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Thu, Sep 03, 2026 - Page 46

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L Bytedance secures $30 billion loan Bytedance secured a $30 billion loan, reported as Asia’s second-largest this year. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:40 AM UTC L Gold firms 0.5% as dollar and Treasury yields ease ahead of nonfarm payrolls Gold prices rose 0.5% to $4,409.97 per ounce by 0219 GMT, with the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields easing. Traders are positioned for U.S. nonfarm payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC M Philippines inflation likely eased to 6.0% in August, WSJ poll Philippines consumer inflation is likely to ease to 6.0% year on year in August from July’s 6.2%, per a median estimate of seven economists polled by The Wall Street Journal. ING cites lower retail fuel prices. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:39 AM UTC L Dollar/Yen Briefly Falls Below 158.00 Dollar/Yen Briefly Falls Below 158.00 FX | Sep 03, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC L Eureka Group to buy six NSW communities for $123.8M; FY27 EPS up 22% Eureka Group Holdings will acquire six NSW communities for $123.8 million, expanding its portfolio and increasing AUM. The deal is funded by an $80.2 million equity raising plus new debt, lifting FY27 EPS guidance by 22% EARNINGS | Sep 03, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC M DEC buys Birch for $1.8B, expanding Permian scale and margins DEC is acquiring Birch in a $1.8B deal to expand scale in the Permian Basin. The company says operational synergies and integrated infrastructure are set to enhance margins and cash flow, funded mainly by ABS with Carlyl MNA | Sep 03, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC L Dollar/yen briefly dips below 158 Dollar/yen briefly dips below 158 FX | Sep 03, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC L EMVision readies regional benefits study for remote emu scanner use EMVision Medical Devices (ASX:EMV) has completed site visits and protocol for a regional benefits study aimed at generating evidence for remote use of its emu bedside neurodiagnostic scanner. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC L Indian shares seen rebounding at open, capped by oil and Middle East tensions Indian shares are expected to stage a partial rebound at Thursday’s open after three straight sessions of losses, but recovery is seen as fragile. Elevated oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions are cited. COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC L Iron ore flat as supply-demand dynamics stay largely unchanged Iron ore is flat in early Asian trading. Baocheng Futures says supply-demand dynamics are largely unchanged, with subdued demand weighing on prices, while elevated ocean freight and preholiday restocking expectations off EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC L Asian currencies edge higher as rupiah and baht lead gains Asian currencies were slightly higher versus the U.S. dollar at 0227 GMT, with the Indonesian rupiah and Thai baht among the leading gainers. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:35 AM UTC H Broadcom expects AI chip revenue to double next two years Broadcom sees AI-chip revenue doubling in each of the next two years, citing accelerating demand from customers including OpenAI and Anthropic. EARNINGS | Sep 03, 2026, 02:34 AM UTC H Hang Seng rebounds 0.6% on rate-hike hopes and easing bond selloff The Hang Seng Index rose 0.6% (150 points) to 25,459, helped by Asian gains and a pause in the global bond selloff. A weaker-than-expected US jobs report and John Williams’ comments supported rate-hike hopes. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 03, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC H Australian dollar holds above $0.71 near 3-month highs The AUD stayed above $0.71 near a more-than-three-month high as strong growth lifted rate-hike odds. July’s goods trade surplus narrowed to A$1.9 billion but stayed above A$1.45 billion expectations. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 03, 2026, 02:33 AM UTC L Dollar/yen extends drop, down 0.4% to 158.07 Dollar/yen extends drop, down 0.4% to 158.07 FX | Sep 03, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC H Snowflake Inc. reports results for the quarter ended April 30 - Earnings Summary FORECAST CHANGESRECOMMENDATIONSThis summary was machine generated from LSEG data September 3 at 02:30 a.m. UTC. ​All figures in US dollars unless otherwise stated. (For questions concerning the data in this report, conta EARNINGS | Sep 03, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC L Asia: S&P 500 +0.02%, Nasdaq 100 -0.02%, USD/JPY -0.35% Asian session: S&P 500 futures up 0.02 percent; Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.02 percent. Dow futures up 0.11 percent and Russell 2000 futures up 0.02 percent. USD/JPY down 0.35 percent; WTI at 91.05 up 0.04 percent. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC L ByteDance secures $30B loan ByteDance has secured a $30B loan, per BBG. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC M Persistent Systems board approves up to $1.25 billion long-term debt financing Persistent Systems shares are in focus after its board approved a fundraise of up to $1.25 billion via long-term debt financing not exceeding $1,250 million through external commercial borrowing and non-convertible deben CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 03, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC L Welspun Corp in focus after Jefferies starts Buy, sets ₹3,250 target Welspun Corp Ltd. shares are in focus Thursday, Sept. 3, after Jefferies initiated coverage with a ‘Buy’ rating and a ₹3,250 per-share price target. COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC L Malaysian banks may face headwinds in 2H amid costs and NIM pressure Maybank Investment Bank analyst Desmond Ch’ng says Malaysian banks could face persistent headwinds in 2H on narrower net interest margins, investment-portfolio losses and elevated credit costs. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC L Tencent’s open platform for WorkBuddy points to AI agent layer Morgan Stanley analysts say Tencent’s launch of an open platform for its workplace AI assistant WorkBuddy signals a shift from a standalone office agent toward a potential operating layer for the AI agent era. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC L Trump says stock market will go up despite Iran war volatility President Donald Trump said at a White House briefing that the stock market will rise despite the war in Iran and related oil-price volatility, saying the market is "hitting new records every day." ENERGY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC L PMA closes acquisition of Meals Through Seasons Ming Shing Group Holdings Limited (PMA) announced closing of its Meals Through Seasons Limited acquisition, with issuance of consideration shares and unsecured convertible promissory notes. MNA | Sep 03, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC L Hyundai Mobis opens new Slovakia plant for EV power electronics systems Hyundai Mobis opened its first Europe power-electronics (PE) system production base in Slovakia, targeting annual capacity of up to 280,000 PE systems for EVs. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico attended. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC L Trump signs funding bill to avert shutdown before midterms U.S. President Donald Trump signed a funding bill into law to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections. The bill had passed the House the day before and the Senate in August, the White House said. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 03, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC M CBOT corn slips on profit-taking after three-year high Chicago Board of Trade corn futures fell on Thursday as profit-taking followed a three-year high. Traders cited uncertainty over U.S. crop yields and Black Sea export-region conflict. Wheat and soybeans rose. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC L Vietnam August exports rise 26% year-on-year Vietnam’s Statistics Office said exports in August rose 26% year-on-year. It also reported industrial production in August up 14.4% versus the same period last year. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC L Australian shares rebound after Wall Street lift, RBA rate outlooks Australia shares rose 0.2% to 8,994 midday Thursday, snapping a three-session slide. Gains were tempered as July trade surplus narrowed to AUD 1.9 billion and Q2 GDP boosted expectations for an RBA rate increase. MACRO | Sep 03, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC H Dalian iron ore slips for third straight session amid widening mill losses Dalian iron ore futures fell for a third straight session, as higher raw material costs deepened losses at steel mills. The drop outweighed support from higher maritime freight rates and stronger steel exports. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 03, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC L Kanohar Electricals sets IPO price band at 601-632 rupees Kanohar Electricals Ltd set its IPO price band at 601-632 rupees per share, according to a newspaper advertisement. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC L TSI Co Ltd wins 24 billion won order TSI Co Ltd (KRX:277880) won an order worth 24 billion won. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC L Glass Wall Systems India sets IPO price band at 172-182 rupees/share Glass Wall Systems India Ltd set an IPO price band of 172-182 rupees per share, per a newspaper advertisement. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC L Asset Reconstruction Company (India) sets IPO price band at 132-139 rupees Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd has set its IPO price band at 132-139 rupees per share, per a newspaper advertisement. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC L DBS Group Research cuts Sino Land target to HK$12.28 DBS Group Research lowered its target price for Sino Land to HK$12.28 from HK$14.20. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC L Kanohar Electricals IPO subscription opens Sept 8, closes Sept 10 Kanohar Electricals Ltd says in its red herring prospectus that the IPO will open for subscription on Sept 8 and close on Sept 10. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:17 AM UTC L SGLLV AGM reviews FY26 financials; resolutions including Remuneration Report pass SGLLV’s AGM reviewed FY26 financials, citing resilient margins and improved profitability despite revenue pressures. Key resolutions—including the Remuneration Report and Director re-election—passed. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC L Vietnam August rice exports fall 16% y/y to 544,000 tons Vietnam rice exports fell 16% year-on-year in August to 544,000 metric tons, government data showed. Export revenues dropped 34.7% to $280 million, according to the Statistics Office report. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC M Inox Wind secures repeat turnkey order from Indian Oil Corp Inox Wind Limited has secured a repeat turnkey order from Indian Oil Corporation. COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 02:13 AM UTC H China shares rebound as PMI data lifts sentiment The Shanghai Composite rose 0.5% to 3,960 and the Shenzhen Component gained 0.4% to 13,666, snapping a two-session losing streak. August private PMI climbed to 52.1, with services and manufacturing also strengthening. MACRO | Sep 03, 2026, 02:12 AM UTC H China service-sector activity expands faster in August, S&P Global gauge shows A private gauge showed China’s service-sector activity expanded at a faster pace in August, rebounding from July’s sharp slowdown. S&P Global’s RatingDog Services PMI rose to 51.4 in August. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 03, 2026, 02:10 AM UTC L Jeremy Gillis-linked entity buys 387,500 Northern Lights common shares A Jeremy Gillis-controlled private company, 11661728 Canada Inc., acquired 387,500 common shares of Northern Lights Resources Corp on August 17, 2026, per an early warning press release. MNA | Sep 03, 2026, 02:10 AM UTC L BoJ to hold market operations meeting on Oct. 14 BoJ plans a market operations meeting on Oct. 14. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 03, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC L Vietnam coffee exports rise 13.7% in Jan–Aug 2026, stats office says Vietnam exported 1.33 million metric tons of coffee in Jan–Aug 2026, up 13.7% y/y. Export revenues fell 8.6% to $6 billion, according to government data. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC L Comex gold futures could target $4,600 an ounce, StoneX says Comex gold futures might rise toward $4,600 an ounce, Matt Simpson of StoneX said. He cited support near the 200-day exponential moving average and the weekly volume point of control. COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC L Nuvama Wealth shares eyed after Supreme Court favorable judgment in case Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd. said its wholly owned subsidiary, Nuvama Clearing Services Ltd., received a favourable Supreme Court judgment in a long-standing litigation; shares set to be in focus Thursday, Sept. 3. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC L ComfortDelGro contract win points to growing international transit momentum RHB’s Shekhar Jaiswal says ComfortDelGro’s international public transport business is gaining traction after its contract win to operate the Copenhagen Metro. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC L Russia to close Goethe-Institut branches over drone allegations, Lavrov says Russian FM Lavrov says Russia will close Goethe-Institut branches over German drone allegations. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 03, 2026, 02:04 AM UTC L Malaysia equities seen facing headwinds through 2H, market talk Hong Leong IB’s Jeremy Goh says Malaysia’s equity market could face external and domestic hurdles through most of 2H, citing Iran war risks, hawkish Fed expectations, KLCI expansion overhang and possible general election CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 03, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC L Russia to shut Goethe-Institut branches after German drone accusations Foreign Minister Lavrov says Russia will shut Goethe-Institut branches following German drone accusations. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 03, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC L Agoda search demand jumps for Japan cities ahead of 2026 event Agoda said searches for Toyota City rose 715% and Ichinomiya City up 504% as travel interest expands to host cities across Aichi Prefecture ahead of an Asia sporting event in Japan in fall 2026. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC H Why Trump's Venezuela Oil Grab Is No Quick Fix for Gas Prices — WSJ By Benoît MorenneLast year, Energy Secretary Chris Wright complained that the GOP-led Congress wouldn't give the Trump administration the billions of dollars needed to fill up the U.S.'s oil reserves. President Trump is ENERGY | Sep 03, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC L Thai baht strengthens slightly versus US dollar Thai baht strengthened 0.06% to 33.14 per US dollar by 0156 GMT, after trading between 33.125 and 33.213. It ended the prior session at 33.1675 per dollar, per LSEG data. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:59 AM UTC L Jefferies says merged Anglo Teck could gain from M&A Jefferies says the planned Anglo American–Teck Resources tie-up could benefit from M&A “as either predator or prey,” and expects the merged copper miner to see re-rating potential. COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 01:59 AM UTC L Stocks and bonds rally in Asia as traders await Fed-rate signals Shares and bonds staged a relief rally in Asia on Thursday, while the yen held gains. Investors looked ahead to fresh U.S. data and central banker comments for signals on whether the Fed tightens policy this month. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 03, 2026, 01:58 AM UTC M China services PMI rises to 51.4 vs 50.6 forecast China services PMI printed 51.4, above the 50.6 forecast and 50.4 prior. MACRO | Sep 03, 2026, 01:58 AM UTC L From Arctic Winters to Desert Heat: FREELANDER 8 Validates Its Global All-Terrain Performance SHANGHAI, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FREELANDER, the British Premium Intelligent All-Terrain Brand, has pushed forward the global validation program of FREELANDER 8 as preparations accelerate for its Middle East GEOPOLITICS | Sep 03, 2026, 01:58 AM UTC M Eureka Group Holdings to buy six NSW communities for $123.8m Eureka Group Holdings (EGH) has agreed to acquire six New South Wales lifestyle and mixed-use communities from Ingenia Communities (INA) for $123.8 million, supported by a $80.2 million fully underwritten equity raising MNA | Sep 03, 2026, 01:56 AM UTC L PCG, NIO and XPEV drop to fresh 52-week lows PG&E (PCG), Nio (NIO) and Xpeng (XPEV) fell to fresh 52-week lows on Wednesday as investors weighed rising regulatory and financial risks, including wildfire-liability uncertainty for PG&E and analyst downgrades plus mar EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:54 AM UTC L GeoPark: Bare Opportunity Was Led by Grupo Gilinski >GPRK GeoPark: Bare Opportunity Was Led by Grupo Gilinski >GPRK EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:54 AM UTC L GeoPark says Bare redevelopment could support Venezuela recovery GeoPark believes redevelopment at Bare can contribute to reactivating Venezuela’s energy sector and broader economic rebuilding efforts. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:54 AM UTC L GeoPark incorporation at Vaca Muerta may lift 2030 output GeoPark says incorporating Bare and higher production at Vaca Muerta in Argentina could increase output to 75-85 Kboepd by 2030. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:54 AM UTC L GeoPark: Bare Represents Large-Scale Brownfield Redevelopment Opportunity With Long Operating History >GPRK GeoPark: Bare Represents Large-Scale Brownfield Redevelopment Opportunity With Long Operating History >GPRK EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:53 AM UTC L Petronas net cash seen intact as leverage improves, analysts say CreditSights analysts Nicole Chua and Lakshmanan R say Petronas could maintain net cash this year and improve gross leverage, citing higher oil prices and stronger upstream realizations. Revenue and EBITDA are expected t EARNINGS | Sep 03, 2026, 01:53 AM UTC M European gas steadies near €73/MWh as supply risks linger European natural gas prices held around €73 per MWh after the prior session’s highest intraday level since January 2023, as investors weighed renewed US-Iran strikes and risks around the Strait of Hormuz. COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 01:51 AM UTC M GeoPark announces strategic entry into Venezuela via heavy oil asset GeoPark Ltd says it is entering Venezuela through a bare block heavy oil asset, marking a strategic expansion into the country. COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 01:49 AM UTC L Japanese Market Slightly Higher TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - The Japanese market is trading slightly higher on Thursday, snapping a three-session losing streak, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is moving above the 64, EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:49 AM UTC L China RatingDog PMIs Aug - Full Report CLICK HERE GEOPOLITICS | Sep 03, 2026, 01:49 AM UTC M KOSPI rebounds more than 1% to around 6,650 as risk sentiment improves South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI climbed more than 1% to around 6,650 on Thursday, rebounding as risk sentiment improved after Wall Street gains and easing Middle East tensions. COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC L South Korea stocks rebound; KOSPI rises 1.38% to 6,653.32 South Korean shares rose more than 1% on Thursday. The benchmark KOSPI gained 90.60 points, or 1.38%, to 6,653.32 by 0129 GMT, rebounding from a two-week low as chipmakers tracked overnight U.S. peers. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC L Euroz Hartleys raises Emyria price target 6.3% to A$0.17 Euroz Hartleys raised its Emyria price target by 6.3% to A$0.17 per share. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:46 AM UTC L Cleo Diagnostics to start analytical validation of ovarian cancer test Cleo Diagnostics says it will commence analytical validation of its pre-surgical ovarian cancer blood test after receiving the first production batch of 125 commercial test kits made by US-based Bio-Techne. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:46 AM UTC M Eureka Group to buy six NSW communities from Ingenia for A$123.8M Eureka Group Holdings Ltd will buy six NSW communities from Ingenia for A$123.8 million, according to TradingView News. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC L ASIC sentences former Beacon Minerals project manager for insider trading Australia’s ASIC says former Beacon Minerals project manager Alexander Mcculloch was sentenced for insider trading, per TradingView News. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:45 AM UTC L Kuwait army: attacks part of Iranian hostility Kuwait army: attacks part of Iranian hostility EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:44 AM UTC L Australia goods trade surplus narrows to A$1.9 billion in July Australia’s Bureau of Statistics reported a goods trade surplus of A$1.9 billion in July. The balance narrowed modestly as gold exports eased after a strong June, while fuel imports continued to decline. COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 01:43 AM UTC L Nikkei 225 wavers as lower bond yields and oil offset Broadcom drop Japan’s Nikkei 225 struggled for direction Thursday, rising on balance after weighing lower bond yields and oil prices against a drop in Broadcom shares. Index last up 0.21% at 64,461.68. COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC L China PBOC conducts CNY0 bln via 7-day reverse repo China PBOC conducted CNY0 bln via 7-day reverse repo on Thursday. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 03, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC M Australia trade balance widens to A$1,923M in July Australia trade balance for July was A$1,923M versus est A$1,500M and prior A$1,929M. MACRO | Sep 03, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC M US judge blocks EPA sending California vehicle emissions rules to Congress A Washington judge blocked the EPA from sending California vehicle emissions rules for a potential repeal to Republican-controlled Congress, citing four waivers granted to California for review. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 03, 2026, 01:41 AM UTC H Asian stocks rise as investors cheer bond selloff pause Asian equities rose Thursday morning as investors cheered a pause in the global bond selloff. Oil declined, while comments from New York Fed President John Williams in a CNBC interview soothed worries about an imminent F CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 03, 2026, 01:41 AM UTC H Dollar index slips near 99.5 as yen rallies and tariff fears fade The dollar index slipped to around 99.5, extending losses as a sharp yen rally weighed on the greenback. Traders also digested John Williams’ remarks on easing inflation and looked to jobless claims ahead of Friday’s Aug CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 03, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC L Kuwaiti army says air defences responding to missile and drone strikes Kuwaiti army says its air defences are responding to missile and drone strikes. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC L GeoPark announces major strategic entry into Venezuela GeoPark says it is making a major strategic entry into Venezuela. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC L Methode Electronics, Inc. reports results for the quarter ended July 31 - Earnings Summary FORECAST CHANGESRECOMMENDATIONSThis summary was machine generated from LSEG data September 3 at 01:39 a.m. UTC. ​All figures in US dollars unless otherwise stated. (For questions concerning the data in this report, conta EARNINGS | Sep 03, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC L Woodside signs non-binding MOU with PEMEX to explore Gulf of Mexico Woodside Energy said it signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) to analyze potential future deep-water Gulf of Mexico exploration and extraction opportunities. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:38 AM UTC L Mizuho Financial shares hit all-time high of 8,822 JPY Mizuho Financial shares rose to an all-time high of 8,822.00 JPY. The stock is up 8.41% over the past 4 weeks and up 83.88% over the past 12 months. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:38 AM UTC L Mitsubishi Motors unveils new Pajero, to release by March next year Mitsubishi Motors unveiled the new version of the fifth-generation Pajero. The SUV is set for release by March next year, marking the model’s long-awaited comeback. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:35 AM UTC L Alliance Select Foods announces equity restructuring and common share par reduction Alliance Select Foods International Inc says it will restructure equity for its common shares, reducing the par value to 0.10 pesos per share. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC L Japanese rubber futures ease as oil slips, yen firms Japanese rubber futures eased on Thursday, with lower oil prices weighing on prices while a firmer yen added downside pressure. COMMODITIES | Sep 03, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC L China sets yuan central parity at 6.7807 Thursday China set the yuan central parity at 6.7807 for Thursday versus 6.7829. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 03, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC M Akeso says ivonescimab met key secondary endpoint in Harmoni-2 Akeso Inc (HKEX:9926) said its ivonescimab met a key secondary endpoint in the Harmoni-2 study. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC L FOS Capital expects Q1 FY27 revenue of A$7.2m, EBITDA A$0.5m FOS Capital Ltd expects Q1 FY27 revenue at A$7.2 million and EBITDA at A$0.5 million, according to TradingView News. EARNINGS | Sep 03, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC M Japan Ministry of Finance auctions Y600.0B of 30-year govt bonds Japan’s Ministry of Finance said it will auction Y600.0 billion of 30-year government bonds, issue 30-year govt bond (No 9193 reopened) with a 4.0% coupon and Sep 4, 2026 settlement. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC L Australia July trade surplus A$1.92B Australia reported a July trade surplus of A$1.92B. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC L Regis Healthcare AN-ACC starting price rises 2.55% to A$303.19 Oct 1 Regis Healthcare Ltd says the AN-ACC starting price will increase 2.55% to A$303.19, effective October 1. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC L Australia July goods exports fall 3.3% m/m, seasonally adjusted Australia reported July goods exports down 3.3% month over month on a seasonally adjusted basis. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC L Australia July goods trade balance at A$1.923 billion Australia’s July goods trade balance was A$1.923 billion (seasonally adjusted), versus a poll of A$1.45 billion. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC L Australian imports down -2.5% Australian imports declined -2.5%; forecast was not provided versus prior -0.2%. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC M Australia trade balance posts 1,923M vs 1,500M forecast Australia’s trade balance actual was 1,923M. Forecast stood at 1,500M, with the prior reading at 1,929M. MACRO | Sep 03, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC L Australian shares edge higher; gold gains offset energy losses Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.07% to 8,984.50 as gold stocks gained while steep energy-stock losses limited upside after prior GDP data reinforced Reserve Bank of Australia rate-hike bets. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 03, 2026, 01:29 AM UTC L Rocket Lab rises 1% after 94th Electron mission Rocket Lab shares rose 1% Wednesday after the company completed its 94th Electron mission, with investors shrugging off an $8.77 million CFO share sale disclosed in a regulatory filing. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:29 AM UTC L ChiNext Price Index opens 0.9% higher at 3342.09 ChiNext Price Index opened 0.9% higher at 3342.09. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:27 AM UTC L Shenzhen Composite Index Opens 0.6% Higher at 2527.18 Shenzhen Composite Index Opens 0.6% Higher at 2527.18 EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:27 AM UTC L Citi flags Malaysia fiscal slippage likely contained despite relief steps Citi analyst Wei Zheng Kit says Malaysia’s fiscal slippage risks will likely be contained, despite cost-of-living relief measures raising election-related populism concerns. Fuel subsidy increases are expected to be limi EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:26 AM UTC L Shanghai Composite opens 0.3% higher at 3952.79 The Shanghai Composite Index opened up 0.3% at 3952.79, according to TradingView News. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:26 AM UTC M KEPCO proposes Samsung Electronics prepay $15 billion for power through 2031 Korea Electric Power Corp proposed Samsung Electronics pay 20 trillion won ($15 billion) in advance for power through 2031 to fund grid expansion, Chosun Ilbo reported. KEPCO also proposed SK Hynix pay 5 trillion won. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:26 AM UTC L Morgan Stanley lifts Smartgroup target 18% to A$13 Morgan Stanley raised its Smartgroup price target 18% to A$13.00 per share. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:24 AM UTC L Smartgroup upgraded to Overweight from Equal-weight by Morgan Stanley Morgan Stanley upgraded Smartgroup to Overweight from Equal-weight. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:24 AM UTC L Hang Seng Tech Index opens 0.7% higher at 4549.36 Hang Seng Tech Index opened 0.7% higher at 4549.36. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC L Keppel DC REIT deal seen reinforcing hyperscale data-center focus Jefferies analysts Wilson Ng and Geraldine Wong say Keppel DC REIT’s purchase of a majority stake in two Japan data centers should boost its growth profile and hyperscale infrastructure focus. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC L Hang Seng opens 0.7% higher at 25,482.56 Hang Seng Index opened 0.7% higher at 25,482.56, according to TradingView News. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC L PBoC drains net 103B yuan in open market operations PBoC drained net 103B yuan at open market operations. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC L China central bank 7-day reverse repo volume hits zero China’s central bank said 7-day reverse repo volume hit zero Thursday, citing primary dealer demand. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 03, 2026, 01:21 AM UTC L Bremworth receives letter on behalf of Mangawhai Collective Bremworth Ltd says it received a letter on behalf of Mangawhai Collective. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC L Singapore Exchange welcomes inaugural active mid-cap ETF Singapore Exchange Limited has welcomed its inaugural active mid-cap ETF. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC L Arena REIT No 1 update on Edge Early Learning administrators Arena REIT No 1 (ASX: ARF) updated regarding Edge Early Learning administrators. EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC M Japan services PMI rises to 52.5 in August, S&P Global says S&P Global’s Japan services PMI for August came in at 52.5, up from 51.2 in July, indicating continued expansion above the 50 threshold separating growth from contraction. MACRO | Sep 03, 2026, 01:19 AM UTC L Shanghai Composite closes lower for two straight sessions China’s Shanghai Composite Index finished lower in two straight sessions, sliding almost 50 points in total. It is just above the 3,940-point plateau, and is expected to open higher on Thursday. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 03, 2026, 01:19 AM UTC M HOOD shares jump more than 3% as price-target updates roll in Robinhood Markets shares closed up more than 3% on Wednesday and continued climbing overnight after a series of Wall Street price target updates. Scotiabank initiated coverage with an ‘Outperform’ rating and a $136 price EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 01:18 AM UTC