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Bitcoin and stocks rallied following a statement from Governor Christopher Waller indicating potential support for holding interest rates steady, which triggered a short squeeze in crypto markets, liquidating $415 million in short positions.

Malaysia's central bank maintained its key interest rate unchanged while removing the phrase 'appropriate' from its monetary policy statement, signaling a shift in forward guidance despite ongoing modest inflation and rapid growth.

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel reaffirmed support for Japanese trading houses, indicating a long-term strategic commitment to international diversification and stable returns.

Bank of Canada Governor Macklem warned that persistent inflation may necessitate further interest rate hikes, which could increase borrowing costs and dampen economic growth.

JPMorgan’s Grace Peters warns that rising bond yields, particularly at 5%, could pose a risk to global equities amid historically weak September performance.

A Thai court sentenced activist Tantawan Tuatulanon to two years in prison for live streaming near a royal motorcade, citing violation of Thailand's royal insult law.

Citigroup and Invesco are expanding their Asia-Pacific operations, with Citigroup increasing headcount on its north Asia and Japan corporate banking desk by 25% due to double-digit client activity growth.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent advised Japanese officials that Japan should proceed with interest rate hikes, as reported by NHK.

Wizz Air's CEO predicts that the war in Iran will lead to a shift in travel demand from the Middle East to Europe, benefiting European airlines as passengers avoid Gulf airlines due to airspace restrictions.

The G7 group of advanced economies has expressed support for releasing strategic petroleum reserves to stabilize the market amidst a potential supply crunch from the Middle East, particularly at the Strait of Hormuz.

HSBC's global chief economist, Janet Henry, suggests that the Federal Reserve and European Central Bank can maintain current interest rates due to the impact of higher energy prices on inflation.

Bitwise's Matt Hougan suggests that Bitcoin can reach $1 million per coin by capturing 17% of the 'store of value' market, which includes gold, over the next 10 years.