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Japan 20-year JGB yield falls 10.0bp to 3.715%
Japan’s 20-year JGB yield falls 10.0bp to 3.715%.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 05:11 AM UTC
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Michael Burry calls Nvidia–Hugging Face deal a “no-brainer”
“Big Short” investor Michael Burry said concerns about Nvidia’s $12.93 billion Hugging Face price tag were unwarranted, calling the deal a “no-brainer” amid analyst debate about a counterweight to OpenAI and Anthropic.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 05:09 AM UTC
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Volkswagen unveils Future Plan 2030 transformation program
Volkswagen announced its transformation program “Future Plan 2030” with 12 initiatives, aiming for more resilient and competitive operations under demanding market conditions. The company also targeted 50,000 job cuts, a
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 05:08 AM UTC
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Middle East tensions and U.S. CPI to guide bond markets near-term
SEB’s Jussi Hiljanen says developments in the Iran conflict and key macro data, most notably U.S. CPI on Sept. 11, are expected to remain the key near-term catalysts for bond markets.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 05:07 AM UTC
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Dollar edges lower as Fed hike bets cool; HDFC cites USD/INR 94-95
US dollar index moderated as markets trimmed expectations for a Fed rate hike later this month. The shift followed a weaker-than-expected ADP report and dovish remarks from Fed Governor Waller, HDFC Treasury Desk said.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 05:06 AM UTC
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ASL Marine target cut to S$0.41 from S$0.43
UOB Kay Hian lowered its ASL Marine Holdings target price to S$0.41 from S$0.43.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 05:06 AM UTC
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Jefferies cuts CPB price target after surprise 36% dividend cut
Campbell’s (CPB) stock is on track for its worst week since March after fiscal Q4 2026 results and a surprise 36% dividend cut. Jefferies trimmed its price target.
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC
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Bund yields seen needing Middle East improvement to fall
Chief rates strategist Jussi Hiljanen at SEB said German 10-year Bund yields could return toward its sub-current target range if the Middle East situation improves enough for energy prices to decline.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 05:05 AM UTC
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SenseTime, MiniMax Lead Gains on Hang Seng Tech Index
SenseTime, MiniMax Lead Gains on Hang Seng Tech Index
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 05:03 AM UTC
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Prisma Properties signs lease agreement with Lidl
Prisma Properties AB has signed a lease agreement with Lidl, according to TradingView News.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 05:02 AM UTC
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Senshu Electric boosts full-year earnings and dividend forecasts
For the nine months ended July 31, 2026, Senshu Electric reported strong double-digit YoY net sales and profits, with comprehensive income up 47.8%. The company raised full-year earnings and dividend forecasts.
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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Shimizu flags FY2025 sales, profit and dividend growth; FY2026 outlook stronger
Shimizu says FY2025 net sales and profits rose sharply, supported by domestic construction, M&A and asset sales. FY2026 forecasts point to further growth, aided by large-scale projects, improved margins and strategic tec
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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Asia session: S&P 500 E-mini and Nasdaq 100 futures higher
US index futures were higher in Asia: S&P 500 futures +0.07%, Nasdaq 100 futures +0.21%, Dow futures up 0.02 percent and Russell 2000 futures up 0.08 percent. USD/JPY rose +0.34% and WTI climbed up 0.36 percent to 91.63.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC
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TABLE-Senshu Electric - 9-MTH group results
Sept 4 (Reuters)-Senshu Electric Co LtdCONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS(in billions of yen unless specified)9 months ended 9 months ended Year toJul 31, 2026 Jul 31, 2025 Oct 31, 2026LATEST YEAR-AGO LATESTRESULTS RESULT
FX | Sep 04, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Prisma Properties signs 10-year lease with Lidl for Lysekil store
Prisma Properties has signed a 10-year lease agreement with Lidl to establish a new grocery store in Lysekil. The site will include about 1,900 square metres of lettable area and is Lidl’s first in the municipality.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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CNews faces backlash after pundit shifts amid looming French election
French news channel CNews drew attention as conservative pundit Philippe Bilger was removed after he criticised Israel’s conduct in Gaza and defended the judiciary’s conviction of ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Germany warming to UniCredit-MIL deal could boost European bank consolidation
TradingView News says Germany is tilting toward a deal with UniCredit’s CEO Andrea Orcel taking over Commerzbank, which could prompt other European nations and banks to warm to further consolidation.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Fed officials signal steady rates for this month, softened guidance
Barron's reports that some Fed officials have softened messaging after Chairman Kevin Warsh’s hawkish Jackson Hole remarks, with multiple policymakers indicating they are awaiting August inflation data.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC
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Hi-Lex: Strong sales and profit growth fueled by ACT consolidation and one-time gains, amid tariff headwinds
Net sales and profits surged year-over-year, driven by ACT consolidation and one-time gains, despite regional challenges in China and Korea. Tariff and raw material cost impacts are being actively managed, with ongoing c
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC
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MTerra Solar Phase 1 starts commercial operations in Philippines
Terra Solar Philippines (MTerra Solar) said its Phase 1 project began commercial operations under a power supply agreement with Manila Electric PSE:MER (Meralco).
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:57 AM UTC
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Barclays plans to more than double Singapore private bank banker headcount by 2030
Barclays said it plans to more than double banker headcount in its Singapore private banking operation by 2030, Reuters reported. The firm also launched a booking centre in the city-state.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:55 AM UTC
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ORCL jumps after expanded HPE deal for AI infrastructure
Oracle shares climbed sharply after expanding its collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to scale AI infrastructure, with retail investors turning increasingly bullish ahead of the software giant’s quarterly resul
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 04:55 AM UTC
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Typhoon Saudel brings torrential rain, flooding to China's coastal areas
China's southern coastal provinces of Fujian and Guangdong braced for further torrential rain on Friday, after severe downpours linked to Typhoon Saudel triggered flooding in urban and rural areas, swamping vehicles and
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 04:52 AM UTC
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Four commodity ships pass Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, below 10-day average of about 15, data shows
Four commodity ships pass Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, below 10-day average of about 15, data shows
ENERGY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:51 AM UTC
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JPMorgan flags buying opportunity if Polycab valuation corrects to 31x–32x
JPMorgan says a meaningful valuation correction for Polycab India Ltd., especially to its three-year trough one-year forward earnings multiple of 31x–32x, would create a buying opportunity in wires and cables.
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 04:47 AM UTC
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Angel One and BSE rise at Nifty 500 open as cable stocks slip
At the Nifty 500 open on Friday, September 4, HBL Engineering and HFCL pushed higher while KEI Industries, Polycab and RR Kabel slipped, with regulatory developments and UltraTech Cement’s wires and cables segment entry
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:47 AM UTC
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Motilal Oswal reiterates buy on Physicswallah; target Rs 200
Motilal Oswal reiterated a buy rating on Physicswallah and set a target of Rs 200, citing a capital-efficient education platform model built on a YouTube free-to-paid funnel.
MNA | Sep 04, 2026, 04:46 AM UTC
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YMTC takes key step toward marquee IPO
LiveSquawk/BBG report that China’s flash memory firm YMTC has taken a key step toward a marquee IPO. No further terms or timing details were provided in the feed.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 04:46 AM UTC
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Iraq’s SOMO seeks Sep–Dec gasoil deliveries
RTRS reports Iraq’s SOMO is seeking September–December gasoil deliveries.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:45 AM UTC
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Sensex rebounds after easing bets on September Fed rate hike
India’s BSE Sensex rose about 0.6% to 76,631 on Friday, rebounding from four straight loss sessions. Easing expectations for a September US Fed rate hike lifted risk appetite.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 04:44 AM UTC
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Iraq’s SOMO seeks September–December gasoil deliveries
Iraq’s SOMO has requested September–December gasoil delivery and issued a second purchase tender this year, per a document.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:42 AM UTC
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Oil headed for steepest weekly gain since mid-July on US-Iran tensions
Oil prices rose on Friday, heading for steepest weekly gain since mid-July, as rising tensions and renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities heightened Middle East supply risk concerns. Brent climbed 54 cents (0.6%) to $96.06 a barr
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 04:38 AM UTC
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Doosan Enerbility seen well positioned for new nuclear projects
Nomura analysts Cindy Park and Dongmin Lee say Doosan Enerbility appears well positioned for new nuclear projects. They cite steadily increasing order backlog and expect nuclear power plant equipment backlog growth at a
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 04:38 AM UTC
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Invest Acquisition files SEC definitive information statement extending business-combination deadline
Invest Acquisition Corporation said it filed a definitive information statement with the SEC extending the deadline to complete its initial business combination to December 17, 2029. Redemption deadline is 5:00 p.m. East
MNA | Sep 04, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Low valuation, strong growth: Is this transformer stock charged up for success?
New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- On 29 August 2026, Transformers and Rectifiers (TARIL) announced its first order from the nuclear power sector.This is the kind of announcement that usually moves a small-cap stock, and TARIL has sp
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:36 AM UTC
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US and UK launch joint law-enforcement alliance targeting crypto fraud centers
The US and UK formed a joint law enforcement alliance targeting scam centers tied to crypto and cyber-enabled investment fraud, the US Department of Justice said.
CRYPTO | Sep 04, 2026, 04:36 AM UTC
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Top stocks to watch today: Reason why these shares are in focus for Friday's trading session | Full list
New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Indian stock market investors are likely to track several companies on Friday, 4 September, following key business developments, order wins, fundraising plans, and investment announcements made afte
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:36 AM UTC
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Choice Institutional Equities upgrades United Breweries to buy, target Rs 1480
Choice Institutional Equities reiterated a Buy on United Breweries and set a target price of Rs 1480. The note cites premium portfolio volume up ~45% CAGR and ~21% premium growth during FY26.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:36 AM UTC
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Nifty 50, Sensex prediction today: Check how Indian stock market is expected to trade on 4 September
New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The Indian stock market benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty 50, are expected to open in green on Friday, 4 September, tracking global cues.The Gift Nifty trends also indicated a positive start for t
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:36 AM UTC
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Indian shares rise as traders trim Fed hike bets
Indian shares rose after four straight sessions of losses as fading expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike this month lifted global equities and pulled bond yields lower.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 04:36 AM UTC
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Citadel Asia trading head AJ Bolduc leaving after four months
Bloomberg News reports Citadel’s Asia head of trading AJ Bolduc is leaving after four months. Reuters has not verified the story.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:36 AM UTC
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ZAWYA: Qatar ranks first in MENA, top 5 globally in Standard of Living Index
By Staff WriterDoha, Qatar: The State of Qatar ranked fourth globally in the Standard of Living Index, leading the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region within the 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index, a result that reflec
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:35 AM UTC
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Thailand August inflation seen at 2.31% year-on-year in WSJ poll
A Wall Street Journal poll of five economists expects Thailand consumer prices to rise 2.31% year-on-year in August, compared with July’s 1.95%. The median view points mainly to higher domestic fuel prices last month.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:35 AM UTC
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UK August new car registrations up about 13% y/y to 90,000+; strongest since 2018
SMMT preliminary data shows UK new car registrations rose about 13% year-on-year in August to more than 90,000 units.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:35 AM UTC
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Timor Gap to buy Osaka Gas 10% stake in Greater Sunrise
East Timor’s Timor Gap said it reached a binding agreement with Osaka Gas to acquire the Japanese firm’s 10% participating interest in the Greater Sunrise gas project.
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 04:34 AM UTC
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SGX Sicom Benchmark October TSR20 rubber up 2.2 cents
SGX Sicom Benchmark October TSR20 rubber rose 2.2 cents to 234.9 U.S. cents/kg.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Asia session lifts S&P 500, Nasdaq; USD/JPY firmer
Asian trading: S&P 500 E-mini +0.05%, Nasdaq 100 E-mini +0.17%, Dow futures flat, Russell 2000 futures +0.05%. USD/JPY +0.38% and WTI +0.84% at 92.07.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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U.K. retail footfall improves in August despite annual decline
U.K. retail footfall fell 1.7% year over year in August but improved versus July, as cooler weather boosted shopping for essentials and back-to-school items, according to British Retail Consortium data.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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UK car registrations rise about 13% in August, EV share near 30%
UK registrations of new cars rose about 13% to more than 90,000 in August, the highest month since 2018, preliminary industry data showed. Battery electric vehicle market share was about 30%.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Waller urges markets to “give disinflation a chance” amid bond yield jump
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said markets should “give disinflation a chance” as global bond yields rise, with traders re-pricing this month’s interest-rate decision as a coin-flip.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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China stocks aim for weekly loss as AI rally cools
China’s CSI300 and Shanghai Composite rose about 0.4% by lunch, but were still on track for a weekly decline as AI-share momentum faded and concerns over higher U.S. yields weighed on equities.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 04:29 AM UTC
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Nomura resumes target price at KRW110,000 for 034020
Nomura resumed a target price of KRW110,000 for 034020, per TradingView News.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:29 AM UTC
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Nomura resumed Buy on Doosan Enerbility shares
Nomura resumed a Buy rating on Doosan Enerbility shares.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:28 AM UTC
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ESDS Software Solutions debuts with 76% premium on NSE
ESDS Software Solutions Ltd. debuted Friday, Sept. 4, opening at ₹757 on NSE, a 76.46% premium over its ₹429 issue price. On BSE, it opened at ₹746.30, a 73.96% premium.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC
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Priority Jewels shares debut on NSE and BSE at IPO premium
Priority Jewels shares opened at ₹230 on the NSE and ₹225.20 on the BSE, pricing at a 15% and 12.6% premium versus the ₹200 IPO price.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC
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Prabhudas Lilladher reiterates positive view on Polycab India
Prabhudas Lilladher met Polycab India management to discuss performance and growth priorities, staying constructive on the W&C demand environment and structural demand outlook.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:26 AM UTC
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Polycab drops after JPMorgan call; Angel One jumps on August metrics
Polycab shares fell 5% despite a JPMorgan ‘overweight’ rating. Angel One rose 5% after August business updates, including gross client acquisition up 19.9% MoM.
MNA | Sep 04, 2026, 04:26 AM UTC
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Sable Offshore in advanced talks to sign Venezuela oilfield contracts
FT reports Sable Offshore is in advanced talks with Venezuela’s government to develop oilfields.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:23 AM UTC
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Economists See Final ECB Hike Next Week In Split With Markets
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CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 04:23 AM UTC
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NIO, RARE and MCD hit 52-week lows amid negative catalysts
NIO, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical (RARE) and McDonald's (MCD) plunged to 52-week lows. TradingView News cites negative catalysts and price target cuts, with NIO down 0.3% after Q2 results that fell short of expectations.
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 04:23 AM UTC
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Lululemon Faces Headwinds In China As Quarterly Sales Hit
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GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 04:20 AM UTC
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South Korea and US discuss U.S. semiconductor investments amid chip tariff concerns
A Seoul presidential official said South Korea and the United States are discussing semiconductor investments in the U.S. during broader bilateral talks, in response to questions about planned chip tariffs.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 04:20 AM UTC
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Nidec Shares Extend Gains, Now 7.5% Higher After It Discloses Investigation Report
Nidec Shares Extend Gains, Now 7.5% Higher After It Discloses Investigation Report
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:20 AM UTC
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India stocks close lower as persistent inflation worries rise
Indian markets closed lower on Sept. 3, with the Nifty falling 0.17%. Concerns over persistent inflation raised fears that global central banks, including the US Federal Reserve, may keep interest rates higher.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:19 AM UTC
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Volkswagen board backs overhaul calling for 50,000 additional job cuts
Volkswagen AG’s supervisory board approved a sweeping overhaul calling for 50,000 additional job cuts, far fewer models, and a smaller industrial footprint.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:19 AM UTC
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Emkay Wealth sees another 12% gold upside; flags silver resistance
Emkay Wealth Management says precious-metals uptrend remains intact despite recent profit booking. It expects gold to have another 12% upside, while sees silver resistance at $68 and $74 per ounce.
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Nomura prefers Nippon AMC and HDFC AMC as mutual equity inflows rise
Nomura prefers Nippon AMC (Buy) and then HDFC AMC (Buy), expecting Indian mutual funds’ net equity inflows to rise sharply in August 2026 by 36%.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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BNP Paribas expects ECB to deliver another 25bp hike in Dec 2026
BNP Paribas expects the ECB to deliver another 25bp rate hike in December 2026.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Greer tells FT UK-EU alignment “problem” for US trade deal effort
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said in an interview published Friday that Britain is choosing “Brussels over America,” creating a “problem” for London’s effort to expand its trade deal with Washington.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC
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Yuan lifts to 3-1/2-year high as dollar softens
China’s yuan strengthened on Friday to a fresh 3-1/2-year high versus the dollar, supported by broad dollar weakness. The central bank set the official midpoint with the largest weak bias in six months.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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UK-EU alignment is ‘problem’ for US trade pact: top Trump official - FT
UK-EU alignment is ‘problem’ for US trade pact: top Trump official - FT
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Gujarat Mineral Development says probable data breach
Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd said it has a probable data breach involving the company.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Australia regulator reviews 551 audit-firm complaints
Australia’s corporate regulator is examining 551 whistleblower and misconduct complaints involving the country’s big four auditing firms, a parliamentary committee hearing was told Friday.
REGULATION | Sep 04, 2026, 04:12 AM UTC
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Philippines central bank likely to add 25 bps hike in 4Q
ING’s Deepali Bhargava says Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is likely to deliver one more 25 bps rate hike in 4Q. August headline CPI cooled to 6.1% y/y from 6.2% in July; core CPI stayed above 4%.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC
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Saudi issues 1,360 collective-housing licenses for about one million foreign workers
Saudi’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has issued 1,360 licenses for collective housing serving about one million foreign workers. The licenses come under a new regulatory framework for the sector.
MACRO | Sep 04, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC
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Norway Oil Fund may cut US Treasury holdings by about $80B
Norway’s Oil Fund may reduce US Treasury holdings by about $80B, per FT reporting.
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC
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Polymarket odds fall on U.S.-Iran war resolution by 2026
Polymarket assigns low odds for a U.S. end to Iran naval blockade by Sept. 30 (17%), Oct. 31 (36%) and year-end 2026 (60%). It also pegs a nuclear deal at 3% by Oct. 31 and 11% by year-end.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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Citi: Japan repatriation unlikely to boost yen soon
Citi strategists said Japanese companies’ fund repatriation is unlikely to strengthen the yen in the near term. They added repatriation or forex hedges could rise if companies turn more bearish on the dollar-yen outlook.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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Defence Officials Resist EU Plan To Curb Reliance On US Tech Giants — FT
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EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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William Lee: US yield curve may flatten further on credit demand
Global Economic Advisors’ William Lee expects the US yield curve to flatten further, citing moderating long-end yields but renewed upward pressure tied to strong global credit demand.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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South Korean won extends gains near strongest level since July 2025
The won traded around 1,355 per dollar, extending gains to its strongest level since early July 2025. Easing expectations for another US rate hike weakened the dollar as Treasury yields fell.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 04:03 AM UTC
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Chinese yuan touches 3-1/2-year high near 6.71 per USD
The Chinese yuan touched 6.71 against the USD, the highest since February 2023. Over 4 weeks, US Dollar Chinese Yuan lost 0.49%, and in the last 12 months it decreased 5.75%.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:03 AM UTC
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Von der Leyen to unveil EU 2026-27 funding in Greenland Sunday
EU Commission President von der Leyen plans to unveil a 2026-27 funding package during a Greenland capital visit on Sunday, per FT.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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Reefl reports adjusted EBITDA up 250% to GBP 4.9m
Reefl said record network expansion and Bio-CNG adoption lifted dispensed volumes 8% and increased adjusted EBITDA 250% year-over-year to GBP 4.9 million. FY 2027 guidance is maintained for continued growth in volumes, p
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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Copper edges higher on dollar slump, LME up 0.06%
Copper prices edged up Friday, with the U.S. dollar’s overnight plunge offsetting receding supply fears. LME three-month benchmark was up 0.06% at $14,342 a metric ton by 0300 GMT.
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Von der Leyen set to unveil €200 million Greenland funding
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen is set to unveil €200 million in new funding for Greenland.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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US natural gas futures rise to $2.92/MMBtu on Friday
US natural gas futures rose to $2.92 per MMBtu on Friday after sliding 1.5% in the prior session as hot-weather cooling demand and higher LNG export flows offset ample US supply.
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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ReFuels interim Q1 2027 report shows CNG Fuels EBITDA triples
ReFuels N.V. released its interim report for Q1 fiscal 2027 (April–June 2026). The update highlights CNG Fuels Q1 2027 with EBITDA more than tripling as Bio-CNG adoption broadens across UK fleets.
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Russian car sales fall 6.5% YoY in August, Autostat says
Russia’s Autostat, citing data from partner PPK, said car sales fell 6.5% year-on-year in August.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Asian stocks rise, easing bets on a near-term US rate hike
Asian markets trade mostly higher after Wall Street’s overnight move. Traders scaled back expectations for an imminent US Fed rate hike this month following dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
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Corn futures stay above $5.10 near 3-year highs on Black Sea export worries
Corn futures held above $5.10 per bushel and traded near their highest level in more than three years. Support came from concerns that disruptions to Black Sea grain exports persist heading into the October peak window.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:59 AM UTC
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Suzhou YourBest shareholders plan change in company control
Suzhou YourBest New-type Materials Co Ltd (SZSE:301266) says key shareholders plan a change in company control.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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Rupee extends gains as foreign inflows back weaker dollar
Indian rupee opened marginally higher versus the US dollar on Friday, extending recent gains. Strong foreign currency inflows and a weaker dollar supported the move, while elevated crude oil prices remain a risk.
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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IEX shares rise after August volume growth in business update
Indian Energy Exchange shares gained up to 2% on Friday, Sept. 4, after reporting an August business update. Electricity traded volume rose 20.2% to 13.94 billion units year over year.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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HAL shares rise nearly 2% after GE delivers three Tejas engines
HAL was higher in opening trade after GE Aerospace delivered three F404-IN20 engines to HAL in August for the LCA Tejas programme. The shipment brings cumulative Tejas Mk1A engine deliveries to 10.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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Gland Pharma block deal trades 4.5% stake worth about Rs 2,121 crore
A block deal on Friday traded a 4.5% stake in Gland Pharma Ltd worth around Rs 2,121 crore. The sale follows reports that promoter Fosun Pharma was looking to pare its holding.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:56 AM UTC
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Copper futures hold around $6.57/lb as supply risks persist
Copper futures traded around $6.57 per pound on Friday, holding recent gains amid supply-side challenges. Chile output fell 9.4% year-on-year in July; China refined production declined 3% to 1.1 million tons in June.
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 03:52 AM UTC
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Indian shares open higher as Fed hike bets fade
Indian shares opened higher on Friday after four straight sessions of losses. Traders trimmed expectations for a U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike later this month, lifting global equities and weighing on bond yields.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 03:51 AM UTC
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Dollar/yen climbs, session peak at 156.44
Dollar/yen rose to a session peak of 156.44 after earlier falling to 155.25.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:50 AM UTC
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Priority Jewels IPO listing today: Will the jewellery maker deliver gains? Here's what GMP, experts signal
New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- Shares of Priority Jewels are set to make their stock market debut today, September 4, after the IPO received a bumper response from investors during its three-day bidding period. Ahead of the listi
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC
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Dollar/yen rises 0.41% to 156.430
USD/JPY is up 0.41% at 156.430.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:48 AM UTC
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Japan finance minister pledges to monitor fiscal balance
Japan’s finance minister said the country will seek balance between fiscal sustainability and economic growth, even as ministries submitted record budget requests of nearly $918 billion.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:47 AM UTC
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Mech-Mind debuts as Hong Kong's first 'embodied intelligence eye-brain-hand' stock
HONG KONG, Sept 4, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - The company, which serves more than 100 Fortune Global 500 companies, derives over half its revenue overseas, and counts Baillie Gifford among its cornerstone investorsBy Teri Y
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:44 AM UTC
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Sydney airport near-miss linked to high-fatigue controller flags
Internal records and a call recording obtained by Reuters say several Qantas-linked air traffic controllers on duty during a July Sydney airport near-collision were flagged as high fatigue risk.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:44 AM UTC
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REC set to launch tokenised corporate bond sale next week
India’s state-run REC aims to raise 5 billion rupees via tokenised corporate bonds maturing in one year and eight months, merchant bankers said.
CRYPTO | Sep 04, 2026, 03:42 AM UTC
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Thai stocks set for further profit-taking, UOB Kay Hian says
UOB Kay Hian analysts say Thai equities are likely to face continued profit-taking after earlier gains. The SET Index fell 1.8% in August, driven mainly by profit-taking, particularly in electronics.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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SNOW, DELL and TEAM hit 52-week highs as AI demand lifts
Snowflake (SNOW), Dell (DELL) and Atlassian (TEAM) each hit 52-week highs on Thursday. Snowflake shares jumped 16%, as stronger AI demand, expanding backlogs and new pricing models drive an enterprise tech re-rating.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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Iron ore futures track second weekly gain as freight surges
Iron ore futures rose as freight costs surged and major Chinese ports destocked, putting the January DCE most-traded contract on track for a second straight weekly gain.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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RBI dollar sales cushion rupee amid oil-price pressure
RBI was seen selling dollars near the start of Friday’s session to cushion USDINR from pressure tied to higher oil prices. The rupee opened at 94.46 versus 94.4850 on Thursday.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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China finance ministry auctions one-year bonds at 1.1922% yield
China’s finance ministry auctioned one-year bonds at a 1.1922% yield, according to traders.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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China offers 20-year ultra-long special treasury bonds at 2.127% yield
China’s finance ministry is offering 20-year ultra-long special treasury bonds at a 2.127% yield, traders say.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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South Korean Chip Makers 3Q Profit Likely Softer on Won Strength — Market Talk
South Korean memory-chip makers are likely to post softer-than-expected 3Q earnings due to the won's strength, Nomura analysts say. The won has strengthened against the dollar since its June peak, weighing on Samsung Ele
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 03:38 AM UTC
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High device and spectrum hurdles could slow India disaster-response upgrade
India is stepping up efforts to modernize public-safety and disaster-response networks amid deadly Nepal floods. The plan faces high device costs, uncertainty over dedicated vs shared spectrum, and network shortcomings.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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ATR chief says India needs policy tailwinds for regional aviation
ATR chief says India has a large untapped regional air travel market, but turning demand into viable airline business will require more than government subsidies.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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PI Industries targets innovation-led growth despite agrochemical headwinds
PI Industries says it is betting on in-house novel molecules and expanding manufacturing into pharmaceuticals, speciality chemicals, and electronics to support long-term growth.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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India panel weighs curbing foreign healthcare funding amid deal
A parliamentary panel recommends curbing foreign funding in healthcare as KKR buys Medicover’s India hospitals for $1.4 bln. The piece says higher prices reflect a maturing industry and that restricting capital may worse
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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Investors boost demand for secondary market in India private credit
India’s private-credit market is seeing growing demand for a true secondary market, as investors look beyond fresh fund commitments to seasoned credit assets and seek visibility on returns.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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India stocks extend losses; Sensex drops and Nifty slips
Indian equities extended their losing streak on 3 September 2026. At close, the Sensex fell 417 points to 76,152 and the Nifty lost 41 points to settle at 23,873.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:35 AM UTC
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Dollar seen trading 4.03–4.06 ringgit next week, economists say
Kenanga economists say the dollar is likely to trade between 4.03 ringgit and 4.06 ringgit next week as investors remain cautious ahead of U.S. inflation data. An in-line CPI reading could prompt a retest of 4.030.
MACRO | Sep 04, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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JK DryChem Industries launches construction chemicals unit in Ras Al Khaimah
JK DryChem Industries, a subsidiary of JK Cement, officially launched a construction chemicals manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), as part of its UAE and regional expansion.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC