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ZAWYA: Middle East power demand set to more than double by 2050 as AI, data centres grow
By Staff WriterThe rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centres is reshaping energy demand and increasing the focus on flexible generation, energy storage, critical power and smart energy management, acc
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:32 AM UTC
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American Outdoor Brands shares jump 25.47% after first-quarter results
American Outdoor Brands (AOUT) shares surged 25.47% to $12.56 in after-hours trading Thursday after it announced first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, with EPS of $0.03 topping analysts’ expectations.
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 03:31 AM UTC
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Japan auctions 13-week TD-bills; lowest price 99.7220
Japan’s Ministry of Finance auctioned Y2.704 trillion of 13-week treasury discount bills. The lowest price was 99.7220, yielding 1.1181%.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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Asia session: S&P 500 +0.04%, Nasdaq 100 +0.14% ahead of US open
Asian session pricing shows S&P 500 futures up 0.04 and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.14; Dow futures up 0.02 and Russell 2000 futures up 0.03. USD/JPY rises 0.14 and WTI is at 91.82, up 0.57.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
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Australia August EV sales topped petrol for first time
August EV sales were 24.9% of all new vehicle sales.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:29 AM UTC
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Canadian pension funds sound out advisers on potential Azure Power stake sales
Canada funds may seek a $1.3B valuation for possible Azure Power stake sales, with La Caisse and OMERS said to be sounding out advisers on the deal, according to sources.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:28 AM UTC
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U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates rise to 6.71%
U.S. 30-year fixed mortgage rates rose to 6.71% this week, the highest level in more than a year, according to ETNet. The rate was 6.66% a week earlier.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 03:26 AM UTC
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FirstWave Cloud Technology files provisional patent for AI network monitoring
FirstWave Cloud Technology has filed a provisional patent application for an AI-driven network monitoring and fault diagnosis system. The multi-agent AI architecture is designed to detect network faults and investigate r
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:26 AM UTC
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CTS and Desert Technologies form 300MW Saudi AI data-centre venture
CTS Group, a Switzerland-based data-centre designer, said it has teamed with Saudi clean energy and smart infrastructure firm Desert Technologies to set up CTS-DT, focused on developing advanced AI data centres, includin
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC
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PetroChina Urumqi PX plant set for early-week two-week maintenance
PetroChina Urumqi Petrochemical Co plans to take its 1 million mt/year paraxylene (PX) plant offline early next week for routine two-week maintenance, industry sources said. Construction continues on a 2 million mt/year
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC
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Spot gold may retest resistance at $4,503/oz
Spot gold may retest resistance at $4,503 per ounce. A break above $4,503 could open the way toward the $4,537-$4,547 range after the metal briefly pierced $4,489.
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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PowerChina advances 1.8GW wind projects and energy storage in Egypt
Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) is advancing a wind power project portfolio totaling over 1.8GW in Egypt, while expanding into energy storage infrastructure and local manufacturing to support renewab
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 03:23 AM UTC
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Japan should stand firm against US pressure, lawmaker says
A Japanese lawmaker said Japan needs to stand firm against US pressure, according to LiveSquawk.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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Baker Hughes signs multi-year contract with OGDC to boost Pakistan output
Baker Hughes signed a multi-year contract with Pakistan’s Oil & Gas Development Company (OGDC) aimed at improving production and recovery from mature oil and gas fields, supporting domestic energy supplies.
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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Lululemon cuts full-year outlook after second-quarter miss
Lululemon reported second-quarter revenue of $2.42 billion, below the $2.46 billion consensus, and lowered full-year revenue guidance to $10.35 billion-$10.50 billion from $11 billion-$11.15 billion.
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 03:22 AM UTC
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Singapore STI crosses 5,800, hits record high as Wall Street firms
Singapore’s STI rose 55 points, or 1.0%, to a new record high of 5,803 around noon Friday, its third straight session. Communication, non-energy minerals and finance led, while higher oil prices capped gains.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 03:21 AM UTC
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Soybean futures hold above $13 amid firm Chinese demand
Soybean futures stayed above $13 per bushel near December 2023 highs, supported by fresh Chinese purchases. USDA data showed 94,200 metric tons net reductions in 2025/26 sales, while accumulated exports hit 40.76 million
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 03:20 AM UTC
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Planet Labs flags congestion in SpaceX rideshare, lifting RKLB and FLY appeal
Planet Labs (PL) flagged growing congestion in SpaceX’s rideshare business, potentially boosting the case for Rocket Lab (RKLB) and FireFly Aerospace (FLY) as smaller satellite operators seek more certainty on launch dat
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:19 AM UTC
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Palantir shares jump 7.7% on expanded PwC AI partnership
Palantir Technologies’ shares rose 7.7% on Thursday, its best single-day move in a month, after the company and PwC US announced an expanded partnership to bring Palantir’s AI analytics solutions to PwC clients.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC
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European gas prices slip for second session near €71.5/MWh
European natural gas prices fell for a second session to around €71.5 per MWh on Friday as investors assessed renewed Middle East tensions.
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 03:15 AM UTC
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Nidec: Aim to Regain Our Customers' Trust as Soon as Possible
Nidec: Aim to Regain Our Customers' Trust as Soon as Possible
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC
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Perth Mint gold sales hit three-month low; silver falls 31%+ in August
Perth Mint said August gold product sales hit a three-month low. Gold coin and minted bar sales totaled 23,932 ounces, down 22.5% from July; silver sales slipped more than 31% from a month prior.
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 03:13 AM UTC
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Malaysian palm oil futures rise on firmer crude, Dalian
Malaysian palm oil futures opened higher on Friday, supported by firmer crude oil prices and rival Dalian oils. Benchmark FCPOc3 for November delivery gained 40… and is on track for a weekly gain after last week’s declin
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 03:13 AM UTC
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ARU begins construction on fully funded Nolans rare earth project, targets late 2029 output
ARU says construction of the Nolans ore-to-oxide project begins in September. It cites full funding of over AUD 930 million via equity and strategic investments, with production targeted for late 2029.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 03:13 AM UTC
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Nidec to start disciplinary actions on personnel
Nidec says it will start appropriate disciplinary actions on personnel, per a company notice.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Nidec: In Process of Providing Customers With Explanations, Responding to Issues Individually
Nidec: In Process of Providing Customers With Explanations, Responding to Issues Individually
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:11 AM UTC
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Nidec issues misconduct notices tied to country-of-origin data
Nidec disclosed misconduct issues related to products and country-of-origin data.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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Vietnam domestic market commodity prices - September 4
Here are the domestic prices of Vietnam's key commodities on September 4.Unit: Million dong per tonNOTES: Gold prices are buy/sell prices quoted in million dong per 3.75-gramme ingot during the week by top manufacturer S
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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Nidec issues items-use and shipment issue notice
Nidec says it has issued items-use and shipment of substandard, unauthorized items concerns.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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Nidec reports testing and inspection result issues
Nidec says it faces issues including falsification and fabrication of testing and inspection results.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:09 AM UTC
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PYC flags multiple clinical readouts and clean safety data ahead
PYC says the next 18 months will bring multiple human safety and efficacy readouts across four clinical programs, with its PKD program nearing a transition to registrational studies. It cites clean safety data and a stro
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:08 AM UTC
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Dollar/yen rises 0.2% to 156.08
Dollar/yen rises 0.2% to 156.08 now.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC
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Nidec Corp. committee investigation report cites quality-related issues
A committee investigation report identifies a series of quality-related issues for Nidec Corp.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:06 AM UTC
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U.S. index futures slip higher ahead of August jobs data
U.S. stock futures edged higher overnight late Thursday. Dow futures rose 0.03%, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 also higher as markets await August’s jobs report for economic and Fed rate-decision cues.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 03:05 AM UTC
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Hi-Lex profits surge on strong sales, extraordinary gains
Hi-Lex reported year-over-year increases in net sales and profits, citing strong operating results and extraordinary gains including a large bargain purchase. Nine new subsidiaries were consolidated, and the full-year ou
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 03:01 AM UTC
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Dimerix secures A$34 million non-dilutive loan facility
Dimerix has secured non-dilutive loan facility agreements to fund key clinical milestones, totaling A$34 million.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Enerev5 Metals changes auditor to McGovern Hurley effective Sept. 3
Enerev5 Metals Inc. announced it changed its auditor from RSM, LLP to McGovern Hurley, LLP, effective September 3, 2026.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Hi-Lex group posts 9-month results for year to Oct 31, 2026
Hi-Lex Corp reported consolidated financial highlights for the nine months ended Jul 31, 2026, comparing to the nine months ended Jul 31, 2025 and citing a year-to Oct 31, 2026 latest forecast in its release.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Tesla Robotaxi Cybercab opens to public Friday 5pm CT
Tesla’s Robotaxi Cybercab will open to public from Friday at 5pm CT.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Russia Deputy PM Novak: power of Siberia 2 deal with China under finalization
Russia’s Deputy PM Novak said efforts are ongoing to finalize the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline deal with China, TASS reports.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Sumitomo Realty initiated at fair value 3,850 yen by Morningstar
Morningstar’s Xavier Lee initiated coverage on Sumitomo Realty & Development with a fair value estimate of 3,850 yen, implying a price-to-book value of 1.35X.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:58 AM UTC
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India bond yields seen steady as weekly auction awaited
Indian government bonds could open stable Friday as market participants await fresh debt supply via the weekly auction, with elevated oil prices acting as a drag on longer-duration notes.
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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Rupee seen near 94.55–94.60 as oil risks RBI optimism
Traders expect USD/INR to open in the 94.55 to 94.60 range on Friday. The rupee rally has been supported by RBI dollar sales and hefty inflows from one-off measures, with rising oil prices a near-term test.
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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Vietnam dong and gold snapshot Sept. 4; interbank offered at 02:50 GMT
Snapshot of Vietnamese dong exchange rates in official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi, and interbank offered rates at 02:50 GMT. State Bank sets the mid-point daily and allows dollar/dong mov
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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Fair-value estimate started at Y3,850 by Morningstar
Morningstar started a fair-value estimate at Y3,850 for Sumitomo Realty & Development.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:49 AM UTC
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ADBE slips after naming new CEO ahead of Q3 earnings
Adobe named Anil Chakravarthy, head of its Customer Experience Orchestration business, as next president and CEO, succeeding Shantanu Narayen as executive chair. The stock dipped over 1% overnight ahead of fiscal third-q
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 02:48 AM UTC
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Japan PM To Keep FinMin In Cabinet Reshuffle, Mainichi Reports
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EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:45 AM UTC
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Fosun relists ClubMed as standalone, but valuation may be hard
Fosun relists ClubMed as a standalone business about a year after privatising its tourism unit. TradingView News notes that matching valuations of faster-growing, more profitable hotel chains may be difficult.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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HSBC prices $348.3 million Samurai bond sale in three parts
HSBC Holdings has priced a 54.3 billion yen ($348.3 million) Samurai bond sale in three parts, per a Reuters-seen term sheet.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC
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Thailand equities may stay volatile amid domestic political uncertainty
DBS Group Research says equities in Thailand may face continued volatility due to renewed domestic political uncertainty and softer demand after the earlier rally; the SET Index fell 1.8% in August.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC
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Platinum futures trade above $1,800 after Waller-fueled dollar pullback
Platinum futures rose above $1,800 an ounce after climbing from a two-week low. The move followed dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller and a weaker US dollar. Investors turn to US jobs data.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 02:38 AM UTC
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LGI Homes closes 409 homes in August 2026
LGI Homes announced it closed 409 homes in August 2026, including 9 leased single-family rental homes. That compares with 372 homes closed in August 2025.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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Hang Seng rises about 2.2% to a two-week high on tech rally
The Hang Seng Index rose about 2.2%, or 541 points, to open at 25,751 on Friday, rebounding from prior session losses. Gains were supported by a global tech rally and reduced expectations for a September Fed rate hike.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 02:37 AM UTC
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Japan finance minister Katayama: no unilateral US policy demand confirmed
Japan finance minister Katayama said US and Japan ministries confirmed no unilateral policy demand.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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WTI crude support seen near $90.65; break could drag
U.S. oil NYMEX WTI may test support at $90.65 per barrel. A break below could trigger a move toward the $89.27–$89.70 range, with a $89 level cited as a wave target.
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 02:36 AM UTC
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Indonesia’s IDX Composite edges higher after Waller dovish remarks
Indonesia’s IDX Composite rose about 0.2% to 6,676 in early Friday trade, touching a 3-1/2-month high. Gains were supported by an overnight Wall Street rally after Fed Governor Waller’s dovish remarks.
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 02:32 AM UTC
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Japan's Katayama: Bessent Has Long Viewed Yen As Undervalued, Largely Due To Interest Rate Differentials
Japan's Katayama: Bessent Has Long Viewed Yen As Undervalued, Largely Due To Interest Rate Differentials
FX | Sep 04, 2026, 02:31 AM UTC
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Japan finance minister Katayama: Bessent supports Japan’s position
Japan finance minister Katayama said Bessent understands and supports Japan’s position.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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LGI Homes reports August 2026 home closings
LGI Homes, Inc. reported August 2026 home closings.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Asia session: S&P 500 +0.03%, Nasdaq 100 +0.09%
US index futures were higher in Asia: S&P 500 E-mini +0.03% and Nasdaq 100 E-mini +0.09%. USD/JPY rose +0.11% and WTI crude was up to 91.8.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:30 AM UTC
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Japan FinMin Katayama: Bessent Endorses Pursuing Growth And Solid Finances
Bessent Assessed PM Takaichi's Economic Policies Very Highly
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 02:28 AM UTC
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Nakanishi's Growth Story Looks Stronger, Broader — Market Talk
Nakanishi's growth story looks stronger and broader, SMBC Nikko Securities' Shinnosuke Tokumoto says in a research report. Drivers are sustained market-share gains in the U.S., replacement demand for pandemic-era purchas
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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JCET private placement planned to fund advanced packaging expansion
JCET announced a private placement of 6.5 billion yuan to fund advanced packaging expansion, with Citi analysts calling the fundraising plan strategically positive despite near-term shares dilution, per a note.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:27 AM UTC
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Coinbase files with SEC to enable leveraged, round-the-clock stock betting
Coinbase Global Inc. has filed with the SEC to bring leveraged, round-the-clock stock betting to US investors without requiring them to own the underlying stocks.
CRYPTO | Sep 04, 2026, 02:26 AM UTC
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Japan finance minister Katayama: Takaichi's remarks hold major importance
Japan finance minister Katayama: Takaichi's remarks hold major importance
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 02:25 AM UTC
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Japan finance minister katayama: bessent said "good" when explained, didn't get demand as reported by media
Japan finance minister katayama: bessent said "good" when explained, didn't get demand as reported by media
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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Asian shares rise as Fed Waller cools rate-hike fears ahead of U.S. jobs data
Asian shares gained as investors embraced a broader rally before crucial U.S. jobs data. Bonds found relief after Federal Reserve official Waller cooled rate-hike fears, and the dollar fell, lifting the yen rally.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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ARU rare earth project moves into construction, targets late-2029 production
ARU says its fully funded rare earth project has transitioned to the construction phase, supported by major government backing. Offtake agreements and strategic investments are in place, with production targeted for late
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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UiPath Inc reports results for the quarter ended April 30 - Earnings Summary
FORECAST CHANGESRECOMMENDATIONSThis summary was machine generated from LSEG data September 4 at 02:23 a.m. UTC. All figures in US dollars unless otherwise stated. (For questions concerning the data in this report, conta
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 02:23 AM UTC
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UiPath shares fall over 7% after volatile quarter reaction
UiPath’s shares dropped over 7% in late Thursday overnight trading following strong second-quarter results. Traders cited the sharp rally over the prior month and narrowing margins as possible reasons for the reaction.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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Japan finance minister Katayama speaks with US Bessent
Japan finance minister Katayama said he enjoys speaking with US Bessent and explained Japan’s efforts to target fiscal sustainability and growth.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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Gold holds steady as U.S. payrolls eyed for Fed rate path
Spot gold held at $4,477.10 per ounce as of 0211 GMT, steady while traders await highly awaited U.S. payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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Indian shares seen opening higher as Fed hike bets trimmed
Indian shares were on track to open higher Friday after four sessions of losses. Fading expectations for a U.S. Federal Reserve rate hike later this month lifted global equities, easing pressure on bond yields.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 02:22 AM UTC
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South Korea reportedly paving way to send troops to Hormuz
Reports say South Korea is paving the way to send troops to Hormuz.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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Thai baht edges lower versus US dollar, little changed Friday
Thai baht was little changed versus the U.S. dollar on Friday. At 0217 GMT, it was 0.02% lower at 32.92, trading 32.890 to 32.970, after ending the prior session at 32.9125 per dollar.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:21 AM UTC
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Japan Finance Minister Katayama pledges proper control of full-year bond issuance
Japan Finance Minister Katayama said the government will properly control full-year bond issuance.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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Nomura flags possible three consecutive BoJ rate hikes in extreme case
Nomura says three straight BoJ rate hikes are possible in an extreme case, according to BBG.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 02:20 AM UTC
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Japan finance minister Katayama: no comment on specific levels
Japan finance minister Katayama: no comment on specific levels
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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Oxford Industries Inc reports results for the quarter ended July 31 - Earnings Summary
FORECAST CHANGESRECOMMENDATIONSThis summary was machine generated from LSEG data September 4 at 02:18 a.m. UTC. All figures in US dollars unless otherwise stated. (For questions concerning the data in this report, conta
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 02:19 AM UTC
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Elon Musk super PAC spends over $800,000 in tight US midterm races
Elon Musk has spent more than $800,000 in recent days through his super PAC on over a dozen close congressional races, funding direct-mail and other campaign materials for Republican candidates.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC
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Japan finance minister Katayama reiterates fiscal sustainability goal
Japan finance minister Katayama says he emphasized to global leaders Japan’s goal to maintain fiscal sustainability.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC
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WSJ: Nvidia’s $13 billion bet on Hugging Face highlights AI push
The Wall Street Journal reports Nvidia agreed on a $13 billion bet tied to Hugging Face, as part of the AI platform’s role in the tech ecosystem and Nvidia’s strategy.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:18 AM UTC
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Tata Chemicals Magadi to cease operations in Kenya, report says
Shares of Tata Chemicals Ltd. will be in focus on Friday, September 4, after a report said Kenyan President William Ruto directed Tata Chemicals Magadi to cease operations in the country.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC
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Japan finance minister Katayama: interest rate shifts driven by multiple market factors
Japan finance minister Katayama: interest rate shifts driven by multiple market factors
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 02:16 AM UTC
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New Zealand dollar rises as yen and won slip in Asia FX
New Zealand dollar is the top gainer, up 0.27%. Japanese yen (-0.08%) and South Korean won (-0.06%) are the biggest losers, while Chinese yuan is little changed.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:15 AM UTC
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Palm oil may retrace further toward 4,850 ringgit
Palm oil (FCPOc3) may retrace further to 4,850 ringgit per metric ton, per a rising trendline and retracement analysis pointing to that level.
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 02:12 AM UTC
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Cathay Pacific cancels Dubai and Riyadh passenger flights through Nov. 30
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited says its passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh are cancelled up to and including November 30.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:10 AM UTC
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South Korea says security talks with US not currently progressing
South Korea’s Blue House said security talks with the US are not currently progressing. It also denied claims that South Korea has provided no assistance on Hormuz, while semiconductors and other issues were discussed.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:09 AM UTC
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SoFi partners with Payward to expand banking and digital asset markets
SoFi Technologies Inc. announced a partnership with Payward to strengthen its banking, payments, liquidity and digital asset markets, with Payward leveraging SoFi’s Big Business Banking capabilities.
CRYPTO | Sep 04, 2026, 02:09 AM UTC
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Morgan Stanley says Rio Tinto should boost aluminum returns, not volume
Morgan Stanley says Rio Tinto’s aluminum division is high-quality but mixed-return, and that value creation should come from improving returns rather than volume growth via operational and brownfield projects.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC
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South Korean shares rise on chip gains, but weekly loss looms
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI rose 0.85% to 6,635.26 by 0152 GMT, led by heavyweight chipmakers, but was set for a third straight weekly decline amid worries over high bond yields.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:08 AM UTC
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Philippine peso, Indonesian rupiah lead Asian FX higher
Philippine peso and Indonesian rupiah led Asian FX higher versus the dollar at 0201 GMT.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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Japan budget requests rise to pandemic-era scale under Takaichi agenda
Japan’s next-fiscal-year budget requests have ballooned to a size similar to the pandemic era as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi advances an expansionary fiscal agenda, pushing government borrowing costs to three-decade hi
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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Nakanishi Inc. raised to Outperform by SMBC Nikko
SMBC Nikko Securities upgraded Nakanishi Inc. to Outperform from Neutral.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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SMBC Nikko Securities raises target price for 7716 to Y4,000
SMBC Nikko Securities raised its target price for 7716 from Y3,300 to Y4,000.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:07 AM UTC
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Clean TeQ Water awarded FEED and early works contract for Syerston scandium
Clean TeQ Water (ASX: CNQ) won front end engineering design (FEED) and early works for the scandium recovery circuit at Sunrise Energy Metals’ (ASX: SRL) Syerston project in New South Wales, potentially worth about A$5.4
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:06 AM UTC
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Angel One client base rises to 39.56 million in August 2026
Angel One reported its client base at 39.56 million for August 2026, up 17.8% year-over-year.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:05 AM UTC
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Karamtara Engineering sets IPO price band at ₹241–₹254 per share
Karamtara Engineering Ltd set its IPO price band at 241–254 rupees per share, according to a newspaper advertisement.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:04 AM UTC
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Manipal Payment and Identity Solutions sets IPO price band at ₹322-₹339
Manipal Payment and Identity Solutions Ltd set its IPO price band at ₹322-₹339 per share, according to a newspaper advertisement reported by TradingView News.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:04 AM UTC
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PDN downgraded to Sell from Lighten by Ord Minnett
Ord Minnett downgraded Paladin Energy to Sell from Lighten.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC
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Ord Minnett raises Paladin Energy target to A$9.00
Ord Minnett raised its price target for Paladin Energy by 5.9% to A$9.00 per share.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:03 AM UTC
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South Korea Blue House: semiconductors among topics discussed with U.S.
South Korea Blue House: semiconductors among topics discussed with U.S.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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South Korea Blue House: claims about no help on Hormuz are false
South Korea Blue House: claims about no help on Hormuz are false
ENERGY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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South Korea Blue House: Practical contribution options for Strait of Hormuz under review include military measures
South Korea Blue House: Practical contribution options for Strait of Hormuz under review include military measures
ENERGY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:02 AM UTC
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South Korea Blue House says U.S. security talks not advancing
South Korea Blue House says security discussions with the U.S. are not advancing currently.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC
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Japan bond yields extend declines as yen strengthens on BOJ hike bets
JGB yields extended declines Friday as the yen strengthened. The move was tied to bets on faster Bank of Japan rate hikes and fading expectations for a U.S. Federal Reserve rate increase this month.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC
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Agoda Reveals Growing Travel Interest for 2026 Silver Week in Japan, Driven by First Five-Day Holiday in 11 Years
Overseas accommodation searches rise 131%, while domestic searches increase 120%, as Respect for the Aged Day and Autumnal Equinox Day create a rare extended break—SINGAPORE, Sept. 4, 2026 // -- Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (
COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 02:01 AM UTC
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Japanese rubber futures slide for sixth straight session on stronger yen
Japanese rubber futures fell for a sixth straight session on Friday, pressured by a stronger yen, and are set for their steepest weekly decline since the week ended June 26.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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South Korea’s President Lee to visit France Sept. 6-9
South Korea President Lee is scheduled to visit France on Sept. 6-9, according to the Blue House.
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen Component rise into mixed week
Shanghai Composite rose 0.6% to 3,966 on Friday and Shenzhen Component gained 0.7% to 13,716, leaving both on track for a mixed weekly finish as investors look to upcoming trade and inflation data.
MACRO | Sep 04, 2026, 02:00 AM UTC
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TSLA slips nearly 1% overnight as regulators scrutinize Cybercab rollout
Tesla shares slipped nearly 1% overnight late Thursday as U.S. safety regulators evaluated the Cybercab rollout. Retail investors also expressed frustration after the showcase lacked a public livestream.
REGULATION | Sep 04, 2026, 01:58 AM UTC
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Novak says Russia and China discuss Arctic LNG projects
TASS reports Russia’s Novak said Russia and China are discussing LNG projects in the Arctic.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 01:58 AM UTC
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Bank Negara Malaysia language shift seen boosting policy flexibility
Goldman Sachs economists Chris Poh and Danny Suwanapruti say Bank Negara Malaysia’s policy language change could give it more flexibility. They cite contained inflation as room to wait for evidence of broader price press
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:57 AM UTC
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Asana, Inc. reports results for the quarter ended July 31 - Earnings Summary
FORECAST CHANGESRECOMMENDATIONSThis summary was machine generated from LSEG data September 4 at 01:56 a.m. UTC. All figures in US dollars unless otherwise stated. (For questions concerning the data in this report, conta
EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 01:56 AM UTC
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MUFG says yen strength could help select Asian currencies
MUFG’s Michael Wan says if the yen keeps strengthening, some Asian currencies could benefit from spillovers, with South Korea’s won and, to a lesser extent, the Thai baht, Singapore dollar and Philippines peso most sensi
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:54 AM UTC
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Japan’s Kihara says China ties handled in national interest
Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara said he will handle China ties with national interest in mind.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 01:54 AM UTC
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Australian dollar hits four-month high as U.S. rate-rise odds fade
The Australian dollar broke to four-month highs versus the U.S. dollar as markets pared the chance of a near-term rise in U.S. interest rates; the New Zealand dollar struggled on a dovish domestic policy outlook.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:53 AM UTC
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RHB says Centurion outlook remains upbeat with more beds coming
RHB Research’s Alfie Yeo said Centurion Corp.’s outlook remains upbeat, citing more development assets and expecting around 5,000 more purpose-built worker accommodation beds to be added from 2028 after winning another s
EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:52 AM UTC
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US official directs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to approve VantageScore for all lenders
A U.S. official directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to approve all lenders to use credit scoring system VantageScore, expanding its rollout beyond initial use.
MACRO | Sep 04, 2026, 01:52 AM UTC
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Ukraine Drone Strike Causes Fire At Oil Depot In Russian Black Sea Port City Of Sochi - IFX
Ukraine Drone Strike Causes Fire At Oil Depot In Russian Black Sea Port City Of Sochi - IFX
ENERGY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:51 AM UTC