 10, U.S. stocks plunged amid a sudden escalation in U.S.-China trade tensions, echoing the sell-off seen in April. The S&P 500 dropped 2.71% — its largest single-day decline in six months — as investors reacted to renewed fears of a full-blown trade war.
Sat, Oct 11

Prediction Markets Heat Up Again: Kalshi Raises $300M at $5B Valuation
Following Polymarket’s blockbuster funding round, Kalshi secures $300 million to scale its regulated prediction platform.
Fri, Oct 10

Government Shutdown Delays CPI Report — Labor Bureau Recalls Staff to Rush Data Compilation
TradingKey - Due to the U.S. federal government shutdown, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has suspended all operations, and the release of the September Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, originally scheduled for October 15, will be unavoidably delayed.
Fri, Oct 10

Qualcomm Faces Antitrust Investigation in China; Bloomberg: A Strategic Move Ahead of U.S.-China Meetings
TradingKey - On October 10, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced an official investigation into Qualcomm, citing the company's failure to report its acquisition of Israeli automotive chipmaker Autotalks, potentially violating China's Anti-Monopoly Law. As a result, Qua
Fri, Oct 10

Investing in 5G & Telecom Infrastructure
Connectivity was always a progress stimulant. Telecommunication-enabled commerce, the telephone transformed communications, and the internet unleashed globalization. And now, the fifth-generation wireless technology, 5G, is next.
Fri, Oct 10

Elon Musk’s $878 Billion Pay Package Revealed: Billions for Achieving Modest Milestones
TradingKey - Tesla’s board has recently proposed a record-breaking $878 billion compensation package for Elon Musk, claiming its goals are “equivalent to landing on Mars” — with the caveat that he earns nothing if they’re not achieved.
Fri, Oct 10

Litecoin Surges Over 12%, Breaks $130 with ETF Approval in Sight
Litecoin (LTC) defied the broader crypto market downturn on Friday, October 10, jumping more than 12% intraday and briefly surpassing $130.
Fri, Oct 10

Yen Faces Largest Weekly Drop in a Year, Raising Prospects of Government Intervention
TradingKey - On Friday, October 10th, the USD/JPY exchange rate hovered around 153, maintaining its highest level in eight months, with intraday peaks hitting 153.27. The yen has depreciated nearly 4% this week, likely marking the largest weekly drop since October last year.
Fri, Oct 10

Novo Nordisk's New CEO Makes $5.2B Bet on Liver Disease Treatment Through Akero Acquisition
TradingKey - Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk announced on Thursday that it will acquire U.S. biotechnology company Akero Therapeutics for a total consideration of up to $5.2 billion.
Fri, Oct 10

Strategy EVP Cashes Out at Peak, Stock Drops Nearly 9% Amid Weak BTC Rebound
Strategy (MSTR), the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, saw its stock tumble 8.91% on Thursday, closing at $320.29, as selling pressure intensified.
Fri, Oct 10

Gold and Silver Retreat from Key Levels — But Analysts Stand Firm: This Is Not a Stock-Style Bubble
TradingKey - Gold and silver prices surged to historic highs this week before sharply pulling back — but the retreat has not derailed broader bullish sentiment. Analysts say the move reflects a healthy correction, with strong demand from retail investors and central banks confirming that the
Fri, Oct 10

EU Pushes Back: Accelerates Euro Stablecoin Development to Challenge Dollar Dominance
The European Union is ramping up efforts to close the gap with U.S.-backed stablecoins, signaling a strategic shift in digital currency policy.
Fri, Oct 10

Is the Dollar Bottoming Out? Overdone Rate Cut Bets Leave Dollar Bears Vulnerable
TradingKey - The “weak dollar” trade dominated foreign exchange markets in early 2025, with investors heavily betting on a declining U.S. dollar. But after the Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut in September, that consensus has begun to crack. The Dollar Index (DXY), which fell over 10% in
Fri, Oct 10

Privacy Tokens Surge as ZEC Breaks $240, Hits 5-Year High
Privacy-focused cryptocurrencies rallied sharply on Friday, October 10, with Zcash (ZEC) leading the charge past $240 — its highest level since 2021.
Fri, Oct 10

Applied Digital Revenue Surges 84%, Shares Jump 16% After-Hours as AI Data Center Demand Fuels Growth
TradingKey - Applied Digital (APLD.US), which has transformed from a cryptocurrency mining company into an application digital company, reported strong first-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded market expectations, with revenue growth driving its stock price to surge over 16% in after-hours
Fri, Oct 10

Intel’s Make-or-Break Moment: First 18A Chip Debut Sets Stage for Comeback
TradingKey - As Intel (INTC) struggles to turn around its fortunes, the company unveiled on Thursday its first AI PC chip built on the next-generation 18A process node — a pivotal moment not only for Intel’s technological revival but also for the broader resurgence of U.S. semiconductor
Fri, Oct 10

Silver Soars Past $50, Setting New COMEX Record Amid Supply Crunch
TradingKey - On October 9, spot silver surged over 3% in a single day, reaching a high of $50.37 per ounce, surpassing the previous COMEX (New York Mercantile Exchange) record of $50.35 set on January 18, 1980. Silver prices have soared more than 70% this year, outpacing the record gains seen in gol
Thu, Oct 9

When Trump’s Policies Hurt His Base: Wind Power Clash Exposes Republican Party Divisions
TradingKey - Despite the fact that America’s top four wind energy-producing states — Texas, Oklahoma, Iowa, and Kansas — are all solidly red and staunchly supportive of Donald Trump, his repeated attacks on wind power are sparking political backlash in these crucial swing and base states.
Thu, Oct 9

US Expands Blacklist to Include Drone Supply Chain, Targeting 16 Chinese Entities
TradingKey - The US Department of Commerce has announced the addition of 16 Chinese companies to its restricted trade list, citing their involvement in aiding the acquisition of components for weaponized drone systems utilized by groups such as Hamas and Houthi rebels.
Thu, Oct 9
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