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Thu, Jul 16, 2026 - Page 12

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H Iran Targets US Facilities In Kuwait And Jordan - Press TV Iran Targets US Facilities In Kuwait And Jordan - Press TV GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 04:38 AM UTC L South Korea Finance Minister to discuss markets Thursday afternoon: ministry South Korea Finance Minister to discuss markets Thursday afternoon: ministry GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC H NLB Group Gets Approval to Trim Acceptance Threshold in Takeover Offer for Addiko Bank () -- Nova Ljubljanska banka d.d., Ljubljana (NLB.L, NLB.IL), d/b/a NLB Group, said Wednesday the Austrian Takeover Commission approved its proposal to reduce the acceptance threshold in its takeover offer for Austrian b MNA | Jul 16, 2026, 04:31 AM UTC L 86.1% of Japanese households foresee price increases in five years, vs 82.6% in last survey: BoJ survey 86.1% of Japanese households foresee price increases in five years, vs 82.6% in last survey: BoJ survey CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 04:31 AM UTC H Japanese households foresee inflation climbing by average 13.1% a year ahead, median 10.0%: BOJ survey Japanese households foresee inflation climbing by average 13.1% a year ahead, median 10.0%: BOJ survey CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 04:31 AM UTC L 90.4% of Japanese households anticipate price increases in a year, up from 83.7%, BOJ quarterly survey in June 90.4% of Japanese households anticipate price increases in a year, up from 83.7%, BOJ quarterly survey in June CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC L Dutch Unemployment rate SA Actual 3.8% (Forecast 3.9%, Previous 3.9%) Dutch Unemployment rate SA Actual 3.8% (Forecast 3.9%, Previous 3.9%) MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC L Dutch Unemployment rate SA Dutch Unemployment rate SA MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC L Volkswagen: RBC Cuts Target To €121 From €131 Volkswagen: RBC Cuts Target To €121 From €131 EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 04:29 AM UTC H Life360 Expected to See Improved Monthly Active Users Growth in May, June, Jefferies Says () -- Life360 (ASX:360) is expected to see improved growth in monthly active users in May and June after a technical issue impacted the location-tracking business earlier in the year, Jefferies said in a Wednesday note. EARNINGS | Jul 16, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC L Mercedes-Benz: RBC Cuts Target To €53 From €56 Mercedes-Benz: RBC Cuts Target To €53 From €56 EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC L BMW: RBC Cuts Target To €62 From €84 BMW: RBC Cuts Target To €62 From €84 EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC M US Strikes Iranian-Linked Oil Tanker Deep Within Persian Gulf READ HERE ENERGY | Jul 16, 2026, 04:26 AM UTC H European Briefing 16/07/2026: BoK Delivers First Rate Hike Since Early 2023 Amid Chip-Led Boom; Trump Leans Toward Expanding US Military Ope US Launches Fresh Strikes On Iran As Peril In Strait Deepens - Trump Leans Toward Expanding US Military Operations In Iran - IEA Chief Warns Global Economy In Peril If Hormuz Crisis Persists - US Sets 25% Duty On Some Br CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 04:23 AM UTC H Outlook for Australian General Insurers to Remain Driven by Moderating Premium Growth, Jefferies Says () -- The outlook for the Australian general insurers will remain driven by moderating premium growth, while share prices will likely reflect the sector's defensive characteristics, Jefferies said in a Wednesday note. Pr EARNINGS | Jul 16, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC L US Government Looks At Joining Trump Lawsuit Against BBC – FT READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 04:09 AM UTC L Panama Officials Visit Beijing In Bid To End Shipping Row – FT READ HERE EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC L China's Record Consumer Defaults Undermine Beijing's Push To Boost Spending READ HERE GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC M Hitachi And Nvidia To Develop Multi-Agent Orchestration Technology To Scale And Advance HMAX Suite Of Solutions Hitachi And Nvidia To Develop Multi-Agent Orchestration Technology To Scale And Advance HMAX Suite Of Solutions - RTRS EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC M Japan's robotics and manufacturing leaders expand on Nvidia Cosmos to push physical AI frontier Japan's robotics and manufacturing leaders expand on Nvidia Cosmos to push physical AI frontier EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC M Hitachi to develop multi-agent orchestration technology with Nvidia to expand and enhance Hmax suite of solutions Hitachi to develop multi-agent orchestration technology with Nvidia to expand and enhance Hmax suite of solutions EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC L Syngenta’s Hong Kong IPO Faces Fresh Delays Amid Agricultural Market Volatility - Sources * Agricultural Market Volatility Impacting Syngenta IPO * 2027 Hong Kong Listing Now Seen More Likely EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC L Japan’s FinMIn Katayama Leaves Open Possibility Of GPIF Domestic Shift READ HERE EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 03:51 AM UTC M Japan’s Robot Makers Join Nvidia’s Physical AI Cosmos Coalition READ HERE EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 03:50 AM UTC H Bank of Korea Raises Benchmark Rate to 2.75% in First Tightening in 3.5 Years () -- The Bank of Korea unanimously raised its benchmark seven-day repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% on Thursday, marking its first interest rate hike in three and a half years. The monetary policy board, led b CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC M Omron to broaden partnership with Nvidia on semiconductor wafer inspection technology Omron to broaden partnership with Nvidia on semiconductor wafer inspection technology EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC M Nvidia: Fujitsu, Fanuc, Yaskawa Electric and Kawasaki Heavy to partner on development of physical AI industrial platform using Nvidia techno Nvidia: Fujitsu, Fanuc, Yaskawa Electric and Kawasaki Heavy to partner on development of physical AI industrial platform using Nvidia technology EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC H WinWay Technology's After Tax Net Income Jumps 716% in June () -- WinWay Technology's (TPE:6515) after tax net income surged 716% in June to NT$310 million, according to a Wednesday filing with the Taiwan Exchange. Earnings per share came in at NT$8.61. The semiconductor componen EARNINGS | Jul 16, 2026, 03:38 AM UTC L Brazil To Invoke Reciprocity Law To Challenge US Tariffs, Government Says Brazil To Invoke Reciprocity Law To Challenge US Tariffs, Government Says - BBG GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC L ASML: TD Cowen Raises Target To €1,900 From €1,600 ASML: TD Cowen Raises Target To €1,900 From €1,600 EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC L Jordan intercepts eight Iranian missiles Thursday: state news agency Jordan intercepts eight Iranian missiles Thursday: state news agency EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC L US Secretary Of State Rubio: Brazil's Lula’s Policies Are Bad For Americans And Brazilians US Secretary Of State Rubio: Brazil's Lula’s Policies Are Bad For Americans And Brazilians EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC H Australian Household Spending Up Modestly in June as EOFY Sales Disappoint, Says CommBank () -- Australian household spending rose 0.3% in June, with end-of-financial-year sales less impactful than in 2025, as inflation and higher-for-longer interest rates weighed on consumers, according to a Thursday report MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC H Thailand's National Energy Policy Council Announces Energy Measures () -- Thailand's National Energy Policy Council has approved seven measures to cut household electricity costs, expand competition in the clean energy market and ensure large power users pay their fair share of electrici RATES | Jul 16, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC H Semiconductor Equipment Maker ASML Plans to Boost Prices () -- Semiconductor manufacturing equipment developer ASML (ASML.AS) plans to increase prices, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing four people familiar with the matter. The company's largest customer, Taiwan Se EARNINGS | Jul 16, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC L US Secretary of State Rubio: Lula prioritized his ego over deal-making, tariffs are the consequence US Secretary of State Rubio: Lula prioritized his ego over deal-making, tariffs are the consequence EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 03:26 AM UTC L US Secretary of State Rubio: Brazil President Lula and his government have not bargained with US in good faith US Secretary of State Rubio: Brazil President Lula and his government have not bargained with US in good faith GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 03:26 AM UTC H Japan Earnings Wrap: Toho, Baycurrent Gain, Ichigo Slides () -- Japanese listed companies reporting earnings traded mixed on Thursday, with gains led by entertainment and consulting firms, and renewable energy firms came under pressure. Toho's (TYO:9602) shares gained over 4% d EARNINGS | Jul 16, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC H Senior BoJ Official: Appropriate Monetary Policy Would Achieve Stable Inflation And Put The Economy On A Sustainable Growth Path Senior BoJ Official: Appropriate Monetary Policy Would Achieve Stable Inflation And Put The Economy On A Sustainable Growth Path CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC H Senior BoJ Official: Delaying Adjustment Of Policy Stimulus Could Crystallise Upside Inflation Risks And Lead To A Future Economic Downturn Senior BoJ Official: Delaying Adjustment Of Policy Stimulus Could Crystallise Upside Inflation Risks And Lead To A Future Economic Downturn CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC H OJ senior official: suitable monetary policy would ensure stable inflation, place economy on sustainable growth trajectory OJ senior official: suitable monetary policy would ensure stable inflation, place economy on sustainable growth trajectory MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC H Senior BoJ official: delay in stimulus adjustment amid high inflation risk could trigger economic downturn Senior BoJ official: delay in stimulus adjustment amid high inflation risk could trigger economic downturn CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 03:17 AM UTC L Japan Government And Ruling LDP Plan To Raise Threshold For Requesting Extraordinary Shareholder Meetings To Above 5% Of Voting Rights From Japan Government And Ruling LDP Plan To Raise Threshold For Requesting Extraordinary Shareholder Meetings To Above 5% Of Voting Rights From 3% - Nikkei GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC H US To Impose 25% Tariff On Some Brazilian Goods From July 22: Beef And Coffee Exempt From New 25% Tariff On Brazilian Goods US To Impose 25% Tariff On Some Brazilian Goods From July 22: Beef And Coffee Exempt From New 25% Tariff On Brazilian Goods GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC L Japan govt, ruling LDP plan to increase threshold for calling extraordinary shareholders meeting to more than 5% voting rights from current Japan govt, ruling LDP plan to increase threshold for calling extraordinary shareholders meeting to more than 5% voting rights from current 3%: Nikkei reports EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC L Narrowing interest rate gap with US needs monitoring for impact on FX market Narrowing interest rate gap with US needs monitoring for impact on FX market FX | Jul 16, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC L Bok Shin: Disagree with assessment that decision to keep rates steady in May was error Bok Shin: Disagree with assessment that decision to keep rates steady in May was error EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC L Extended trading hours of dollar-won market have had little effect on NDF market volume Extended trading hours of dollar-won market have had little effect on NDF market volume FX | Jul 16, 2026, 03:06 AM UTC H TSMC Expected to Report Record Q2 Profit as AI Demand Surges () -- TSMC (TPE:2330) is expected to post a 59% year-over-year increase in second-quarter net profit, fueled by strong global demand for AI infrastructure, Reuters reported Thursday, citing an LSEG SmartEstimate based on EARNINGS | Jul 16, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC L Disagree with view: decision to keep rates steady in May was not an error Disagree with view: decision to keep rates steady in May was not an error EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC L Bok Shin: May rate increase possible but held off due to insufficient data Bok Shin: May rate increase possible but held off due to insufficient data EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC L Bok likely to boost growth outlook in August revision Bok likely to boost growth outlook in August revision EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC H Economic data since Bank of Korea previous rate decision shows stronger-than-expected growth Economic data since Bank of Korea previous rate decision shows stronger-than-expected growth CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC L Conditions of real economy require more comprehensive evaluation Conditions of real economy require more comprehensive evaluation EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC L Could Have Raised Rates in May: Insufficient Data Prevented Move Could Have Raised Rates in May: Insufficient Data Prevented Move EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC H Thailand to Introduce Higher Electricity Tariffs for Data Centers () -- Thailand will introduce a separate electricity tariff category for data centers, requiring them to pay a higher rate, according to a Bloomberg Report on Wednesday. The move aims to prevent surging power demand from RATES | Jul 16, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC L Bok Shin: real economy conditions require deeper evaluation Bok Shin: real economy conditions require deeper evaluation EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:55 AM UTC L Bok Shin: Disagrees with View That Recent Rate Hike Boosts Stock Market Volatility Bok Shin: Disagrees with View That Recent Rate Hike Boosts Stock Market Volatility CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC L Japan"s Katayama: Government Cannot Interfere With Or Force Pension Funds On Portfolio Management Japan"s Katayama: Government Cannot Interfere With Or Force Pension Funds On Portfolio Management GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 02:49 AM UTC H NutryFarm International Forms Two Subsidiaries () -- Nutrition and health food products company NutryFarm International (SGX:AZT) has incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary named AIDC Investor and a step-down subsidiary named HyperEdge Global, according to a Wednesda EARNINGS | Jul 16, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC L Japan FinMin Katayama: GPIF Portfolio Revision Can Be Considered If Needed; GPIF Reviews Its Portfolio At An Appropriate Time Japan FinMin Katayama: GPIF Portfolio Revision Can Be Considered If Needed; GPIF Reviews Its Portfolio At An Appropriate Time EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC L Japan finance minister Katayama: we cannot intervene or compel pension funds on portfolio management Japan finance minister Katayama: we cannot intervene or compel pension funds on portfolio management GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC L Japan FinMin Katayama: GPIF Will Continue To Review Its Basic Portfolio Annually * Review Assumptions Include Potential Growth That Could Reach A Major Turning Point Due To Japan s Growth Strategy EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC L Bok Shin: Extra capital flow from South Korea msci index upgrade likely limited Bok Shin: Extra capital flow from South Korea msci index upgrade likely limited EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC L Japan finance minister Katayama: GPIF to review basic portfolio annually, assuming potential growth driven by Japan's growth strategy could Japan finance minister Katayama: GPIF to review basic portfolio annually, assuming potential growth driven by Japan's growth strategy could mark major turning point GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC L Bok Shin: Q2 GDP figures to be closely evaluated Bok Shin: Q2 GDP figures to be closely evaluated MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC L Bok Shin: Import cost level relatively elevated Bok Shin: Import cost level relatively elevated EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC L Japan Finmin Katayama: understands no alteration to GPIF's rules on annual basic portfolio review Japan Finmin Katayama: understands no alteration to GPIF's rules on annual basic portfolio review EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC H Bok Shin: How actively Bank of Korea will respond to inflation risks depends on data Bok Shin: How actively Bank of Korea will respond to inflation risks depends on data MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC H Bok Shin: We'll act until inflation stabilizes at bank's target level Bok Shin: We'll act until inflation stabilizes at bank's target level MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC L Q2 GDP figures will be closely examined Q2 GDP figures will be closely examined MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC H How actively Bank of Korea will react to inflation risks depends on data How actively Bank of Korea will react to inflation risks depends on data MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC H We will respond until inflation aligns with BOK target level: governor We will respond until inflation aligns with BOK target level: governor MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC L Assessing strength of demand in the economy will be crucial Assessing strength of demand in the economy will be crucial EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC H Demand-side price pressure requires close monitoring: could escalate inflation if strong GDI growth persists Demand-side price pressure requires close monitoring: could escalate inflation if strong GDI growth persists MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC L Bok Shin: evaluating robustness of economic demand will be crucial Bok Shin: evaluating robustness of economic demand will be crucial EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC L Bok Shin: Every component fueling South Korea GDP is strong Bok Shin: Every component fueling South Korea GDP is strong MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 02:24 AM UTC L Bok Governor Shin: to increase interest rate on central bank’s special loan programs Bok Governor Shin: to increase interest rate on central bank’s special loan programs CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC H Iran state media: Iranian army strikes U.S. military communication systems, fuel tanks at Azraq base in Jordan Iran state media: Iranian army strikes U.S. military communication systems, fuel tanks at Azraq base in Jordan GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC L Japan's Katayama: Aims To Unveil New Bond Products For Individuals As Soon As Possible Japan's Katayama: Aims To Unveil New Bond Products For Individuals As Soon As Possible RATES | Jul 16, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC L Japan Finance Minister Katayama: No Gap In View That A Broader JGB Investor Base Is Key Will Improve Attractiveness Of JGBs For Individuals RATES | Jul 16, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC L Japan Finmin Katayama: widening range of domestic and overseas investors including households key for JGB ownership Japan Finmin Katayama: widening range of domestic and overseas investors including households key for JGB ownership RATES | Jul 16, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC L Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: Will Monitor Tax Cut Talks Between Parties Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: Will Monitor Tax Cut Talks Between Parties EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:13 AM UTC L UBS Hires Goldman Banker For Japan Debt Underwriting Comeback READ HERE EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:11 AM UTC H Iraq PM Al-Zaidi Met US President Trump Despite Iranian Pressure - Axios * US Envoy Barrack Secured Al-Zaidi Visit To Signal Iraq Pivot From Iran * US Officials Hope Visit Signals Commitment To Disarm Militias GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC L Standard Nuclear 10M share IPO priced at $15.00 Standard Nuclear 10M share IPO priced at $15.00 EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC M Bok: Expansion in 2024 Expected Strong Due to Chip Industry Spillover Effects Bok: Expansion in 2024 Expected Strong Due to Chip Industry Spillover Effects EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC L GDP growth projected above earlier estimate of 0.2% GDP growth projected above earlier estimate of 0.2% MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC H Iran's Revolutionary Guards: missile and drone strike hit early-warning radar at Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait - state media Iran's Revolutionary Guards: missile and drone strike hit early-warning radar at Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait - state media GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 01:56 AM UTC H Fender Warns Legal Action Against Yamaha Over Guitar Design () -- Fender has sent a cease-and-desist notice to Yamaha (TYO:7951) to halt the sale of guitars resembling its Stratocaster model in Europe, Reuters reported Tuesday. The move follows a default judgment by a German cour EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:56 AM UTC L Former BoJ Policymaker: BoJ May Face Pressure To Increase Bond Buying If Yields Spike Former BoJ Policymaker: BoJ May Face Pressure To Increase Bond Buying If Yields Spike CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 01:54 AM UTC L Japan finmin Katayama: Monetary policy tools should be determined by BoJ Japan finmin Katayama: Monetary policy tools should be determined by BoJ CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 01:53 AM UTC H China CITIC Bank Raises $400 Million, 1.3 Billion Yuan via Perpetual Bond Sale () -- China CITIC Bank (HKG:0998, SHA:601998) has completed the sale of $400 million in U.S. dollar-denominated perpetual bonds and 1.33 billion yuan in offshore yuan perpetual notes, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citin RATES | Jul 16, 2026, 01:53 AM UTC L Japan Finance Minister Katayama: Interest Rates And FX Rates Are Determined By Various Factors * Won t Comment On Specific FX Levels * Will Monitor Market Developments And Economic Indicators To Achieve Fiscal Sustainability FX | Jul 16, 2026, 01:51 AM UTC L Japan finance minister Katayama: will track market trends, economic data to ensure fiscal sustainability Japan finance minister Katayama: will track market trends, economic data to ensure fiscal sustainability GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 01:50 AM UTC L Japan Finmin Katayama: declines to discuss specific forex levels Japan Finmin Katayama: declines to discuss specific forex levels EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:49 AM UTC L Japan FinMin Katayama: interest and forex rates driven by multiple factors Japan FinMin Katayama: interest and forex rates driven by multiple factors EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:49 AM UTC H Pentair cut to Hold at Stifel on earnings miss, management changes Pentair cut to Hold at Stifel on earnings miss, management changes EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC M Mitsubishi Heavy Industries joins Nvidia partner network as power and cooling collaborator to enhance integrated technologies for Nvidia DSX Mitsubishi Heavy Industries joins Nvidia partner network as power and cooling collaborator to enhance integrated technologies for Nvidia DSX EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC H Bank Of Korea: Inflation Expected To Remain Elevated, Signals Further Tightening To Depend On Data * Rate Decision Was Unanimous * Sees 2026 Growth Considerably Exceeding May Forecast Of 2.6% * Inflation Expected To Remain High For A Considerable Time And Above Target * Will Assess Timing Of Further Rate Hikes Based O CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC H BoK: Core inflation this year likely above earlier forecast of 2.4% BoK: Core inflation this year likely above earlier forecast of 2.4% MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC L BOK: Housing price rises in Seoul and nearby regions quicken BOK: Housing price rises in Seoul and nearby regions quicken EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC M Bok: uncertainties persist over semiconductor industry, Middle East developments, trade environment shifts Bok: uncertainties persist over semiconductor industry, Middle East developments, trade environment shifts EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC H Hong Kong Stocks Open Higher as Soft US Inflation Data Lifts Sentiment () -- Hong Kong stocks opened higher on Thursday as softer U.S. inflation data lifted investor sentiment. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.6%, or 143.92 points, to 24,825.02, while the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index gained MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC L need to track housing market, household debt expansion need to track housing market, household debt expansion EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC L Bok: Inflationary pressure to rise, likely to stay above target level Bok: Inflationary pressure to rise, likely to stay above target level EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC L Bok: Monitoring essential amid elevated exchange rate fluctuations Bok: Monitoring essential amid elevated exchange rate fluctuations EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC L BOK: to evaluate timing of additional rise in inflationary pressure, domestic economy improvement trend, and financial stability BOK: to evaluate timing of additional rise in inflationary pressure, domestic economy improvement trend, and financial stability EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC H BOK: Inflation seen staying elevated for a prolonged period BOK: Inflation seen staying elevated for a prolonged period MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC L Bok: This year's growth pace to significantly surpass May projection of 2.6% Bok: This year's growth pace to significantly surpass May projection of 2.6% EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC L Bok: Thursday's interest decision was unanimous Bok: Thursday's interest decision was unanimous EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC H Trump Approval Rating 37%, More Voters Disapprove of Iran War Since April Approval ratings for President Donald Trump are near record lows, with the continuation of the Middle East conflict in Iran and subsequent high gas prices failing to win over voters. YouGov Poll A new Economist/YouGov po ENERGY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:29 AM UTC L Australia's Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter administrators to begin business closure with immediate effect Australia's Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter administrators to begin business closure with immediate effect EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:25 AM UTC H Australian Consumer Inflation Expectations Fall in July () -- Australia's consumer inflation expectations fell by 0.8 percentage points in July to 4.7%, according to the Melbourne Institute Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations on Thursday. Trimmed mean inflation expec MACRO | Jul 16, 2026, 01:24 AM UTC M Tokyo Electron: partners with Nvidia, using Nvidia Agent Toolkit and Nvidia Isaac for digital transformation solutions Tokyo Electron: partners with Nvidia, using Nvidia Agent Toolkit and Nvidia Isaac for digital transformation solutions EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:24 AM UTC L PBoC Injects Net 616B Yuan At Open Market Operations PBoC Injects Net 616B Yuan At Open Market Operations CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 16, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC H US CENTCOM: Latest Wave Of Strikes Against Iran Completed * Struck Cruise Missile Sites On Greater Tunb Island * Struck Iranian Command Centres And Air Defence Sites * Hit Targets At Multiple Locations, Including Bandar Abbas * Completed Additional Round Of Strikes Against Iran GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC L PBoC Injects 626B Yuan Through 7-Day Reverse Repos At 1.40% Unchanged PBoC Injects 626B Yuan Through 7-Day Reverse Repos At 1.40% Unchanged EQUITY | Jul 16, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC L Trump To Deliver Address To The Nation At 9:00PM ET Thursday To Meet With Darlene Graham At 9:30AM ET Thursday GEOPOLITICS | Jul 16, 2026, 01:19 AM UTC L RPT | Japan FinMin Katayama: Will Take Appropriate Action On FX At Any Time As Needed RPT | Japan FinMin Katayama: Will Take Appropriate Action On FX At Any Time As Needed FX | Jul 16, 2026, 01:16 AM UTC