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AI funding fears hit Asian tech stocks and lift sovereign bonds
Asian equities fell as worries over AI spending drove investors into Treasuries and pared back Fed rate-hike bets, while Brent crude hit a five-month peak.
NEWSToto Finance seeks $5m from Cardano treasury for tokenised copper reserve
Toto Finance wants 22 million ADA to buy COMEX-grade copper tokenised as CuTT. Under the proposal's assumptions, copper must rise about 49.4% to recover the withdrawal.
NEWSStablecoin issuers emerge as growing buyers of US Treasury debt
San Francisco Fed research puts stablecoin issuers' Treasury holdings near $200 billion, with Tether alone at $141 billion, offsetting foreign selling of US debt.
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AI tech fears push global credit spreads to 17-month high
A selloff in AI stocks and rising geopolitical tensions drove investors to safe havens, widening corporate bond spreads globally to their highest since May 2025.
MARKETSYen hits one-month high as AI spending doubts drive safe-haven flows
The yen reached its strongest level in over a month as investors sought safety on concerns about the AI spending boom, pushing US Treasury yields to a one-month low and the dollar to a near three-week trough.
POLICY & REGULATIONOCC drops affiliate rewards presumption but keeps stablecoin yield ban
The OCC's final GENIUS Act rule removes a proposed presumption against stablecoin rewards paid through affiliates, while retaining the ban on issuers paying yield for holding a stablecoin.
MARKETSAnalysts split on SBP rate call as inflation heads to 10%
Growth Securities expects October inflation near 10% and a 50-100bps policy rate rise on October 26, while AKD Securities argues improved external buffers justify holding rates.
MARKETSUS 10-year yield slips below 5% as investors seek safety in Treasuries
Treasury yields fell as much as 13 basis points as investors sought shelter from tumbling AI-linked shares, even as Brent crude topped US$112 a barrel.
MARKETSSGB 2018-19 Series-II final redemption price set at ₹14,425 per unit
The final redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond 2018-19 Series-II, due on October 23, 2026, is ₹14,425 per unit, based on the simple average of 999-purity gold closing prices.
POLICY & REGULATIONMalaysia's central bank launches platform for tokenised bonds and sukuk
Bank Negara Malaysia has launched SSDS+, an in-house issuance, depository and safekeeping platform for tokenised bonds and sukuk, building on its existing securities depository.
POLICY AND REGULATIONSThe future of money, AI and the state
The article, “The Future of Money, AI and the State” by Bilal Bin Saqib, argues that Pakistan’s economic future depends on integrating financial innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), and strong state institutions. It highlights the potential of asset tokenization, digital bonds and sukuk to improve capital markets, while stressing that enforceable ownership rights, effective regulation, cybersecurity, and investor protection must come first. The article also advocates using blockchain to improve transparency in public spending and AI to strengthen regulatory oversight, while cautioning that technology alone cannot eliminate fraud, corruption, or economic weaknesses. For Pakistan, the priority should be practical, locally relevant AI applications, credible digital-asset use cases, and collaboration among regulators and financial institutions rather than simply acquiring new technology. Ultimately, technology should strengthen public trust, mobilize investment, improve institutional performance, and create economic value—not replace sound governance and accountability.
POLICY & REGULATIONPakistan finance minister flags Gulf energy risk and outlines debt plans
Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan has enough energy through November and is exploring Sukuk, Panda bond and possible Eurobond tokenisation, while warning that attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure threaten a return to normalcy.
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Pakistan courts US Treasury and MSCI on reforms and emerging market status
Finance Minister Aurangzeb briefed US Treasury officials on Pakistan's IMF programme and financing plans, and pressed MSCI on its bid for emerging market classification.
POLICY & REGULATIONAurangzeb holds financing talks with banks and UNDP at IMF-World Bank meetings
Muhammad Aurangzeb met Sharjah Islamic Bank, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Ajman Bank and UNDP's Alexander De Croo in Bangkok, discussing Sukuk issuance, Panda bonds and possible tokenisation of Eurobonds.
POLICY & REGULATIONAurangzeb discusses Sukuk, Panda bonds with Standard Chartered
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discussed prospective Sukuk, further Panda bonds, gold-backed liquidity and tokenisation with Standard Chartered to support external financing and infrastructure.
POLICY & REGULATIONPVARA takes tokenisation pitch to World Bank, IFC meetings
Pakistan's virtual assets regulator discussed tokenised bonds, sukuk and digital market infrastructure with World Bank Group and IFC officials at the IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok.
MARKETSEuro zone bond yields dip as markets await US inflation data
Euro zone bond yields edged lower on Wednesday as investors awaited US inflation figures for clues on the Federal Reserve's rate path, while ECB President Christine Lagarde said euro zone inflation remains driven mainly by energy prices.
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Pakistan plans repeat panda bond issuance and eyes Japan market
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan plans to keep returning to China's panda bond market and is exploring yen-denominated samurai bonds in Japan.
MARKETSPakistan plans to refinance short-term debt into longer maturities, Aurangzeb says
Finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan plans to refinance some short-term external debt into longer tenors over two to three years, keeping total external debt near $100 billion.
POLICY & REGULATIONAurangzeb takes chair of sovereign debt Borrowers' Platform
Pakistan's finance minister accepted the chair of the Borrowers' Platform governing council in Bangkok, and separately met the IMF's Dan Katz to discuss stabilisation and structural reforms.
