Wed, Sep 02, 2026 - Page 41
5306 indexed SquawkNews stories from this UTC day. Showing 4801-4920.
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Bunzl cut to market perform by Bernstein
Bernstein downgraded Bunzl to market perform from outperform.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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IBAB to co-lead PFAROS initiative
Ion Beam Applications SA says it will co-lead the PFAROS initiative.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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TPG expected to initiate sale process for Malaysia hospital assets next month
TPG is expected to begin the sale process for the same Malaysia hospital assets next month, according to sources.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Fundamenta Real Estate net profit excl. revaluation rises 54% to CHF 15.9m
Net profit excluding revaluation climbed 54% to CHF 15.9 million, supported by strong rental income growth and a robust portfolio. Strategic acquisitions, project completions and disciplined capital allocation backed res
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Infracore discloses key terms of binding offer for Wetzikon Hospital real estate
Infracore SA disclosed the key terms of its binding offer for the real estate of Wetzikon Hospital, per a company press release dated 2 September 2026.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Newron completes screening for ENIGMA-TRS 1 Phase 3 enrollment
Newron Pharmaceuticals said it has completed screening for enrollment in its pivotal Phase 3 ENIGMA-TRS 1 study. Evenamide will be used as add-on therapy in patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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VIB Vermögen concludes new HCC Dortmund tenancy agreements for 3,300 m2
VIB Vermögen AG said it concluded further tenancy agreements for 3,300 m2 of office and service space at the HCC Dortmund.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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BioVersys BV100 gets US FDA Fast-Track Designation
BioVersys AG said the US FDA granted Fast-Track Designation for BV100. The company framed the designation as support for an urgent need for novel and innovative antimicrobials to treat serious infections.
REGULATION | Sep 02, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Indian government bonds slump; 10-year yield briefly tops 7%
Indian government bonds fell early Wednesday, with the benchmark 10-year yield briefly topping 7% for the first time in three months. The 6.94% 2036 bond yield was 7%+ as global debt selloff and higher oil prices rattled
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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DBS says Chinese Apple suppliers may rerate ahead of Sept. 9 iPhone launch
DBS Group Research analysts said shares of Chinese Apple suppliers could rerate faster heading into Apple’s impending product launch. The firm cited unusually bullish language from Apple’s new CEO as lifting expectations
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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Broadcom heads into third-quarter earnings amid recent stock slump
Broadcom is set for third-quarter earnings Wednesday afternoon, viewed as a chance to reset the stock’s narrative after a tumultuous prior three months.
EARNINGS | Sep 02, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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BoJ Ueda vows further rate hikes; RBNZ lifts OCR by 25 bps
BoJ policymaker Kazuo Ueda said rates would keep rising as inflation risks grow. RBNZ raised the OCR to 2.75% by 25 bps, while global bonds sold off on inflation fears.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Francisella detected at Norcod’s Mausund fish farm site
Francisella bacteria was identified after testing tied to planned fish harvesting at Norcod’s Mausund site. The bacteria was found in individual fish from one of the site’s four pens currently being harvested.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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BW LPG places $300 million senior unsecured convertible bond offering
BW LPG successfully placed a $300 million offering of senior unsecured convertible bonds, according to TradingView News.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Protector Forsikring mandates Nordea for perpetual restricted Tier 1 meeting
Protector Forsikring ASA mandated Nordea as Sole Manager to arrange a fixed income investor meeting starting Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 13:00 CEST. Announcement cites Solvency II compliant perpetual restricted Tier 1
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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HENT signs contract to expand Nscale data center in Narvik
HENT, a Sentia subsidiary, has signed a contract with Nscale to expand the data center in Kvandal, Narvik, adding two buildings with a combined capacity of 75 MW.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Innate Pharma executive team to take part in H.C. Wainwright conference
Innate Pharma SA said members of its executive team will participate in a fireside chat and one-on-one investor meetings at the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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PwC flags Europe constraints weighing on AI infrastructure capex
PwC Global Data Centre Outlook 2026-50 says Europe’s self-inflicted constraints are weighing on AI infrastructure investment. It cites $5.6 trillion cumulative capex and a share below the region’s global-GDP proportion.
EARNINGS | Sep 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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The history of financing America, in six crisis episodes
By Karen BrettellConcerns over America's fiscal outlook are mounting. Long-dated Treasury yields are at their highest levels since 2007, while the national debt has surpassed $40 trillion.It is not the first time Washing
RATES | Sep 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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PwC: Americas set to attract more data-center investment
PwC’s Global Data Centre Outlook 2026-50 says the Americas should attract more data center investment than its GDP share, citing the U.S. as key to the advanced-chip ecosystem. Accumulated capex through 2050 is estimated
EARNINGS | Sep 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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PwC: China and India drive incremental AI infrastructure demand in Asia-Pacific
PwC’s Global Data Centre Outlook 2026-50 report says China and India are key drivers of incremental AI infrastructure demand across Asia-Pacific, citing large populations and fast-growing digital economies.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Long-end US Treasury yields unlikely to retreat soon
Suzanne McGee says renewed long-end Treasury yield gains likely reflect ongoing inflation concerns plus supply-and-demand forces, making it hard for policymakers to cap borrowing costs.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Bahrain Defence Force says air defences destroyed multiple Iranian attacks
Bahrain Defence Force says its air defences intercepted and destroyed multiple Iranian aerial attacks.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC
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BEML secures ₹180.60 crore Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets order
BEML said it secured an additional order for the manufacturing and supply of Vande Bharat (Sleeper) trainsets valued at around ₹180.60 crore from Integral Coach Factory. Order is in the normal course of business.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:58 AM UTC
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Coal India jumps 4% as top Nifty 50 gainer in morning trade
Coal India shares rose 4% in morning trade on Sept. 2 to around Rs 418, making it the top Nifty 50 gainer and lifting market capitalization to nearly Rs 2.6 lakh crore.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:57 AM UTC
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OpenAI co-founder flags AI agents as cybersecurity target risk
Ilya Sutskever warned that neocloud providers could become prime cybersecurity targets as AI agents proliferate and gain capability.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC
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Malaysian palm oil futures slide on profit-taking, weak export demand
Malaysian palm oil futures fell after a two-session rally as traders booked profits and export demand stayed sluggish. The benchmark FCPOc3 November contract slipped 21 ringgit, or 0.42%, to 4,952 ringgit.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 04:55 AM UTC
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Bahrain intercepted several Iranian aerial attacks Wednesday
Bahrain intercepted several Iranian aerial attacks on Wednesday.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:55 AM UTC
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China–US Treasury yield gap nears record high amid selloff
LiveSquawk/BBG reports the China–US Treasury yield gap is approaching a record high as a broader Treasury selloff deepens.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 02, 2026, 04:54 AM UTC
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TPG deal eyed as Malaysia’s potential third-largest IPO
TPG deal could be Malaysia’s third-largest IPO ever, per TradingView News.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:52 AM UTC
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TPG files confidential IPO application for Malaysia hospitals
TPG has filed a confidential IPO application for Malaysia hospitals, sources say, valuing the business at around $8.0B.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:52 AM UTC
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ECB policymaker says ECB may need to lift rates further
Financial Times reports a top ECB policymaker said the central bank must be prepared to lift interest rates further.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 02, 2026, 04:50 AM UTC
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Sunshine Insurance Delivers Strong Digital-Intelligence Transformation Results, as Technology Empowerment Steps into a Greater Level
HONG KONG, Sept 2, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - The competitive logic of the insurance industry has shifted from scale expansion to value cultivation. Against this backdrop, the role of technology has also been elevated from
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:49 AM UTC
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Saudi Arabia raises $3.25 billion in two-tranche sukuk sale
Saudi Arabia raised $3.25 billion in a two-tranche U.S.-dollar-denominated sukuk sale, according to IFR. The issuance was its second debt market transaction this year and first since tensions with Iran escalated.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 02, 2026, 04:49 AM UTC
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Stocks to watch today: Reason why these shares are in focus for Wednesday's trading session | Full list
New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- Indian stock market investors are likely to keep an eye on several companies on Tuesday, September 1, following key announcements and developments reported after market hours.Hero Motocorp, Reliance
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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Nifty 50 and Sensex set to open flat on Wednesday
Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 are expected to open flat on Wednesday, with rising crude oil prices. Gift Nifty indicated a muted start, trading around 24,028.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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Gift Nifty points to weaker open for India stocks on Sept. 2
Indian equities are expected to open lower on Wednesday, Sept. 2, with weak global cues, rising global bond yields and a crude oil jump tied to renewed US-Iran tensions.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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Moody's Analytics: Australia's June-quarter GDP composition not re-accelerating
Moody's Analytics says Australia’s June-quarter GDP growth held up, but the mix doesn’t signal re-acceleration. Private investment fell, consumers saved rather than spent, and net trade was positive only due to an unspec
MACRO | Sep 02, 2026, 04:47 AM UTC
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Rupee appreciation is not the issue, FCNR (B) inflows provide the buffer for the next crisis
When the Reserve Bank of India established its special FCNR(B) swap facility in June, its primary objective was to attract sufficient foreign currency to increase its reserves and give the rupee some room to move. When t
FX | Sep 02, 2026, 04:46 AM UTC
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AGC confirms high-grade Evergreen discovery at South Cobar project
Australian Gold and Copper ASX:AGC confirmed a new high-grade gold-silver and base metals discovery at the Evergreen prospect within its South Cobar project in New South Wales after diamond drilling returned a broad poly
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 04:46 AM UTC
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Explosion Reported In Kyiv - RTRS Witness
Explosion Reported In Kyiv - RTRS Witness
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:46 AM UTC
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STTGDC says KKR-Singtel consortium completes acquisition of STTGDC
STTGDC said the KKR-Singtel consortium has completed the acquisition of STTGDC.
MNA | Sep 02, 2026, 04:45 AM UTC
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BofA survey points to improving China housing sentiment in August
Market talk cites a BofA Securities research note saying China housing sentiment likely improved in August. A survey showed 40% of respondents expect prices to rise in Tier 1 cities.
MACRO | Sep 02, 2026, 04:44 AM UTC
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China regulators issue new anti-disruption guidelines for global automakers
Regulators set new guidelines warning automakers to avoid disruptive competition abroad. The rules face skepticism as BYD and Geely more than doubled August exports, driven by a home sales slump.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:43 AM UTC
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Explosion heard in Ukraine's Kyiv: source witness
Explosion heard in Ukraine's Kyiv: source witness
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 02, 2026, 04:41 AM UTC
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Appian names Accenture, Deloitte and others APJ Partner Award winners
Appian said Accenture, Deloitte, Roboyo and Conexxia won its 2026 Asia Pacific and Japan Partner Awards for driving customer impact via process automation and AI.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:41 AM UTC
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HIMS falls after FDA GLP-1 drug warning overshadows Australia expansion
Hims & Hers Health shares began September in the red as an FDA warning about unapproved GLP-1 weight-loss drugs drew focus. The stock fell 4% to close at $28.44 on Tuesday.
REGULATION | Sep 02, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Kalshi and Polymarket combined volume slips 14.5% in August
Kalshi, Polymarket and Polymarket US combined monthly volume fell 14.5% in August to $45.33 billion, the first month-over-month decline in a year, after a World Cup-driven surge.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:36 AM UTC
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Blueleaf Energy, Universal Peak reach financial close for 100MW Malaysia BESS
Blueleaf Energy and Universal Peak Sdn Bhd reached financial close with United Overseas Bank SGX:U11 for a 100MW/400MWh battery energy storage system in peninsular Malaysia.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:36 AM UTC
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Sensex drops to lowest since July 24 on US-Iran oil shock
India’s BSE Sensex fell about 0.8% to 76,339, its lowest since July 24, as escalating US-Iran tensions lifted Brent crude about 1% to $95.40 and triggered a broad selloff.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 04:35 AM UTC
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New Zealand dollar extends decline, down 1.03% to $0.5831
New Zealand dollar extends its decline, falling 1.03% to $0.5831.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:35 AM UTC
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Rising bond yields lift Treasurys as Brent pushes above $95
European and global markets eye the day ahead as fighting resumes between the U.S. and Iran and oil prices surge. Brent moves above $95 and the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reaches a three-year high.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 04:34 AM UTC
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Reuters/Ipsos poll shows broad U.S. opposition to Trump’s Canada trade fight
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found 57% of Americans opposed more tariffs on Canadian goods, while 63% opposed renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.'
EARNINGS | Sep 02, 2026, 04:33 AM UTC
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Open Up Group forms alliance with PeopleX for HR services
Open Up Group Inc (TSE:2154) announced a capital and business alliance with PeopleX, an HR services company leveraging AI.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC
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The Market's Focus Is Shifting to Macro. That's a Big Problem. — Barrons.com
By Josh SchaferStocks are slumping to start off September. As the focus shifts away from earnings and toward the macro picture, more dour days could be ahead.As is often pointed out this time of the year, September is tr
EARNINGS | Sep 02, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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SGX Sicom Benchmark October TSR20 rubber down 3.3 cents
SGX Sicom Benchmark October TSR20 rubber is down 3.3 cents at 231.8 U.S. cents/kg.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today -2 September 2026
Buy or sell stocks, Sept. 2 -- Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed slightly lower on Tuesday, weighed down by elevated crude oil prices and renewed tensions between the US and Iran, which dampened investor sentimen
ENERGY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC
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SNTEnergy to cancel Won 30 billion of own shares
SNTEnergy says it will cancel its own shares worth Won 30 billion.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC
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Annu Projects shares list on NSE/BSE at IPO discount
Annu Projects’ stock made a muted debut on NSE and BSE on Wednesday, September 2. It opened at ₹70 on NSE (29.29% discount) and listed at ₹75 on BSE (24.24% discount).
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC
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DBS says China Resources Land recurring profit supports resilience
DBS Group Research analysts say China Resources Land’s rising recurring profit and capital-recycling initiatives are likely to underpin resilience, with recurring earnings now nearly 66% of total core profit.
EARNINGS | Sep 02, 2026, 04:26 AM UTC
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Chinese auto shares slump as demand concerns outweigh sales recovery
Chinese carmaker shares slid despite a modest August sales improvement. BYD fell 3.7% in Hong Kong by midday Wednesday, Geely Automobile dropped 4.2%, and Zhejiang Leapmotor was 0.4% lower.
EARNINGS | Sep 02, 2026, 04:25 AM UTC
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Asian currencies face headwinds as U.S. yields and oil rise
Market talk says rising U.S. Treasury yields and oil prices are pressuring Asian currencies, worsening terms of trade for net energy importers including Thailand, the Philippines, India and Korea.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 04:19 AM UTC
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Agoda named Official Travel Partner for Eurovision Asia debut
Digital travel platform Agoda was announced as Official Travel Partner of Eurovision Song Contest Asia as the event debuts in the region.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC
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Indian equities fall as U.S.-Iran strikes lift crude and yields
Indian shares declined Wednesday after U.S.-Iran strikes raised oil-flow disruption risk. Nifty 50 fell 0.89% to 23,841.40, with global bond yields higher and inflation concerns revived.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC
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DBS Group Research lifts China Resources Land target to HK$41.30
DBS Group Research raised its target price for 1109 from HK$34.90 to HK$41.30.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 02, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC
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IndiGo, SpiceJet extend losses as crude and ATF prices rise
IndiGo and SpiceJet extended their losing streak as crude oil rose and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were hiked. InterGlobe Aviation traded at Rs 4,942.50 on NSE by 9:31 am, down 2.17%.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
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Taiwan economy minister: firms plan another $20B U.S. AI investments
Taiwan’s economy minister said Taiwanese companies are planning another $20 billion of investments in the U.S., driven by demand for AI applications, without details. A visiting U.S. official responded warmly.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 02, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
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Coal India shares rise after strong e-auction premiums and August update
Coal India shares gained over 3.5% on Wednesday, Sept. 2, after a provisional August business update. Brokerages largely shared a positive view, with e-auction premiums remaining strong.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:17 AM UTC
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ICICI Bank, PNB Housing, Data Patterns among Neuberger Berman’s India picks
Conrad Saldanha, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Neuberger Berman, sees opportunities in India amid the current risk-off phase, with resilient fundamentals supporting industrials, defence and select financials
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Nauticus Robotics jumps after commercial ROV deployments
Nauticus Robotics shares jumped 24.67% to $0.99 after hours after the company said both Comanche remotely operated vehicle systems are working on commercial offshore projects.
EARNINGS | Sep 02, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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ECB policymaker Makhlouf says more rate rises may be needed
ECB Governing Council member Gabriel Makhlouf told the Financial Times the ECB must not shy away from further interest rate rises if inflation “starts moving in the wrong direction.” Next week’s decision will not be sket
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 02, 2026, 04:14 AM UTC
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Bank Negara Malaysia seen holding policy rate at 2.75%
Seven economists polled by The Wall Street Journal expect Malaysia’s central bank to leave its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 2.75% on Thursday, citing subdued inflation and mixed growth momentum.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 02, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC
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India Centre plans biologics vs synthetics distinction in drug rules
India’s Centre plans changes to the Drugs Rules, 1945 to require pharmaceutical companies to clearly distinguish biologics from synthetic drugs when seeking licences and on packaging, per two government officials.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC
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Coal prices rally to 11-week high near $145/ton
Coal prices rose to around $145 per ton in early September, the highest in eleven weeks. The move reflects robust global energy demand and ongoing supply risks.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 02, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC
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Nifty Auto slips 2% in early trade despite strong August sales
Auto stocks sold off in early trade on September 2. The Nifty Auto index fell to 27,912.35 around 9:23, despite broadly strong August sales and positive brokerage demand commentary.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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FCNR(B) inflows cross $100 billion by Aug. 31 deadline, report
FCNR(B) deposit inflows surpassed $100 billion by the Aug. 31 deadline, according to official sources cited by Financial Express. The RBI special swap window also attracted additional inflows.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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iMetal Resources appoints mining executive Michel Dufresne to board
iMetal Resources says veteran mining executive Michel Dufresne has been appointed to its board of directors.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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Yomiuri: Mercari security efforts lifted record net profit
Yomiuri reports Mercari posted record net profit in consolidated results for the fiscal year ended June 2026, citing exec Masato Yamamoto saying improved service security helped.
EARNINGS | Sep 02, 2026, 04:04 AM UTC
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Spot gold may test support at $4,241 per ounce
TradingView says spot gold may test support at $4,241/oz; a break below could open the way toward $4,133. A retracement analysis cites a break below the 50% level at $4,328.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 04:04 AM UTC
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European Commission drafting plans to dismantle EU diplomatic service
Financial Times reports the European Commission is drafting plans to dismantle the EU diplomatic service and integrate segments into the bloc’s executive.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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ECB policymaker Makhlouf says rates may need further hikes
FT reports ECB top policymaker Gabriel Makhlouf said the ECB must be ready to raise interest rates further.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 02, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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EU speeds up plans to split diplomatic service - FT
EU speeds up plans to split diplomatic service - FT
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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US natural gas rises to $2.94/MMBtu on hotter weather, stronger LNG
US natural gas rose to $2.94/MMBtu, highest in nearly eight weeks, as hot weather persisted and LNG exports strengthened.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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SINGAPORE economists turn more optimistic on AI-driven growth
Economists surveyed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore projected faster economic growth, citing robust demand tied to the artificial intelligence wave.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 02, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Singapore economists lift 2026 growth outlook to 5%, MAS survey says
Economists polled by the Monetary Authority of Singapore upgraded Singapore’s 2026 growth outlook to 5% and made slight cuts to their inflation forecasts, according to a Wednesday survey.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 02, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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British banks pledge £1.9 billion of higher-risk assets to BoE
A Reuters review of Bank of England filings shows British banks increasingly pledging higher-risk assets, including loans linked to high-interest store cards and vehicle leases, as collateral. On August 18, pledges total
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 02, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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U.S. executive order tightens customs enforcement for importers
TradingView News reports a new U.S. executive order tightens customs enforcement, making importing subject to stricter eligibility, supply-chain transparency, and limited penalty mitigation. Supply-chain parties are urge
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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Rupee holds near two-month high despite oil and US yield pressure
The Indian rupee opened 6 paise higher at 94.89 per US dollar on Sept. 2 versus a Sept. 1 close of 94.95, despite rising crude oil and higher US Treasury yields.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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Sun Pharma shares edge higher after prior 3% drop
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries shares edged higher in early trade on Sept. 2, stabilising after a nearly 3% fall in the prior session. Brokerages assessed the impact of its MFN pricing agreement with the US government.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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Malaysian banks likely have tools to cushion asset-quality pressure
Affin Hwang IB analyst Chin Jin Han says Malaysian banks likely have sufficient tools to mitigate asset-quality pressures from rising funding costs. Banks expected to strengthen asset quality and recoveries using fee inc
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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Copper, zinc slide as strong dollar pressures industrial metals
Copper and zinc fell as a strong dollar and fears of interest rates staying higher for longer weighed on industrial metals. Three-month LME benchmark copper was down 0.99% at $14,133.5/ton by 0300 GMT.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 03:54 AM UTC
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Susquehanna plans major Hong Kong expansion amid China ETF push
Susquehanna International Group plans to triple its office space in Hong Kong to support a hiring push and expand Asia operations, seeking deeper access to China’s exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, sources said.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 02, 2026, 03:53 AM UTC
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Indian shares open lower as oil jumps amid Iran conflict
Indian shares opened lower as oil surged to a near-six-week high after U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, intensifying the Middle East conflict and reviving inflation concerns. Nifty 50 fell 0.82% to 23,858.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 03:52 AM UTC
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Valero’s Port Arthur refinery hit by partial outage after Tropical Storm Edouard
Valero’s 385,000 bpd Port Arthur, Texas refinery suffered a partial power outage Tuesday night after Tropical Storm Edouard, according to people familiar with plant operations.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:51 AM UTC
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ICICI Bank mobilised about $17.88 billion under RBI scheme through Aug 31
ICICI Bank said it has mobilised about $17.88 billion under the RBI foreign currency non-resident deposits scheme through August 31, according to a Wednesday statement.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:48 AM UTC
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Copper slides toward $6.4 amid oil and yields-driven demand worries
Copper fell toward $6.4 per pound, its lowest level in a month. Rising oil prices and global bond yields kept inflation and rate concerns in focus, weighing on the copper demand outlook.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 02, 2026, 03:48 AM UTC
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Bangladesh launches rooftop solar incentives with battery storage program
Bangladesh has launched an incentive programme for rooftop solar systems with battery storage, aiming to ease power shortages and reduce dependence on imported fuels.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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Nifty 50 stalls near key 23,950 level
Nifty 50 opened on a muted note, held near 24,000, rebounded on buying from lower levels, and topped 24,143.15 intraday before momentum faded toward the session.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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Sensex and Nifty slip as crude oil, US-Iran tensions weigh
After a volatile Tuesday, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 12.99 points, or 0.02%, to 76,944.28. Nifty also ended marginally lower amid high crude oil prices and fresh US-Iran tensions.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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Palm oil futures slip as weak demand and ample supply weigh
Malaysian palm oil futures hovered below MYR 4,950/tonne, ending a recent rally. Weaker edible oils, weak August exports (surveyors estimate shipments fell in a range from the prior month), and rising inventories to a fi
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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India central bank sells dollars near open to support rupee
India’s central bank returned with dollar sales near the open, two traders and an FX broker said, cushioning the rupee amid a spike in oil prices.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 02, 2026, 03:46 AM UTC
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Subscription-Based Services Boom! Geek+ Reports 2026 Interim Results: Orders Up 35.5%, Breakthroughs Across the Business Spectrum
HONG KONG, Sept. 1, 2026 // -- Geek+ (stock code: 2590.HK), a global leader in intelligent robotics, today announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026. Driven by the dual engines of AI and embodie
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:46 AM UTC
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CVX extends gains as Chevron nears Venezuela Orinoco Belt deal
Chevron (CVX) closed up more than 2% Tuesday and continued higher overnight on reports it is nearing a deal for two giant oil fields in Venezuela’s Orinoco Belt to expand operations.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 03:45 AM UTC
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TVS Motor expands strategic roles across Singapore and Dubai
TVS Motor says it is increasingly looking beyond India for growth and leadership, with several key strategic roles led from Singapore and Dubai as it expands overseas and works to revive Norton.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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Foreign airlines gain passengers from India’s carriers in H1 2026
In the first six months of 2026, foreign carriers flew more passengers out of India than a year earlier. Indian carriers, including Air India and IndiGo, ran fewer international flights and lost market share amid higher
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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Brokers warn Sebi closing-price rules hit F&O volumes
Mumbai Sept. 2 -- Industry executives say Sebi’s new closing-price mechanism, launched 3 August, has weighed on F&O trading income and could cut stockbroker revenue by up to 20%.
EARNINGS | Sep 02, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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An idle laptop = a day's leave: Wipro logs into an activity monitor
New Delhi, Sept. 2 -- A tool that watches you work, and knows when you don't. Wipro Ltd is rolling out software that tracks productivity on company-issued devices, including for employees working from home, and can flag
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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Yuan eases on higher US yields and firmer oil
China’s yuan eased versus the dollar on Wednesday as higher U.S. bond yields and firmer oil prices supported the greenback, pressuring Asian currencies.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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Iron ore futures fall as mill margins pressured, inventories build
Iron ore futures fell on Wednesday, with rising coking coal costs squeezing steel mill margins. The most-traded January DCE contract traded 1.45% lower at 711.5.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 02, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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WTI crude oil futures may retest resistance at $92.09
U.S. oil NYMEX WTI may retest a resistance level of $92.09 per barrel. A break above could open gains toward the $92.89-$93.74 range.
COMMODITIES | Sep 02, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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China finance ministry offers 6-month bills at 1.2227% yield
China’s finance ministry is offering 6-month bills at a 1.2227% yield, according to traders.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 02, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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ARK sees Tesla Cybercab scaling ride-hailing market up to 60x
ARK Investment Management said Tesla’s Cybercab could expand the ride-hailing market by as much as 60x. Analyst Gary Black countered that Uber’s reach and platform advantage will help it win robotaxi.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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Pine Labs block deal trades 3.5 crore shares in pre-open window
Up to 3.5 crore shares of Pine Labs Ltd. changed hands in a block deal during the pre-open block deal window on Wednesday, September 2. The volume was 3.1% of outstanding equity.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:36 AM UTC
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Hyperliquid Strategies expands equity facility to $2.5 billion
Hyperliquid Strategies increased its committed equity facility with Chardan Capital Markets to $2.5 billion from $1 billion, according to its latest SEC filing and 8-K statement.
REGULATION | Sep 02, 2026, 03:36 AM UTC
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Cauldron Energy extends uranium mineralisation 2.5km at Manyingee South
Cauldron Energy (ASX: CXU) said it extended uranium mineralisation at the Manyingee South deposit by about 2.5 kilometres beyond the current resource polygon while drilling continues at its Yanrey project in Western Aust
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:36 AM UTC
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China auctions 30-year ultra-long special treasury bonds at 2.1405% yield
China’s finance ministry auctions 30-year ultra-long special treasury bonds at a 2.1405% yield.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 02, 2026, 03:36 AM UTC
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South Korea core inflation seen staying near upper-2% through 1H 2027
Citigroup economist Jin-Wook Kim says South Korea’s core inflation could remain in the upper 2% range through 1H 2027, with underlying inflation estimated at 2.9% in 3Q and 2.9%-3.0% from 4Q through 1Q 2027.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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UAE raises clean energy target to 35% by 2030-31
UAE Energy and Infrastructure Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei said the country’s clean energy target, including nuclear and renewables, is 35% of its energy mix by 2030-31.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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Australian shares fall over 1% after GDP slowdown; NZ hikes as expected
Australian shares stayed more than 1% lower after second-quarter growth slowed. New Zealand’s central bank raised rates as expected, leaving market expectations for another hike intact.
MACRO | Sep 02, 2026, 03:27 AM UTC
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Russia's Siluanov: dialogue with U.S. should continue - Interfax
Russia's Siluanov: dialogue with U.S. should continue - Interfax
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 02, 2026, 03:26 AM UTC