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Warsh Refuses Rate Dot Plot Submission, Hints at Fed Communication Overhaul; Gundlach Bets on Reputation for Inflation, Long Bond Buying Case Strengthens

“New Bond King” Jeffrey Gundlach stated that the newly appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh emphasized fulfilling the commitment to price stability, significantly reducing the likelihood of substantial rate cuts, thereby notably enhancing the allocation value of long-term U.S. Treasuries. Overnight, the rate-sensitive 2-year U.S. Treasury yield surged by 13 basis points in a single

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ECB President Lagarde Warns AI Could Amplify Financial System Vulnerabilities

ECB President Christine Lagarde has warned that the greatest risk posed by artificial intelligence in the financial sector is not the technology itself, but its potential to exacerbate systemic vulnerabilities. Currently, the European Central Bank has completed targeted reviews of AI and cybersecurity at 109 banks and will send letters to their chief executives urging

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CFTC Releases Draft Regulations for Prediction Markets, Sports Betting Redlined and Election Wagering Granted Exemption

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) released a draft regulation on predictive markets on Wednesday, drawing a clear red line for sports betting under the category of “gambling,” with contracts related to player injuries and match-fixing deemed contrary to the public interest. In contrast, election wagering is considered “competition” rather than “gambling,” receiving a

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Asset Managers File for AI Computing Power ETF Following CME-Silicon Data Partnership

Asset management firms such as ProShares have submitted applications for AI computing power ETFs. Previously, Silicon Data partnered with the CME Group to standardize GPU computing power as a commodity, pricing it based on a GPU benchmark index. The initiative aims to help AI enterprises hedge against fluctuations in computing power costs, analogous to how

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A U.S. Quantitative Investment Giant Launches a ‘Special’ Hedge Fund

A U.S. quantitative investment giant has launched a ‘special’ hedge fund. Unlike common high-threshold products, this fund does not increase the subscription amount but instead chooses not to open to external clients. In the history of hedge funds, the most premium products have never been on the ‘shelf,’ but rather within the fund company itself.

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