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South Korea’s Weak Won Struggles as Retail Investors Pour Money Into U.S. Stocks 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
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Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said downward pressure on the Chinese economy is increasing.
Key Takeaways
- Chinese economy is stable and ZHAO from NDRC confident of achieving economic growth goals.
- China’s state planner Vice Chairman said they will adopt multiple measures to stimulate the private sector.
- Local governments aim to complete special bond issuance by the end of Oct.
- Plans to issue 200 billion Yuan in advance budget spending and investment projects from next year.
