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ECB Cipollone: Monetary policy needs well calibration
ECB policymaker Cipollone says monetary policy needs to be well calibrated, offering no additional figures, timeline, or specific policy action in the supplied note.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 24, 2026, 06:04 AM UTC
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STMicroelectronics and NUS launch Corporate Lab for Edge AI in Singapore
STMicroelectronics (STM) and NUS launch a Corporate Lab in Singapore aimed at powering the future of Edge AI, according to TradeXchange Newsdesk.
REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 06:00 AM UTC
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European Stocks Set to Open Lower Ahead of Busy Week
European equity markets are set to open flat to slightly lower on Monday, with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.1% and Stoxx 600 futures flat.
EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 05:58 AM UTC
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TME - The 2nd TMElive International Music Awards concluded, bringing together 34 Chinese and international acts to deliver a phenomenal glob
TME - The 2nd TMElive International Music Awards concluded, bringing together 34 Chinese and international acts to deliver a phenomenal global music celebration
EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 05:55 AM UTC
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NZX 50 falls 0.7% as communication services lead decline
New Zealand’s NZX 50 fell 91 points, or 0.7%, to 13,882 on Monday, with communication services, financials, tech and consumer staples weighing on the benchmark.
EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 05:51 AM UTC
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CHU SNPMF 600028 0386 - Sinopec Achieves Solid Operating Results in the First Half of 2026
CHU SNPMF 600028 0386 - Sinopec Achieves Solid Operating Results in the First Half of 2026
EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 05:45 AM UTC
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Micron CEO says AI memory supply crunch has no end in sight
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra says memory supply shows no sign of catching up with AI-driven demand, citing five-year customer agreements and extending use cases beyond data centers.
EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 05:35 AM UTC
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XRP slips 3.04% in modest crypto session
XRP is down 3.04% on the day, standing out versus other cryptocurrencies that show only modest daily movements.
CRYPTO | Aug 24, 2026, 05:30 AM UTC
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Indonesian rupiah slips near IDR 17,700/USD on profit-taking
The Indonesian rupiah falls to around IDR 17,700 per U.S. dollar, reversing gains from the prior three sessions as traders take profits and external risks weigh sentiment.
FX | Aug 24, 2026, 05:23 AM UTC
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Stocks fell at the start of a pivotal week for markets, with the AI trade under pressure ahead of key tech earnings and the Fed's annual gat
Stocks fell at the start of a pivotal week for markets, with the AI trade under pressure ahead of key tech earnings and the Fed's annual gathering. Treasuries rose as oil fell.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 24, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Morning Juice - Europe Session Prep
Morning Juice - Europe Session Prep
EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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South Korean won rises 0.50% in FX update
South Korean won leads gains up 0.50%, while the Canadian dollar is the biggest loser down 0.27%; the Dollar Index, Japanese yen, and British pound are little changed.
FX | Aug 24, 2026, 05:15 AM UTC
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Treasuries Increase While Stocks Fall With Tech in Focus - Asia Market Wrap
Treasuries Increase While Stocks Fall With Tech in Focus - Asia Market Wrap
EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 05:14 AM UTC
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Copper slips as exchange inventories rise, easing supply fears
Copper futures fall to around $6.55 per pound on Monday after LME inventories of 238,575 tons on Aug 20 and SHFE stocks up 28.4% last week signal improved near-term availability.
COMMODITIES | Aug 24, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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India Sensex edges higher as Iran sanctions loom
India’s BSE Sensex rises about 0.2% to 77,671 on Monday as investors watch fresh US sanctions on Iran, elevated crude prices, and a planned Treasury press conference.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 04:36 AM UTC
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Iran warns oil flow through Hormuz could be halted
Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaee says “not a single drop of oil” will be exported through the Strait of Hormuz or the Persian Gulf if the “economic war” continues.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Iron ore weakens as China steel demand concerns persist
Iron ore futures hover around CNY 710 per ton as weak Chinese steel demand and elevated inventories outweigh expectations for policy support and a seasonal pickup in demand.
COMMODITIES | Aug 24, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Iran foreign ministry says talks continue over Strait of Hormuz
An Iran foreign ministry spokesperson says a visit continues talks involving the Strait of Hormuz between the two countries.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 04:26 AM UTC
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Minister to visit Tehran on Tuesday: statement
Minister to visit Tehran on Tuesday: statement
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 04:25 AM UTC
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Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson: Oman foreign minister
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson: Oman foreign minister
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 04:25 AM UTC
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Soybeans trade above $12.20 near multi-week highs
Soybeans trade above $12.20 per bushel near multi-week highs as strong demand and flash sales to China and unknown destinations offset a limited increase in US crop prospects.
EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
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European gas holds near multi-year highs as Iran sanctions loom
European natural gas prices stay close to multi-year highs around €65.8/MWh as investors await details on a US plan to economically isolate Iran and potentially raise supply disruption risk.
ENERGY | Aug 24, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC
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Rupee Steady Near 95.6 as Inflows Cushion Oil Risks
The Indian rupee trades near 95.6 per dollar in a tight range as capital inflows and Reserve Bank of India intervention offset month-end dollar demand and elevated oil prices.
FX | Aug 24, 2026, 04:03 AM UTC
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IBM and USTA introduce AI-powered fan experiences for 2026 US Open
IBM and the USTA introduce new AI-powered fan experiences for the 2026 US Open, according to a TradeXchange Newsdesk release.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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IBM study finds sports fans prefer streamlined digital experiences
IBM says its study reports sports fans want streamlined digital experiences as platform choices expand.
MACRO | Aug 24, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Malaysian palm oil futures pull back from 20-month high
Malaysian palm oil futures hovered below MYR 5,000 per tonne, ending five sessions of gains and easing from their highest level since December 2024.
COMMODITIES | Aug 24, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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Ozon logistics hub in Dagestan ablaze after drone strike
Russian online retailer Ozon said a logistics hub in Dagestan is ablaze following a reported drone strike, with no further details on damage or operations provided in the feed.
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 03:55 AM UTC
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Offshore yuan slips as PBOC sets weaker midpoint fixing
The offshore yuan weakened to around 6.72 per dollar on Monday after the PBOC set the midpoint at 6.7841, which came 593 pips weaker than Reuters’ estimate and near the widest deviation in February 2026.
FX | Aug 24, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC
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China finance ministry auctions 3-year bonds at 1.23% yield
China’s finance ministry auctions 3-year bonds at a 1.23% yield, according to traders, with the feed providing no additional details on size or demand.
RATES | Aug 24, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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New Zealand government to introduce under-16 social media ban bill
New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon says the government will introduce a bill today banning social media for under-16s.
REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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Drone debris triggers fire in warehouses in Russia's Dagestan region: Interfax quotes local officials
Drone debris triggers fire in warehouses in Russia's Dagestan region: Interfax quotes local officials
GEOPOLITICS | Aug 24, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Gold rallies above $4,600 as US debt fears intensify
Spot gold has closed above $4,600 and above the key 200-day moving average for the first time in months, even as long-term Treasury yields remained elevated. This decoupling is perhaps the most important signal in the af
EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Fed Chair Warsh heads to Jackson Hole symposium
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh is due to debut at the Jackson Hole Symposium as markets track rising Treasury yields, a weaker dollar and policy signals.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 24, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Corn futures rally to 17-month high on tighter supply outlook
Corn futures climbed toward $5 per bushel and hit a seventeen-month high as crop-yield concerns, strong export demand and weather stress pointed to tighter supplies.
COMMODITIES | Aug 24, 2026, 03:13 AM UTC
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Nvidia talks perplexity funding at over $30 billion valuation, viewed as tech licensing agreement - The Information
Nvidia talks perplexity funding at over $30 billion valuation, viewed as tech licensing agreement - The Information
EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC
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Shanghai 50 falls to 5-week low, down on 4-week and 12-month trends
China’s Shanghai 50 drops to 2868.00 index points, the lowest since July 2026, and is down 2.78% over the past 4 weeks and 4.06% over 12 months.
EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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Asian session: WTI falls, S&P futures edge higher
In the Asian session, S&P 500 futures rise 0.06% while Nasdaq 100 futures slip 0.11%, and WTI crude falls 1.75% to 85.54.
ENERGY | Aug 24, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Japanese yen holds near 158.9 as BOJ hike odds rise
The Japanese yen trades little changed around 158.9 per dollar Monday as expectations for an early Bank of Japan rate hike strengthen, with September increase pricing rising to ~82% from ~23% pre-July meeting.
FX | Aug 24, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC
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Canadian dollar slides as US-Canada trade tensions escalate
The Canadian dollar falls to around 1.37 per US dollar after US-Canada trade negotiations collapse and President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian imports take effect.
FX | Aug 24, 2026, 02:51 AM UTC
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CP raises record C$4.95 million for Alberta heart health
CP says it raised a record C$4.95 million for heart health in Alberta as Miyu Yamashita wins the CPKC Women’s Open, per TradeXchange Newsdesk.
MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 02:50 AM UTC
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Indonesia IDX Composite slips as selling hits cyclicals and tech
Indonesia’s IDX Composite falls 18 points (0.2%) to 6,511 in Monday morning trade, snapping a two-day rebound as selling pressure weighs on transport, cyclicals, and tech.
MACRO | Aug 24, 2026, 02:47 AM UTC
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Heating oil futures retreat as Iran sanctions focus deepens
US heating oil futures fall to around $4.40 per gallon, tracking a drop in benchmark crude prices as markets await Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s planned Iran sanctions announcement.
ENERGY | Aug 24, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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New Zealand dollar trades near three-month highs
The New Zealand dollar hovers around $0.597, near three-month highs, as broad US dollar weakness offsets softer New Zealand retail sales and expectations for another RBNZ rate rise in September.
EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC
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Australian dollar nears 3-month peak as US dollar weakens
The Australian dollar holds above $0.71 near a twelve-week high as broad US dollar weakness supports it, while markets await Australia’s July inflation data on Wednesday.
FX | Aug 24, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC
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Asia FX: Won leads gains, rupiah lags
Asia FX sees the South Korean won rise 0.59% and the Japanese yen 0.09%, while the Indonesian rupiah falls 0.26% and the Chinese yuan is little changed.
FX | Aug 24, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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SSE Commodity Index Falls to 4-Week Low
The SSE Commodity Index declined to 7124.00 index points, its lowest level since July 2026, after falling 1.57% over the past 4 weeks and 19.06% over the last 12 months.
COMMODITIES | Aug 24, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC
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Hong Kong stocks fall 2.1% on tech sell-off
The Hang Seng Index slips 2.1% to 25,473 as technology stocks lead the decline amid profit-taking, renewed valuation concerns and heavy AI spending.
EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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US gasoline futures fall below $3.30 as sanctions loom
US gasoline futures fell below $3.30 per gallon, tracking lower benchmark crude prices, while markets await Washington’s announcement of new sanctions on Iran.
ENERGY | Aug 24, 2026, 01:58 AM UTC
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Bitcoin, Ethereum rise as XRP and Dogecoin slide
Bitcoin rose 0.11% to $77,357.55 and Ethereum gained 0.97% to $2,450.00, while XRP fell 0.78% and Dogecoin dropped 1.90% amid a broader crypto pullback.
CRYPTO | Aug 24, 2026, 01:57 AM UTC
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Zijin Mining gains after strong first-half earnings
Zijin Mining rises 1.4% after reporting strong first-half earnings, supported by solid operational performance and revenue growth, as China stocks turn mixed ahead of a busy week of results.
EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 01:55 AM UTC
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California AG may seek divestitures before Paramount-Warner deal signoff
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is expected to ask Paramount to divest some cable channels and keep its movie studio separate from Warner Bros. before he signs off on the $81B merger, people familiar with the matte
MNA | Aug 24, 2026, 01:46 AM UTC
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South Korean Shares Fall on Chip Profit-Taking
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI falls more than 1% to around 6,800 as investors take profits in chip stocks ahead of Nvidia's earnings, while higher global bond yields and Middle East tensions also weigh on risk appetite.
EARNINGS | Aug 24, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC
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S. Korea central bank sells 91-day monetary stabilisation bonds at 2.965%
The Bank of Korea sells 91-day monetary stabilisation bonds yielding 2.965%.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 24, 2026, 01:40 AM UTC
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Taiwan overnight interbank rate opens at 0.805%
Taiwan’s overnight interbank rate starts at 0.805%, unchanged from the previous session, according to Pro.
RATES | Aug 24, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC
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Commodity vessel traffic through Strait of Hormuz stays under 20 over weekend
Data show commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained under 20 over the weekend, with no additional catalyst supplied.
ENERGY | Aug 24, 2026, 01:24 AM UTC
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China central bank injects 340 bln yuan via reverse repos
China's central bank injects 340 bln yuan via 7-day reverse repos at 1.40%, unchanged from the prior 1.40%, according to a statement.
CENTRAL_BANK | Aug 24, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC
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Australian Stocks Rise 0.3% in Early Monday Trading
Australian shares add 23 points, or 0.3%, to 9,083 in early Monday trading as materials, consumer services and healthcare lead gains.
EQUITY | Aug 24, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC
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Shein acquisition of Everlane faces US national security review
Shein’s acquisition of Everlane is undergoing a US national security review, according to the report.
REGULATION | Aug 24, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC
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Silver Trades Near 2-Month High on US Fiscal Concerns
Silver traded near $69 an ounce, close to a two-month high, as concerns over US debt management and fiscal sustainability persisted after the Treasury unexpectedly ramped up buybacks of longer-dated government debt.
COMMODITIES | Aug 24, 2026, 12:54 AM UTC
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Dollar index stays lower near 98.8 as yields rise
The dollar index holds its decline around 98.8 on Monday as a sharp rise in Treasury yields weighs on the dollar’s appeal and debt concerns persist.
FX | Aug 24, 2026, 12:50 AM UTC
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Gold Holds Near 3-Month High on US Debt Concerns
Gold trades around $4,600 an ounce, near its highest level since mid-May, as concerns over US debt management and fiscal sustainability persist after Treasury unexpectedly ramped up buybacks of longer-dated government de
COMMODITIES | Aug 24, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC
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Asian session sees mixed futures and weaker oil
US equity futures are mixed in the Asian session, with WTI crude down 1.13% and Brent down 1%, while USD/JPY slips 0.11%.
ENERGY | Aug 24, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC
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PBOC likely sets yuan midpoint at 6.7248 per dollar
An estimate says China’s PBOC is likely to set the yuan midpoint at 6.7248 per dollar, with no additional policy details provided.
FX | Aug 24, 2026, 12:26 AM UTC
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US Stock Futures Edge Lower as Yields Stay Elevated
US stock futures slip on Monday as investors stay cautious after Treasury yields rose sharply last week, with the 30-year US yield above 5.3% and major US averages lower.
MACRO | Aug 24, 2026, 12:05 AM UTC
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Global market picture: S&P 500 futures rise, WTI falls
U.S. equity futures are higher, with S&P 500 up 0.1%, Nasdaq 100 up 0.24%, Dow up 0.02% and Russell 2000 up 0.16%, while WTI crude is down 1.05% and Brent is down 1%.
MACRO | Aug 24, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC
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Corn rises to 16-month high at $486.25/bu
Corn increases to 486.25 USD/BU, the highest since April 2025, after gaining 4.98% over 4 weeks and 24.92% over the past 12 months.
COMMODITIES | Aug 24, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC