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Ust-Luga area hit in drone attack, says governor
A drone attack hit the area around Russia’s Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, the governor said, with no further operational details, targets, or damage figures provided.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC
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Indonesia Shares Slip as Budget Address and BI Meeting Loom
Indonesia's IDX Composite falls 23 points, or 0.4%, in early Friday trade, with investors cautious ahead of President Prabowo’s 2027 budget address, Bank Indonesia’s policy meeting, and MSCI’s August review deletions.
MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC
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i: expanded alliance to include deployment plans in Middle East
i: expanded alliance to include deployment plans in Middle East
EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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LG to unveil next-gen humanoid robot built on Nvidia Isaac Groot
LG says it will unveil a next-generation humanoid robot built on Nvidia Isaac Groot, per Pro; no further technical details, timing, or commercial impact were provided.
EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Pony AI: Partnership Grows from Zagreb to Four More European Cities
Pony AI: Partnership Grows from Zagreb to Four More European Cities
EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Asian session: S&P futures edge up, Nasdaq futures slip
In the Asian session, S&P 500 futures are up 0.05%, Nasdaq 100 futures are down 0.07%, Dow futures are up 0.12%, and Russell futures are up 0.04%.
MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Algo Grande Copper announces $3 million private placement for Adelita Phase II expansion
Algo Grande Copper (ALGRF) announces a $3 million private placement to fund expansion of its Phase II exploration program at the Adelita project; no placement terms or pricing were supplied.
MNA | Aug 14, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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South Korea Blue House says parliament should debate constitutional amendment
South Korea’s Blue House says parliament should debate a constitutional amendment, according to Yonhap.
REGULATION | Aug 14, 2026, 02:29 AM UTC
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South Korea Blue House says support strong for four-year, multi-term plan
South Korea’s Blue House says public support is strong for a multiple-term four-year presidency with enhanced parliamentary authority, according to Yonhap.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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Yen trades near 159.4 per dollar, set for weekly drop
The Japanese yen traded around 159.4 per dollar on Friday and was on track to lose about 1% for the week after no follow-up intervention, with markets eyeing a possible BoJ hike and urging stronger policy support for the
FX | Aug 14, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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Zentalis Pharmaceuticals (ZNTL) prices underwritten public offering
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals (ZNTL) announces the pricing of an underwritten public offering, as stated in the news release headline and body.
MNA | Aug 14, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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South Korean won strengthens 0.26% in Asia FX
South Korean won is the top currency gainer, appreciating by 0.26%, while the Japanese yen is little changed.
FX | Aug 14, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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Dollar index near 99.9 as US inflation cools
The dollar index traded around 99.9 Friday with subdued US inflation leading traders to dial back expectations for a September Fed rate hike and reduce the priced 25bp chance to ~35% from 55% a week earlier.
MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 02:10 AM UTC
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RCM Technologies reports Second Quarter 2026 results
RCM Technologies, Inc. (RCMT) announces its Second Quarter 2026 results.
EARNINGS | Aug 14, 2026, 01:50 AM UTC
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Jaguar Mining reports strong Q2 2026 results at Turmalina
Jaguar Mining (JAGGF) reports strong second quarter 2026 results, citing increased production at the Turmalina mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
EARNINGS | Aug 14, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC
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Latvia ends air threat alert after allied fighters down drone
Latvian national armed forces say on X that allied fighters down a drone in Latvian airspace and that Latvia has ended an air threat alert.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC
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New Zealand Dollar Holds Near Two-Week Low
The New Zealand dollar steadies around $0.585 near a two-week low after softer manufacturing PMI and inflation expectations data revived questions over further Reserve Bank tightening.
FX | Aug 14, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC
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South Korea central bank sells 91-day stabilization bonds at 2.710% yield
South Korea’s central bank sells 91-day monetary stabilization bonds at a 2.710% yield, per Pro.
RATES | Aug 14, 2026, 01:40 AM UTC
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Asian session: Nasdaq 100 slips, WTI little changed
In the Asian session, S&P 500 futures are unchanged, Nasdaq 100 futures are down 0.13%, and WTI crude is at 81.24, down 0.01%.
MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC
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Trump launches tariffs targeting Chinese drone technology, FT reports
TradeXchange Newsdesk, citing FT, says Trump launches tariffs targeting Chinese drone technology, without providing further terms, rates, or implementation details in the supplied alert.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC
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PONY AI plans 2,000+ robotaxi deployment with Uber across Europe
PONY AI says it plans to deploy 2,000+ robotaxis across Europe with Uber, expanding beyond Zagreb into four additional European cities and extending the partnership into the Middle East.
EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australia Q2 investment housing finance value drops 10.2% q/q
Australia’s Q2 investment housing finance value falls 10.2% q/q on a seasonally adjusted basis.
MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australia Q2 housing finance value falls 5.2% QoQ, seasonally adjusted
Australia’s Q2 housing finance value declines 5.2% quarter-on-quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis.
MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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South Korea July household bank lending rises to +5.4T won
South Korea’s central bank reports July household bank lending increased by +5.4 trillion won versus +7.6 trillion won in June.
MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Australia Q2 owner-occupied housing finance value falls 1.9%
Australia’s Q2 owner-occupied housing finance value declines 1.9% on the quarter on a seasonally adjusted basis.
MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Quanta Computer and Quantinuum partner for large-scale quantum foundation
Quanta Computer and Quantinuum partner to build an industrial foundation for large-scale quantum computing, with no deal size, timeline, or financial terms provided.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 01:24 AM UTC
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China central bank sets 7-day reverse repo volume at zero
China’s central bank reports 7-day reverse repo volume is zero on Friday, citing primary dealer demand in its statement.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 14, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
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China central bank injects 349 bln yuan via overnight reverse repos
China’s central bank injects 349 bln yuan via overnight reverse repos, according to a statement.
MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC
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China sets yuan midpoint at strongest level since Feb. 8, 2023
China sets the yuan midpoint at its strongest level since Feb. 8, 2023, signaling tighter reference pricing against the currency basket.
FX | Aug 14, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC
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SunScout Holding (SNSC) closes US$15.5m IPO
SunScout Holding Limited announces the closing of its US$15.5 million initial public offering.
EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC
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Finland imposes temporary no-entry zone in eastern Gulf of Finland
Finland imposes a temporary no-entry zone for aviation and maritime traffic in the eastern Gulf of Finland, according to its defence forces posting on X.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 01:14 AM UTC
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Latvia issues air threat alert, national armed forces say
Latvia’s national armed forces issue an air threat alert, stating it on X, according to Pro; no additional details, location scope, or duration are provided.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 01:10 AM UTC
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Uber and Pony.ai expand robotaxi partnership in Europe
Uber and Pony.ai expand their partnership to deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in Europe, according to the TradeXchange Newsdesk headline.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 01:04 AM UTC
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China's Pony.ai expands tie-up with Uber to launch more than 2,000 robotaxis across Europe
China's Pony.ai expands tie-up with Uber to launch more than 2,000 robotaxis across Europe
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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China’s Pony.A expands partnership; plans Middle East deployment
China’s Pony.A expands its partnership and says it has plans for deployment in the Middle East, according to Pro, without further operational details supplied.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Pony AI partnership plans expansion to four more European cities
Pony AI says its partnership will expand its existing commercial service in Zagreb to four more European cities, according to Pro.
MNA | Aug 14, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Pony.ai and Uber extend partnership for 2,000+ Europe robotaxis
Pony.ai and Uber extend their partnership to launch more than 2,000 robotaxis in Europe, according to Pro.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Asian session sees mixed U.S. futures and softer dollar
Asian session trading shows S&P 500 futures up 0.03%, Nasdaq 100 and Dow futures unchanged, Russell futures down 0.08%, while USD/JPY is down 0.05% and WTI is down 0.07%.
MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC
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Australian shares slide 0.7% as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist
Australian shares fall 67 points, or 0.7%, to 9,120 on Friday morning for the third straight session and the lowest in over a week as Strait of Hormuz tensions weigh on sentiment.
MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 12:52 AM UTC
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Fountain Asset Corp. reports results for quarter ended June 30, 2026
Fountain Asset Corp. announces its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
EARNINGS | Aug 14, 2026, 12:40 AM UTC
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Japanese Shares Rise as Wall Street Lead Lifts Risk Appetite
Japanese shares extend their rally, with the Nikkei 225 up 1.7% to above 69,400 and the Topix up 0.5% to 4,196, as subdued U.S. inflation data eases Fed hike expectations and tech stocks lead gains.
EQUITY | Aug 14, 2026, 12:39 AM UTC
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BTQ Technologies announces 2026 AGM results
BTQ Technologies announces 2026 AGM results, with details not provided in the feed.
REGULATION | Aug 14, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC
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Global futures mixed; dollar slips, oil edges lower
US index futures are mixed, the dollar index is down 0.06%, EUR/USD and GBP/USD rise, USD/JPY slips, and WTI and Brent trade lower.
FX | Aug 14, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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Silver steadies near $64.5 after prior session pullback
Silver holds around $64.5 an ounce on Friday after a pullback as investors weigh the Fed policy outlook alongside deadlocked Middle East diplomacy.
MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC
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PBOC yuan midpoint seen at 6.7413 per dollar
Pro says the China PBOC is likely to set the yuan midpoint at 6.7413 per dollar, but the note is framed as an estimate.
FX | Aug 14, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC
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Gold steadies around $4,350 after sharp prior-session drop
Gold trades around $4,350 an ounce on Friday after a sharp drop, as investors weigh the Fed policy outlook amid July US producer prices and ongoing Middle East Strait of Hormuz diplomacy.
COMMODITIES | Aug 14, 2026, 12:20 AM UTC
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Semiconductor Manufacturing International EPS tops expectations at $0.06
Semiconductor Manufacturing International reported earnings per share of $0.06, beating market expectations of $0.04.
EARNINGS | Aug 14, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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China Mobile EPS tops expectations at 1.84 HKD
China Mobile (941) reports EPS of 1.84 HKD versus market expectations of 1.38 HKD.
EARNINGS | Aug 14, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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SMIC reports 0.40 CNY EPS, above 0.26 CNY expectations
Semiconductor Manufacturing International (688981) reports earnings per share of 0.40 CNY versus market expectations of 0.26 CNY.
EARNINGS | Aug 14, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC
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TAQA reports earnings per share of 0.02 AED
Abu Dhabi National Energy (TAQA) reported earnings per share of 0.02 AED, described as in line with market expectations.
EARNINGS | Aug 14, 2026, 12:10 AM UTC
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Ecuador President schedules China visit Aug 16-23: foreign ministry
Ecuador’s foreign ministry says the country’s president will visit China from August 16 to August 23.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 14, 2026, 12:04 AM UTC
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Redwood AI completes acquisition of Quantum.IQ for quantum-resistant cybersecurity
Redwood AI completes the acquisition of Quantum.IQ as it expands into quantum-resistant cybersecurity, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
MNA | Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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US futures mixed as dollar slips, crude edges higher
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and Dow futures are slightly higher, Russell 2000 futures are lower, the dollar index is down 0.04 percent, and WTI and Brent crude are up.
MACRO | Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Furusawa: Japan, U.S. may step in again if yen revisits levels before July-end coordinated move
Furusawa: Japan, U.S. may step in again if yen revisits levels before July-end coordinated move
FX | Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Furusawa sees BoJ targeting eventual rates near 1.5%-1.75%
Pro reports Furusawa expects the BoJ to aim for eventual rate levels around 1.5% to 1.75%, but no specific policy action or timing was supplied.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Furusawa: BoJ likely to tighten further in September
Furusawa says the BoJ is likely to increase rates in September, followed by another hike in December or January, though no magnitude or catalyst is provided.
RATES | Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
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Former Japan FX diplomat Furusawa: Japan-U.S. yen intervention could recur
Former top FX diplomat Furusawa says coordinated Japan-U.S. yen intervention could occur again at any time, with no further details provided.
FX | Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC