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Fri, Sep 04, 2026 - Page 31

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H Cryptocurrencies rally after dovish Fed signals lift risk appetite Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Dogecoin rose after a dovish shift in the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook lifted risk appetite on Thursday. CRYPTO | Sep 04, 2026, 01:50 AM UTC H Bank Negara Malaysia seen lifting rate to 3.0% in November UOB economists Julia Goh and Loke Siew Ting say Bank Negara Malaysia could raise its policy rate by 25 bps to 3.0% at its November meeting, citing a more constructive growth outlook and tighter inflation vigilance. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC L Market talk: China commodity demand momentum seen improving short term Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Vivek Dhar says China's commodity demand could accelerate in the short term with a pickup in infrastructure spending, though he doubts a sudden surge in buying. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:47 AM UTC L Japan stocks snap losing streak; Nikkei above 64,750 Japan’s market is trading significantly higher Friday after a four-session losing streak. The Nikkei 225 is moving above 64,750, with gains in index heavyweights and technology stocks supported by broadly positive Wall S EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:44 AM UTC L Two Chinese pharma firms seek Hong Kong listings, incl. Salubris Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals has applied for a Hong Kong listing, per an exchange filing. The sector is cited as the next wave of offerings in the city; no listing timeline details were provided. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:44 AM UTC M KKR buys minority stake in Malaysia’s Avisena Healthcare KKR will acquire a minority stake in Malaysia’s Avisena Healthcare through its managed funds, aiming to accelerate the provider’s growth strategy and bolster its offerings. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC H Lululemon shares drop 18% after Q2 earnings disappoint LULU stock plunged 18% overnight after the athletic-apparel retailer’s fiscal second-quarter (Q2) earnings disappointed investors. Michael Burry called Lululemon a “trickster” while saying he vows to buy more under $100. EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC L PYC: Multiple clinical readouts and a strong safety profile drive momentum toward late-stage trials Upcoming 18 months will see multiple human safety and efficacy readouts across four clinical programs, with the PKD program advancing toward registrational studies and showing a clean safety profile so far. Organizationa EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:42 AM UTC L China sets yuan central parity at 6.7787 for Friday China set the yuan central parity at 6.7787 for Friday, versus 6.7807. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC H KOSPI extends gains as US rates outlook lifts risk sentiment KOSPI rose more than 1% to around 6,660 on Friday, extending prior-session gains. Easing expectations for another US rate hike supported sentiment, while semiconductors advanced, with Samsung and SK hynix leading. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:39 AM UTC L eGain Corp reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary FORECAST CHANGESRECOMMENDATIONSThis summary was machine generated from LSEG data September 4 at 01:36 a.m. UTC. ​All figures in US dollars unless otherwise stated. (For questions concerning the data in this report, conta EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 01:36 AM UTC L Japan 20-Year JGB yield falls 5.5bp to 3.760% Japan’s 20-year JGB yield fell 5.5bp to 3.760%. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:35 AM UTC L Gamuda awarded Sydney Metro Parramatta station to Riverside Link consortium Gamuda announced it has been awarded work for the Sydney Metro Parramatta integrated station development project to the Riverside Link consortium. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:34 AM UTC L Centuria Office REIT declares Q3 2026 distribution of 2.25 cents/unit Centuria Office REIT declared a Q3 2026 distribution of 2.25 Australian cents per unit. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC M Yen clings to gains as U.S. payrolls data nears Japanese yen held gains versus the U.S. dollar on Friday and was set for its strongest week in more than a month. Traders increased bets on a Bank of Japan rate hike while awaiting U.S. payrolls. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC M Bremworth receives partial takeover offer Bremworth Ltd has received a partial takeover offer. MNA | Sep 04, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC L Turnstone Resources raises A$1.1 million via placement at A$0.02 Turnstone Resources Ltd received firm commitments to raise A$1.1 million through a placement at A$0.02 per share, according to TradingView News. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:33 AM UTC M Genscript Biotech proposes spin-off and separate listing of Probio Technology Genscript Biotech Corp proposes a spin-off and separate listing of Probio Technology. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC L MMM Capital announces sales management deal for Grand Paradise property project MMM Capital PCL announced execution of a sales management deal tied to a guaranteed purchase for a new project involving the Grand Paradise property. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:32 AM UTC L Andromeda Metals raises A$3.04 million via SPP and placement Andromeda Metals Ltd raised A$3.04 million via a SPP and placement. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC L Yen firms as BOJ speech and current-account data weigh Market talk says yen strengthened overnight, though FX intervention is unclear. MUFG’s Michael Wan points to BOJ current-account data and a speech from BOJ hawk Takata this week as a clearer driver. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC L Asia: S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures flat; oil higher Asian trade left S&P 500 E-mini futures unchanged and Nasdaq 100 E-mini futures unchanged. Dow futures rose and Russell 2000 futures rose. WTI was up to 91.82. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC L Alternative Investment Trust extends on-market unit buy-back Alternative Investment Trust ASX:AIQ announced an extension of its current on-market buy-back of units. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:31 AM UTC L Flexiroam signs two-year Dragonpass partnership for first hotel use case Flexiroam has signed a two-year Dragonpass partnership, marking its first hotel use case. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:30 AM UTC L ChiNext Price Index Opens 1.0% Higher at 3344.62 ChiNext Price Index Opens 1.0% Higher at 3344.62 EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:29 AM UTC L Shenzhen Composite Index opens 0.6% higher at 2528.48 Shenzhen Composite Index opened 0.6% higher at 2528.48. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:29 AM UTC L Australian shares rise as Waller comments ease U.S. rate concerns Australian shares rose Friday, led by financials and gold miners, as sentiment improved after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller comments eased concerns about further U.S. interest rate hikes. S&P/ASX 200 rose 0 CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:29 AM UTC H Asian stocks rise as Fed hike bets ease after Fed remarks Asian equities rose Friday morning as markets scaled back expectations for an interest-rate hike after dovish remarks from a Fed official. The yen strengthened versus most other currencies amid growing prospects of aggre CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:28 AM UTC L Shanghai Composite Index Opens 0.3% Higher at 3955.55 Shanghai Composite Index Opens 0.3% Higher at 3955.55 EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:28 AM UTC L Micware unveils growth strategy linking mobility and digital spaces via AI Micware said it is launching a growth strategy built around two platforms, micAuto and DynaPlanet, aiming to evolve into a business where technology assets continuously create value with AI at the core. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:27 AM UTC H Philippines August inflation eases to 6.1% but stays elevated Philippine CPI rose 6.1% in August year over year, easing slightly from July’s 6.2%. The report cites ongoing price pressures from Middle East conflict, El Nino and wage increases. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:26 AM UTC M Australian housing affordability hits record low despite price declines Australia’s housing affordability fell to its lowest level on record in the second quarter. The Housing Industry Association affordability index deteriorated by 3.1% in Q2, even as house prices slid over recent months. MACRO | Sep 04, 2026, 01:26 AM UTC L RBNZ expects improvement; December rate hike still open RBNZ signals it wants to support continuing improvement in the economy. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:25 AM UTC L MWC - Micware Launches Growth Strategy Connecting Mobility and Digital Spaces with AI at its Core MWC - Micware Launches Growth Strategy Connecting Mobility and Digital Spaces with AI at its Core EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:25 AM UTC L Brent crude may test support at $94.18 per barrel Brent oil may test support at $94.18 per barrel after failing to break a resistance at $97.95, according to TradingView News. COMMODITIES | Sep 04, 2026, 01:24 AM UTC L PBoC drains net 20B yuan in open market operations PBoC conducted open market operations, draining net 20B yuan at the open, amid a lack of demand from primary dealers. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:22 AM UTC L Hang Seng Tech Index opens 1.5% higher at 4533.82 Hang Seng Tech Index opened 1.5% higher at 4533.82. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:21 AM UTC L Hang Seng Index opens up 1.2% at 25515.74 Hang Seng Index opened 1.2% higher at 25515.74. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:21 AM UTC L China central bank says 7-day reverse repo volume hit zero China’s central bank said 7-day reverse repo volume was zero on Friday, citing primary dealers’ demand. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 01:21 AM UTC M Japan MoF auctions Y3.5T TD-bills issue 1404 Japan’s Ministry of Finance said it is auctioning Y3.5 trillion of treasury discount bills. Issue TD-Bill (Number 1404) has a Sep 7, 2026 settlement date and Dec 7, 2026 maturity date. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC L Japan MOF plans Y3.5T TD-bills auction on Sep 11, 2026 Japan’s Ministry of Finance said it plans to auction Y3.5 trillion of treasury discount bills on Sep. 11, 2026. Settlement is Sep. 14 and maturity is Dec. 14, 2026. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:20 AM UTC L China stocks eye further gains Friday after Thursday rebound China’s Shanghai Composite ended Thursday’s two-day slide, recouping almost 50 points. The index is just above 3,940 points, and Friday trading is expected to open in the green. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 01:19 AM UTC L Bpifrance funds file Schedule 13D showing 11.4% Pasqal stake Bpifrance S.A., via affiliated funds managed by Bpifrance Investissement, disclosed an 11.4% stake in Pasqal Holding SA. It reported the position as of Sept. 1, 2026 and filed a Schedule 13D accepted Sept. 3, 2026. MNA | Sep 04, 2026, 01:18 AM UTC L Gold rises as weaker U.S. dollar supports spot prices Gold gained in early Asian trade, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and comments that temper U.S. rate-hike expectations. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $4,484.20 a troy ounce, ANZ Research said. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC L China sets yuan mid-point at strongest level since Feb. 8, 2023 China sets yuan mid-point at strongest level since Feb. 8, 2023 FX | Sep 04, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC L Barclays launches private bank booking centre in Singapore Barclays announced the launch of a private bank booking centre in Singapore. The move is aimed at capturing a greater share of Asia-Pacific’s fast-growing wealth population. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:17 AM UTC H KOSPI jumps as Fed rate-hike bets cool; Asian stocks climb Asian equities rose on Friday Sept. 4 as investors scaled back expectations for a Federal Reserve rate increase this month. MSCI Asia Pacific gained 0.3%, with South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI leading regional gains. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:16 AM UTC L Cheniere Energy seen as likely S&P 500 Q3 rebalancing candidate S&P 500 third-quarter rebalancing is due at month-end, with announcements expected Friday, and market participants say two energy firms are likely for inclusion. Cheniere Energy (LNG) is among the names cited. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:16 AM UTC L Galmed Pharmaceuticals Ltd reports results for the quarter ended June 30 - Earnings Summary FORECAST CHANGESRECOMMENDATIONSThis summary was machine generated from LSEG data September 4 at 01:15 a.m. UTC. ​All figures in US dollars unless otherwise stated. (For questions concerning the data in this report, conta EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 01:16 AM UTC L PBoC fixes USDCNY reference rate at 6.7787 (prev 6.7807) PBoC fixed the USDCNY reference rate at 6.7787 versus 6.7807 previously. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:15 AM UTC L Australia ACCC approves Peter Warren acquisition of Wakeling dealership sites Australia’s ACCC approved Peter Warren’s acquisition of Wakeling Automotive’s dealership sites. MNA | Sep 04, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC L Japan MoF offers ¥15B govt bond buyback for 7 Sep 2026 Japan’s MoF offered to buy back ¥15B in government bonds, scheduled for 7 September 2026. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC L Core Lithium agrees to sell remaining 25Kt lithium to Glencore Core Lithium Ltd agreed to sell the remaining 25Kt lithium DSO fines to Glencore. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:13 AM UTC M Dimerix secures A$34 million non-dilutive funding facility Dimerix Ltd (ASX:DXB) secured an A$34 million non-dilutive funding facility. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:12 AM UTC H Philippine annual inflation slows to 6.1% in August Philippine annual inflation (PHCPI=ECI) edged down to 6.1% in August from 6.2% in July, slowing for a fourth straight month as food and utility price increases eased, the statistics agency said. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:10 AM UTC L Exclusive: YouTube cracks down on ‘ghost creators’ The enforcement action targeted accounts named in Semafor’s report earlier this week. YouTube removed videos linked to a network of AI-supercharged “ghost creators” after Semafor exposed a new online business seeking to EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 01:10 AM UTC M KKR agrees to buy minority stake in Avisena Healthcare KKR & Co has entered into a definitive agreement to buy a minority stake in Malaysia’s Avisena Healthcare, the global investment firm said Friday. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:09 AM UTC M Nvidia in talks to invest $2.5B in Thinking Machines Lab The Information reports Nvidia is in talks to invest $2.5B in Thinking Machines Lab, according to LiveSquawk. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:09 AM UTC L Alice Queen Divests Non-Core NSW Asset Alice Queen Ltd ASX:AQX EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:08 AM UTC L Lottery Corporation prices A$800M Australian MTN Lottery Corporation Ltd priced an A$800M Australian Medium Term Note issuance. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:07 AM UTC L U.S. auto safety regulator in contact with Tesla on Cybercab rollout U.S. auto safety regulator is in contact with Tesla regarding Cybercab rollout and is evaluating the situation, a spokesperson said. REGULATION | Sep 04, 2026, 01:06 AM UTC L FTSE Straits Times Index opens 0.4% higher at 5768.22 FTSE Straits Times Index opened 0.4% higher at 5768.22. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:03 AM UTC M Philippine annual inflation slows to 6.1% in August Philippine annual inflation (PHCPI=ECI) was 6.1% in August, down from 6.2% in the prior month. It sits just above a 6% median Reuters poll forecast and within the central bank’s 5.5%–6.5% range. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:03 AM UTC L Samsung Electronics operating profit seen above KRW100T in 3Q and 4Q KB Securities analysts project Samsung Electronics’ operating profit to exceed KRW100 trillion in both 3Q and 4Q this year, extending record quarterly earnings. They also see operating profit reaching KRW221 trillion in EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 01:03 AM UTC L KKR to make minority investment in Malaysian healthcare provider Avisena KKR and Avisena Healthcare announced funds managed by KKR will enter a definitive agreement to make a minority investment in Avisena, supporting its next phase of growth. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:03 AM UTC L Bluerock Private Real Estate Fund announces September 2026 monthly distribution Bluerock Private Real Estate Fund announced its monthly distribution for September 2026. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC L SoftBank Group 1 trillion yen bond coupon set at 4.75% Lead underwriter says SoftBank Group’s 1 trillion yen bond coupon has been set at 4.75%. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC L Bluerock Private Real Estate Fund declares $0.1371 September 2026 distribution Bluerock Private Real Estate Fund (BPRE) announced a cash distribution of $0.1371 per share for September 2026, payable to shareholders of record as of September 16, 2026. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:02 AM UTC L FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI opens 0.1% lower at 1713.74 FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI opened 0.1% lower at 1713.74. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:01 AM UTC L Australia sold A$800M 4.75% 2037 bonds at 5.2133% Australia sold A$800M 4.75% 2037 bonds at 5.2133%; B/C 3.21x. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L Taiwan overnight interbank rate starts at 0.805% vs previous session open at 0.805% Taiwan overnight interbank rate starts at 0.805% vs previous session open at 0.805% GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L Asia session: S&P 500 futures edge up slightly; Nasdaq 100 higher US index futures were higher in Asia: S&P 500 futures +0.01% and Nasdaq 100 futures +0.04%, while Dow futures and Russell 2000 futures were also up. USD/JPY was -0.09% and WTI was higher. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC M Gold holds steady ahead of U.S. payrolls; poised for weekly gain Spot gold was steady at $4,475.75/oz as of 0040 GMT, with traders focused on highly awaited U.S. payrolls for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next rate decision. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC L Why Big Oil Is Wary of Trump's Foray Into Venezuela's Oil Patch — WSJ By Collin Eaton and Vera BergengruenBig Oil has suddenly found itself staring down a new rival in Venezuela: Bigger Oil.The Trump administration is painting its foray into the Latin American country's oil patch as about ENERGY | Sep 04, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC M Australian shares rise early, but set for weekly decline Australian stocks added 18 points, or 0.2%, to 9,037 in early trade Friday, building on prior-session gains. Most sectors advanced, led by non-energy minerals, tech and healthcare, but the week is on track for about a 0. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC L Malaysia Banking Earnings Outlook Likely Resilient Into 2H — Market Talk Malaysian banking sector earnings are expected to remain broadly resilient into 2H, supported by steady loan growth and improving business loan pipelines, Hong Leong IB analyst Raymond Ng says in a note. However, persist EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 12:59 AM UTC H Lululemon shares drop 18% in extended trading after results Lululemon Athletica shares fell over 18% in Wall Street’s extended trading Thursday, Sept. 3, after quarterly results and road-ahead guidance. For Q2 2026, revenue declined 4% year over year. EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 12:57 AM UTC M Kiwi dollar rises near $0.589 as Fed rate-hike bets fade The New Zealand dollar rose to around $0.589 on Friday after comments by Fed Governor Christopher Waller. He said he would support leaving rates unchanged if inflation pressures ease, while NZ signalled a less aggressive CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 12:56 AM UTC L Goldman Sachs cuts 2027 NYMEX gas price forecast Goldman Sachs lowered its 2027 NYMEX gas price forecast. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:55 AM UTC L US airlines consider safety system to avert midair collisions The CEO of Acron Technologies says some US airlines are assessing an additional midair-collision avert system ahead of a U.S. legal mandate. Acron retrofits Airbus jets with the equipment, including American Airlines’ fl EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:55 AM UTC L Luyang Energy-Saving says key shareholder plans bankruptcy restructuring Luyang Energy-Saving says key shareholder Ulysses plans bankruptcy restructuring. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC L DXB price target raised 6.5% to A$2.45 by Euroz Hartleys Euroz Hartleys raised its DXB price target 6.5% to A$2.45 per share. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:44 AM UTC M Stanmore seen paying low cost for Moranbah South tenements Ord Minnett says Stanmore’s US$105 million acquisition of Moranbah South coal-project tenements from Exxaro is relatively low cost at about US$0.14/metric ton, and may help avoid up to US$60 million in deferred and conti MNA | Sep 04, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC L Pulte directs Fannie and Freddie to use VantageScore Pulte says, effective immediately, Fannie and Freddie are to approve all lenders using VantageScore. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:41 AM UTC L Japan 30-year JGB yield falls 7.0bp to 4.005% Japan’s 30-year JGB yield falls 7.0bp to 4.005%. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:40 AM UTC L US Federal Housing Director Pulte: Equifax, Experian And TransUnion Have Been Overcharging Americans For Far Too Long; This Will End Soon Seriously Considering Bi-Merge And Stronger Solutions EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:38 AM UTC L U.S. Federal Housing Director Pulte: seriously considering bi-merge and stronger solutions U.S. Federal Housing Director Pulte: seriously considering bi-merge and stronger solutions EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC L U.S. Director of Federal Housing Pulte: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion Have Been Overcharging Americans for Too Long, This Will End Soon U.S. Director of Federal Housing Pulte: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion Have Been Overcharging Americans for Too Long, This Will End Soon EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:37 AM UTC M Japan Q2 GDP revision seen slightly higher on capex strength Japan’s Cabinet Office is set to release revised GDP for April–June 2026. Mace News median calls for +0.4% q/q (+0.3% to +0.7%) and +1.6% annualized (+1.3% to +2.7%), up from Q2 prelim +0.3% and +1.1%. MACRO | Sep 04, 2026, 12:36 AM UTC L SIMO Silicon Motion reaches milestone in EU Cyber Resilience Act compliance program SIMO Silicon Motion reaches milestone in EU Cyber Resilience Act compliance program EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:34 AM UTC L BrasilAgro net revenue up 2% while net loss hits R$90M BrasilAgro operating net revenue rose 2% year-over-year on soybean and corn strength, but a sharp drop in real estate gains and higher debt costs drove a net loss of R$90 million. EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 12:34 AM UTC L TSLA Tesla posts videos of Cybercab features on X, not broadcasting launch event live TSLA Tesla posts videos of Cybercab features on X, not broadcasting launch event live EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:34 AM UTC L Sichuan Expressway plans $1.79B asset securitization to raise up to 12B yuan Sichuan Expressway Group plans to raise up to 12 billion yuan (about $1.79 billion) by securitizing its expressway assets via a Quasi-REIT to meet working capital needs and pare debt, to be launched on the Shanghai Stock EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:33 AM UTC L Ark moves for 9/3 Ark moves for 9/3 EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:33 AM UTC H Nikkei rises after Fed hike bets ease; tech leads rebound Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.6% to above 64,500 on Friday, snapping a four-day losing streak as traders scaled back expectations for a Fed rate hike this month. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 12:32 AM UTC L Delek EVP Special Projects sells 7,500 shares worth about $549K Delek EVP, Special Projects officer Reuven Spiegel sold 7,500 shares of Delek common stock on 2026-09-01 in two direct sales at $73.202 and $73.36 per share, for a weighted average of $73.215. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC L OCBC prices $750 million 4.63% covered bonds due 2029 Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation priced $750 million of 4.63% covered bonds due 2029. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC L South Korea to monitor bond market closely for stability South Korea plans to manage the local bond market in a stable manner by closely monitoring local bond market movements. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:31 AM UTC L Genscript Biotech to keep controlling interest in ProBio after listing Genscript Biotech says it will keep a controlling interest in ProBio after listing. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC L Precinct Properties New Zealand to redeem 2026 notes via cash settlement Precinct Properties New Zealand Ltd will redeem its outstanding 2026 notes by paying a cash settlement, according to TradingView News. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC L S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 futures slip; EUR/USD flat US index futures were lower: S and P down 0.03 percent and Nasdaq down 0.04 percent; Dow down 0.01 percent and Russell down 0.02 percent. EUR/USD was unchanged. WTI was up 0.33 percent to 91.6. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC L Genscript ProBio spin-off details not yet finalized Genscript says details of its ProBio spin-off are yet to be finalized. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:30 AM UTC M Genscript Biotech plans spin-off and Hong Kong listing of Probio Genscript Biotech plans a spin-off and a Hong Kong listing of its non-wholly-owned subsidiary Probio Technology. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:28 AM UTC L Tabcorp becomes aware Macquarie Group acquired 5.14% voting power Tabcorp Holdings Limited said it became aware Macquarie Group acquired 5.14% of voting power in the company. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:28 AM UTC L Black Cat Syndicate seeks trading halt Black Cat Syndicate Limited (BC8) seeks a trading halt, according to TradingView News. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:27 AM UTC L Insilico Medicine Cayman Topco chair starts share increase plan Chairman of Insilico Medicine Cayman Topco has initiated a share increasing plan for HKEX:3696. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:26 AM UTC M CMS subsidiary Dermavon gets China approval for additional Lumirix indication CMS says its subsidiary Dermavon has received approval in China for an additional indication of Lumirix(R) for atopic dermatitis (AD). GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 12:23 AM UTC L Morgan Stanley says Qantas valuation lags improving earnings quality Morgan Stanley said Qantas’s valuation does not reflect improving earnings quality. Qantas trades on an FY 2027 price-to-earnings multiple of 9.8X, about 20% below the median of global peers, analyst Joseph Michael said. EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC L Japan 10-year JGB yield falls 5.5bp to 2.910% Japan’s 10-year JGB yield falls 5.5bp to 2.910%. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:19 AM UTC L Early Hugging Face Investor Betaworks to Post Strong Returns on Stake — WSJ Early Hugging Face Investor Betaworks to Post Strong Returns on Stake — WSJ EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:18 AM UTC L DSS - DSS, Inc. Announces Launch of Proposed Public Offering DSS - DSS, Inc. Announces Launch of Proposed Public Offering EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC L H World Group proposes CNY-denominated bond offering H World Group Limited announced it proposes to offer CNY-denominated bonds. The company is listed on Nasdaq and HKEX. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC M China PBOC expected yuan midpoint set at 6.7093 per dollar Pro cites an estimate for the China PBOC yuan midpoint at 6.7093 per dollar. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC L HTHT announces proposed CNY-denominated bond offering H World Group Limited proposed an offering of CNY-denominated bonds. EQUITY | Sep 04, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC H Silver holds gains after Waller remarks scale back September hike odds Silver traded near $67 an ounce on Friday after two straight sessions. Dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller led markets to trim odds of a September rate hike; payrolls and next week’s inflation data are i CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 12:14 AM UTC H Key facts: Tariff Risk; UOB Sees Better 2027 for Samsung (005930) This is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original sources. GEOPOLITICS | Sep 04, 2026, 12:14 AM UTC L Japan currency diplomat stays on alert for exchange-rate moves Japan’s top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said he remained on alert to exchange-rate moves and stays in constant contact with U.S. authorities. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC H Gold holds gains as Waller signals openness to unchanged rates Gold traded near $4,500 an ounce after two straight sessions of gains, supported by dovish remarks from Fed Governor Christopher Waller. Traders cut the odds of a September rate hike to about 50% from about 63%. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC L Docusign, Inc. reports results for the quarter ended April 30 - Earnings Summary FORECAST CHANGESRECOMMENDATIONSThis summary was machine generated from LSEG data September 4 at 12:13 a.m. UTC. ​All figures in US dollars unless otherwise stated. (For questions concerning the data in this report, conta EARNINGS | Sep 04, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC M Japan stocks rise; SoftBank, tech and financials lead gains Japanese stocks are higher in early trade as expectations for Fed rate increases recede. SoftBank Group is up 6.5%, Fujitsu is up 3.1% and Nomura Holdings is up 1.9%. CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 04, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC