According to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) was reported at 3.68% on the previous trading day (February 27), compared to 3.67% the day before.

TSMC (TSM.US), along with several other Taiwanese companies, is significantly increasing its overseas investments to optimize supply chain layout and capitalize on the surge in demand for AI infrastructure.

Finnish authorities have ordered the suspension of construction on two proposed Google (GOOG.US) data centers due to concerns over the clearing of more than 300 hectares of forest. These projects are part of Google's record €13 billion investment plan in Finland, which was announced less than a month ago and described by Google as its largest single investment in Europe. Finnish regulators stated that construction at one of the sites was carried out without a mandatory environmental impact assessment and ordered the suspension of all construction activities that would "significantly alter the environment" until October 23. Google stated that the company "did not meet its own high standards in this incident" and will comply with the regulators’ guidance.

Spot gold has just surpassed the $4,150.00/oz mark, now quoted at $4,149.98/oz, down 0.33% on the day; COMEX gold futures main contract is now at $4,177.40/oz, down 0.23% on the day.

Perth Mint's silver sales increased to 605,408 ounces in September.