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Primark sets Bahrain and Qatar opening dates with Alshaya partnership
Primark announced opening dates for its first Bahrain and Qatar stores with Alshaya Group. City Centre Bahrain is scheduled to open September 23, with further Qatar details in the release.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:59 AM UTC
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Prabhudas Lilladher reiterates Buy on Fortis Healthcare, target Rs 1050
Prabhudas Lilladher reiterated a Buy rating on Fortis Healthcare and set a target of Rs 1050. The note cites Delhi HC’s order for a forensic audit but sees capex and brownfield expansion plans unaffected.
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC
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Insider Trades: 23 ASX 200 directors bought and sold these stocks last week
Welcome back to the Insider Trades series — a weekly summary of on-market ASX 200 director transactions valued at more than $10,000. The below trades have all taken place between 31 August and 3 September. Directors have
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC
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Egypt seeks expanded AIIB financing for energy, transport and ports
Egypt is seeking to expand and diversify its AIIB portfolio, targeting additional financing for energy, transport, ports and logistics, with more support for the private sector.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:56 AM UTC
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Danske lifts Eurozone 2026 GDP and 2027 inflation outlooks
Danske sees Eurozone 2026 GDP at 0.8% (prev 0.7%) and 2027 at 1.4% (prev 1.2%). It expects 2026 inflation at 3.0% (prev 3.0%) and 2027 at 2.5% (prev 2.3%).
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 04:55 AM UTC
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China temporarily suspends approvals for new battery storage factories
Cailianshe reported China has temporarily suspended approvals for new battery-storage manufacturing factories, pausing approvals for new projects tied to energy-storage batteries.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 07, 2026, 04:53 AM UTC
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Oman’s Al Mazunah Free Zone cites $366m investment in H1
Oman's Al Mazunah Free Zone said it localised four projects in H1 across industrial, logistics and export-office activities, covering more than 2,415 sq m. Cumulative investment rose to RO141 million ($366 million).
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:52 AM UTC
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Grovy Developers breaks ground on Ramada Residences by Wyndham in Dubai
Grovy Developers has broken ground on Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands, starting main construction on boutique branded homes developed in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:50 AM UTC
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ECB widely expected to hike; US strikes Iranian tankers amid Hormuz tensions
LiveSquawk briefing: UK borrowing costs hit a new high ahead of budget. ECB is widely expected to raise its deposit rate by 25bps this week. US strikes three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC naval attacks.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 04:50 AM UTC
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Sensex and Nifty 50 seen opening lower on Monday
India’s Sensex and Nifty 50 are expected to open in the red on Monday, 7 September, amid mixed global cues. Nifty 50 closed above 23,800 in the prior session; Sensex ended higher.
COMMODITIES | Sep 07, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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SMBC Nikko calls Monogatari shares undervalued
SMBC Nikko Securities’ Ryoza Minagawa says Monogatari’s stock looks undervalued, citing growth potential via Japan restaurant openings and new formats to quicken growth. Overseas operations also factor in.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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stc Bahrain launches Bayan, an integrated GenNext contact centre
stc Bahrain announced the launch of Bayan, a fully integrated GenNext contact centre, at LEAP 2026, backed by a SAR200,000 ($52,503) investment and featuring advanced voice and digital agents.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:48 AM UTC
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Ascletis Pharma shares added to Stock Connect eligible securities
Ascletis Pharma ordinary shares were added to Hong Kong Stock Connect eligible securities, effective Sept. 7.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:38 AM UTC
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Vitalik Buterin rejects AI claims could halve Bitcoin in two years
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin pushed back on angel investor Liron Shapira’s prediction that AI could crater Bitcoin’s price by more than half within two years, disputing the premise.
CRYPTO | Sep 07, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Purple Style Labs stock opens ~7% below IPO price
Purple Style Labs shares made a weak debut on Dalal Street on Monday, September 7. On NSE, the stock opened at ₹535, a 6.96% discount to ₹575 issue price. On BSE, it opened at ₹539, a 6.26% discount.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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HEG Advanced Materials lists at ₹260 after debut on Monday
HEG Advanced Materials Ltd. made its stock market debut on Monday, September 7, at ₹260 per share. The street had expected a ₹175–₹200 range, while Emkay projected ₹250; the listing price is described as in-line with tha
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:37 AM UTC
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Sensex slips about 0.2% at open, tech weighs
India’s BSE Sensex edged down about 0.2% to 76,350 at the open Monday, reversing prior gains. Weakness in technology followed stronger-than-expected US labour data, while Brent near $97 raised import-bill and inflation c
COMMODITIES | Sep 07, 2026, 04:35 AM UTC
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Coforge stays confident of crossing $5 billion revenue before FY30
Coforge said it remains confident it will more than double revenue and cross $5 billion well before its earlier FY30 target. It dismissed concerns that AI will slow growth in India’s $300-billion tech services industry.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:33 AM UTC
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Kingsgate mill returns to full capacity after outage
Kingsgate expects to return Chatree gold mine to full processing capacity after a mill outage, removing a near-term operational overhang, MA Moelis Australia said. FY27 guidance updates are expected by end-September.
COMMODITIES | Sep 07, 2026, 04:32 AM UTC
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SGX Sicom October TSR20 Rubber up 6.6 cents to 241.0 US cents/kg
SGX Sicom Benchmark October TSR20 Rubber was up 6.6 U.S. cents at 241.0 U.S. cents/kg.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Diesel the real spoiler for US inflation doves
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.It's been a patchy start to the week with tech leading Asian shares higher, while European and Wall Street futures barely budge. Semiconductor makers
MACRO | Sep 07, 2026, 04:30 AM UTC
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Gold slips 0.6% as strong U.S. jobs data lifts rate-hike bets
Spot gold (GOLD) fell 0.6% to $4,402.86 per as strong U.S. jobs data reinforced expectations for higher interest rates. Investors await key U.S. inflation reports later this week for clarity on the Fed’s policy path.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 04:29 AM UTC
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Vitalik Buterin says Bitcoin can handle security threats via upgrades
On Sept. 7, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said Bitcoin can manage emerging technical security challenges without social consensus, arguing that client and mining-pool upgrades would be sufficient against network-la
CRYPTO | Sep 07, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC
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Fed hike won’t derail markets; Arvind Sanger sees broader opportunities beyond Nifty
Arvind Sanger, Managing Partner of Geosphere Capital Management, expects the US Federal Reserve to likely raise rates by 25 basis points, but believes a single rate hike is unlikely to derail markets if earnings growth r
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC
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Rajesh Baheti urges SEBI to exclude F&O expiry pricing from CAS
Rajesh Baheti, Managing Director at Crosseas Capital Services, renewed his push for SEBI to keep derivatives expiry pricing out of the new closing auction session (CAS).
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC
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Chola Securities stays bullish on BSE and MCX for 2-3 years
Chola Securities’ Dharmesh Kant says BSE and MCX remain buy-on-decline plays for the next 2-3 years, preferring high-dividend stocks over HUL. He flags further correction risk for cables and wires and urges caution on IP
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC
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Palm oil futures hold gains above MYR 4,950/tonne ahead of data
Malaysian palm oil futures hovered above MYR 4,950 per tonne, supported by firmer Dalian edible oils and higher crude. Gains were capped by weaker ringgit and ample supply, with July inventories at a five-month high.
COMMODITIES | Sep 07, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC
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Molbio Diagnostics down 2% even after Q2 profit reported
Molbio Diagnostics shares fell 2% after reporting consolidated profit of ₹58.7 crore in Q2 versus a ₹23.7 crore loss in the year-ago period.
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 04:26 AM UTC
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Hindustan Unilever outlook: analysts cite up to 26% upside
Analysts largely view Hindustan Unilever’s “New India” growth strategy constructively, with some caution on higher investments and a wider margin band. HUL shares traded moderately lower on Monday after the Capital Marke
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 04:26 AM UTC
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Acwa-led group starts commercial operations at $1.8B Red Sea project
Acwa said commercial operations have commenced at its $1.8 billion Red Sea multi-utilities project. The project company is Marafiq Red Sea for Energy Company, formed by Acwa, SPIC Huanghe Hydropower, and Saudi Tabreed.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:26 AM UTC
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Monogatari target price raised to Y8,000 by SMBC Nikko
SMBC Nikko Securities raised Monogatari’s target price to Y8,000 from Y5,800.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:25 AM UTC
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Breakout stocks to buy or sell: Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today -7 September 2026
Buy or sell stocks, Sept. 7 -- The Indian stock market ended the week on a cautious note, extending its recent correction as elevated crude oil prices, renewed geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the global
ENERGY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:25 AM UTC
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Venezuela-US Oil Deal Risks Violating Local Law, Say Experts — FT
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ENERGY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:22 AM UTC
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Indian stocks open lower as Middle East tensions and Sept rate-hike bets weigh
Indian shares dipped at the open after four straight weekly declines, with IT stocks leading a broad selloff as Middle East tensions escalated and U.S. rate-hike odds for September rose.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 04:21 AM UTC
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China stocks steady as tech gains offset banks and insurers
Chinese stocks were little changed on Monday, with bank and insurer shares falling on Beijing’s capital-injection plan while technology stocks gained. Broader markets stayed muted as investors watched China-U.S. relation
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 07, 2026, 04:18 AM UTC
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Copper slips after 10-week rally as Fed hike bets rise
London copper was marginally lower after a 10th straight weekly gain. Stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data lifted expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike; three-month copper on LME:CA1! fell 0.27% (price not fully
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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Brightcom shares rise 7% on FTSE Global inclusion
Brightcom Group shares were up 7% following FTSE Global Equity Index inclusion, while Nomura kept a buy rating on Avalon Technologies.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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UAE and Sri Lanka discuss deeper investment and tourism cooperation
UAE and Sri Lanka discussed strengthening investment ties, easing travel flows, and sharing hospitality and hotel-management expertise in talks in Dubai.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:16 AM UTC
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John Ternus’s First Test At Apple Is Selling A $2,000 Foldable iPhone — FT
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EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC
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Ascletis Pharma shares included in Hong Kong Stock Connect eligible list
Ascletis Pharma Inc. says its ordinary shares traded on the HK Stock Exchange (HKEX:1672) have been included as eligible securities under the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect programs
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:15 AM UTC
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Network International launches regional single payment integration for GCC
Network International launched regional acquiring capability enabling merchants to accept payments across GCC markets through a single integration.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:14 AM UTC
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EssilorLuxottica Overhauls Management After Rift With Founder’s Son — FT
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EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:14 AM UTC
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UAE-backed solar plants inaugurated in Comoros to bolster energy security
Three UAE-backed solar power plants were inaugurated in Comoros by President Azali Assoumani, aiming to strengthen electricity infrastructure, reduce reliance on imported diesel and expand renewable energy access.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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Ampo Poyam Valves to supply 5,550 valves for Qatar LNG project
Ampo Poyam Valves designed and manufactured more than 5,550 cryogenic and non-cryogenic gate, globe and check valves for QatarEnergy LNG’s North Field South onshore LNG facilities at Ras Laffan.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:13 AM UTC
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SABIC unit gets Ministry of Energy feedstock approval for 1.8 mln-tonne Jubail methanol plant
SABIC said its subsidiary Saudi Methanol Company (AR-RAZI) received Ministry of Energy approval to allocate feedstock for a new Jubail methanol plant with annual capacity of 1.8 million tonnes.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:11 AM UTC
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Kuwait investment property deals total $1.5 bln in H1 2026: report
Kuwait’s investment property sector led real estate activity in the first half of 2026, with investment property deals reaching $1.5 billion, according to a report.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:08 AM UTC
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Jefferies: Fujikura growth driver shifts toward Asia
Jefferies says Fujikura’s key growth driver has shifted to Asia. North America remains the largest earnings contributor, but Asia excluding Japan and China has emerged as the growth engine amid AI data-center projects.
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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Nike to be removed from S&P 100 on Sept. 21
Nike will be removed from the S&P 100 on September 21, ending a nearly 18-year run in the benchmark. TradingView News says four technology stocks will take its place: Dell Technologies, Palo Alto Networks, and Arista Net
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:07 AM UTC
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Nifty IT index drops more than 1% as rate-hike bets rise
Indian IT stocks fell in early trade on Sept. 7, with the Nifty IT index down more than 1%. Infosys, Wipro and TCS dropped as a strong US jobs report lifted expectations of another Federal Reserve rate hike.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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HAL set to deliver delayed HTT-40 trainer batch to IAF
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is set to deliver the first batch of delayed HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force, supporting pilot training needs, according to a Hindustan Times report. Shares were up n
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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OQ Alternative Energy and Asyad sign hydrogen offtake term sheet in Oman
OQ Alternative Energy and Asyad Group signed an offtake term sheet to advance green hydrogen deployment for mobility applications in Oman.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 04:06 AM UTC
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Liquid Network says $320 million withdrawn from federation wallet hack
Bitcoin-based payments and settlement network Liquid Network said about $320 million was withdrawn from its federation wallet in a hack, with purported white-hat hackers taking about 4,000 of 4,200 bitcoin held.
CRYPTO | Sep 07, 2026, 04:03 AM UTC
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Bajaj Housing Finance plans ₹20B reissue of Aug 2031 bonds
India’s Bajaj Housing Finance plans to raise ₹20 billion, including a ₹15 billion greenshoe, via reissue of 7.79% August 2021 bonds. It will offer an 8.10% yield, according to three bankers.
MACRO | Sep 07, 2026, 04:03 AM UTC
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Delta Electronics Thailand selloff seen as accumulation opportunity
DBS Group Research analyst Chanpen Sirithanarattanakul said Delta Electronics (Thailand) shares’ recent correction after weaker-than-expected 2Q results likely creates an opportunity to accumulate.
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 04:02 AM UTC
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Is the Stock Market Open Today? Here Are the Trading Hours for Labor Day. — Barrons.com
By Mariapaula GonzalezSeptember is notoriously tough on the stock market, but investors might be able to exhale now that Labor Day is here.Earlier this year, artificial intelligence helped spur a market rally that lifted
RATES | Sep 07, 2026, 04:01 AM UTC
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Copper slips near $6.55 as US jobs data boosts Fed hike odds
Copper futures slipped to around $6.55 per pound on Monday, ending a two-day rally after stronger-than-expected US jobs data boosted expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike this month and weighed on demand for indus
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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ECB set to hike rates Thursday amid oil, inflation backdrop
The European Central Bank is widely expected to hike interest rates on Thursday, with caution linked to the U.S.-Iran situation, elevated oil prices and inflation concerns, according to TradingView News.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
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Macquarie expects Fed 25bp hike in September 2026
Macquarie expects a 25bp Fed rate hike in September 2026 versus a prior forecast for December, and continues to expect a second 25bp hike in Q1 2027.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
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DBS Research upgrades Delta Electronics (Thailand) to Buy
DBS Group Research raised Delta Electronics (Thailand) to Buy from Hold.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
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Asia tech shares rally as oil rises; rate-rise odds narrowed
Asian tech shares rallied as a robust U.S. jobs report was seen supportive for global growth, even as it narrowed the odds for higher interest rates. Oil edged higher after U.S. and Iran attacked ships in the Gulf.
COMMODITIES | Sep 07, 2026, 03:58 AM UTC
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VA Tech Wabag shares rise on repeat effluent treatment order win
VA Tech Wabag said it won a “medium” order from Reliance Industries for an effluent treatment plant in Jamnagar, lifting shares more than 1.5% on Monday, September 7.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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Indian rupee opens 10 paise higher at 94.39 per dollar
On September 7, the rupee opened 10 paise higher versus the U.S. dollar at 94.39. The move was framed around the central bank’s aggressive presence tempering higher crude prices and a likely U.S. Fed rate hike next week.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 03:57 AM UTC
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Indian rupee near 94.4 per dollar after RBI support
Indian rupee rose to around 94.4 per dollar and hit more than two-month highs, helped by persistent Reserve Bank of India intervention and expectations of continued dollar selling. Traders cite RBI FX reserve capacity am
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 03:55 AM UTC
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Rupiah stays below 17,700 per dollar as FX reserves climb
Indonesian rupiah hovered around IDR 17,650 per U.S. dollar for a third straight session below IDR 17,700. August forex reserves rose to USD 146.5 billion, while the 2027 fiscal deficit plan targets 2.4% of GDP.
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 03:51 AM UTC
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Nan Du Motor Aug revenue NT$1.81B vs NT$2.00B
Nan Du Motor reported Aug revenue of NT$1.81B versus NT$2.00B in 2025. Jan-Aug revenue was NT$14,800,699,000 versus NT$16,368,398,000, using Taiwan Stock Exchange figures.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:50 AM UTC
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Offshore yuan dips near 6.71 per dollar after higher midpoint
Offshore yuan edged lower to around 6.71 per dollar. The People’s Bank of China set the daily midpoint at 6.7795 per dollar, 709 pips weaker than Reuters’ estimate, after last session’s more than three-year high.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC
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Taiwan Shin Kong Security Aug revenue NT$724.8M vs NT$680.1M
Taiwan Shin Kong Security Co. Ltd. reported Aug revenue of NT$724,802,000, compared with NT$680,145,000 in 2025. Jan-Aug revenue was NT$5,594,090,000 versus NT$5,342,480,000 in 2025.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC
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Sensex and Nifty rebound on Sept. 7 after four-day slide
BSE Sensex rose 362.57 points, or 0.48%, snapping a four-day losing streak, helped by gains in metal, private banking and oil & gas stocks, alongside firmer global market trends.
COMMODITIES | Sep 07, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC
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India auto retail sales rise 17.5% y/y in August
India’s automobile retail sales rose 17.5% year-on-year in August, the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations said. Dealers sold 2.4 million vehicles in the month, driven by stronger two-wheeler and passenger-vehi
MACRO | Sep 07, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC
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Brent rises to 97.05/bbl, highest since July 2026
Brent increased to 97.05 per barrel, the highest since July 2026. Over four weeks it gained 10.63%, and over the past 12 months it rose 46.99%.
COMMODITIES | Sep 07, 2026, 03:43 AM UTC
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South Korea and US agree on ~$22.3B Texas gas plant investment
South Korea and the United States agreed on Seoul’s planned investment size for a Texas gas project at around $22.3 billion, Korean media Edaily reported, citing unidentified officials and politicians.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:41 AM UTC
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DB Financial sees SK Hynix earnings trajectory solid despite 3Q FX drag
DB Financial Investment’s Seungyeon Seo said SK Hynix’s earnings trajectory looks solid despite potentially below-consensus 3Q operating profit tied to unfavorable foreign-exchange rates. Operating profit expected at KRW
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 03:40 AM UTC
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Asian markets trade mixed as oil-linked inflation concerns persist
Asian stock markets are trading mixed Monday after broadly negative cues from Wall Street. Traders remain concerned about rising crude oil prices and related global inflation pressures following reports of US and Iran st
COMMODITIES | Sep 07, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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Lotte and Nomura Real Estate to open 1,600-capacity venue in Osaka
Lotte Holdings and Nomura Real Estate Development have announced Beat Park Osaka, a live music venue slated to open in March 2028 on the east side of JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka. Capacity is about 1,600.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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RBI likely intervened to support rupee; USD/INR up about 0.1%
Four traders told Reuters the Reserve Bank of India likely intervened in the FX market on Monday to support the rupee. USD/INR was lifted about 0.1% following the intervention, traders said.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 03:39 AM UTC
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Thailand August CPI rises 2.53% y/y, above 2.37% forecast
Thailand’s headline CPI rose 2.53% in August from a year earlier, following a 1.95% annual rise in July, the commerce ministry said. The August figure beat a Reuters poll forecast of 2.37%.
MACRO | Sep 07, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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Morgan Stanley’s Desai cites India growth upcycle, supportive valuations
Ridham Desai of Morgan Stanley says the Indian stock market could be in a multi-quarter growth upcycle. With valuations supportive, he expects market performance to improve in the months ahead.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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Hindustan Unilever investor day to spotlight growth strategy Monday
Hindustan Unilever Ltd. is scheduled to be in focus on Monday, September 7, after it outlined growth strategy and financial priorities at its Investor Day, emphasizing premiumisation and deeper distribution.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:37 AM UTC
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Nifty and Sensex end higher; gains trimmed from intraday highs
Indian benchmarks closed higher on Friday but off the day’s highs. Nifty 50 rose 24.25 points to 23,897.70; Sensex gained 362.57 points to 76,515.43.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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Rashesh Shah outlines Edelweiss plan to incubate and scale businesses
Edelweiss co-founder and chairman Rashesh Shah said the group sees itself as an investment house and incubator for long-term financial services. It has identified white spaces it aims to fill.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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Amara Raja Energy begins paying Rs. 6.76 crore royalty to promoter-controlled firm
Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd has begun paying royalty to a privately held, promoter-family-controlled company, adding a new payment to its largest shareholder group. Royalty paid: Rs. 6.76 crore.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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Shionogi's Earnings Likely to Be Driven by HIV Royalties — Market Talk
Shionogi's earnings are likely to be driven by HIV royalties, Jefferies analysts say in a note. Given that its joint-venture partner GSK has raised its HIV sales guidance, the U.S. bank expects the trend of strong HIV ro
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 03:33 AM UTC
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Appian names 2026 APJ Innovation Award winners across Australia and New Zealand
Appian announced AIA Australia, Long Service Corporation (NSW), New Zealand Police and RMBL Investments as winners of its 2026 Appian APJ Innovation Awards, citing transformation of mission-critical operations.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:29 AM UTC
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LME aluminium may test resistance at $3,356
LME aluminium (MAL3=LX) may test a resistance at $3,356 per metric ton, a break above which could lead to a gain to $3,435.The current rise is classified as an extension of the uptrend from $3,040. Riding on a wave c, th
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:29 AM UTC
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Dollar seen trading 154.30-157.60 yen this week amid BoJ rate signals
The dollar is expected to trade between 154.30 and 157.60 yen this week as investors look for clues on U.S. and Japanese monetary policy, according to Sony Financial Group analyst Kumiko Ishikawa.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 03:26 AM UTC
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Malaysia spending plan seen aiding 99 Speed Mart Retail demand
AmInvestment Bank analyst Heng Yii Paul said Malaysia’s spending plan could benefit 99 Speed Mart Retail. He expects cost-of-living aid to support consumer spending on daily essentials.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:25 AM UTC
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South Korea NPS suspends FX hedging as won nears two-year high
South Korea’s National Pension Service has suspended foreign exchange hedging operations, a market source told Reuters, as the won strengthened to a near two-year high.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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South Korean won strengthens near two-year high on export support
The South Korean won traded around 1,345 per dollar, its strongest level since October 2024, as record exports and rising semiconductor shipments supported demand. Corporate banks’ dollar deposits hit about $77 billion,
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 03:24 AM UTC
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Yuan rises to 3-1/2-year high versus dollar, defying PBOC midpoint guidance
China’s yuan strengthened to a 3-1/2-year high against the dollar as US demand stayed subdued. USDCNY was at 6.7050 per dollar in early trades, despite a near-record weak-side gap in the PBOC’s daily midpoint guidance.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC
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Indian private-credit managers gain share in mid-market deals
Domestic private-credit funds are taking a larger share of Indian mid-market deals, supported by a growing pool of domestic capital. The article cites domestic funds at about 74% of private-credit deals.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC
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Email raises fresh scrutiny over Tata Sons clean chit for top aide
A previously unreported email is prompting fresh scrutiny of last year’s clean chit for Tata Sons group company secretary Suprakash Mukhopadhyay, an aide of chairman N. Chandrasekaran.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC
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Laos LSX Composite hits highest level since August 2025
LSX Composite rose to 1509.00 index points, its highest since August 2025. Over four weeks it gained 12.64%, and in the last 12 months it increased 7%.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:18 AM UTC
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Australasian Metals gets exclusive three-month option for Côte d’Ivoire lithium
Australasian Metals (A8G) secured an exclusive three-month option with Firering Strategic Minerals to acquire majority interests in the Atex lithium-tantalum and Alliance lithium projects in Côte d’Ivoire. The option fee
MNA | Sep 07, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC
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Zhongji Innolight seen benefiting from AI-era optical interconnect demand
Citi analysts said Zhongji Innolight could benefit from strong AI optics demand and bandwidth upgrades for optical interconnects. They project revenue CAGR of 129% for 2025-2028, citing capacity ramp-ups.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC
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Singapore dollar slips against U.S. after near four-month high
The Singapore dollar weakens slightly versus its U.S. counterpart following a late-week run to a nearly four-month high, with market talk citing a likely technical correction. Thin U.S. holiday liquidity and renewed geop
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:16 AM UTC
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Iron ore firms in early Asia on tighter near-term supply
Iron ore prices are higher in early Asia trade as port arrivals temporarily decline, steel mills restock ahead of a holiday, and freight costs stay elevated, Huatai Futures analysts said.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 07, 2026, 03:14 AM UTC
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MUFG plans to expand project finance by focusing on strengths
MUFG aims to expand its project finance capabilities by selectively building in areas where it “excels,” an executive said in an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:12 AM UTC
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Vietnam dong and gold rates snapshot for September 7
Snapshot shows Vietnamese dong exchange rates in official and unofficial markets, indicative SJC gold prices in Hanoi, and interbank offered rates at 03:08 GMT. State Bank sets daily mid-point and allows moves in a band.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 03:10 AM UTC
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Willis appoints Trevor Madden to lead Asia Pacific captive and insurance management
Willis announced the appointment of Trevor Madden as Head of Captive and Insurance Management Solutions, Asia Pacific, effective 1 November 2026. He will be based in Singapore.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC
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Indonesia FX reserves rise to $146.5 billion in August
Bank Indonesia said foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.2 billion in August to $146.5 billion. The central bank said this equals 5.4 months of imports and is above international standards.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 03:07 AM UTC
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Laopu Gold Likely to Continue Gaining Market Share — Market Talk
Laopu Gold will likely continue gaining market share, driven by its expanded customer base and brand position, Citi Research analysts say in a note. The Chinese gold jeweler has seen high growth in the heritage gold segm
COMMODITIES | Sep 07, 2026, 03:06 AM UTC
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TAIEX jumps 1.9% toward record high on tech and chip optimism
TAIEX rose 863 points, or 1.9%, to 47,414 in Monday morning trading, extending gains and moving near its June 22 record high. Electronic technology led with a 2.4% rise; TSMC added 1.5%.
GEOPOLITICS | Sep 07, 2026, 03:04 AM UTC
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ABM to report earnings Tuesday before market open
ABM Industries will announce earnings results this Tuesday before market hours. The company previously reported revenues of $2.29 billion, up 8.4% year on year.
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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Mission Produce to report earnings Tuesday after the bell
Mission Produce (NASDAQ: AVO) will announce earnings results this Tuesday after the bell. The lead-in notes last quarter’s revenue of $290.9 million, down 23.5% year on year.
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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Earnings To Watch: Braze (BRZE) Reports Q2 Results Tomorrow
Customer engagement platform Braze NASDAQ:BRZE will be reporting earnings this Tuesday after the bell. Here’s what you need to know.Braze beat analysts’ revenue expectations last quarter, reporting revenues of $211 milli
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 03:03 AM UTC
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United Natural Foods to report earnings Tuesday morning
United Natural Foods will announce earnings results this Tuesday morning, per TradingView News. The company previously missed analysts’ revenue expectations, reporting $7.72 billion in revenues, down 4.2% year on year.
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 03:02 AM UTC
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Spot gold biased to retest $4,379 support
Spot gold is biased to retest support at $4,379 per ounce. A break above could open the way toward the $4,281 to $4,342 range.
COMMODITIES | Sep 07, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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WTW appoints Trevor Madden Head of Asia Pacific captive insurance management
WTW has appointed Trevor Madden as Head of Captive and Insurance Management Solutions for Asia Pacific.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC
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Bathla Group secures two weeks of funding; stands down 200 staff
Bathla Group’s administrators secured two weeks of funding, while “stood down” more than 200 staff in an effort to avert liquidation as the company entered administration.
MACRO | Sep 07, 2026, 02:57 AM UTC
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Anupam Rasayan shares rise after six-year chemical supply contract
Anupam Rasayan India Ltd. said over the weekend it secured a chemical supply contract with a global industrial major, paving the way for a long-term six-year partnership.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC
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Omega Oil & Gas starts drilling Canyon-4 appraisal well in Queensland
ASX:OMA has commenced drilling at the Canyon-4 well, the second of its fully funded 2026/27 appraisal program in Queensland’s Bowen Basin, in the emerging Taroom Trough.
COMMODITIES | Sep 07, 2026, 02:56 AM UTC
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VA Tech Wabag secures repeat ETP order from Reliance Industries
VA Tech Wabag Limited has secured a repeat order from Reliance Industries for an ETP at Jamnagar, according to TradingView News.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 02:54 AM UTC
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China's AI dragons breathe fire on Nvidia's moat
By Robyn MakIPO-bound Enflame's 1400% quarterly revenue growth highlights the progress China's chipmaking upstarts are making against Nvidia. By developing their own software and easing migration from the US titan's prod
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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CS Wind wins 151 billion won order
CS Wind Corporation won an order worth 151 billion won.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 02:53 AM UTC
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Malaysian palm oil futures rise for second session
Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second straight session, helped by firmer Dalian oils and higher crude oil prices. The November FCPOc3 contract added 29 ringgit to 4,958 ringgit.
COMMODITIES | Sep 07, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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Palm oil rises as traders cite El Nino output worries
Palm oil is higher in early Asian trading amid output worries tied to El Nino conditions affecting both Malaysia and Indonesia, AmInvestment Bank says. The note also flags potential consolidation or profit-taking near re
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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Hanyang ENG wins 148 billion won order
Hanyang ENG Co Ltd won a 148 billion won order, according to TradingView News.
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 02:52 AM UTC
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Zijin Mining's Multimetal Synergies Could Reinforce Earnings Resilience — Market Talk
Zijin Mining's multimetal synergies should reinforce its earnings resilience, say DBS Group Research analysts in commentary. The Chinese miner is a key beneficiary of the broad-based rally across metals such as gold and
EARNINGS | Sep 07, 2026, 02:49 AM UTC
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Australian dollar holds near four-month peak ahead of central-bank and US inflation
AUDUSD was steady at $0.7202, hovering near a four-month peak as traders looked to two upcoming central bank appearances and U.S. inflation data for direction.
CENTRAL_BANK | Sep 07, 2026, 02:44 AM UTC
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RHB flags near-term pressure on ESR-REIT units
RHB Research’s Vijay Natarajan says ESR-REIT units may be weighed in the near term, citing that its second-largest tenant entered administration and is in arrears on rental payments (about 5% of rental income).
EQUITY | Sep 07, 2026, 02:43 AM UTC